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DiabetesNCT01484262

Liraglutide or Insulin in Real Life Usage in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

An observational study of Diabetes and Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, run by Novo Nordisk A/S at 1 site in Germany.

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 study is conducted in Europe. The intention of this health service research study is to obtain data from daily routine to evaluate the quality of life and the costs of the disease for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 70 years
Conditions the study is for
Diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
What is being tested?
liraglutide and insulin
How many people
1,344 participants
Where
1 siteGermany
Study dates
14 Nov 2011to 31 Oct 2014
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

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

Study population: Patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus, currently treated with oral antidiabetics (OADs), who need treatment intensification with insulin or liraglutide due to inadequate blood glucose control.

Who may be able to join

  • Informed consent obtained before any study-related activities. (Study-related activities are any procedures related to recording of data according to the protocol)
  • Patients willing and able to give signed consent on matching patient data with sick fund data
  • Patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus, currently treated with oral antidiabetic medication, who need treatment intensification with insulin or liraglutide (Victoza®) due to inadequate blood glucose control
  • Patient is a member of the involved sick fund (AOK Plus)

Who cannot join

  • Known or suspected contra-indication to the relevant study product according to current SPC
  • Previous participation in this study
  • History of type 1 diabetes mellitus
  • Previous insulin treatment excluding emergency administration (treatment duration up to a maximum of 3 days)
  • Previous treatment with liraglutide
  • History of diabetic gastroparesis, diabetic precoma or diabetic ketoacidosis
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  • Progressive fatal disease
  • Any reason in judgement of the treating physician that precludes study participation e.g. lack of compliance, safety concerns, alcohol or drug abuse
  • Patients without legal capacity

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Germany1 site
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Mainz, 55127

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About this study

This study is conducted in Europe. The intention of this health service research study is to obtain data from daily routine to evaluate the quality of life and the costs of the disease for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Being tested
liraglutide, insulin
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.

  • liraglutideDrug

    Patients will be treated according to routine clinical practice at the discretion of the treating physician according to current labelling.

  • insulinDrug

    Any insulin in any device available on the market may be used by patients as part of routine clinical practice according to current labelling.

Study groups in NCT01484262
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
LiraglutideNot described
Receives: Drug: liraglutide
Any insulinNot described
Receives: Drug: insulin

What is being measured

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

  1. Diabetes-related quality of life assessed by ADDQoL (Audit of Diabetes-Dependent Quality of Life)

    Measured: At the end of the observational period (52 weeks)

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Total cost of patient's diseases

    Measured: At the end of the observational period (52 weeks)

  2. Total cost of patient education

    Measured: At the end of the observational period (52 weeks)

Timeline

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

  1. First posted2 Dec 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study start14 Nov 2011
  3. Primary completion31 Oct 2014
  4. Study completion31 Oct 2014

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
1,344 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01484262
Sponsor's protocol ID
NN2211-3962
Other IDs
U1111-1123-5044
Status last verified
Oct 2018
First submitted
22 Nov 2011
Last updated
1 Nov 2018
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Lundershausen R, Muller S, Hashim M, Kienhofer J, Kipper S, Wilke T. Quality of Life, Glycemic Control, Safety and Tolerability Associated with Liraglutide or Insulin Initiation in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Germany: Results from the Prospective, Non-interventional LIBERTY Study. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes. 2020 Mar;128(3):170-181. doi: 10.1055/a-0636-3961. Epub 2018 Aug 29.

    PubMed 30157532

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Diabetes and Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, run by Novo Nordisk A/S at 1 site in Germany.

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 9 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 1 Nov 2018. 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 Germany. 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.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

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?

Diabetes-related quality of life assessed by ADDQoL (Audit of Diabetes-Dependent Quality of Life) (time frame: At the end of the observational period (52 weeks)). 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 NCT01484262, 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 1 Nov 2018.

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