Type 2 Diabetes MellitusPhase 3NCT00541450
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Sitagliptin and MK0431A in Comparison to a Commonly Used Medication in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes (0431-068)(COMPLETED)
A Phase 3 study testing Comparator: sitagliptin phosphate (sitagliptin), sitagliptin phosphate (+) metformin hydrochloride and Comparator: pioglitazone in people with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, run by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of sitagliptin and MK0431A in comparison to a commonly used medication in patients with type 2 diabetes. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 78 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- What is being tested?
- Comparator: sitagliptin phosphate (sitagliptin), sitagliptin phosphate (+) metformin hydrochloride and Comparator: pioglitazone
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 492 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 15 Jan 2008to 16 Jan 2010
- 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 78 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Patients between the ages of 18 and 78 with type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Patient has not been on any antihyperglycemic agent (Insulin or oral) in the last 3 months
Who cannot join
- Patient has a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus or a history of ketoacidosis
- Patient has previously been treated with sitagliptin or has previously been in a study using a DPP-4 inhibitor
About this study
Official title: A Phase III Randomized, Active-Comparator (Pioglitazone) Controlled Clinical Trial to Study the Efficacy and Safety of Sitagliptin and MK0431A (A Fixed-Dose Combination Tablet of Sitagliptin and Metformin) in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of sitagliptin and MK0431A in comparison to a commonly used medication in patients with type 2 diabetes.
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Being tested
- Comparator: sitagliptin phosphate (sitagliptin), sitagliptin phosphate (+) metformin hydrochloride, Comparator: pioglitazone, Matching placebo to pioglitazone, Matching placebo to sitagliptin
- 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.
Comparator: sitagliptin phosphate (sitagliptin)Drug
Also called MK0431, Januvia™
sitagliptin 100 mg tablet q.d. orally for a 12-wk treatment period
sitagliptin phosphate (+) metformin hydrochlorideDrug
Also called MK-0431A, Janumet™
sitagliptin/metformin HCl (Sita/Met) 50/500 mg b.i.d. orally and then 50/1000 mg b.i.d. orally for a 28-wk treatment period
Comparator: pioglitazoneDrug
Also called Actos®
pioglitazone 15 mg tablet q.d. orally for 6 weeks, followed by 30 mg q.d orally for 6 weeks, followed by 45 mg q.d. orally, up to 40 weeks.
Matching placebo to pioglitazoneDrug
matching placebo to pioglitazone tablet q.d. orally, for a 40-wk treatment period.
Participants were administered matching placebo the 15 mg pioglitazone q.d. orally for 6 weeks, followed by matching placebo to 30 mg pioglitazone q.d orally for 6 weeks, followed by matching placebo to 45 mg pioglitazone q.d. orally, up to 40 weeks.
Matching placebo to sitagliptinDrug
matching placebo to sitagliptin q.d., orally for a 12-wk treatment period.
Matching Placebo to Sita/Met FDCDrug
matching placebo to Sita/Met FDC - 50/500 mg b.i.d. for 4 weeks and then 50/1000 mg b.i.d. orally for a 28-wk treatment period (Week 12 to Week 40).
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Sita/Met FDC | Experimental | In Phase A (Treatment Day 1 to Week 12), participants were administered 100 mg once daily (q.d.) of sitagliptin and matching placebo to 15 mg pioglitazone q.d. for 6 weeks followed by matching placebo to 30 mg pioglitazone for the next 6 weeks.
In Phase B (Treatment Week 12-Week 40), participants were switched to the Sita/Met Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) at a dose of 50/500 mg twice a day (b.i.d.), which was increased to 50/1000 mg b.i.d. over a period of 4 weeks; as well as matching placebo to 45 mg pioglitazone. Receives: Drug: Comparator: sitagliptin phosphate (sitagliptin); Drug: sitagliptin phosphate (+) metformin hydrochloride; Drug: Matching placebo to pioglitazone |
| Pioglitazone | Active comparator | In Phase A (Treatment Day 1 up to Week 12), randomized participants in the pioglitazone group were administered 15 mg q.d. of pioglitazone and matching placebo to sitagliptin. At Week 6, participants were up-titrated to 30 mg pioglitazone q.d.
In Phase B (Treatment Week 12 to Week 40), participants were administered 45 mg pioglitazone q.d.; as well as matching placebo to Sita/Met FDC (50/500 increased to 50/1000 b.i.d. after 4 weeks). Receives: Drug: Comparator: pioglitazone; Drug: Matching placebo to sitagliptin; Drug: Matching Placebo to Sita/Met FDC |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Hemoglobin A1c (A1C) in the Sita/Met Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) or Pioglitazone Groups at 40 Weeks
The change in A1C, compared to baseline for the Sita/Met FDC and the pioglitazone groups at Week 40. A1C represents percentage of glycosylated hemoglobin.
