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Type II; DiabetesPhase 3AZ11040NCT02984644

Paradoxical Stimulation of Hepatic Glucose Production With Dapagliflozin

A Phase 3 study testing Dapagliflozin in people with Type II; Diabetes, run by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio at 1 site in United States.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

To determine the role of plasma glucagon and insulin in the rise of endogenous glucose production (EGP) following the SGLT2 inhibition. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 70 years
Conditions the study is for
Type II; Diabetes
What is being tested?
Dapagliflozin
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
30 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
6 Sep 2017to 16 Nov 2019
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 70 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • T2DM according to ADA criteria-HbA1C < 8.0%
  • BMI = 25-35 kg/m2
  • Subjects must be in good general health as determined by physical exam, medical history, blood chemistries, CBC, TSH, T4, EKG and urinanalysis
  • Body weight has been stable (± 3 lbs) over the preceding three months
  • Do not participate in an excessively heavy exercise program
  • Taking stable dose (more than 3 months) of monotherapy or combination therapy with metformin and/or a sulfonylurea

Who cannot join

  • Subjects taking drugs known to affect glucose metabolism (other than metformin and sulfonylurea) will be excluded
  • Individuals with evidence of proliferative diabetic retinopathy, plasma creatinine >1.4 females or >1.5 males, or 24-hour urine albumin excretion > 300 mg will be excluded

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • University of Texas Health Science Center

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229

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About this study

Official title: Paradoxical Stimulation of Hepatic Glucose Production With Dapagliflozin (P2)

To determine the role of plasma glucagon and insulin in the rise of endogenous glucose production (EGP) following the SGLT2 inhibition.

Read the detailed description

The increase in plasma glucagon conc and/or decrease in plasma insulin conc in response to glucosuria is (are) important signal(s) responsible, at least in part, for the increase in EGP, which the investigators anticipate will be derived primarily from the liver. Insulin and glucagon are powerful regulators of HGP. Therefore, the investigators anticipate that, at least in part, an increase in HGP secondary to the rise in plasma glucagon concentration and decrease in plasma insulin concentration in response to dapagliflozin-induced glucosuria will account for the majority of increase in EGP in both NGT and T2DM subjects. This study will define whether the increase in plasma glucagon and/or the decrease in plasma insulin are the trigger to stimulate EGP. Eligible subjects will receive three 5-hour measurements of endogenous glucose production (EGP), which is the biosynthesis of new glucose, with administration of study drug after a 3-hour tracer equilibration period. Hepatic glucose production (HGP), which is the net release of glucose from the liver, will be measured for 5 hours after drug administration to allow sufficient time for a significant increase in HGP above baseline after dapagliflozin administration (10). In study 1, HGP will be measured for 5 hours after dapagliflozin (10 mg) or placebo administration. This is the control study. The investigators expect to observe the "paradoxical" rise in EGP following dapagliflozin. Study 2 will be performed under glucose clamp conditions (i.e. maintaining the plasma glucose concentration stable at each subject's fasting level). This study will define whether the decline in plasma glucose concentration is the trigger to stimulate EGP. Study 3 will be performed under pancreatic clamp conditions (maintaining the plasma glucagon and insulin concentrations constant at the basal level). This study will define whether the increase in plasma glucagon and/or the decrease in plasma insulin are the trigger to stimulate EGP. Subjects will be randomized in a 2:1 ratio; 32 subjects will receive dapagliflozin and 16 subjects will receive placebo. Each study will be performed on a separate day, after a 10-12 hour overnight fast within 1-2 week period. Following studies 1-3, subjects will return for a renal (kidney) MRI-measurement to record kidney size.

Being tested
Dapagliflozin, Placebo
Medical subject headings
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

What participants receive

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

  • DapagliflozinDrug

    Also called Farxiga

    Three 5-hour measurements (after dapagliflozin 10mg administration) of endogenous glucose production (EGP) will be performed on separate days.

