DiabetesPhase 3SUSTAIN 7NCT02648204
Efficacy and Safety of Semaglutide Versus Dulaglutide as add-on to Metformin in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes.
A Phase 3 study testing semaglutide and Dulaglutide in people with Diabetes and Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, run by Novo Nordisk A/S at 209 sites in 17 countries.
Trial summary
This trial is conducted in Asia, Europe and the United States of America (USA). The aim of the trial is to investigate efficacy and safety of semaglutide versus dulaglutide as add-on to metformin in subjects with type 2 diabetes. 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?
- semaglutide and Dulaglutide
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 1,201 participants
- Where
- 209 sitesin 17 countries
- Study dates
- 6 Jan 2016to 19 May 2017
- 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
Inclusion Criteria: - Male or female, age at least 18 years at the time of signing informed consent. - HbA1c (glycosylated haemoglobin) 7.0 - 10.5% (53 - 91 mmol/mol) (both inclusive) - Subjects on stable diabetes treatment with metformin (minimum of 1500 mg/day or maximal tolerated dose documented in the patient medical record) for 90 days prior to screening Exclusion Criteria: - Female who is pregnant, breast-feeding or intends to become pregnant or is of child-bearing potential and not using an adequate contraceptive method (adequate contraceptive measures as required by local regulation or practice) - Any condition, which in the investigator's opinion might jeopardise subject's safety or compliance with the protocol - Treatment with any medication for the indication of diabetes or obesity other than stated in the inclusion criteria in a period of 90 days before screening. An exception is short-term insulin treatment for acute illness for a total of equal to or below 14 days - History of pancreatitis (acute or chronic) - Screening calcitonin equal to or above 50 ng/L - Family or personal history of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2 or Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma - Renal impairment defined as eGFR (electronic case report form) below 60 mL/min/1.73 m^2 as per CKD-EPI (Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration) - Subjects presently classified as being in New York Heart Association Class IV - Planned coronary, carotid or peripheral artery revascularisation on the day of screening - Proliferative retinopathy or maculopathy requiring acute treatment - History or presence of malignant neoplasms within the last 5 years (except basal and squamous cell skin cancer and in-situ carcinomas) - Anticipated initiation or change in concomitant medications (for more than 14 consecutive days or on a frequent basis) known to affect weight or glucose metabolism (e.g. orlistat, thyroid hormones, corticosteroids)
Trial locations and contacts
209 sites in 17 countries.
209 sites in 17 countries
United States100 sites
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Adairsville, Georgia, 30103
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Addison, Illinois, 60101
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Anaheim, California, 92801
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Arlington, Texas, 76015
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Atlanta, Georgia, 30342
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Avon, Indiana, 46123
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Bainbridge, Georgia, 39819
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Buena Park, California, 90620
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Carlsbad, California, 92008
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Chandler, Arizona, 85224
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Chicago, Illinois, 60607
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Cincinnati, Ohio, 45242
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Clearwater, Florida, 33756
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Clearwater, Florida, 33761
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Concord, California, 94520
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Conyers, Georgia, 30094-5965
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Coral Gables, Florida, 33134
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Corpus Christi, Texas, 78404
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Corvallis, Oregon, 97330-3737
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Covington, Kentucky, 41011
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Dallas, Texas, 75230
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Dallas, Texas, 75390-9302
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Dayton, Ohio, 45439
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Denver, Colorado, 80220
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Edgewater, Florida, 32132
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Evansville, Indiana, 47714
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Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, 19522
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
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Garner, North Carolina, 27529
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Gillespie, Illinois, 62033
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Greenfield, Indiana, 46140
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Greer, South Carolina, 29651
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Gurnee, Illinois, 60031
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Harleysville, Pennsylvania, 19438
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Houston, Texas, 77025
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Houston, Texas, 77040
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Houston, Texas, 77074
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Houston, Texas, 77079
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Houston, Texas, 77081
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Houston, Texas, 77090
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Humboldt, Tennessee, 38343
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Huntington Park, California, 90255
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Hyattsville, Maryland, 20782
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Indianapolis, Indiana, 46254
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Katy, Texas, 77450
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Kissimmee, Florida, 34741
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Lincoln, California, 95648
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Los Angeles, California, 90057
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Louisville, Kentucky, 40213
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Marietta, Georgia, 30060
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Marietta, Georgia, 30067
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Mason, Ohio, 45040-6815
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Meridian, Idaho, 83646
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Methuen, Massachusetts, 01844
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Miami, Florida, 33173
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Missoula, Montana, 59808
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Moncks Corner, South Carolina, 29461
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Montclair, California, 91763
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Muncie, Indiana, 47304
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New York, New York, 10016
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Newton, Kansas, 67114
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Norwalk, Connecticut, 06851
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Orlando, Florida, 32804
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Orlando, Florida, 32806
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Owensboro, Kentucky, 42303
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Oxon Hill, Maryland, 20745
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Park City, Kansas, 67219
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Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33027
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Peoria, Illinois, 61602
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19114
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Phoenix, Arizona, 85032
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Phoenix, Arizona, 85050
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224-2215
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15236
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Port Gibson, Mississippi, 39150
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Port Orange, Florida, 32127
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Poway, California, 92064
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Rapid City, South Dakota, 57702
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Riverside, California, 92506
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Riverton, Utah, 84065
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Rochester, Michigan, 48307
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San Antonio, Texas, 78231
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San Diego, California, 92103
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Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29303
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Spokane, Washington, 99216-1557
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St. George, Utah, 84790
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Sugar Land, Texas, 77479
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Suwanee, Georgia, 30024
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Tampa, Florida, 33614
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Tampa, Florida, 33634
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Trenton, New Jersey, 08611
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Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74136
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Tuscumbia, Alabama, 35674
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Tustin, California, 92780
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Van Nuys, California, 91405
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Wadsworth, Ohio, 44281-9236
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Walla Walla, Washington, 99362-4445
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Wenatchee, Washington, 98801-2028
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Whiteville, North Carolina, 28472
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103
India26 sites
