AzTrials
AzTrials

DiabetesPhase 3PIONEER 5NCT02827708

Efficacy and Safety of Oral Semaglutide Versus Placebo in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes and Moderate Renal Impairment

A Phase 3 study testing semaglutide in people with Diabetes and Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, run by Novo Nordisk A/S at 117 sites in 8 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
Search all trials

Trial summary

This trial is conducted globally. The aim of this trial is to investigate efficacy and safety of oral semaglutide versus placebo in subjects with type 2 diabetes and moderate renal impairment. 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
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
324 participants
Where
117 sitesin 8 countries
Study dates
20 Sep 2016to 15 May 2018
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

  • Informed consent obtained before any trial-related activities. Trial-related activities are any procedures that are carried out as part of the trial, including activities to determine suitability for the trial
  • Male or female, age above or equal to 18 years at the time of signing informed consent
  • Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus for at least 90 days prior to day of screening
  • HbA1c (glycosylated haemoglobin) of 7.0-9.5% (53-80 mmol/mol) (both inclusive)
  • Moderate renal impairment defined as estimated glomerular filtration rate of 30-59 mL/min/1.73 m^2 as per Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration formula
  • Stable daily dose(s) within 90 days prior to the day of screening of any of the following treatment regimens:
Show all 11Show fewer
  • 1-2 of the following oral anti-diabetic drugs:
  • Metformin equal or above 1500 mg or maximum tolerated dose documented in the subject medical record),
  • Sulfonylurea (equal or above half of the maximum approved dose according to local label or maximum tolerated dose as documented in subject medical record)
  • Basal insulin alone (20% change in total daily dose of insulin glargine, insulin detemir, insulin degludec or NPH insulin) or
  • Metformin (equal or above 1500 mg or maximum tolerated dose documented in the subject medical record) in combination with basal insulin (20% change in total daily dose of insulin glargine, insulin detemir, insulin degludec or NPH insulin)

Who cannot join

  • 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 measure as required by local regulation or practice). For certain specific countries: Additional specific requirements apply
  • Any disorder, which in the investigator's opinion might jeopardise subject's safety or compliance with the protocol
  • Family or personal history of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2 or Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma
  • History of pancreatitis (acute or chronic)
  • History of major surgical procedures involving the stomach potentially affecting absorption of trial product (e.g. subtotal and total gastrectomy, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass surgery)
  • Any of the following: myocardial infarction, stroke or hospitalisation for unstable angina or transient ischaemic attack within the past 180 days prior to the day of screening and randomisation
Show all 15Show fewer
  • Subjects presently classified as being in New York Heart Association Class IV
  • Planned coronary, carotid or peripheral artery revascularisation known on the day of screening
  • Subjects with alanine aminotransferase above 2.5 x upper normal limit
  • Rapidly progressing renal disease (e.g. such as acute glomerulonephritis) as judged by the investigator or known nephrotic albuminuria (above 2200 mg/24 hours or above 2200 mg/g)
  • Use of systemic immunosuppressive treatment within 90 days prior to screening
  • 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 the day of screening. An exception is short-term insulin treatment for acute illness for a total of below or equal to 14 days
  • Known hypoglycaemic unawareness and/or recurrent severe hypoglycaemic episodes as judged by the investigator
  • Proliferative retinopathy or maculopathy requiring acute treatment. Verified by fundus photography or dilated fundoscopy performed within 90 days prior to randomisation
  • History or presence of malignant neoplasms within the last 5 years (except basal and squamous cell skin cancer and carcinoma in situ)

Trial locations and contacts

117 sites in 8 countries.

117 sites in 8 countries

United States60 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Albany, New York, 12206

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Amarillo, Texas, 79106

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Asheboro, North Carolina, 27203

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30339

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30342

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Avon, Indiana, 46123

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21204

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Bermuda Dunes, California, 92203

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Buckley, Michigan, 49620

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Clearwater, Florida, 33756

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Concord, California, 94520

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Cooper City, Florida, 33024

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Costa Mesa, California, 92627

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Dallas, Texas, 75231

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Danbury, Connecticut, 06810

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Dayton, Ohio, 45439

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Delaware, Ohio, 43015

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Fargo, North Dakota, 58103

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Franklin, Indiana, 46131

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Franklin, Ohio, 45005

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Fresno, California, 93720

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Gurnee, Illinois, 60031

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Houston, Texas, 77058

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Houston, Texas, 77061

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Houston, Texas, 77081

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32258

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Kingsport, Tennessee, 37660

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    La Jolla, California, 92161-0002

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03756

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Marietta, Georgia, 30060

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Miami Lakes, Florida, 33014

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Midland, Texas, 79707

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, 29576

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 29572

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Nashua, New Hampshire, 03063

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    New Hyde Park, New York, 11042

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    New Port Richey, Florida, 34652

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Norman, Oklahoma, 73069

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Northport, New York, 11768

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Norwalk, Connecticut, 06851

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Olympia, Washington, 98502

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68198

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Orlando, Florida, 32804

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Palm Harbor, Florida, 34684

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33027

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Richmond, Virginia, 23219

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Roswell, Georgia, 30076

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    San Antonio, Texas, 78212

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    San Ramon, California, 94583

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Slidell, Louisiana, 70461-4231

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Teaneck, New Jersey, 07666

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Tuscumbia, Alabama, 35674

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Waterbury, Connecticut, 06708

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    West Seneca, New York, 14224

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Whiteville, North Carolina, 28472

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Winchester, Virginia, 22601-3834