  • PlaceboDrug

    Also called Placebo for Dapagliflozin

    Three 5-hour measurements (after placebo administration) of endogenous glucose production (EGP) will be performed on separate days.

Study groups in NCT02984644
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
DapagliflozinActive comparator32 subjects will receive dapagliflozin 10mg
Receives: Drug: Dapagliflozin
PlaceboPlacebo comparator16 subjects will receive placebo
Receives: Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

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

  1. Measurement of the Change in Plasma Glucose (mg/dL): Study 1

    Change from baseline to the last hour of the study (240-300 minutes) in plasma glucose concentration

    Measured: Baseline to 240-300 minutes

  2. Change in Plasma Glucose Measurement Using a Glucose Clamp: Study 2

    Change from baseline to the last hour of the study (240-300 minutes) in plasma glucose for study 2: EGP plus glucose clamp. The glucose clamp technique is achieved by increase plasma glucose concentration to 125 mg/dl above basal levels by a continuous infusion of glucose. This hyperglycemic plateau is maintained by adjustment of a variable glucose infusion, based on the rate of insulin secretion and glucose metabolism. Because the plasma glucose concentration is held constant, the glucose infusion rate is an index of insulin secretion and glucose metabolism. The 3-3H-glucose infusion will be started at 6 AM to measure the basal rate of EGP. After a 3 hour tracer equilibration period (at 9 AM) subjects will receive dapagliflozin (10 mg) or placebo, and the plasma glucose conc will be measured every 5 minutes for 5 hours (from 9AM to 2 PM)

    Measured: Baseline to 240-300 minutes

  3. Change in Plasma Glucose Using a Pancreatic Clamp: Study 3

    Change from Baseline to the last hour of the study (240-300 minutes) in plasma glucose using a pancreatic clamp. In this study, EGP will be measured as described in Study 1 and plasma insulin and glucagon concentrations will be clamped at the basal level using the pancreatic clamp technique. Plasma glucose concentration will be allowed to decrease spontaneously after dapagliflozin or placebo administration. Somastatin will be infused with glucagon and insulin to replace basal plasma glucagon and insulin until study end.

    Measured: Baseline to 240-300 minutes

  4. Change in EGP: Study 1

    Change from baseline to the last hour of the study (240-300 minutes) in EGP

    Measured: Baseline to 240-300 minutes

  5. Change in EGP With Glucose Clamp: Study 2

    Change from baseline to the last hour of the study (240-300 minutes) in EGP using a glucose clamp. The glucose clamp technique is achieved by increase plasma glucose concentration to 125 mg/dl above basal levels by a continuous infusion of glucose. This hyperglycemic plateau is maintained by adjustment of a variable glucose infusion, based on the rate of insulin secretion and glucose metabolism. Because the plasma glucose concentration is held constant, the glucose infusion rate is an index of insulin secretion and glucose metabolism. The 3-3H-glucose infusion will be started at 6 AM to measure the basal rate of EGP. After a 3 hour tracer equilibration period (at 9 AM) subjects will receive dapagliflozin (10 mg) or placebo, and the plasma glucose conc will be measured every 5 minutes for 5 hours (from 9AM to 2 PM)

    Measured: Baseline to 240-300 minutes

  6. Change in EGP With Pancreatic Clamp: Study 3

    Change from baseline to the last hour of the study (240-300 minutes) of EGP with a pancreatic clamp. In this study, EGP will be measured as described in Study 1 and plasma insulin and glucagon concentrations will be clamped at the basal level using the pancreatic clamp technique. Plasma glucose concentration will be allowed to decrease spontaneously after dapagliflozin or placebo administration. Somastatin will be infused with glucagon and insulin to replace basal plasma glucagon and insulin until study end.VIn this study, EGP will be measured as described in Study 1 and plasma insulin and glucagon concentrations will be clamped at the basal level using the pancreatic clamp technique. Plasma glucose concentration will be allowed to decrease spontaneously after dapagliflozin or placebo administration. Somastatin will be infused with glucagon and insulin to replace basal plasma glucagon and insulin until study end.