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Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380007
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Bangalore, Karnataka, 560002
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Bangalore, Karnataka, 560054
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Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751005
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600086
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Delhi, New Delhi, 110002
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Goa, Maharashtra, 403 202
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Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, 522001
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Guwahati, Assam, 781008
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Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, 500004
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Hyderabad, 500 012
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Indore, Madhya Pradesh, 452008
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Kochi, Kerala, 682041
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Kolkata, West Bengal, 700017
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Kolkata, West Bengal, 700020
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Kozhikode, Kerala, 673017
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Ludhiana, 141001
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Mohali, Punjab, 160062
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Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400008
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Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400022
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New Dehli, New Delhi, 110029
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New Delhi, 110001
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Pune, Maharashtra, 411004
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Pune, Maharashtra, 411040
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Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632004
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Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, 530002
Spain9 sites
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Alicante, 03010
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La Roca Del Vallés, 08430
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Madrid, 28009
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Málaga, 29006
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Palma de Mallorca, 07010
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Palma de Mallorca, 07014
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Segovia, 40002
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Seville, 41010
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Vic (Barcelona), 08500
Greece8 sites
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Athens, 115 25
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Athens, GR-17562
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Chalkida, Evia, GR-34100
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Ioannina, 45500
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Piraeus, GR-18536
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Thessaloniki, GR-54636
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Thessaloniki, GR-57001
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Thessaloniki, GR-57010
United Kingdom8 sites
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Bradford on Avon, BA15 1DQ
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Northwood, HA6 2RN
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Romford, RM1 3PJ
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Soham, CB7 5JD
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Southampton, SO16 6YD
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Southampton, SO30 3JB
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Stevenage, SG1 4AB
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Watford, WD25 7NL
Germany7 sites
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Dresden, 01219
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Falkensee, 14612
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Friedrichsthal, 66299
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Hamburg, 22607
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Münster, 48145
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Rehlingen-Siersburg, 66780
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Saint Ingbert-Oberwürzbach, 66386
Romania7 sites
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Brasov, 500101
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Bucharest, 010507
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Bucharest, 13682
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Buzău, 120203
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Galati, 800578
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Oradea, Bihor County, 410469
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Târgu Mureş, Mureș County, 540142
Croatia6 sites
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Karlovac, 47000
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Krapinske Toplice, 49217
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Rijeka, 51 000
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Varaždin, 42 000
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Virovitica, 33000
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Zagreb, 10 000
Finland6 sites
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Jyväskylä, 40100
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Kerava, FI-04200
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Kuusamo, 93600
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Raisio, 21200
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Tampere, 33210
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Turku, 20520
Portugal6 sites
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Almada, 2805-267
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Aveiro, 3814-501
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Lisbon, 1250-230
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Tomar, 2304-909
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Viana do Castelo, 4901-858
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Vila Nova de Gaia, 4434-502
Slovakia6 sites
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Bratislava, 81108
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Bratislava, 851 01
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Levice, 93401
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Piešťany, 92101
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Poprad, 05801
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Prievidza, 97101
Bulgaria5 sites
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Blagoevgrad, 2700
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Burgas, 8000
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Montana, 3400
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Sofia, 1233
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Stara Zagora, 6000
Ireland5 sites
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Dublin, DUBLIN 15
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Dublin, DUBLIN 4
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Dublin, DUBLIN 7
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Galway, H91 YR71
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Gorey
Lithuania5 sites
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Kaunas, 48259
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Kaunas, 50009
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Panevezys, 37355
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Vilnius, 04318
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Vilnius, 08661
Latvia3 sites
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Riga, LV-1002
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Riga, LV-1024
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Riga, LV-1038
About this study
Official title: Efficacy and Safety of Semaglutide Versus Dulaglutide as add-on to Metformin in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes
This trial is conducted in Asia, Europe and the United States of America (USA). The aim of the trial is to investigate efficacy and safety of semaglutide versus dulaglutide as add-on to metformin in subjects with type 2 diabetes.
- Conditions
- Diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
- Being tested
- semaglutide, Dulaglutide
- 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.
semaglutideDrug
Administered subcutaneously (s.c., under the skin) once-weekly.
DulaglutideDrug
Administered subcutaneously (s.c., under the skin) once-weekly.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide 0.5 mg/Week | Experimental | Not described Receives: Drug: semaglutide |
| Semaglutide 1.0 mg/Week | Experimental | Not described Receives: Drug: semaglutide |
| Dulaglutide 0.75 mg/Week | Active comparator | Not described Receives: Drug: Dulaglutide |
| Dulaglutide 1.5 mg/Week | Active comparator | Not described Receives: Drug: Dulaglutide |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in HbA1c
Results are based on HbA1c data from on-treatment without rescue medication observation period. The 'on-treatment' observation period was the period where the subject was considered to be exposed to trial product. The 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period was a subset of the 'on-treatment' observation period, where subjects did not receive any non-investigational antidiabetic medication (rescue medication). This period includes the observations recorded at, or after the date of first dose of trial product and not after the first occurrence of the following: the end-date of the 'on-treatment' observation period or initiation of rescue medication. The post-baseline responses are analysed using a mixed model for repeated measurements with treatment and country as fixed factors and baseline value as covariate, all nested within visit.
Measured: Week 0, week 40
Secondary outcomes (27)
Change in Body Weight (kg)
Results are based on body weight data from on-treatment without rescue medication observation period. The 'on-treatment' observation period was the period where the subject was considered to be exposed to trial product. The 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period was a subset of the 'on -treatment' observation period, where subjects did not receive any non-investigational antidiabetic medication (rescue medication). This period includes the observations recorded at, or after the date of first dose of trial product and not after the first occurrence of the following: the end-date of the 'on-treatment' observation period or initiation of rescue medication.
