Diabetes MellitusPhase 2NCT00755846
Safety and Efficacy Study of Alogliptin on Glycemic Control in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes.
A Phase 2 study testing Alogliptin in people with Diabetes Mellitus, run by Takeda.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of alogliptin, once daily (QD), compared to diet and exercise, sulfonylurea, metformin and a combination of sulfonylurea and metformin for treating subjects with type 2 diabetes. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 75 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Diabetes Mellitus
- What is being tested?
- Alogliptin
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 265 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Mar 2005to Oct 2005
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 75 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Has type 2 diabetes mellitus and were either receiving no current treatment or currently treated with a sulfonylurea, metformin, or a combination of a sulfonylurea and metformin but experiencing inadequate glycemic control. Subjects qualified as receiving no current treatment if 1 of the following conditions applied:
- Subject was newly diagnosed (ie, had not received any treatment).
- Subject was treated with diet and exercise alone for the 3 months prior to Screening
- Subject had received <7 continuous days of any antidiabetic therapy within the 3 months prior to Screening.
- Subject had a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus based on current American Diabetes Association criteria: fasting plasma glucose ≥126 mg/dL, oral glucose tolerance test at 2 hours after administration of the glucose load must have been ≥200 mg/dL, or symptoms of diabetes plus casual plasma glucose ≥200 mg/dL.
- Body mass index ≥23 kg/m2 and ≤40 kg/m2.
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- Fasting C-peptide concentration ≥0.8 ng/mL.
- Glycosylated hemoglobin concentration between 6.8% and 11.0%.
- Fasting plasma glucose >126 mg/dL at Screening.
- No treatment within the 3 months prior to Screening with any other agents known to have effects on glucose (other than as described above, a sulfonylurea, metformin, or a combination of a sulfonylurea and metformin in subjects on antidiabetics), including but not limited to the following:
- Other antidiabetic agents
- Investigational antidiabetic agents
- Niacin
- Regular use of systemic glucocorticoids.
- No treatment within the 3 months prior to Screening with weight-loss drugs
- If taking other non-excluded medications, must have been on a stable dose of medication for at least 4 weeks.
- Diastolic blood pressure ≤110 mm Hg and a systolic pressure of ≤180 mm Hg.
- Female subjects could neither be pregnant (confirmed by laboratory testing) nor lactating, and if of childbearing potential must have been practicing adequate contraception.
- Able and willing to monitor their own blood glucose concentrations with a home glucose monitor.
- No major illness or debility that in the investigator's opinion prohibited the subject from completing the study.
- Hemoglobin ≥12 g/dL for males and ≥10 g/dL for females.
- Hepatic transaminase ≤2 x upper limit of normal.
Who cannot join
- History of cancer, other than squamous cell or basal cell carcinoma of the skin, that had not been in full remission for at least 1 year prior to Screening.
- History of proteinuria >1000 mg/day on a 12- or 24-hour urine collection OR a urine albumin/creatinine ratio >1000 μg/mg at Screening. If elevated, the subject was to be rescreened within 1 week.
- Serum creatinine ≥2.0 mg/dL.
- History of proliferative diabetic retinopathy OR any history of laser-treated retinopathy.
- History of treated peripheral or autonomic neuropathy.
- History of systolic dysfunction congestive heart failure.
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- History of myocardial infarction within 1 year prior to Screening.
- History of ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.
- History of infection with hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or human immunodeficiency virus.
- History of a psychiatric disorder that would affect the subject's ability to participate in the study.
- History of anaphylactic reaction(s) to any drug.
- History of angioedema.
- History of alcohol or substance abuse within the last 2 years.
- History of any surgery that could potentially affect the absorption of the study drug.
- Receipt of any investigational drug within the preceding 30 days or a history of receipt of an investigational antidiabetic drug within the preceding 90 days.
About this study
Official title: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Comparison Study to Determine the Efficacy and Safety of SYR110322 in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes, Who Are Either Receiving No Current Treatment or Currently Treated With Diet and Exercise, Sulfonylurea, Metformin or a Combination of Sulfonylurea and Metformin
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of alogliptin, once daily (QD), compared to diet and exercise, sulfonylurea, metformin and a combination of sulfonylurea and metformin for treating subjects with type 2 diabetes.
