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Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia, Mixed DyslipidemiaPhase 3BERSONNCT02662569

Safety and Efficacy of Evolocumab in Combination With Statin Therapy in Adults With Diabetes and Hyperlipidemia or Mixed Dyslipidemia

A Phase 3 study testing Evolocumab and Atorvastatin in people with Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia, Mixed Dyslipidemia, run by Amgen at 110 sites in 10 countries.

Completed

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

Official record
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Trial summary

The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of 12 weeks of subcutaneous evolocumab (AMG 145) in combination with statin therapy (atorvastatin) on percent change from baseline in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in diabetic adults with hyperlipidemia or mixed dyslipidemia. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 80 years
What is being tested?
Evolocumab and Atorvastatin
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
986 participants
Where
110 sitesin 10 countries
Study dates
14 Apr 2016to 6 Dec 2017
Phase
Phase 3
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 80 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Males and females with type 2 diabetes (receiving pharmacologic treatment for at least 6 months or longer) with stable diabetes therapy
  • Lipid-lowering therapy must be unchanged for at least 4 weeks or more
  • Subjects receiving statin therapy at screening must have a fasting LDL-C of greater than or equal to 100 mg/dL
  • Subjects not receiving statin therapy at screening must have a fasting LDL-C of greater than or equal to 130 mg/dL

Who cannot join

  • New York Heart Association (NYHA) class III or IV heart failure
  • Uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmia
  • Uncontrolled hypertension
  • Type 1 diabetes or poorly controlled type 2 diabetes
  • Uncontrolled hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.

Trial locations and contacts

110 sites in 10 countries.

110 sites in 10 countries

China47 sites
  • Research Site

    Baotou, Inner Mongolia, 014010

  • Research Site

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100853

  • Research Site

    Beijing, 100029

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    Beijing, 100037

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    Beijing, 100730

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    Changchun, Jilin, 130021

  • Research Site

    Changchun, Jilin, 130033

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    Changchun, Jilin, 130041

  • Research Site

    Changsha, Hunan, 410004

  • Research Site

    Changsha, Hunan, 410008

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    Changsha, Hunan, 410013

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    Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041

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    Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 404000

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    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080

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    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515

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    Guiyang, Guizhou, 550002

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    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310003

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    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310013

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    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014

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    Hengyang, Hunan, 421001

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    Jinan, Shandong, 250013

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    Linhai, Zhejiang, 318000

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    Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330006

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    Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210008

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    Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210011

  • Research Site

    Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210012

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    Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029

  • Research Site

    Nanning, Guangxi, 530021

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    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200032

  • Research Site

    Shanghai, 200003

  • Research Site

    Shanghai, 200040

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    Shanghai, 200080

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    Shanghai, 200120

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    Shenyang, Liaoning, 110004

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    Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051

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    Siping, Jilin, 136000

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    Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215021

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    Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, 300052

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    Ürümqi, Xinjiang, 830054

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    Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000

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    Wuhan, Hubei, 430014

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    Wuhan, Hubei, 430030

  • Research Site

    Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214023

  • Research Site

    Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710061

  • Research Site

    Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221006

  • Research Site

    Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212001

  • Research Site

    Zhuzhou, Hunan, 412000

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South Korea13 sites
  • Research Site

    Bucheon-si, Wonmi-gu, 420-717

  • Research Site

    Busan, 602-715

  • Research Site

    Busan, 602-739

  • Research Site

    Daegu, 705-718

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    Seongnam-si, 463-707

  • Research Site

    Seoul, 03722

  • Research Site

    Seoul, 07061

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    Seoul, 110-744

  • Research Site

    Seoul, 110-746

  • Research Site

    Seoul, 130-872

  • Research Site

    Seoul, 137-701

  • Research Site

    Seoul, 139-711

  • Research Site

    Seoul, 152-703

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United States11 sites
  • Research Site

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30328

  • Research Site

    Columbus, Ohio, 43212

  • Research Site

    Dallas, Texas, 75231

  • Research Site

    Dayton, Ohio, 45414

  • Research Site

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46260

  • Research Site

    Iowa City, Iowa, 52242

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    Miami, Florida, 33173

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    Monroe, Louisiana, 71201

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    Overland Park, Kansas, 66210

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    San Antonio, Texas, 78229

  • Research Site

    St Louis, Missouri, 63141

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Russia9 sites
  • Research Site

    Kemerovo, 650002

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    Moscow, 117292

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    Moscow, 121552

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    Saint Petersburg, 192289