Measured: Week 0, week 40
Change in Fasting Plasma Glucose
Results are based on fasting plasma glucose data from on-treatment without rescue medication observation period. The 'on-treatment' observation period was the period where the subject was considered to be exposed to trial product. The 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period was a subset of the 'on -treatment' observation period, where subjects did not receive any non-investigational antidiabetic medication (rescue medication). This period includes the observations recorded at, or after the date of first dose of trial product and not after the first occurrence of the following: the end-date of the 'on-treatment' observation period or initiation of rescue medication.
Measured: Week 0, week 40
Change in Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure
Results are based on systolic and diastolic blood pressure data from on-treatment without rescue medication observation period. The 'on-treatment' observation period was the period where the subject was considered to be exposed to trial product. The 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period was a subset of the 'on -treatment' observation period, where subjects did not receive any non-investigational antidiabetic medication (rescue medication). This period includes the observations recorded at, or after the date of first dose of trial product and not after the first occurrence of the following: the end-date of the 'on-treatment' observation period or initiation of rescue medication.
Measured: Week 0, week 40
Change in Overall Scores for Patient Reported Outcomes: Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire
The questionnaire contains 8 items and evaluates subjects' diabetes treatment in terms of convenience, flexibility and general feelings towards treatment. The result presented is 'Treatment Satisfaction' summary score (sum of 6 of the 8 items). Response options: 6 (best case) to 0 (worst case). Total scores range: 0-36. Higher scores=higher satisfaction. Results are based on data from on-treatment without rescue medication observation period. The 'on-treatment' observation period was period where subject was considered to be exposed to trial product. The 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period was a subset of the 'on -treatment' observation period, where subjects did not receive any non-investigational antidiabetic medication (rescue medication). This includes observations recorded at, or after the date of first dose of trial product and not after first occurrence of following: the end-date of the 'on-treatment' observation period or initiation of rescue medication
Measured: Week 0, week 40
HbA1c Below or Equal to 6.5% (48 mmol/Mol) American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Target
Percentage of subjects who achieved HbA1c target below or equal to 6.5% (48 mmol/mol) after 40 weeks of treatment. Results are based on data from on-treatment without rescue medication period. The 'on-treatment' observation period was the period where the subject was considered to be exposed to trial product. The 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period was a subset of the 'on -treatment' observation period, where subjects did not receive any non-investigational antidiabetic medication (rescue medication). This period includes the observations recorded at, or after the date of first dose of trial product and not after the first occurrence of the following: the end-date of the 'on-treatment' observation period or initiation of rescue medication. Missing data imputed from a mixed model for repeated measurements with treatment and country as fixed factors and baseline value as covariate, all nested within visit.
Measured: After 40 weeks treatment
Change From Baseline in 7-point Self-measured Plasma Glucose (SMPG) Mean Profile
SMPG values were recorded at 7 time-points: before and 90 minutes after start of breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and at bedtime. Reported results are mean profile from on-treatment without rescue medication observation period. The 'on-treatment' observation period was period where the subject was considered to be exposed to trial product. The 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period was a subset of the 'on -treatment' observation period, where subjects did not receive any non-investigational antidiabetic medication (rescue medication). This period includes observations recorded at, or after the date of first dose of trial product and not after the first occurrence of the following: the end-date of the 'on-treatment' observation period or initiation of rescue medication. The post-baseline responses are analysed using a mixed model for repeated measurements with treatment and country as fixed factors and baseline value as covariate, all nested within visit.
Measured: Week 0, week 40
Change From Baseline 7-point Self-measured Plasma Glucose Increment
SMPG values were recorded at 7 time-points: before and 90 minutes after start of breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and at bedtime. Reported results are plasma glucose incremental profile from on-treatment without rescue medication observation period. The 'on-treatment' observation period was period where subject was considered to be exposed to trial product. The 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period was a subset of the 'on -treatment' observation period, where subjects did not receive any non-investigational antidiabetic medication (rescue medication). This period includes observations recorded at, or after date of first dose of trial product and not after the first occurrence of the following: the end-date of the 'on-treatment' observation period or initiation of rescue medication. The post-baseline responses are analysed using a mixed model for repeated measurements with treatment and country as fixed factors and baseline value as covariate, all nested within visit
Measured: Week 0, week 40
Change in Fasting Blood Lipids (Total Cholesterol)
Results are based on the data from on-treatment without rescue medication observation period. The 'on-treatment' observation period was the period where the subject was considered to be exposed to trial product. The 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period was a subset of the 'on -treatment' observation period, where subjects did not receive any non-investigational antidiabetic medication (rescue medication). This period includes the observations recorded at, or after the date of first dose of trial product and not after the first occurrence of the following: the end-date of the 'on-treatment' observation period or initiation of rescue medication. The post-baseline responses are analysed using a mixed model for repeated measurements with treatment and country as fixed factors and baseline value as covariate, all nested within visit. Change from baseline is presented in terms of ratio to baseline value.
Measured: Week 0, week 40
Change in Fasting Blood Lipids (Low Density Lipoprotein [LDL] Cholesterol)
Results are based on the data from on-treatment without rescue medication observation period. The 'on-treatment' observation period was the period where the subject was considered to be exposed to trial product. The 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period was a subset of the 'on -treatment' observation period, where subjects did not receive any non-investigational antidiabetic medication (rescue medication). This period includes the observations recorded at, or after the date of first dose of trial product and not after the first occurrence of the following: the end-date of the 'on-treatment' observation period or initiation of rescue medication. The post-baseline responses are analysed using a mixed model for repeated measurements with treatment and country as fixed factors and baseline value as covariate, all nested within visit. Change from baseline is presented in terms of ratio to baseline value.
