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DiabetesPhase 4NCT02453685

A Study to Compare Insulin Intensification of Biphasic Insulin Aspart 30 and Insulin Analogues (Insulin Glargine and Insulin Aspart) in Insulin naïve Type 2 Diabetic Patients

A Phase 4 study testing biphasic insulin aspart 30, insulin glargine and insulin aspart in people with Diabetes and Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, run by Novo Nordisk A/S at 41 sites in 9 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This trial is conducted globally. The aim of this trial is to compare stepwise insulin intensification of biphasic insulin aspart (BIAsp) 30 and basal-bolus therapy with insulin glargine and insulin aspart in insulin naïve type 2 diabetic patients inadequately controlled on oral anti-diabetic therapy. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
What is being tested?
biphasic insulin aspart 30, insulin glargine and insulin aspart
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
335 participants
Where
41 sitesin 9 countries
Study dates
31 Aug 2015to 20 Sep 2016
Phase
Phase 4
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 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Informed consent obtained before any trial-related activities. Trial-related activities are any procedures that are carried out as part of the trial, including activities to determine suitability for the trial
  • Male or female, age at least 18 years at the time of signing informed consent
  • Type 2 diabetes subjects clinically diagnosed at least 6 months prior to screening
  • Treatment with stable daily dose (for at least 90 days prior to screening) of: - Metformin (equal or above 1000 mg or maximum tolerated dose documented in the patient medical record) and - Sulfonylurea - and willing to discontinue any other oral antidiabetic drugs containing insulin secretagogues, DPP4i (dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor), SGLT2 (sodium glucose co-transporter 2), colesevelam, bromocriptin and/or combination products at randomisation
  • Insulin-naïve. Short term insulin treatment for acute illnesses for a total of 14 days or less is allowed as is prior insulin treatment for gestational diabetes
  • HbA1c (glycosylated haemoglobin) 7.0-9.5 % (both inclusive) analysed by central laboratory
  • Willing to consume 3 main meals daily (morning, mid-day and evening) throughout the entire trial. The definition for 'main meal' will be according to the investigator's discretion

Who cannot join

  • Anticipated initiation or change in concomitant medications known to affect weight or glucose metabolism, in excess of 14 days (i.e. sibutramine, orlistat, thyroid hormones, systemic corticosteroids and other weight loss/modifying agents)
  • Impaired liver function, defined as ALT (alanine aminotransferase) at least 2.5 times upper limit of normal (central laboratory value measured at screening visit)
  • Inadequately treated high blood pressure defined as Class 2 hypertension or higher (i.e. systolic blood pressure equal to or above 160 mm Hg or diastolic equal to or above 100 mm Hg) in accordance with the National High Blood Pressure Education Program, 7th Joint National Committee1 and ESH/ESC 2013 Guidelines2
  • Within the past 180 days prior to randomisation, any of the following: Myocardial Infarction, stroke or hospitalization for unstable angina and /or transient ischemic attack

Trial locations and contacts

41 sites in 9 countries.

41 sites in 9 countries

India8 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Bangalore, Karnataka, 560060

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, 500003

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Kolkata, West Bengal, 700032

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625 020

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400008

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400058

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    New Delhi, 110001

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632004

Other trials in India

Australia5 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Broadmeadow, New South Wales, 2292

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, 2450

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Fitzroy, Victoria, 3065

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Ipswich, Queensland, 4305

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Melbourne, Victoria, 3004

Other trials in Australia

Bulgaria5 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Petrich, 2850

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Sliven, 8800

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Sofia, 1202

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Sofia, 1431

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Sofia, 1606

Other trials in Bulgaria

Turkey (Türkiye)5 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Antalya, 07058

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Istanbul, 34303

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Istanbul, 34752

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Malatya, 44280

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Rize, 53020

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

South Korea4 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Seoul, 02447

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Seoul, 03722

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Seoul, 135710

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Seoul, 138-736

Other trials in South Korea

Thailand4 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Bangkok, 10330

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Bangkok, 10400

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Khon Kaen, 40002

Other trials in Thailand

United Arab Emirates4 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Ajman, 21499

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Dubai, 22241

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Ras al-Khaimah, 4727

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Umm Al Quwain City, 24

Other trials in United Arab Emirates

Hungary3 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Budapest, 1032

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Budapest, 1042

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Nyíregyhaza, 4400

Other trials in Hungary

Serbia3 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Belgrade, 11000

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Belgrade, 11080

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Niš, 18000

Other trials in Serbia

About this study

Official title: A 32-week Randomised, Multinational, Treat-to-target, Open Label, Parallel Group Comparison of Stepwise Insulin Intensification of Biphasic Insulin Aspart (BIAsp) 30 and Basal-bolus Therapy With Insulin Glargine and Insulin Aspart in Insulin naïve Type 2 Diabetic Patients Inadequately Controlled on Oral Anti-diabetic Therapy

This trial is conducted globally. The aim of this trial is to compare stepwise insulin intensification of biphasic insulin aspart (BIAsp) 30 and basal-bolus therapy with insulin glargine and insulin aspart in insulin naïve type 2 diabetic patients inadequately controlled on oral anti-diabetic therapy.

