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DiabetesPhase 3BEGIN™NCT01068678

Comparison of NN1250 With Insulin Glargine in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes

A Phase 3 study testing insulin degludec and insulin glargine in people with Diabetes and Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, run by Novo Nordisk A/S at 99 sites in 8 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 in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. The aim of this clinical trial is to compare the efficacy and safety of NN1250 (insulin degludec (IDeg)) with insulin glargine (IGlar) in subjects with type 2 diabetes currently treated with metformin alone or with metformin combined with an oral… 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?
insulin degludec and insulin glargine
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
460 participants
Where
99 sitesin 8 countries
Study dates
Feb 2010to Nov 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 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Insulin naïve subject (allowed are: previous short term insulin treatment up to 14 days; Treatment during hospitalisation or during gestational diabetes is allowed for periods longer than 14 days)
  • Current treatment: metformin monotherapy or metformin in any combination with insulin secretagogues (sulphonylurea (SU) or glinide), DPP-4 inhibitor, alpha-glucosidase-inhibitor (acarbose) with unchanged dosing for at least three months prior to Visit 1 with the minimum doses stated: -Metformin: alone or in combination (including fixed combination) 1500 mg daily or maximum tolerated dose (at least 1000 mg daily) -Insulin secretaguogue (sulfonylurea or glinide): minimum half of the daily maximal dose according to local labelling -DPP-4 inhibitor: minimum half of the daily maximal dose according to local labelling -alpha-glucosidase-inhibitor (acarbose): minimum half of the daily maximal dose or maximum tolerated dose
  • HbA1c 7.0-10.0 % (both inclusive) by central laboratory analysis
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) below or equal to 45.0 kg/m^2

Who cannot join

  • Use within the last 3 months prior to Visit 1 of: thiazoledinediones, exenatide or liraglutide
  • Cardiovascular disease, within the last 6 months prior to Visit 1, defined as: stroke; decompensated heart failure New York Heart Association (NYHA) class III or IV; myocardial infarction; unstable angina pectoris; or coronary arterial bypass graft or angioplasty
  • Uncontrolled treated/untreated severe hypertension (systolic blood pressure at least 180 millimetre (mm) mercury (Hg) and/or diastolic blood pressure at least 100 mmHg)
  • Pregnancy, breast-feeding, the intention of becoming pregnant or not using adequate contraceptive measures according to local requirements (for UK: adequate contraceptive measures are defined as established use of oral, injected or implanted hormonal methods of contraception, sterilisation, intrauterine device or intrauterine system, or consistent use of barrier methods)
  • Cancer and medical history of cancer hereof (except basal cell skin cancer or squamous cell skin cancer)

Trial locations and contacts

99 sites in 8 countries.

99 sites in 8 countries

United States57 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Amarillo, Texas, 79106

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Arlington, Texas, 76014-2010

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30318

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Avon, Indiana, 46123

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Billings, Montana, 59101

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Canton, Ohio, 44718

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29455

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Chesterfield, Missouri, 63017

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    City of Saint Peters, Missouri, 63376

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44115

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Columbus, Georgia, 31909

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Dallas, Texas, 75231

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Dayton, Ohio, 45439

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Des Moines, Iowa, 50314

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Fishers, Indiana, 46038-1862

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Fort Worth, Texas, 76113

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Franklin, Indiana, 46131-9121

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22408-2674

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Greer, South Carolina, 29651

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Hamilton, New Jersey, 08619

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Houston, Texas, 77074

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Houston, Texas, 77095

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Hyattsville, Maryland, 20782

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46254

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Interlochen, Michigan, 49643

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Irving, Texas, 75061-2210

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Jackson, Mississippi, 39216

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40503

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Lincoln, Nebraska, 68521

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Melbourne, Florida, 32901

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, 53051-4049

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Mentor, Ohio, 44060

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Muncie, Indiana, 47304

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37203

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Northridge, California, 91325

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Olympia Fields, Illinois, 60461

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Paducah, Kentucky, 42003

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Palm Springs, California, 92262

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Paramount, California, 90723

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Perry, Georgia, 31069

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Plano, Texas, 75024

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Pottstown, Pennsylvania, 19464

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Richmond, Virginia, 23225-4017

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Rockville, Maryland, 20852

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84107

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    San Antonio, Texas, 78224

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Santa Ana, California, 92704

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Simpsonville, South Carolina, 29681

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Spring Valley, California, 91978