Measured: Baseline to 40 weeks
Change in Hemoglobin A1c (A1C) in Participants Treated With Sitagliptin or Pioglitazone at 12 Weeks
The change in A1C compared to baseline was measured for the participants treated with sitagliptin or pioglitazone at Week 12. Sitagliptin was the only intervention administered to the Sita/Met FDC group during this phase. A1c represents percentage of glycosylated hemoglobin.
Measured: Baseline to 12 weeks
Secondary outcomes (4)
Change in 2-hour Postprandial Glucose (PMG) in the Sita/Met FDC or Pioglitazone Groups at 40 Weeks
The change in PMG compared to baseline was measured using the Meal Tolerance Test (MTT) for the Sita/Met FDC and the pioglitazone groups at Week 40.
Measured: Baseline and 40 weeks
Change in 2-hour Postprandial Glucose (PMG) in Participants Treated With Sitagliptin or Pioglitazone at 12 Weeks
The change in PMG compared to baseline was measured using the Meal Tolerance Test (MTT) for the participants treated with Sitagliptin or Pioglitazone at Week 12. Sitagliptin was the only intervention administered to the Sita/Met FDC group during this phase. To calculate Least Squares, the ANCOVA model included a term for treatment and the baseline value as a covariate.
Measured: Baseline to 12 weeks
Change in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) in the Sita/Met FDC or Pioglitazone Groups at 40 Weeks
The change in FPG compared to baseline was measured for the Sita/Met FDC and the pioglitazone groups at Week 40.
Measured: Baseline and 40 weeks
Change in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) in Participants Treated With Sitagliptin or Pioglitazone at 12 Weeks
The change in FPG compared to baseline was measured for the participants treated with sitagliptin or pioglitazone at Week 12. Sitagliptin was the only intervention administered to the Sita/Met FDC group during this phase. To calculate Least Squares, the ANCOVA model included a term for treatment and the baseline value as a covariate.
Measured: Baseline to 12 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted10 Oct 2007 (estimated)
- Study start15 Jan 2008
- Primary completion8 Jan 2010
- Study completion16 Jan 2010
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 Type 2 Diabetes MellitusStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLCThe 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 3
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Investigator
- Enrolment
- 492 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Medical Monitor, Study director, Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00541450
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 0431-068
- Other IDs
- 2007_501
- Status last verified
- Apr 2017
- First submitted
- 5 Oct 2007
- Last updated
- 12 May 2017
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: http://www.merck.com/clinical-trials/pdf/Merck%20Procedure%20on%20Clinical%20Trial%20Data%20Access%20Final\_Updated%20July\_9\_2014.pdf http://engagezone.msd.com/ds\_documentation.php
Publications
Perez-Monteverde A, Seck T, Xu L, Lee MA, Sisk CM, Williams-Herman DE, Engel SS, Kaufman KD, Goldstein BJ. Efficacy and safety of sitagliptin and the fixed-dose combination of sitagliptin and metformin vs. pioglitazone in drug-naive patients with type 2 diabetes. Int J Clin Pract. 2011 Sep;65(9):930-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1742-1241.2011.02749.x.
PubMed 21849007
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 12 May 2017. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Phase III Randomized, Active-Comparator (Pioglitazone) Controlled Clinical Trial to Study the Efficacy and Safety of Sitagliptin and MK0431A (A Fixed-Dose Combination Tablet of Sitagliptin and Metformin) in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00541450
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 0431-068
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 492 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLCIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 15 Jan 2008 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 8 Jan 2010 (actual)
- Study completion
- 16 Jan 2010 (actual)
- First posted
- 10 Oct 2007 (estimated)
- Results
- Posted 14 Apr 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 evaluate the efficacy and safety of sitagliptin and MK0431A in comparison to a commonly used medication in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, investigator)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Sita/Met FDC | Experimental | Drug: Comparator: sitagliptin phosphate (sitagliptin), Drug: sitagliptin phosphate (+) metformin hydrochloride, Drug: Matching placebo to pioglitazoneIn Phase A (Treatment Day 1 to Week 12), participants were administered 100 mg once daily (q.d.) of sitagliptin and matching placebo to 15 mg pioglitazone q.d. for 6 weeks followed by matching placebo to 30 mg pioglitazone for the next 6 weeks. In Phase B (Treatment Week 12-Week 40), participants were switched to the Sita/Met Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) at a dose of 50/500 mg twice a day (b.i.d.), which was increased to 50/1000 mg b.i.d. over a period of 4 weeks; as well as matching placebo to 45 mg pioglitazone. |