Measured: Week 0, week 40
Change in Fasting Blood Lipids (High Density Lipoprotein [HDL] Cholesterol)
Results are based on the data from on-treatment without rescue medication observation period. The 'on-treatment' observation period was the period where the subject was considered to be exposed to trial product. The 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period was a subset of the 'on -treatment' observation period, where subjects did not receive any non-investigational antidiabetic medication (rescue medication). This period includes the observations recorded at, or after the date of first dose of trial product and not after the first occurrence of the following: the end-date of the 'on-treatment' observation period or initiation of rescue medication. The post-baseline responses are analysed using a mixed model for repeated measurements with treatment and country as fixed factors and baseline value as covariate, all nested within visit. Change from baseline is presented in terms of ratio to baseline value.
Measured: Week 0, week 40
Change in Fasting Blood Lipids (Triglycerides)
Results are based on the data from on-treatment without rescue medication observation period. The 'on-treatment' observation period was the period where the subject was considered to be exposed to trial product. The 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period was a subset of the 'on -treatment' observation period, where subjects did not receive any non-investigational antidiabetic medication (rescue medication). This period includes the observations recorded at, or after the date of first dose of trial product and not after the first occurrence of the following: the end-date of the 'on-treatment' observation period or initiation of rescue medication. The post-baseline responses are analysed using a mixed model for repeated measurements with treatment and country as fixed factors and baseline value as covariate, all nested within visit. Change from baseline is presented in terms of ratio to baseline value.
Measured: Week 0, week 40
Change in Body Mass Index (BMI)
Results are based on the data from on-treatment without rescue medication observation period. The 'on-treatment' observation period was the period where the subject was considered to be exposed to trial product. The 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period was a subset of the 'on -treatment' observation period, where subjects did not receive any non-investigational antidiabetic medication (rescue medication). This period includes the observations recorded at, or after the date of first dose of trial product and not after the first occurrence of the following: the end-date of the 'on-treatment' observation period or initiation of rescue medication. The post-baseline responses are analysed using a mixed model for repeated measurements with treatment and country as fixed factors and baseline value as covariate, all nested within visit.
Measured: Week 0, week 40
Change in Waist Circumference
Results are based on the data from on-treatment without rescue medication observation period. The 'on-treatment' observation period was the period where the subject was considered to be exposed to trial product. The 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period was a subset of the 'on -treatment' observation period, where subjects did not receive any non-investigational antidiabetic medication (rescue medication). This period includes the observations recorded at, or after the date of first dose of trial product and not after the first occurrence of the following: the end-date of the 'on-treatment' observation period or initiation of rescue medication. The post-baseline responses are analysed using a mixed model for repeated measurements with treatment and country as fixed factors and baseline value as covariate, all nested within visit.
Measured: Week 0, week 40
Change in Short Form Health Survey (SF-36v2™)
The questionnaire contains 36 items across 8 domains and 2 summary scores. Score range: 0 (worst score) to 100 (best score). Results are based on the data from on-treatment without rescue medication observation period. The 'on-treatment' observation period was period where subject was considered to be exposed to trial product. The 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period was a subset of the 'on -treatment' observation period, where subjects did not receive any non-investigational antidiabetic medication (rescue medication). This period includes the observations recorded at, or after the date of first dose of trial product and not after the first occurrence of the following: the end-date of the 'on-treatment' observation period or initiation of rescue medication. The post-baseline responses are analysed using a mixed model for repeated measurements with treatment and country as fixed factors and baseline value as covariate, all nested within visit.
Measured: Week 0, week 40
Subjects Who After 40 Weeks Treatment Achieve (Yes/no) HbA1c <7.0% (53 mmol/Mol) American Diabetes Association (ADA) Target
Percentage of subjects who achieved HbA1c target below or equal to <7.0% (53 mmol/mol) after 40 weeks of treatment. Results are based on data from on-treatment without rescue medication period. The 'on-treatment' observation period was the period where the subject was considered to be exposed to trial product. The 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period was a subset of the 'on -treatment' observation period, where subjects did not receive any non-investigational antidiabetic medication (rescue medication). This period includes the observations recorded at, or after the date of first dose of trial product and not after the first occurrence of the following: the end-date of the 'on-treatment' observation period or initiation of rescue medication. Missing data imputed from a mixed model for repeated measurements with treatment and country as fixed factors and baseline value as covariate, all nested within visit.
Measured: After 40 weeks of treatment
Subjects Who After 40 Weeks Treatment Achieve (Yes/no) Weight Loss ≥5%
Percentage of subjects who achieved weight loss ≥5% after 40 weeks of treatment. The 'on-treatment' observation period was the period where the subject was considered to be exposed to trial product. The 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period was a subset of the 'on -treatment' observation period, where subjects did not receive any non-investigational antidiabetic medication (rescue medication). This period includes the observations recorded at, or after the date of first dose of trial product and not after the first occurrence of the following: the end-date of the 'on-treatment' observation period or initiation of rescue medication. Missing data imputed from a mixed model for repeated measurements with treatment and country as fixed factors and baseline value as covariate, all nested within visit.
Measured: After 40 weeks treatment
Subjects Who After 40 Weeks Treatment Achieve (Yes/no) Weight Loss ≥10%
Percentage of subjects who achieved weight loss ≥10% after 40 weeks of treatment. Results are based on the data from on-treatment without rescue medication observation period. The 'on-treatment' observation period was the period where the subject was considered to be exposed to trial product. The 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period was a subset of the 'on -treatment' observation period, where subjects did not receive any non-investigational antidiabetic medication (rescue medication). This period includes the observations recorded at, or after the date of first dose of trial product and not after the first occurrence of the following: the end-date of the 'on-treatment' observation period or initiation of rescue medication. Missing data imputed from a mixed model for repeated measurements with treatment and country as fixed factors and baseline value as covariate, all nested within visit.