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Syracuse, New York, 13210

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Toms River, New Jersey, 08755-8050

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Tustin, California, 92780

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Upper St.Clair, Pennsylvania, 15241

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23462

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    West Seneca, New York, 14224

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103

Other trials in United States

Canada15 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Calgary, Alberta, T3C 3P1

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 3N4

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Greater Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 1Y8

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 2Y9

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    London, Ontario, N6A 4V2

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Mirabel, Quebec, J7J 2K8

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 2V8

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Sarnia, Ontario, N7T 4X3

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1G 5K2

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1A 3R5

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    St. John's, A1B 3V6

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Toronto, Ontario, M3J 1N2

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Toronto, Ontario, M4P 1P2

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 3P4

Other trials in Canada

United Kingdom9 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Aberdeen, AB25 1LD

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Aldershot, GU12 5BA

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Birmingham, B9 5SS

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Chippenham, SN15 2SB

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Exeter, EX2 5AX

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Guildford, GU2 7XX

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Nuneaton, CV10 7DJ

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Portsmouth, PO6 3LY

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Watford, WD18 0HB

Other trials in United Kingdom

Czechia5 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Brandýs nad Labem, 250 01

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Mladá Boleslav, 293 50

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Ostrava, 707 02

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Prague, 120 00

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Trutnov, 541 01

Other trials in Czechia

Israel5 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Petah Tikva, 49372

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Rehovot, 76100

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Rishon LeZiyyon, 75650

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Safed, 13100

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Tel HaShomer, 52621

Other trials in Israel

Slovakia5 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Bratislava, 811 08

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Košice, 04-001

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Moldava nad Bodvou, 045 01

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Nové Zámky, 940 59

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Prešov, 080 01

Other trials in Slovakia

South Africa2 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4091

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2198

Other trials in South Africa

Puerto Rico1 site
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Manati, 00674

Other trials in Puerto Rico

About this study

Official title: A Trial Comparing Efficacy and Safety of NN1250 and Insulin Glargine in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes (BEGIN™: EASY AM)

This trial is conducted in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. The aim of this clinical trial is to compare the efficacy and safety of NN1250 (insulin degludec (IDeg)) with insulin glargine (IGlar) in subjects with type 2 diabetes currently treated with metformin alone or with metformin combined with an oral anti-diabetic drug (OAD) qualifying for intensified treatment.

Being tested
insulin degludec, insulin glargine
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.

  • insulin degludecDrug

    Injected subcutaneously (under the skin) three times weekly. Dose was individually adjusted.

  • insulin glargineDrug

    Injected subcutaneously (under the skin) once daily. Dose was individually adjusted.

Study groups in NCT01068678
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
IDeg 3 times weekly (3TW)ExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: insulin degludec
IGlar ODActive comparatorNot described
Receives: Drug: insulin glargine

What is being measured

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

  1. Change in Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HbA1c)

    Change from baseline in HbA1c after week 26

    Measured: Week 26

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Change in Body Weight

    Change from baseline in body weight after week 26

    Measured: Week 26

Timeline

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

  1. First posted15 Feb 2010 (estimated)
  2. Study startFeb 2010
  3. Primary completionNov 2010
  4. Study completionNov 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 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
460 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01068678
Sponsor's protocol ID
NN1250-3724
Other IDs
2009-011398-33, U1111-1113-2412, 2009
Acronym
BEGIN™
Status last verified
Jan 2017
First submitted
12 Feb 2010
Last updated
6 Mar 2017
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Zinman B, DeVries JH, Bode B, Russell-Jones D, Leiter LA, Moses A, Johansen T, Ratner R; NN1250-3724 (BEGIN:EASY AM) and NN1250-3718 (BEGIN:EASY PM) Trial Investigators. Efficacy and safety of insulin degludec three times a week versus insulin glargine once a day in insulin-naive patients with type 2 diabetes: results of two phase 3, 26 week, randomised, open-label, treat-to-target, non-inferiority trials. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2013 Oct;1(2):123-31. doi: 10.1016/S2213-8587(13)70013-5. Epub 2013 Jul 9.

    PubMed 24622318

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing insulin degludec and insulin glargine in people with Diabetes and Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, run by Novo Nordisk A/S at 99 sites in 8 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 6 Mar 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 99 sites in United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Czechia, Israel and 3 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 28 Dec 2015). 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 Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) (time frame: Week 26). 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 NCT01068678, 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 6 Mar 2017.

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