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    Saint Petersburg, 196601

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    Saint Petersburg, 197022

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    Saint Petersburg, 199106

  • Research Site

    Saratov, 410054

  • Research Site

    Tomsk, 634012

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Canada8 sites
  • Research Site

    Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3Z5

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    Laval, Quebec, H7T 2P5

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    London, Ontario, N5W 6A2

  • Research Site

    Montreal, Quebec, H2W 1R7

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    Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, J3A 1C3

  • Research Site

    Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1H 5N4

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    Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2H 2A6

  • Research Site

    Woodstock, Ontario, N4S 5P5

Other trials in Canada

Argentina5 sites
  • Research Site

    Buenos Aires, C1425ACG

  • Research Site

    CABA, Buenos Aires, C1405BUB

  • Research Site

    Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, C1012AAR

  • Research Site

    Córdoba, X5003DCE

  • Research Site

    Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, B7600FZN

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Colombia5 sites
  • Research Site

    Barranquilla, Atlántico, 08001000

  • Research Site

    Barranquilla, Atlántico, 080020

  • Research Site

    Barranquilla, Atlántico

  • Research Site

    Medellín, Antioquia, 050012

  • Research Site

    Pasto, Departamento de Nariño

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Turkey (Türkiye)5 sites
  • Research Site

    Antalya, 07058

  • Research Site

    Istanbul, 34096

  • Research Site

    Istanbul, 34720

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    Izmir, 35000

  • Research Site

    Kocaeli, 41380

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

Brazil4 sites
  • Research Site

    Brasília, Federal District, 71625-009

  • Research Site

    Goiânia, Goiás, 74223-130

  • Research Site

    Rio de Janeiro, 22271-100

  • Research Site

    São Paulo, São Paulo, 01244-030

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France3 sites
  • Research Site

    Dijon, 21079

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    Nantes, 44093

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    Toulouse, 31059

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About this study

Official title: A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of Evolocumab (AMG 145) in Combination With Statin Therapy in Diabetic Subjects With Hyperlipidemia or Mixed Dyslipidemia (BERSON)

The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of 12 weeks of subcutaneous evolocumab (AMG 145) in combination with statin therapy (atorvastatin) on percent change from baseline in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in diabetic adults with hyperlipidemia or mixed dyslipidemia.

Being tested
Evolocumab, Atorvastatin, Placebo
Medical subject headings
Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperlipidemias

What participants receive

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

  • EvolocumabBiological

    Also called AMG 145, Repatha

    Administered by subcutaneous injection

  • AtorvastatinDrug

    Also called Lipitor

    Administered orally once a day

  • PlaceboOther

    Placebo to evolocumab administered by subcutaneous injection

Study groups in NCT02662569
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Atorvastatin (Q2W)Active comparatorParticipants received placebo subcutaneous injection once every 2 weeks (Q2W) and 20 mg atorvastatin orally once a day for up to 12 weeks.
Receives: Drug: Atorvastatin; Other: Placebo
Atorvastatin (QM)Active comparatorParticipants received placebo subcutaneous injection once a month (QM) and 20 mg atorvastatin orally once a day for up to 12 weeks.
Receives: Drug: Atorvastatin; Other: Placebo
Evolocumab Q2W + AtorvastatinExperimentalParticipants received 140 mg evolocumab by subcutaneous injection once every 2 weeks and 20 mg atorvastatin orally once a day for up to 12 weeks.
Receives: Biological: Evolocumab; Drug: Atorvastatin
Evolocumab QM + AtorvastatinExperimentalParticipants received 420 mg evolocumab by subcutaneous injection once a month and 20 mg atorvastatin orally once a day for up to 12 weeks.
Receives: Biological: Evolocumab; Drug: Atorvastatin

What is being measured

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

  1. Percent Change From Baseline in LDL-C at the Mean of Weeks 10 and 12

    Measured: Baseline and weeks 10 and 12

  2. Percent Change From Baseline in LDL-C at Week 12

    Measured: Baseline and week 12

Secondary outcomes (21)
  1. Change From Baseline in LDL-C at the Mean of Weeks 10 and 12