Measured: After 40 weeks treatment
Subjects Who After 40 Weeks Treatment Achieve (Yes/no) HbA1c <7.0% (53 mmol/Mol) Without Severe or Blood Glucose (BG) Confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemia Episodes and no Weight Gain
Percentage of subjects achieved (yes/no) HbA1c <7.0% (53 mmol/mol) without severe or BG confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia episodes and no weight gain after 40 weeks of treatment. Results are based on data from on-treatment without rescue medication observation period. The 'on-treatment' observation period was period where subject was considered to be exposed to trial product. The 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period was subset of 'on -treatment' observation period, where subjects did not receive any non-investigational antidiabetic medication (rescue medication). This period includes the observations recorded at, or after date of first dose of trial product and not after the first occurrence of the following: the end-date of the 'on-treatment' observation period or initiation of rescue medication. Missing data imputed from mixed model for repeated measurements with treatment and country as fixed factors and baseline value as covariate, all nested within visit
Measured: After 40 weeks of treatment
Subjects Who After 40 Weeks Treatment Achieve (Yes/no) HbA1c Reduction ≥1%
Percentage of subjects who achieved (yes/no) HbA1c reduction of ≥1% after 40 weeks of treatment. Results are based on the data from on-treatment without rescue medication observation period. The 'on-treatment' observation period was the period where the subject was considered to be exposed to trial product. The 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period was a subset of the 'on -treatment' observation period, where subjects did not receive any non-investigational antidiabetic medication (rescue medication). This period includes the observations recorded at, or after the date of first dose of trial product and not after the first occurrence of the following: the end-date of the 'on-treatment' observation period or initiation of rescue medication. Missing data imputed from a mixed model for repeated measurements with treatment and country as fixed factors and baseline value as covariate, all nested within visit.
Measured: After 40 weeks of treatment
Subjects Who After 40 Weeks Treatment Achieve (Yes/no) Weight Loss ≥3%
Percentage of subjects who achieved (yes/no) weight loss of ≥3% after 40 weeks of treatment. Results are based on the data from on-treatment without rescue medication observation period. The 'on-treatment' observation period was the period where the subject was considered to be exposed to trial product. The 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period was a subset of the 'on -treatment' observation period, where subjects did not receive any non-investigational antidiabetic medication (rescue medication). This period includes the observations recorded at, or after the date of first dose of trial product and not after the first occurrence of the following: the end-date of the 'on-treatment' observation period or initiation of rescue medication. Missing data imputed from a mixed model for repeated measurements with treatment and country as fixed factors and baseline value as covariate, all nested within visit.
Measured: After 40 weeks treatment
Subjects Who After 40 Weeks Treatment Achieve (Yes/no) HbA1c Reduction ≥1% and Weight Loss ≥3%
Percentage of subjects who achieved (yes/no) HbA1c reduction ≥1% and weight loss ≥3% 40 weeks of treatment. Results are based on the data from on-treatment without rescue medication observation period. The 'on-treatment' observation period was the period where the subject was considered to be exposed to trial product. The 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period was a subset of the 'on -treatment' observation period, where subjects did not receive any non-investigational antidiabetic medication (rescue medication). This period includes the observations recorded at, or after the date of first dose of trial product and not after the first occurrence of the following: the end-date of the 'on-treatment' observation period or initiation of rescue medication. Missing data imputed from a mixed model for repeated measurements with treatment and country as fixed factors and baseline value as covariate, all nested within visit.
Measured: After 40 weeks treatment
Number of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
A TEAE was defined as an AE with onset in the 'on-treatment' period (information collected while subjects were considered as exposed to trial product). This corresponded to information collected until the follow-up (5 weeks after the last treatment including a visit window of +7 days).
Measured: 40 weeks + follow-up of 5 weeks
Number of Treatment Emergent Severe or BG Confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemia Episodes
A treatment emergent hypoglycaemic episode was defined as an episode with onset in the 'on-treatment' period (information collected while subjects were considered as exposed to trial product). This corresponded to information collected until the follow-up (5 weeks after the last treatment including a visit window of +7 days). Severe or BG-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia was defined as an episode that was severe according to the American Diabetes Association classification or BG-confirmed by a plasma glucose value <3.1 mmol/L (56 mg/dL) with symptoms consistent with hypoglycaemia.
Measured: 40 weeks + follow-up of 5 weeks
Treatment Emergent Severe or BG Confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemic Episodes
Percentage of subjects with treatment emergent severe or BG confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemic episodes. A treatment emergent hypoglycaemic episode was defined as an episode with onset in the 'on-treatment' period (information collected while subjects were considered as exposed to trial product). This corresponded to information collected until the follow-up (5 weeks after the last treatment including a visit window of +7 days). Severe or BG-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia was defined as an episode that was severe according to the American Diabetes Association classification or BG-confirmed by a plasma glucose value <3.1 mmol/L (56 mg/dL) with symptoms consistent with hypoglycaemia.
Measured: 40 weeks + follow-up of 5 weeks
Change in Amylase
Results are based on the data from on-treatment without rescue medication observation period. The 'on-treatment' observation period was the period where the subject was considered to be exposed to trial product. The 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period was a subset of the 'on -treatment' observation period, where subjects did not receive any non-investigational antidiabetic medication (rescue medication). This period includes the observations recorded at, or after the date of first dose of trial product and not after the first occurrence of the following: the end-date of the 'on-treatment' observation period or initiation of rescue medication. The post-baseline responses are analysed using a mixed model for repeated measurements with treatment and country as fixed factors and baseline value as covariate, all nested within visit. Change from baseline is presented in terms of ratio to baseline value.
Measured: Week 0, week 40
Change in Lipase
Results are based on the data from on-treatment without rescue medication observation period. The 'on-treatment' observation period was the period where the subject was considered to be exposed to trial product. The 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period was a subset of the 'on -treatment' observation period, where subjects did not receive any non-investigational antidiabetic medication (rescue medication). This period includes the observations recorded at, or after the date of first dose of trial product and not after the first occurrence of the following: the end-date of the 'on-treatment' observation period or initiation of rescue medication. The post-baseline responses are analysed using a mixed model for repeated measurements with treatment and country as fixed factors and baseline value as covariate, all nested within visit. Change from baseline is presented in terms of ratio to baseline value.