Being tested
biphasic insulin aspart 30, insulin glargine, insulin aspart
Medical subject headings
Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • biphasic insulin aspart 30Drug

    Injected s.c./subcutaneously once daily with the largest meal Subjects should continue their pre-trial metformin and sulfonylurea dosages all throughout the trial while other oral antidiabetic drugs will be discontinued.

  • insulin glargineDrug

    Injected s.c./subcutaneously once daily at the same time every day, with the possibility of treatment intensification with insulin aspart (Basal-bolus arm) Subjects should continue their pre-trial metformin and sulfonylurea dosages all throughout the trial while other oral antidiabetic drugs will be discontinued.

  • insulin aspartDrug

    Injected s.c./subcutaneously once daily.

Study groups in NCT02453685
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
BIAspExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: biphasic insulin aspart 30
IGlar + IAspActive comparatorNot described
Receives: Drug: insulin glargine; Drug: insulin aspart

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change in HbA1c (Glycosylated Haemoglobin)

    Change in HbA1c from baseline (week 0) to week 32.

    Measured: Week 0, week 32

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. HbA1c Below 7.0% Without Severe Hypoglycaemic Episodes

    Percentage of subjects with HbA1c below 7.0% after 32 weeks of randomised treatment without treatment emergent severe hypoglycaemic episodes during the last 12 weeks of treatment. Subjects withdrawn before 32 weeks were handled as non-responders. Severe hypoglycaemic episode was defined as an episode requiring assistance of another person to actively administer carbohydrate, glucagon, or take other corrective actions. Plasma glucose (PG) concentrations may not be available during an event, but neurological recovery following the return of PG to normal is considered sufficient evidence that the event was induced by a low PG concentration.

    Measured: After 32 weeks of treatment (yes/no)

  2. Number of Treatment Emergent Hypoglycaemic Episodes Classified According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the Novo Nordisk Definitions

    Hypoglycaemic episodes were classified as severe, Asymptomatic, Documented symptomatic, Pseudo, and Probable symptomatic as per ADA classification. As symptoms of hypoglycaemia occur below a PG level of 3.1 mmol/L, (56 mg/dL) Novo Nordisk classification included hypoglycaemia with plasma glucose (PG) levels below 3.1 mmol/L (56 mg/dL) in the definition of blood glucose confirmed hypoglycaemia. Hence, Novo Nordisk classification included following types of hypoglycaemia in addition to ADA classification: Severe hypoglycaemia, Symptomatic blood glucose confirmed hypoglycaemia, Asymptomatic blood glucose confirmed hypoglycaemia, Severe or blood glucose confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia, Blood glucose confirmed hypoglycaemia, and Severe or blood glucose confirmed hypoglycaemia. Reported data represents total of all hypoglycaemic episodes.

    Measured: Weeks 0-32

  3. Total Daily Insulin Dose

    Total daily insulin dose in the basal bolus treatment group and in BIAsp 30 treatment group at each week of each treatment.

    Measured: Weeks 0-32

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted25 May 2015 (estimated)
  2. Study start31 Aug 2015
  3. Primary completion20 Sep 2016
  4. Study completion20 Sep 2016

Resources

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 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
335 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02453685
Sponsor's protocol ID
BIASP-4157
Other IDs
2014-003708-62, U1111-1158-7280, 2014
Status last verified
Sep 2018
First submitted
21 May 2015
Last updated
8 Feb 2019
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Linjawi S, Lee BW, Tabak O, Lovdahl S, Werther S, Abusnana S. A 32-Week Randomized Comparison of Stepwise Insulin Intensification of Biphasic Insulin Aspart (BIAsp 30) Versus Basal-Bolus Therapy in Insulin-Naive Patients with Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes Ther. 2018 Feb;9(1):1-11. doi: 10.1007/s13300-017-0334-8. Epub 2017 Nov 11.

    PubMed 29129018

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing biphasic insulin aspart 30, insulin glargine and insulin aspart in people with Diabetes and Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, run by Novo Nordisk A/S at 41 sites in 9 countries.

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 7 inclusion and 4 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 8 Feb 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 41 sites in India, Australia, Bulgaria, Turkey (Türkiye), South Korea and 4 more countries. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. 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 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

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 8 Feb 2019). 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 in HbA1c (Glycosylated Haemoglobin) (time frame: Week 0, week 32). 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 NCT02453685, 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 8 Feb 2019.

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