Read the detailed description
Of the approximately 19 million people in the United States who have been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, 90% to 95% have type 2 diabetes mellitus. The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus varies among racial and ethnic populations and has been shown to increase with age, obesity, family history, history of gestational diabetes, and physical inactivity. Over the next decade, a disproportionate increase in the elderly population will result in a marked increase in diabetic patients, placing an ever-increasing burden on families and the health care system.
In response to this problem, Takeda Global Research \& Development Center, Inc. is developing SYR-322 (alogliptin), a selective, orally available inhibitor of the enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase IV. Dipeptidyl peptidase IV is thought to be primarily responsible for the in vivo degradation of 2 peptide hormones released in response to nutrient ingestion, namely glucagon-like peptide-1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide.
Individuals who want to participate in this study will be required to provide written informed consent. Study participation is anticipated to be about 14 Weeks. Multiple procedures will occur at each visit which may include blood collection, urine collection, vital signs including sitting and standing blood pressure and pulse, body height and weight, physical examinations and electrocardiograms.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Being tested
- Alogliptin, Placebo
- Keywords
- Diabetes Mellitus, Drug Therapy, Diabetes Mellitus, Type II, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperinsulinism, Insulin Resistance
- Medical subject headings
- Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Hyperinsulinism, Insulin Resistance
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
AlogliptinDrug
Also called SYR-322, SYR110322
Alogliptin 6.25 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 12 weeks
AlogliptinDrug
Also called SYR-322, SYR110322
Alogliptin 12.5 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 12 weeks.
AlogliptinDrug
Also called SYR-322, SYR110322
Alogliptin 25 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 12 weeks.
AlogliptinDrug
Also called SYR-322, SYR110322
Alogliptin 50 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 12 weeks.
AlogliptinDrug
Also called SYR-322, SYR110322
Alogliptin 100 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 12 weeks.
PlaceboDrug
Alogliptin placebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily for up to 12 weeks.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Alogliptin 6.25 mg QD | Experimental | Not described Receives: Drug: Alogliptin |
| Alogliptin 12.5 mg QD | Experimental | Not described Receives: Drug: Alogliptin |
| Alogliptin 25 mg QD | Experimental | Not described Receives: Drug: Alogliptin |
| Alogliptin 50 mg QD | Experimental | Not described Receives: Drug: Alogliptin |
| Alogliptin 100 mg QD | Experimental | Not described Receives: Drug: Alogliptin |
| Placebo QD | Placebo comparator | Not described Receives: Drug: Placebo |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change From Baseline in Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) at Day 85.
The change in the value of glycosylated hemoglobin (the concentration of glucose bound to hemoglobin as a percent of the absolute maximum that can be bound) collected at day 85 or final visit and glycosylated hemoglobin collected at baseline.
Measured: Baseline and Day 85.
Secondary outcomes (14)
Change From Baseline in Glycosylated Hemoglobin at Day 43.
The change in the value of glycosylated hemoglobin (the concentration of glucose bound to hemoglobin as a percent of the absolute maximum that can be bound) collected at day 43 and glycosylated hemoglobin collected at baseline.
Measured: Baseline and Day 43.
Change From Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose (Day 43).
The change between the value of fasting plasma glucose collected at day 43 and fasting plasma glucose collected at baseline.
Measured: Baseline and Day 43
Change From Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose (Day 85).
The change between the value of fasting plasma glucose collected at day 85 or final visit and fasting plasma glucose collected at baseline.
Measured: Baseline and Day 85.
Change From Baseline in Fasting Fructosamine (Day 43).
The change between the value of fasting fructosamine collected at day 43 and fasting fructosamine collected at baseline.
Measured: Baseline and Day 43.
Change From Baseline in Fasting Fructosamine (Day 85).
The change between the value of fasting fructosamine collected at day 85 or final visit and fasting fructosamine collected at baseline.
Measured: Baseline and Day 85.
Change From Baseline in Total Cholesterol (Day 43).
The change between the value of cholesterol collected at day 43 and cholesterol collected at baseline.
Measured: Baseline and Day 43
Change From Baseline in Total Cholesterol (Day 85).
The change between the value of cholesterol collected at day 85 or final visit and cholesterol collected at baseline.
Measured: Baseline and Day 85.
Change From Baseline in High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (Day 43).
The change between high-density lipoprotein cholesterol collected at day 43 and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol collected at baseline.
Measured: Baseline and Day 43.
Change From Baseline in High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (Day 85).
The change between high-density lipoprotein cholesterol collected at day 85 or final visit and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol collected at baseline.