Measured: Week 0, week 40
Change in Pulse Rate
Results are based on the data from on-treatment without rescue medication observation period. The 'on-treatment' observation period was the period where the subject was considered to be exposed to trial product. The 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period was a subset of the 'on -treatment' observation period, where subjects did not receive any non-investigational antidiabetic medication (rescue medication). This period includes the observations recorded at, or after the date of first dose of trial product and not after the first occurrence of the following: the end-date of the 'on-treatment' observation period or initiation of rescue medication. The post-baseline responses are analysed using a mixed model for repeated measurements with treatment and country as fixed factors and baseline value as covariate, all nested within visit.
Measured: Week 0, week 40
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Jan 2016 (estimated)
- Study start6 Jan 2016
- Primary completion10 Apr 2017
- Study completion19 May 2017
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 (13)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for DiabetesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Novo Nordisk A/SThe 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
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 1,201 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Novo Nordisk A/S
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Global Clinical Registry (GCR, 1452), Study director, Novo Nordisk A/S
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02648204
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- NN9535-4216
- Other IDs
- 2014-005375-91, U1111-1164-8495, 2014
- Acronym
- SUSTAIN 7
- Status last verified
- Oct 2019
- First submitted
- 5 Jan 2016
- Last updated
- 15 Oct 2019
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Rodbard HW, Bellary S, Hramiak I, Seino Y, Silver R, Damgaard LH, Nayak G, Zacho J, Aroda VR. GREATER COMBINED REDUCTIONS IN HbA1C >/=1.0% AND WEIGHT >/=5.0% WITH SEMAGLUTIDE VERSUS COMPARATORS IN TYPE 2 DIABETES. Endocr Pract. 2019 Jun;25(6):589-597. doi: 10.4158/EP-2018-0444. Epub 2019 Mar 13.
PubMed 30865526Johansen P, Hakan-Bloch J, Liu AR, Bech PG, Persson S, Leiter LA. Cost Effectiveness of Once-Weekly Semaglutide Versus Once-Weekly Dulaglutide in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes in Canada. Pharmacoecon Open. 2019 Dec;3(4):537-550. doi: 10.1007/s41669-019-0131-6.
PubMed 30927241Malkin SJP, Russel-Szymczyk M, Psota M, Hlavinkova L, Hunt B. The Management of Type 2 Diabetes with Once-Weekly Semaglutide Versus Dulaglutide: A Long-Term Cost-Effectiveness Analysis in Slovakia. Adv Ther. 2019 Aug;36(8):2034-2051. doi: 10.1007/s12325-019-00965-y. Epub 2019 Jun 5.
PubMed 31168765Pratley RE, Aroda VR, Lingvay I, Ludemann J, Andreassen C, Navarria A, Viljoen A; SUSTAIN 7 investigators. Semaglutide versus dulaglutide once weekly in patients with type 2 diabetes (SUSTAIN 7): a randomised, open-label, phase 3b trial. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2018 Apr;6(4):275-286. doi: 10.1016/S2213-8587(18)30024-X. Epub 2018 Feb 1.
PubMed 29397376Ahmann AJ, Capehorn M, Charpentier G, Dotta F, Henkel E, Lingvay I, Holst AG, Annett MP, Aroda VR. Efficacy and Safety of Once-Weekly Semaglutide Versus Exenatide ER in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes (SUSTAIN 3): A 56-Week, Open-Label, Randomized Clinical Trial. Diabetes Care. 2018 Feb;41(2):258-266. doi: 10.2337/dc17-0417. Epub 2017 Dec 15.
PubMed 29246950Sharma R, Wilkinson L, Vrazic H, Popoff E, Lopes S, Kanters S, Druyts E. Comparative efficacy of once-weekly semaglutide and SGLT-2 inhibitors in type 2 diabetic patients inadequately controlled with metformin monotherapy: a systematic literature review and network meta-analysis. Curr Med Res Opin. 2018 Sep;34(9):1595-1603. doi: 10.1080/03007995.2018.1476332. Epub 2018 May 29.
PubMed 29764222Wilkinson L, Hunt B, Johansen P, Iyer NN, Dang-Tan T, Pollock RF. Cost of Achieving HbA1c Treatment Targets and Weight Loss Responses with Once-Weekly Semaglutide Versus Dulaglutide in the United States. Diabetes Ther. 2018 Jun;9(3):951-961. doi: 10.1007/s13300-018-0402-8. Epub 2018 Mar 19.
PubMed 29557057Aroda VR, Ahmann A, Cariou B, Chow F, Davies MJ, Jodar E, Mehta R, Woo V, Lingvay I. Comparative efficacy, safety, and cardiovascular outcomes with once-weekly subcutaneous semaglutide in the treatment of type 2 diabetes: Insights from the SUSTAIN 1-7 trials. Diabetes Metab. 2019 Oct;45(5):409-418. doi: 10.1016/j.diabet.2018.12.001. Epub 2019 Jan 4.
PubMed 30615985Viljoen A, Hoxer CS, Johansen P, Malkin S, Hunt B, Bain SC. Evaluation of the long-term cost-effectiveness of once-weekly semaglutide versus dulaglutide for treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in the UK. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2019 Mar;21(3):611-621. doi: 10.1111/dom.13564. Epub 2018 Nov 28.
PubMed 30362224Osumili B, Fan L, Paik JS, Pantalone KM, Ranta K, Sapin H, Tofe S. Tirzepatide 5, 10 and 15 mg versus injectable semaglutide 0.5 mg for the treatment of type 2 diabetes: An adjusted indirect treatment comparison. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2024 Jun;212:111717. doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2024.111717. Epub 2024 May 21.
PubMed 38777128Pratley RE, Aroda VR, Catarig AM, Lingvay I, Ludemann J, Yildirim E, Viljoen A. Impact of patient characteristics on efficacy and safety of once-weekly semaglutide versus dulaglutide: SUSTAIN 7 post hoc analyses. BMJ Open. 2020 Nov 16;10(11):e037883. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037883.
