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Type 2 Diabetes MellitusPhase 1/2NCT01804842

Assessing the Effect of Met DR on Plasma Glucose and PK in Subjects With T2DM

A Phase 1/2 study testing Met DR in people with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, run by Elcelyx Therapeutics, Inc..

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

This study compared the effects of delayed-release metformin (Met DR, EFB0027) administered once daily in the morning (qAM), administered once daily in the evening (qPM), and administered twice daily (BID) on circulating glucose concentrations and metformin pharmacokinetics (PK) in subjects with type 2 diabetes… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 70 years
Conditions the study is for
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
What is being tested?
Met DR
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
26 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Dec 2012to Apr 2013
Phase
Phase 1/2
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

  • 18 to 70 (inclusive) years old at Visit 1 (Screening)
  • Was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus with
  • HbA1c between 6.0 to 9.5% (inclusive) for subjects managing their diabetes with:
  • Diet and exercise alone, or ii. A stable regimen (minimum of 2 months at Visit 1) of metformin alone, or iii. A stable regimen (minimum of 2 months at Visit 1) of DPP-4 inhibitor alone OR
  • HbA1c between 6.0 to 8.5% (inclusive) for subjects managing their diabetes with a stable (minimum of 2 months at Visit 1) combination regimen of metformin and DPP-4 inhibitors
  • Had normal renal function with an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≥90 mL/min/1.73 m^2 based on the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) equation
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  • Body mass index (BMI) of 25.0 to 40.0 kg/m^2 (inclusive) at Screening
  • Male, or if female and met all of the following criteria:
  • Not breastfeeding
  • Negative pregnancy test result (human chorionic gonadotropin, beta subunit) at Visit 1 (Screening) (not applicable to hysterectomized females)
  • Surgically sterile, postmenopausal, or if of childbearing potential, practiced and was willing to continue to practice appropriate birth control during the entire duration of the study
  • Had a physical examination with no clinically significant abnormalities as judged by the investigator
  • Ability to understand and willingness to adhere to protocol requirements
  • If on chronic thyroid pharmacologic therapy, the dose must have been stable for at least 3 months prior to Visit 1 (Screening), and must have thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test result in normal range at Visit 1 (Screening)

Who cannot join

  • Had a clinically significant medical condition that could potentially affect study participation and/or personal well-being, as judged by the investigator, including but not limited to the following conditions:
  • Hepatic disease
  • Renal disease
  • Gastrointestinal disease
  • Endocrine disorder except diabetes
  • Cardiovascular disease
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  • Central nervous system diseases
  • Psychiatric or neurological disorders
  • Organ transplantation
  • Chronic or acute infection
  • Orthostatic hypotension, fainting spells or blackouts
  • Allergy or hypersensitivity
  • Had any chronic disease requiring medication that was adjusted in the past 90 days (subjects could take acute intermittent over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol, if needed)
  • Had any drug treatment that affects gastric pH (prescription or over-the-counter), including any antacids or medications such as Rolaids or Pepcid within 2 days of Visit 1 (Screening)
  • Had major surgery of any kind within 6 months of Visit 1 (Screening)
  • Had received a blood transfusion within 6 months of Visit 1 (Screening)
  • Had a history of >5 kg weight change within 3 months of Visit 1 (Screening)
  • Had clinical laboratory test (clinical chemistry, hematology, or urinalysis) abnormalities other than those expected in subjects with type 2 diabetes and judged by the investigator to be clinically significant at Visit 1 (Screening)
  • Had a physical, psychological, or historical finding that, in the investigator's opinion, would make the subject unsuitable for the study
  • Abused drugs or alcohol or had a history of abuse that in the investigator's opinion would cause the individual to be noncompliant with study procedures
  • Had donated blood within 3 months of the date of the first dose of randomized study medication, or was planning to donate blood during the study
  • Used insulin within 3 months of Visit 1 (Screening)
  • Had received GLP-1 receptor agonists and/or thiazolidinedione treatment within 6 months of Visit 1 (Screening)
  • Had known intolerance to metformin
  • Had received any investigational drug within 2 months (or five half-lives of the investigational drug, whichever was greater) of Visit 1 (Screening)
  • Had known allergies or hypersensitivity to any component of study treatment
  • Was employed by Elcelyx Therapeutics, Inc. (that is an employee, temporary contract worker, or designee of the company)
  • Smoked more than 10 cigarettes per day, 3 cigars per day, 3 pipes per day, used more than 1 can of smokeless tobacco per week, or used a combination of tobacco products that approximate nicotine doses equivalent to 10 cigarettes per day

About this study

Official title: A Randomized, Crossover Study Assessing the Effect of EFB0027 on Plasma Glucose and Pharmacokinetics in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

This study compared the effects of delayed-release metformin (Met DR, EFB0027) administered once daily in the morning (qAM), administered once daily in the evening (qPM), and administered twice daily (BID) on circulating glucose concentrations and metformin pharmacokinetics (PK) in subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Being tested
Met DR
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.