Measured: Baseline and Day 85.
Change From Baseline in Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (Day 43).
The change between low-density lipoprotein cholesterol collected at day 43 and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol collected at baseline.
Measured: Baseline and Day 43.
Change From Baseline in Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (Day 85).
The change between low-density lipoprotein cholesterol collected at day 85 or final visit and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol collected at baseline.
Measured: Baseline and Day 85.
Change From Baseline in Triglycerides (Day 43).
The change between triglycerides collected at day 43 and triglycerides collected at baseline.
Measured: Baseline and Day 43.
Change From Baseline in Triglycerides (Day 85).
The change between triglycerides collected at day 85 or final visit and triglycerides collected at baseline.
Measured: Baseline and Day 85.
Mean Percent Incidence of Marked Hyperglycemia (Fasting Plasma Glucose ≥ 200 mg/dL).
The incidence of marked hyperglycemia occurring in participants with a fasting plasma glucose value greater than or equal to 200 mg per dL during study. Overall mean obtained by weighting the hyperglycemia percent incidence values at each time point by number of days in between visits. Mean percent incidence of marked hyperglycemia at each time point is the percent of self-monitored blood glucose measurements greater than or equal to 200 mg per dL, calculated per participant and then averaged across population.
Measured: 85 Days.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Sep 2008 (estimated)
- Study startMar 2005
- Primary completionOct 2005
- Study completionOct 2005
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Diabetes MellitusStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by TakedaThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 265 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Takeda
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- VP Biological Sciences, Study director, Takeda
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00755846
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SYR-322-003
- Other IDs
- U1111-1113-8352
- Status last verified
- Feb 2012
- First submitted
- 17 Sep 2008
- Last updated
- 3 Feb 2012
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Pratley RE, McCall T, Fleck PR, Wilson CA, Mekki Q. Alogliptin use in elderly people: a pooled analysis from phase 2 and 3 studies. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2009 Nov;57(11):2011-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2009.02484.x. Epub 2009 Sep 30.
PubMed 19793357
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Feb 2012. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Comparison Study to Determine the Efficacy and Safety of SYR110322 in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes, Who Are Either Receiving No Current Treatment or Currently Treated With Diet and Exercise, Sulfonylurea, Metformin or a Combination of Sulfonylurea and Metformin
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00755846
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SYR-322-003
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Keywords
- Diabetes Mellitus, Drug Therapy, Diabetes Mellitus, Type II, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperinsulinism, Insulin Resistance
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 265 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- TakedaIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- Mar 2005
- Primary completion
- Oct 2005 (actual)
- Study completion
- Oct 2005 (actual)
- First posted
- 19 Sep 2008 (estimated)
- Results
- Posted 29 Aug 2011
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of alogliptin, once daily (QD), compared to diet and exercise, sulfonylurea, metformin and a combination of sulfonylurea and metformin for treating subjects with type 2 diabetes.
Detailed description
Of the approximately 19 million people in the United States who have been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, 90% to 95% have type 2 diabetes mellitus. The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus varies among racial and ethnic populations and has been shown to increase with age, obesity, family history, history of gestational diabetes, and physical inactivity. Over the next decade, a disproportionate increase in the elderly population will result in a marked increase in diabetic patients, placing an ever-increasing burden on families and the health care system.
In response to this problem, Takeda Global Research \& Development Center, Inc. is developing SYR-322 (alogliptin), a selective, orally available inhibitor of the enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase IV. Dipeptidyl peptidase IV is thought to be primarily responsible for the in vivo degradation of 2 peptide hormones released in response to nutrient ingestion, namely glucagon-like peptide-1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide.
Individuals who want to participate in this study will be required to provide written informed consent. Study participation is anticipated to be about 14 Weeks. Multiple procedures will occur at each visit which may include blood collection, urine collection, vital signs including sitting and standing blood pressure and pulse, body height and weight, physical examinations and electrocardiograms.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind (participant, care provider, investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 6
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Alogliptin 6.25 mg QD | Experimental | Drug: Alogliptin |
| Alogliptin 12.5 mg QD | Experimental | Drug: Alogliptin |
| Alogliptin 25 mg QD | Experimental | Drug: Alogliptin |
| Alogliptin 50 mg QD | Experimental | Drug: Alogliptin |
| Alogliptin 100 mg QD | Experimental | Drug: Alogliptin |
| Placebo QD | Placebo comparator | Drug: Placebo |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 75 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (22 listed)
- Has type 2 diabetes mellitus and were either receiving no current treatment or currently treated with a sulfonylurea, metformin, or a combination of a sulfonylurea and metformin but experiencing inadequate glycemic control. Subjects qualified as receiving no current treatment if 1 of the following conditions applied:
- Body mass index ≥23 kg/m2 and ≤40 kg/m2.