PubMed 33199417DeSouza C, Cariou B, Garg S, Lausvig N, Navarria A, Fonseca V. Efficacy and Safety of Semaglutide for Type 2 Diabetes by Race and Ethnicity: A Post Hoc Analysis of the SUSTAIN Trials. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2020 Feb 1;105(2):dgz072. doi: 10.1210/clinem/dgz072.
PubMed 31769496Jendle J, Birkenfeld AL, Polonsky WH, Silver R, Uusinarkaus K, Hansen T, Hakan-Bloch J, Tadayon S, Davies MJ. Improved treatment satisfaction in patients with type 2 diabetes treated with once-weekly semaglutide in the SUSTAIN trials. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2019 Oct;21(10):2315-2326. doi: 10.1111/dom.13816. Epub 2019 Jul 12.
PubMed 31215727
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Oct 2019. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Efficacy and Safety of Semaglutide Versus Dulaglutide as add-on to Metformin in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02648204
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SUSTAIN 7 / NN9535-4216
- Conditions
- Diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 1,201 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Novo Nordisk A/SIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 6 Jan 2016 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Apr 2017 (actual)
- Study completion
- 19 May 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 6 Jan 2016 (estimated)
- Results
- Posted 8 May 2018
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This trial is conducted in Asia, Europe and the United States of America (USA). The aim of the trial is to investigate efficacy and safety of semaglutide versus dulaglutide as add-on to metformin in subjects with type 2 diabetes.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 4
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide 0.5 mg/Week | Experimental | Drug: semaglutide |
| Semaglutide 1.0 mg/Week | Experimental | Drug: semaglutide |
| Dulaglutide 0.75 mg/Week | Active comparator | Drug: Dulaglutide |
| Dulaglutide 1.5 mg/Week | Active comparator | Drug: Dulaglutide |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
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 |
|---|---|---|
| semaglutideAdministered subcutaneously (s.c., under the skin) once-weekly. | Drug | Semaglutide 0.5 mg/Week, Semaglutide 1.0 mg/Week |
| DulaglutideAdministered subcutaneously (s.c., under the skin) once-weekly. | Drug | Dulaglutide 0.75 mg/Week, Dulaglutide 1.5 mg/Week |
Primary outcome
Change in HbA1c
Time frame: Week 0, week 40
Results are based on HbA1c data from on-treatment without rescue medication observation period. The 'on-treatment' observation period was the period where the subject was considered to be exposed to trial product. The 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period was a subset of the 'on-treatment' observation period, where subjects did not receive any non-investigational antidiabetic medication (rescue medication). This period includes the observations recorded at, or after the date of first dose of trial product and not after the first occurrence of the following: the end-date of the 'on-treatment' observation period or initiation of rescue medication. The post-baseline responses are analysed using a mixed model for repeated measurements with treatment and country as fixed factors and baseline value as covariate, all nested within visit.
27 secondary outcomes
Change in Body Weight (kg)
Time frame: Week 0, week 40
Change in Fasting Plasma Glucose
Time frame: Week 0, week 40
Change in Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure
Time frame: Week 0, week 40
Change in Overall Scores for Patient Reported Outcomes: Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire
Time frame: Week 0, week 40
HbA1c Below or Equal to 6.5% (48 mmol/Mol) American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Target
Time frame: After 40 weeks treatment
Change From Baseline in 7-point Self-measured Plasma Glucose (SMPG) Mean Profile
Time frame: Week 0, week 40
Change From Baseline 7-point Self-measured Plasma Glucose Increment
Time frame: Week 0, week 40
Change in Fasting Blood Lipids (Total Cholesterol)
Time frame: Week 0, week 40
Change in Fasting Blood Lipids (Low Density Lipoprotein [LDL] Cholesterol)
Time frame: Week 0, week 40
Change in Fasting Blood Lipids (High Density Lipoprotein [HDL] Cholesterol)
Time frame: Week 0, week 40
Change in Fasting Blood Lipids (Triglycerides)
Time frame: Week 0, week 40
Change in Body Mass Index (BMI)
Time frame: Week 0, week 40
Change in Waist Circumference
Time frame: Week 0, week 40
Change in Short Form Health Survey (SF-36v2™)
Time frame: Week 0, week 40
Subjects Who After 40 Weeks Treatment Achieve (Yes/no) HbA1c <7.0% (53 mmol/Mol) American Diabetes Association (ADA) Target
Time frame: After 40 weeks of treatment
Subjects Who After 40 Weeks Treatment Achieve (Yes/no) Weight Loss ≥5%
Time frame: After 40 weeks treatment
Subjects Who After 40 Weeks Treatment Achieve (Yes/no) Weight Loss ≥10%
Time frame: After 40 weeks treatment
Subjects Who After 40 Weeks Treatment Achieve (Yes/no) HbA1c <7.0% (53 mmol/Mol) Without Severe or Blood Glucose (BG) Confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemia Episodes and no Weight Gain
Time frame: After 40 weeks of treatment
Subjects Who After 40 Weeks Treatment Achieve (Yes/no) HbA1c Reduction ≥1%
Time frame: After 40 weeks of treatment
Subjects Who After 40 Weeks Treatment Achieve (Yes/no) Weight Loss ≥3%
Time frame: After 40 weeks treatment
Subjects Who After 40 Weeks Treatment Achieve (Yes/no) HbA1c Reduction ≥1% and Weight Loss ≥3%
Time frame: After 40 weeks treatment
Number of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
Time frame: 40 weeks + follow-up of 5 weeks
Number of Treatment Emergent Severe or BG Confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemia Episodes
Time frame: 40 weeks + follow-up of 5 weeks
Treatment Emergent Severe or BG Confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemic Episodes
Time frame: 40 weeks + follow-up of 5 weeks
Change in Amylase
Time frame: Week 0, week 40
Change in Lipase
Time frame: Week 0, week 40
Change in Pulse Rate
Time frame: Week 0, week 40
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Oct 2019.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Background: PubMed 30865526Rodbard HW, Bellary S, Hramiak I, Seino Y, Silver R, Damgaard LH, Nayak G, Zacho J, Aroda VR. GREATER COMBINED REDUCTIONS IN HbA1C >/=1.0% AND WEIGHT >/=5.0% WITH SEMAGLUTIDE VERSUS COMPARATORS IN TYPE 2 DIABETES. Endocr Pract. 2019 Jun;25(6):589-597. doi: 10.4158/EP-2018-0444. Epub 2019 Mar 13.
