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Type 2 DiabetesPhase 2/3TINSAL-T2DNCT00392678

Targeting INflammation Using SALsalate in Type 2 Diabetes (TINSAL-T2D)

A Phase 2/3 study testing Salsalate in people with Type 2 Diabetes, run by Joslin Diabetes Center at 16 sites in United States.

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

Growing evidence over recent years supports a potential role for low grade chronic inflammation in the pathogenesis of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. In this study we will determine whether salsalate, a member of the commonly used Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) class, is effective in lowering… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 75 years
Conditions the study is for
Type 2 Diabetes
What is being tested?
Salsalate
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
277 participants
Where
16 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Oct 2006to Dec 2010
Phase
Phase 2/3
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 75 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Type 2 diabetes on diet and exercise therapy or monotherapy with metformin, insulin secretagogue, or alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, or a low-dose combination of these at ≤ 50% maximal dose (see Appendix). Dosing is stable for 8 weeks prior to randomization.
  • FPG ≤ 225 mg/dL and HbA1c>7% and ≤9.5% at screening
  • Age ≥18 and <75
  • Women of childbearing potential agree to use an appropriate contraceptive method (hormonal, IUD, or diaphragm)

Who cannot join

  • Type 1 diabetes and/or history of ketoacidosis determined by medical history
  • History of severe diabetic neuropathy including autonomic neuropathy, gastroparesis or lower limb ulceration or amputation
  • History of long-term therapy with insulin (>30 days) within the last year
  • Therapy with rosiglitazone (Avandia) or pioglitazone (Actos), or extendin-4 (Byetta), alone or in combination in the previous 6 months
  • Pregnancy or lactation
  • Patients requiring corticosteroids within 3 months or recurrent continuous oral corticosteroid treatment (more than 2 weeks)
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  • Use of weight loss drugs [e.g., Xenical (orlistat), Meridia (sibutramine), Acutrim (phenylpropanol-amine), or similar over-the-counter medications] within 3 months of screening or intentional weight loss of ≥ 10 lbs in the previous 6 months
  • Surgery within 30 days prior to screening
  • Serum creatinine >1.4 for women and >1.5 for men or eGFR <60 [possible chronic kidney disease stage 3 or greater calculated using the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) equation.
  • History of chronic liver disease including hepatitis B or C
  • History of peptic ulcer or endoscopy demonstrated gastritis
  • History of acquired immune deficiency syndrome or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
  • History of malignancy, except participants who have been disease-free for greater than 10 years, or whose only malignancy has been basal or squamous cell skin carcinoma
  • New York Heart Association Class III or IV cardiac status or hospitalization for congestive heart failure
  • History of unstable angina, myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular accident, transient ischemic attack or any revascularization within 6 months
  • Uncontrolled hypertension (defined as systolic blood pressure >150 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure >95 mmHg on three or more assessments on more than one day)
  • History of drug or alcohol abuse, or current weekly alcohol consumption >10 units/week (1 unit = 1 beer, 1 glass of wine, 1 mixed cocktail containing 1 ounce of alcohol)
  • Hemoglobin <12 g/dL (males), <10 g/dL (females) at screening
  • Platelets <100,000 cu mm at screening.
  • AST (SGOT) >2.50 x ULN or ALT (SGPT) >2.50 x ULN at screening
  • Total Bilirubin >1.50 x ULN at screening
  • Triglycerides (TG) >500 mg/dL at screening
  • Poor mental function or any other reason to expect patient difficulty in complying with the requirements of the study
  • Previous allergy to aspirin
  • Chronic or continuous use (daily for more than 7 days) of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs within the preceding 2 months
  • Use of warfarin (Coumadin), clopidogrel (Plavix) or other anticoagulants
  • Use of probenecid (Benemid, Probalan), sulfinpyrazone (Anturane) or other uricosuric agents

Trial locations and contacts

16 sites in 1 country.

16 sites in 1 country

United States16 sites
  • Kaiser Permanente

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30084

  • Emory School of Medicine

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30303

  • Joslin Diabetes Center

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215

  • Kaleida Health Center

    Buffalo, New York, 14226

  • University of North Carolina

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599

  • University of Illinois at Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612

  • University of Texas Southwestern

    Dallas, Texas, 75390

  • Chapel Medical Group

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06511

  • North Shore Diabetes and Endocrine Associates

    New Hyde Park, New York, 11042

  • Tulane University

    New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112

  • Columbia University

    New York, New York, 10032

  • University of Nebraska Medical Center

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68105

  • University of Rochester Medical Center

    Rochester, New York, 14642

  • Washington University School of Medicine

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110

  • MedStar Research Institute

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20003-4393

  • Endocrine Clinical Research

    Winter Park, Florida, 32746

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About this study

Official title: Targeting Inflammation in Type 2 Diabetes: Clinical Trial Using Salsalate

Growing evidence over recent years supports a potential role for low grade chronic inflammation in the pathogenesis of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. In this study we will determine whether salsalate, a member of the commonly used Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) class, is effective in lowering sugars in patients with type 2 diabetes. The study will determine whether salicylates represent a new pharmacological option for diabetes management. The study is conducted in two stages. The first stage is a dose ranging study, administering salsalate compared to placebo over three months. The primary objective of Stage 2 of the study is to evaluate the effects of salsalate on blood sugar control in diabetes; the tolerability of salsalate use in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D); and the effects of salsalate on measures of inflammation, the metabolic syndrome, and cardiac risk.