    Measured: Baseline to 240-300 minutes

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. Change in Plasma Insulin Concentrations: Study 1

    Plasma insulin concentrations during measurement of EGP

    Measured: Baseline to 240-300 minutes

  2. Plasma Insulin Concentrations During Measurement of EGP Plus Glucose Clamp: Study 2

    Plasma insulin concentration is measured from baseline to the last hour of the study while using a glucose clamp. The glucose clamp technique is achieved by increase plasma glucose concentration to 125 mg/dl above basal levels by a continuous infusion of glucose. This hyperglycemic plateau is maintained by adjustment of a variable glucose infusion, based on the rate of insulin secretion and glucose metabolism. Because the plasma glucose concentration is held constant, the glucose infusion rate is an index of insulin secretion and glucose metabolism. The 3-3H-glucose infusion will be started at 6 AM to measure the basal rate of EGP. After a 3 hour tracer equilibration period (at 9 AM) subjects will receive dapagliflozin (10 mg) or placebo, and the plasma glucose conc will be measured every 5 minutes for 5 hours (from 9AM to 2 PM)

    Measured: Baseline to 240-300 minutes

  3. Change in Plasma Insulin While Using Pancreatic Clamp: Study 3

    Plasma insulin concentration during measurement of EGP while using pancreatic clamp. In this study, EGP will be measured as described in Study 1 and plasma insulin and glucagon concentrations will be clamped at the basal level using the pancreatic clamp technique. Plasma glucose concentration will be allowed to decrease spontaneously after dapagliflozin or placebo administration. Somastatin will be infused with glucagon and insulin to replace basal plasma glucagon and insulin until study end.

    Measured: Baseline to last hour of the study

  4. Change in Glucagon: Study 1

    Change in glucagon concentrations during measurement of EGP

    Measured: Baseline to 240-300 minutes

  5. Change in Glucagon Using Glucose Clamp: Study 2

    Plasma glucagon concentration during measurement of EGP using a glucose clamp. The glucose clamp technique is achieved by increase plasma glucose concentration to 125 mg/dl above basal levels by a continuous infusion of glucose. This hyperglycemic plateau is maintained by adjustment of a variable glucose infusion, based on the rate of insulin secretion and glucose metabolism. Because the plasma glucose concentration is held constant, the glucose infusion rate is an index of insulin secretion and glucose metabolism.

    Measured: Baseline to 240-300 minutes

  6. Change in Glucagon Using Pancreatic Clamp: Study 3

    Measurement of change in plasma glucagon from baseline to one hour prior to end of study while using a pancreatic clamp. In this study, EGP will be measured as described in Study 1 and plasma insulin and glucagon concentrations will be clamped at the basal level using the pancreatic clamp technique. Plasma glucose concentration will be allowed to decrease spontaneously after dapagliflozin or placebo administration. Somastatin will be infused with glucagon and insulin to replace basal plasma glucagon and insulin until study end.

    Measured: Baseline to 240-300 minutes

Timeline

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

  1. First posted7 Dec 2016 (estimated)
  2. Study start6 Sep 2017
  3. Primary completion16 Nov 2018
  4. Study completion16 Nov 2019

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
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
30 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02984644
Sponsor's protocol ID
HSC20160586H
Acronym
AZ11040
Status last verified
Nov 2019
First submitted
30 Nov 2016
Last updated
18 Dec 2019
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Dapagliflozin in people with Type II; Diabetes, run by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio at 1 site in United States.

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 6 inclusion and 2 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 18 Dec 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. 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. 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 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 18 Dec 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?

Measurement of the Change in Plasma Glucose (mg/dL): Study 1 (time frame: Baseline to 240-300 minutes). The study lists 6 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 18 Dec 2019.

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