- Background: PubMed 30927241Johansen P, Hakan-Bloch J, Liu AR, Bech PG, Persson S, Leiter LA. Cost Effectiveness of Once-Weekly Semaglutide Versus Once-Weekly Dulaglutide in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes in Canada. Pharmacoecon Open. 2019 Dec;3(4):537-550. doi: 10.1007/s41669-019-0131-6.
- Background: PubMed 31168765Malkin SJP, Russel-Szymczyk M, Psota M, Hlavinkova L, Hunt B. The Management of Type 2 Diabetes with Once-Weekly Semaglutide Versus Dulaglutide: A Long-Term Cost-Effectiveness Analysis in Slovakia. Adv Ther. 2019 Aug;36(8):2034-2051. doi: 10.1007/s12325-019-00965-y. Epub 2019 Jun 5.
- Results publication: PubMed 29397376Pratley RE, Aroda VR, Lingvay I, Ludemann J, Andreassen C, Navarria A, Viljoen A; SUSTAIN 7 investigators. Semaglutide versus dulaglutide once weekly in patients with type 2 diabetes (SUSTAIN 7): a randomised, open-label, phase 3b trial. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2018 Apr;6(4):275-286. doi: 10.1016/S2213-8587(18)30024-X. Epub 2018 Feb 1.
- Results publication: PubMed 29246950Ahmann AJ, Capehorn M, Charpentier G, Dotta F, Henkel E, Lingvay I, Holst AG, Annett MP, Aroda VR. Efficacy and Safety of Once-Weekly Semaglutide Versus Exenatide ER in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes (SUSTAIN 3): A 56-Week, Open-Label, Randomized Clinical Trial. Diabetes Care. 2018 Feb;41(2):258-266. doi: 10.2337/dc17-0417. Epub 2017 Dec 15.
- Results publication: PubMed 29764222Sharma R, Wilkinson L, Vrazic H, Popoff E, Lopes S, Kanters S, Druyts E. Comparative efficacy of once-weekly semaglutide and SGLT-2 inhibitors in type 2 diabetic patients inadequately controlled with metformin monotherapy: a systematic literature review and network meta-analysis. Curr Med Res Opin. 2018 Sep;34(9):1595-1603. doi: 10.1080/03007995.2018.1476332. Epub 2018 May 29.
- Results publication: PubMed 29557057Wilkinson L, Hunt B, Johansen P, Iyer NN, Dang-Tan T, Pollock RF. Cost of Achieving HbA1c Treatment Targets and Weight Loss Responses with Once-Weekly Semaglutide Versus Dulaglutide in the United States. Diabetes Ther. 2018 Jun;9(3):951-961. doi: 10.1007/s13300-018-0402-8. Epub 2018 Mar 19.
- Results publication: PubMed 30615985Aroda VR, Ahmann A, Cariou B, Chow F, Davies MJ, Jodar E, Mehta R, Woo V, Lingvay I. Comparative efficacy, safety, and cardiovascular outcomes with once-weekly subcutaneous semaglutide in the treatment of type 2 diabetes: Insights from the SUSTAIN 1-7 trials. Diabetes Metab. 2019 Oct;45(5):409-418. doi: 10.1016/j.diabet.2018.12.001. Epub 2019 Jan 4.
- Results publication: PubMed 30362224Viljoen A, Hoxer CS, Johansen P, Malkin S, Hunt B, Bain SC. Evaluation of the long-term cost-effectiveness of once-weekly semaglutide versus dulaglutide for treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in the UK. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2019 Mar;21(3):611-621. doi: 10.1111/dom.13564. Epub 2018 Nov 28.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 38777128Osumili B, Fan L, Paik JS, Pantalone KM, Ranta K, Sapin H, Tofe S. Tirzepatide 5, 10 and 15 mg versus injectable semaglutide 0.5 mg for the treatment of type 2 diabetes: An adjusted indirect treatment comparison. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2024 Jun;212:111717. doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2024.111717. Epub 2024 May 21.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 33199417Pratley RE, Aroda VR, Catarig AM, Lingvay I, Ludemann J, Yildirim E, Viljoen A. Impact of patient characteristics on efficacy and safety of once-weekly semaglutide versus dulaglutide: SUSTAIN 7 post hoc analyses. BMJ Open. 2020 Nov 16;10(11):e037883. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037883.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 31769496DeSouza C, Cariou B, Garg S, Lausvig N, Navarria A, Fonseca V. Efficacy and Safety of Semaglutide for Type 2 Diabetes by Race and Ethnicity: A Post Hoc Analysis of the SUSTAIN Trials. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2020 Feb 1;105(2):dgz072. doi: 10.1210/clinem/dgz072.
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Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension (HTN)
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.
Global Clinical Registry (GCR, 1452) study director
Novo Nordisk A/S
209 sites in 17 countries: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 3 study testing semaglutide and Dulaglutide in people with Diabetes and Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, run by Novo Nordisk A/S at 209 sites in 17 countries.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
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 15 Oct 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 209 sites in United States, India, Spain, Greece, United Kingdom and 12 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 8 May 2018). 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 (time frame: Week 0, week 40). 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 NCT02648204, which also lists 13 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 15 Oct 2019.