The second stage is a second trial and posted under alternate registration.

Read the detailed description

The primary objective of the first stage of the TINSAL-T2D trial is to select a dose of salsalate that is both well-tolerated and demonstrates a trend toward improvement in glycemic control. The trial is a multicenter, single mask lead-in, double masked placebo controlled dose ranging study, comparing salsalte to placebo over 3 months.

Conditions
Type 2 Diabetes
Being tested
Salsalate, Placebo
Keywords
Type 2 Diabetes, Inflammation, Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome
Medical subject headings
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Inflammation, Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome

What participants receive

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

  • SalsalateDrug

    Also called Disalcid, Salicylsalicylic acid

    Placebo and Salsalate 3.0 g/d; 3.5 g/d; 4.0 g/d orally, divided

  • PlaceboDrug

    Also called Placebo to Salsalate

    Placebo to Salsalate

Study groups in NCT00392678
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorPlacebo, appearance matched to active drug
Receives: Drug: Placebo
3 gramActive comparatorSalsalate 3.0 grams daily, divided
Receives: Drug: Salsalate
3.5 gramActive comparatorSalsalate 3.5 g daily, divided
Receives: Drug: Salsalate
4 gramActive comparatorSalsalate 4.0 g daily, divided
Receives: Drug: Salsalate

What is being measured

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

  1. Change in HbA1c Baseline to End of Trial in TINSAL-T2D Stage 1

    The primary outcome for the TINSAL-T2D study is change in HbA1c level from baseline to week 14 (stage 1) in the intent-to-treat (ITT) population with last observation carried forward.

    Measured: 14 week

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. Change in HbA1c

    Change from baseline to either 14 or 26 weeks, or last HbA1c measurement prior to rescue therapy

    Measured: 14 week

  2. Change From Baseline and Trends in Fasting Glucose Over Time

    Measured: 14 week

  3. Change in Lipids

    Change in lipids (low-density lipoprotein cholesterol [LDL-C], non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol [non-HDL-C], triglycerides [TG], total cholesterol [TC], high-density lipoprotein cholesterol [HDL C], TC/HDL-C ratio, and LDL-C/HDL-C ratio)

    LDL-C/HDL-C ratio not calculated

    Measured: 14 week

  4. Change From Baseline in 14-week Insulin, C-peptide, Homeostasis Model [HOMA] Index

    HOMA-IR was not calcuated due to potential confounding effect of salicylates to inhibit insulin clearance. Change in insulin from Baseline to Week 14 in data table below.

    Measured: Baseline, week 14

  5. Safety and Tolerability

    See adverse event module for details. Safety and tolerability of salsalate compared to placebo as assessed by adverse events.

    Measured: 14 weeks

  6. Change in Insulin, C-peptide, Homeostasis Model [HOMA] Index

    HOMA-IR was not calcuated due to potential confounding effect of salicylates to inhibit insulin clearance. Change in C-peptide from Baseline to Week 14 is in the data table below

    Measured: Baseline, week 14

Timeline

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

  1. First posted26 Oct 2006 (estimated)
  2. Study startOct 2006
  3. Primary completionJul 2008
  4. Study completionDec 2010

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 2/3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
277 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00392678
Sponsor's protocol ID
CHS 06-20, NIH U01 DK74556
Other IDs
U01DK074556
Acronym
TINSAL-T2D
Status last verified
Mar 2019
First submitted
25 Oct 2006
Last updated
8 Apr 2019
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Publications

  • Shoelson SE, Lee J, Goldfine AB. Inflammation and insulin resistance. J Clin Invest. 2006 Jul;116(7):1793-801. doi: 10.1172/JCI29069.

    PubMed 16823477
  • Fleischman A, Shoelson SE, Bernier R, Goldfine AB. Salsalate improves glycemia and inflammatory parameters in obese young adults. Diabetes Care. 2008 Feb;31(2):289-94. doi: 10.2337/dc07-1338. Epub 2007 Oct 24.

    PubMed 17959861
  • Goldfine AB, Silver R, Aldhahi W, Cai D, Tatro E, Lee J, Shoelson SE. Use of salsalate to target inflammation in the treatment of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Clin Transl Sci. 2008 May;1(1):36-43. doi: 10.1111/j.1752-8062.2008.00026.x.

    PubMed 19337387
  • Goldfine AB, Fonseca V, Jablonski KA, Chen YD, Tipton L, Staten MA, Shoelson SE; Targeting Inflammation Using Salsalate in Type 2 Diabetes Study Team. Salicylate (salsalate) in patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med. 2013 Jul 2;159(1):1-12. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-159-1-201307020-00003.

    PubMed 23817699
  • Goldfine AB, Fonseca V, Jablonski KA, Pyle L, Staten MA, Shoelson SE; TINSAL-T2D (Targeting Inflammation Using Salsalate in Type 2 Diabetes) Study Team. The effects of salsalate on glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med. 2010 Mar 16;152(6):346-57. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-152-6-201003160-00004.

    PubMed 20231565

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2/3 study testing Salsalate in people with Type 2 Diabetes, run by Joslin Diabetes Center at 16 sites 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 4 inclusion and 27 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 Apr 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 16 sites 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 combined 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.

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 26 Jul 2013). 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 Baseline to End of Trial in TINSAL-T2D Stage 1 (time frame: 14 week). 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 NCT00392678, which also lists 5 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 8 Apr 2019.

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