  • Met DRDrug

    Also called EFB0027

    metformin delayed-release tablets

Study groups in NCT01804842
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
500 mg Met DR BIDActive comparatorTwo doses of 500 mg metformin delayed-release
Receives: Drug: Met DR
1000 mg Met DR qAMExperimentalOne dose of 1000 mg metformin delayed-release in the morning
Receives: Drug: Met DR
1000 mg Met DR qPMExperimentalOne dose of 1000 mg metformin delayed-release in the evening
Receives: Drug: Met DR

What is being measured

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

  1. AUC (0-24) of Plasma Metformin

    AUC (0-24) = Area under the curve from the start time of the standardized dinner (0 h) to 24 hours after the standardized dinner. Study medication was administered at t = 0 hours for Treatments B and C and at t = 12 hours for Treatments A and C.

    Measured: Times points to create the AUC (0-24) were: t = -0.08, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11.92, 12.5, 13, 13.5, 14, 14.5, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24 hours relative to the start time of the standardized dinner.

  2. Cmax of Plasma Metformin

    Cmax = maximum response from the start time of the standardized dinner (0 h) to 24 hours after the standardized dinner. Study medication was administered at t = 0 hours for Treatments B and C and at t = 12 hours for Treatments A and C.

    Measured: Times points to determine Cmax were: t = -0.08, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11.92, 12.5, 13, 13.5, 14, 14.5, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24 hours relative to the start time of the standardized dinner.

  3. AUC (0-24) of Plasma Glucose

    AUC (0-24) = Area under the curve from the start time of the standardized dinner (0 h) to 24 hours after the standardized dinner. Study medication was administered at t = 0 hours for Treatments B and C and at t = 12 hours for Treatments A and C.

    Measured: Times points to create the AUC (0-24) were: t = -0.08, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11.75, 11.92, 12.5, 13, 13.5, 14, 14.5, 15, 16, 17, 18, 18.5, 19, 19.5, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24 hours relative to the time of the standardized dinner.

  4. Rmax (0-24) of Plasma Glucose

    Rmax (0-24) = maximum response from the start time of the standardized dinner (0 h) to 24 hours after the standardized dinner. Study medication was administered at t = 0 hours for Treatments B and C and at t = 12 hours for Treatments A and C.

    Measured: Times points to determine Rmax were: t = -0.08, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11.75, 11.92, 12.5, 13, 13.5, 14, 14.5, 15, 16, 17, 18, 18.5, 19, 19.5, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24 hours relative to the start time of the standardized dinner.

Timeline

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

  1. First posted5 Mar 2013 (estimated)
  2. Study startDec 2012
  3. Primary completionApr 2013
  4. Study completionApr 2013

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 1/2
Primary purpose
Basic science
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
26 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01804842
Sponsor's protocol ID
LCRM104
Status last verified
Oct 2016
First submitted
4 Mar 2013
Last updated
21 Oct 2016
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Buse JB, DeFronzo RA, Rosenstock J, Kim T, Burns C, Skare S, Baron A, Fineman M. The Primary Glucose-Lowering Effect of Metformin Resides in the Gut, Not the Circulation: Results From Short-term Pharmacokinetic and 12-Week Dose-Ranging Studies. Diabetes Care. 2016 Feb;39(2):198-205. doi: 10.2337/dc15-0488. Epub 2015 Aug 18.

    PubMed 26285584
  • DeFronzo RA, Buse JB, Kim T, Burns C, Skare S, Baron A, Fineman M. Once-daily delayed-release metformin lowers plasma glucose and enhances fasting and postprandial GLP-1 and PYY: results from two randomised trials. Diabetologia. 2016 Aug;59(8):1645-54. doi: 10.1007/s00125-016-3992-6. Epub 2016 May 23.

    PubMed 27216492

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1/2 study testing Met DR in people with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, run by Elcelyx Therapeutics, Inc..

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 14 inclusion and 28 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 21 Oct 2016. 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 combined phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

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 7 Apr 2016). 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?

AUC (0-24) of Plasma Metformin (time frame: Times points to create the AUC (0-24) were: t = -0.08, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11.92, 12.5, 13, 13.5, 14, 14.5, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24 hours relative to the start time of the standardized dinner.). The study lists 4 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 NCT01804842, which also lists 2 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 21 Oct 2016.

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