    Measured: Baseline and weeks 10 and 12

  2. Change From Baseline in LDL-C at Week 12

    Measured: Baseline and week 12

  3. Percent Change From Baseline in Non-HDL-C at the Mean of Weeks 10 and 12

    Measured: Baseline and weeks 10 and 12

  4. Percent Change From Baseline in Non-HDL-C at Week 12

    Measured: Baseline and week 12

  5. Percent Change From Baseline in Apolipoprotein B100 at the Mean of Weeks 10 and 12

    Measured: Baseline and weeks 10 and 12

  6. Percent Change From Baseline in Apolipoprotein B100 at Week 12

    Measured: Baseline and week 12

  7. Percent Change From Baseline in Total Cholesterol at the Mean of Weeks 10 and 12

    Measured: Baseline and weeks 10 and 12

  8. Percent Change From Baseline in Total Cholesterol at Week 12

    Measured: Baseline and week 12

  9. Percent Change From Baseline in Total Cholesterol/HDL-C Ratio at the Mean of Weeks 10 and 12

    Measured: Baseline and weeks 10 and 12

  10. Percent Change From Baseline in Total Cholesterol/HDL-C Ratio at Week 12

    Measured: Baseline and week 12

  11. Percent Change From Baseline in Apolipoprotein B100/Apolipoprotein A1 Ratio at the Mean of Weeks 10 and 12

    Measured: Baseline and weeks 10 and 12

  12. Percent Change From Baseline in Apolipoprotein B100/Apolipoprotein A1 Ratio at Week 12

    Measured: Baseline and week 12

  13. Percentage of Participants With Mean LDL-C at Weeks 10 and 12 of Less Than 70 mg/dL (1.8 mmol/L)

    Measured: Weeks 10 and 12

  14. Percentage of Participants With LDL-C Less Than 70 mg/dL (1.8 mmol/L) at Week 12

    Measured: Week 12

  15. Percent Change From Baseline in Lipoprotein(a) at the Mean of Weeks 10 and 12

    Measured: Baseline and weeks 10 and 12

  16. Percent Change From Baseline in Lipoprotein(a) at Week 12

    Measured: Baseline and week 12

  17. Percent Change From Baseline in Triglycerides at the Mean of Weeks 10 and 12

    Measured: Baseline and weeks 10 and 12

  18. Percent Change From Baseline in Triglycerides at Week 12

    Measured: Baseline and week 12

  19. Percent Change From Baseline in HDL-C at the Mean of Weeks 10 and 12

    Measured: Baseline and weeks 10 and 12

  20. Percent Change From Baseline in HDL-C at Week 12

    Measured: Baseline and week 12

  21. Percent Change From Baseline in VLDL-C at the Mean of Weeks 10 and 12

    Measured: Baseline and weeks 10 and 12

Timeline

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

  1. First posted25 Jan 2016 (estimated)
  2. Study start14 Apr 2016
  3. Primary completion6 Dec 2017
  4. Study completion6 Dec 2017

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 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
986 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02662569
Sponsor's protocol ID
20120119
Other IDs
2013-000723-14
Acronym
BERSON
Status last verified
Jan 2019
First submitted
20 Jan 2016
Last updated
11 Jan 2019
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Publications

  • Blom DJ, Chen J, Yuan Z, Borges JLC, Monsalvo ML, Wang N, Hamer AW, Ge J. Effects of evolocumab therapy and low LDL-C levels on vitamin E and steroid hormones in Chinese and global patients with type 2 diabetes. Endocrinol Diabetes Metab. 2020 Mar 6;3(2):e00123. doi: 10.1002/edm2.123. eCollection 2020 Apr.

    PubMed 32318641
  • Chen Y, Yuan Z, Lu J, Eliaschewitz FG, Lorenzatti AJ, Monsalvo ML, Wang N, Hamer AW, Ge J. Randomized study of evolocumab in patients with type 2 diabetes and dyslipidaemia on background statin: Pre-specified analysis of the Chinese population from the BERSON clinical trial. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2019 Jun;21(6):1464-1473. doi: 10.1111/dom.13700. Epub 2019 Apr 14.

    PubMed 30851062

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Evolocumab and Atorvastatin in people with Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia, Mixed Dyslipidemia, run by Amgen at 110 sites in 10 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 4 inclusion and 5 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 11 Jan 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 110 sites in China, South Korea, United States, Russia, Canada and 5 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 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

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 11 Jan 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?

Percent Change From Baseline in LDL-C at the Mean of Weeks 10 and 12 (time frame: Baseline and weeks 10 and 12). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT02662569, which also lists 2 linked publications.

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 11 Jan 2019.

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