- Fasting C-peptide concentration ≥0.8 ng/mL.
- Glycosylated hemoglobin concentration between 6.8% and 11.0%.
- Fasting plasma glucose >126 mg/dL at Screening.
Key exclusion criteria (15 listed)
- History of cancer, other than squamous cell or basal cell carcinoma of the skin, that had not been in full remission for at least 1 year prior to Screening.
- History of proteinuria >1000 mg/day on a 12- or 24-hour urine collection OR a urine albumin/creatinine ratio >1000 μg/mg at Screening. If elevated, the subject was to be rescreened within 1 week.
- Serum creatinine ≥2.0 mg/dL.
- History of proliferative diabetic retinopathy OR any history of laser-treated retinopathy.
- History of treated peripheral or autonomic neuropathy.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| AlogliptinAlso: SYR-322, SYR110322Alogliptin 6.25 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 12 weeks | Drug | Alogliptin 6.25 mg QD |
| AlogliptinAlso: SYR-322, SYR110322Alogliptin 12.5 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 12 weeks. | Drug | Alogliptin 12.5 mg QD |
| AlogliptinAlso: SYR-322, SYR110322Alogliptin 25 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 12 weeks. | Drug | Alogliptin 25 mg QD |
| AlogliptinAlso: SYR-322, SYR110322Alogliptin 50 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 12 weeks. | Drug | Alogliptin 50 mg QD |
| AlogliptinAlso: SYR-322, SYR110322Alogliptin 100 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 12 weeks. | Drug | Alogliptin 100 mg QD |
| PlaceboAlogliptin placebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily for up to 12 weeks. | Drug | Placebo QD |
Primary outcome
Change From Baseline in Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) at Day 85.
Time frame: Baseline and Day 85.
The change in the value of glycosylated hemoglobin (the concentration of glucose bound to hemoglobin as a percent of the absolute maximum that can be bound) collected at day 85 or final visit and glycosylated hemoglobin collected at baseline.
14 secondary outcomes
Change From Baseline in Glycosylated Hemoglobin at Day 43.
Time frame: Baseline and Day 43.
Change From Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose (Day 43).
Time frame: Baseline and Day 43
Change From Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose (Day 85).
Time frame: Baseline and Day 85.
Change From Baseline in Fasting Fructosamine (Day 43).
Time frame: Baseline and Day 43.
Change From Baseline in Fasting Fructosamine (Day 85).
Time frame: Baseline and Day 85.
Change From Baseline in Total Cholesterol (Day 43).
Time frame: Baseline and Day 43
Change From Baseline in Total Cholesterol (Day 85).
Time frame: Baseline and Day 85.
Change From Baseline in High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (Day 43).
Time frame: Baseline and Day 43.
Change From Baseline in High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (Day 85).
Time frame: Baseline and Day 85.
Change From Baseline in Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (Day 43).
Time frame: Baseline and Day 43.
Change From Baseline in Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (Day 85).
Time frame: Baseline and Day 85.
Change From Baseline in Triglycerides (Day 43).
Time frame: Baseline and Day 43.
Change From Baseline in Triglycerides (Day 85).
Time frame: Baseline and Day 85.
Mean Percent Incidence of Marked Hyperglycemia (Fasting Plasma Glucose ≥ 200 mg/dL).
Time frame: 85 Days.
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Feb 2012.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Results publication: PubMed 19793357Pratley RE, McCall T, Fleck PR, Wilson CA, Mekki Q. Alogliptin use in elderly people: a pooled analysis from phase 2 and 3 studies. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2009 Nov;57(11):2011-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2009.02484.x. Epub 2009 Sep 30.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
VP Biological Sciences study director
Takeda
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 2 study testing Alogliptin in people with Diabetes Mellitus, run by Takeda.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 22 inclusion and 15 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Feb 2012. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 29 Aug 2011). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change From Baseline in Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) at Day 85. (time frame: Baseline and Day 85.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00755846, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Feb 2012.