| Pioglitazone | Active comparator | Drug: Comparator: pioglitazone, Drug: Matching placebo to sitagliptin, Drug: Matching Placebo to Sita/Met FDCIn Phase A (Treatment Day 1 up to Week 12), randomized participants in the pioglitazone group were administered 15 mg q.d. of pioglitazone and matching placebo to sitagliptin. At Week 6, participants were up-titrated to 30 mg pioglitazone q.d. In Phase B (Treatment Week 12 to Week 40), participants were administered 45 mg pioglitazone q.d.; as well as matching placebo to Sita/Met FDC (50/500 increased to 50/1000 b.i.d. after 4 weeks). |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 78 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Patients between the ages of 18 and 78 with type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Patient has not been on any antihyperglycemic agent (Insulin or oral) in the last 3 months
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Patient has a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus or a history of ketoacidosis
- Patient has previously been treated with sitagliptin or has previously been in a study using a DPP-4 inhibitor
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Comparator: sitagliptin phosphate (sitagliptin)Also: MK0431, Januvia™sitagliptin 100 mg tablet q.d. orally for a 12-wk treatment period | Drug | Sita/Met FDC |
| sitagliptin phosphate (+) metformin hydrochlorideAlso: MK-0431A, Janumet™sitagliptin/metformin HCl (Sita/Met) 50/500 mg b.i.d. orally and then 50/1000 mg b.i.d. orally for a 28-wk treatment period | Drug | Sita/Met FDC |
| Comparator: pioglitazoneAlso: Actos®pioglitazone 15 mg tablet q.d. orally for 6 weeks, followed by 30 mg q.d orally for 6 weeks, followed by 45 mg q.d. orally, up to 40 weeks. | Drug | Pioglitazone |
| Matching placebo to pioglitazonematching placebo to pioglitazone tablet q.d. orally, for a 40-wk treatment period. Participants were administered matching placebo the 15 mg pioglitazone q.d. orally for 6 weeks, followed by matching placebo to 30 mg pioglitazone q.d orally for 6 weeks, followed by matching placebo to 45 mg pioglitazone q.d. orally, up to 40 weeks. | Drug | Sita/Met FDC |
| Matching placebo to sitagliptinmatching placebo to sitagliptin q.d., orally for a 12-wk treatment period. | Drug | Pioglitazone |
| Matching Placebo to Sita/Met FDCmatching placebo to Sita/Met FDC - 50/500 mg b.i.d. for 4 weeks and then 50/1000 mg b.i.d. orally for a 28-wk treatment period (Week 12 to Week 40). | Drug | Pioglitazone |
Primary outcome
Change in Hemoglobin A1c (A1C) in the Sita/Met Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) or Pioglitazone Groups at 40 Weeks
Time frame: Baseline to 40 weeks
The change in A1C, compared to baseline for the Sita/Met FDC and the pioglitazone groups at Week 40. A1C represents percentage of glycosylated hemoglobin.
Change in Hemoglobin A1c (A1C) in Participants Treated With Sitagliptin or Pioglitazone at 12 Weeks
Time frame: Baseline to 12 weeks
The change in A1C compared to baseline was measured for the participants treated with sitagliptin or pioglitazone at Week 12. Sitagliptin was the only intervention administered to the Sita/Met FDC group during this phase. A1c represents percentage of glycosylated hemoglobin.
4 secondary outcomes
Change in 2-hour Postprandial Glucose (PMG) in the Sita/Met FDC or Pioglitazone Groups at 40 Weeks
Time frame: Baseline and 40 weeks
Change in 2-hour Postprandial Glucose (PMG) in Participants Treated With Sitagliptin or Pioglitazone at 12 Weeks
Time frame: Baseline to 12 weeks
Change in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) in the Sita/Met FDC or Pioglitazone Groups at 40 Weeks
Time frame: Baseline and 40 weeks
Change in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) in Participants Treated With Sitagliptin or Pioglitazone at 12 Weeks
Time frame: Baseline to 12 weeks
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 12 May 2017.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Results publication: PubMed 21849007Perez-Monteverde A, Seck T, Xu L, Lee MA, Sisk CM, Williams-Herman DE, Engel SS, Kaufman KD, Goldstein BJ. Efficacy and safety of sitagliptin and the fixed-dose combination of sitagliptin and metformin vs. pioglitazone in drug-naive patients with type 2 diabetes. Int J Clin Pract. 2011 Sep;65(9):930-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1742-1241.2011.02749.x.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. http://www.merck.com/clinical-trials/pdf/Merck%20Procedure%20on%20Clinical%20Trial%20Data%20Access%20Final_Updated%20July_9_2014.pdf http://engagezone.msd.com/ds_documentation.php
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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.
Medical Monitor study director
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 3 study testing Comparator: sitagliptin phosphate (sitagliptin), sitagliptin phosphate (+) metformin hydrochloride and Comparator: pioglitazone in people with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, run by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC.
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 2 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 12 May 2017. 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. 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 14 Apr 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 in Hemoglobin A1c (A1C) in the Sita/Met Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) or Pioglitazone Groups at 40 Weeks (time frame: Baseline to 40 weeks). 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 NCT00541450, 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 12 May 2017.