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Winchester, Virginia, 22601

Other trials in United States

Russia19 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Barnaul, 656024

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Barnaul, 656045

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Belgorod, 308007

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Chelyabinsk, 454000

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Dzerzhinskiy, 140091

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Kazan', 420061

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Moscow, 117036

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Penza, 440026

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Saint Petersburg, 190068

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Saint Petersburg, 194358

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Saint Petersburg, 199226

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Saratov, 410039

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Saratov, 410053

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Tomsk, 634050

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Ulyanovsk, 432063

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Volgograd, 400138

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Voronezh, 394018

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Yaroslavl, 150062

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Yoshkar-Ola, 424004

Other trials in Russia

United Kingdom9 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 4SP

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Doncaster, DN5 0AT

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Edinburgh, EH4 2XU

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Glasgow, G31 2ER

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Hull, HU3 2RW

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Rothwell, NN14 6JQ

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Sheffield, S5 7AU

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Wellingborough, NN8 4RW

Other trials in United Kingdom

Denmark7 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Aalborg, 9000

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Århus C, 8000

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Gentofte Municipality, 2820

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Hvidovre, 2650

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    København S, 2300

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Køge, 4600

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Svendborg, 5700

Other trials in Denmark

Finland7 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Ähtäri, 63700

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Espoo, 02230

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Helsinki, 00250

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Kerava, FI-04200

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Kuopio, 70100

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Oulu, 90100

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Turku, 20520

Other trials in Finland

Israel7 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Haifa, 31096

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Haifa

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Jerusalem, 91120

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Kfar Saba, 44281

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Rehovot, 76100

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Tel Aviv, 62038

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Tel HaShomer, 52621

Other trials in Israel

Sweden6 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Gothenburg, 42144

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Lund, 222 22

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Örebro, 701 85

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Skövde, 54150

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Uppsala, 75185

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Vindeln, 922 31

Other trials in Sweden

Poland2 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Poznan, 60-589

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Zabrze, 41-800

Other trials in Poland

About this study

This trial is conducted globally. The aim of this trial is to investigate efficacy and safety of oral semaglutide versus placebo in subjects with type 2 diabetes and moderate renal impairment.

Being tested
semaglutide, placebo
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

    Oral administration once daily.

  • placeboDrug

    Oral administration once daily.

Study groups in NCT02827708
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
SemaglutideExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: semaglutide
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorNot described
Receives: Drug: placebo

What is being measured

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

  1. Change in HbA1c

    Change from baseline (week 0) in glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) was evaluated at week 26. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product. The endpoint was also evaluated based on the data from the on-treatment without rescue medication observation period, which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, excluding any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation.

    Measured: Week 0, week 26

Secondary outcomes (39)
  1. Change in Body Weight (kg)

    Change from baseline (week 0) in body weight was evaluated at week 26. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product. The endpoint was also evaluated based on the data from the on-treatment without rescue medication observation period, which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, excluding any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation.

    Measured: Week 0, week 26

  2. Change in FPG

    Change from baseline (week 0) in fasting plasma glucose (FPG) was evaluated at week 26. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

    Measured: Week 0, week 26

  3. Change in Body Weight (%)

    Relative change from baseline (week 0) in body weight (kg) was evaluated at week 26. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

    Measured: Week 0, week 26

  4. Change in BMI

    Change from baseline (week 0) in body mass index (BMI) was evaluated at week 26. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

    Measured: Week 0, week 26

  5. Change in Waist Circumference

    Change from baseline (week 0) in waist circumference was evaluated at week 26. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

    Measured: Week 0, week 26

  6. Participants Who Achieve HbA1c <7.0% (53 mmol/Mol), ADA Target (Yes/no)

    Participants who achieved HbA1c <7.0% (American Diabetes Association (ADA) target) (yes/no), was evaluated at week 26. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

    Measured: Week 26

  7. Participants Who Achieve HbA1c ≤6.5% (48 mmol/Mol), AACE Target (Yes/no)

    Participants who achieved HbA1c ≤6.5% (American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) target) (yes/no), was evaluated at week 26. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

    Measured: Week 26

  8. Participants Who Achieve Weight Loss ≥5% (Yes/no)

    Participants who achieved weight loss ≥5% of their baseline body weight (yes/no) was evaluated at week 26. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

    Measured: Week 26

  9. Participants Who Achieve Weight Loss ≥10% (Yes/no)

    Participants who achieved weight loss of ≥10% of their baseline body weight (yes/no) was evaluated at week 26. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

    Measured: Week 26

  10. Participants Who Achieve HbA1c <7.0 % (53 mmol/Mol) Without Hypoglycaemia (Severe or BG Confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemia) and no Weight Gain (Yes/no)

    Participants who achieved HbA1c <7.0 % without severe or blood glucose (BG) confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia and without weight gain (yes/no) was evaluated at week 26. Severe hypoglycaemia was defined as an episode requiring assistance of another person to actively administer carbohydrate or glucagon, or take other corrective actions. BG-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia was defined as an episode with plasma glucose value <3.1 mmol/L with symptoms consistent with hypoglycaemia. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

    Measured: Week 26

  11. Participants Who Achieve HbA1c Reduction ≥1% (10.9 mmol/Mol) and Weight Loss ≥3% (Yes/no)

    Participants who achieved HbA1c reduction ≥1% and weight loss of ≥3% (yes/no) was evaluated at week 26. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

    Measured: Week 26

  12. Change in Total Cholesterol (Ratio to Baseline)

    Change from baseline (week 0) in total cholesterol (mmol/L) at week 26 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

    Measured: Week 0, week 26

  13. Change in LDL Cholesterol (Ratio to Baseline)

    Change from baseline (week 0) in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (mmol/L) at week 26 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

    Measured: Week 0, week 26

  14. Change in HDL Cholesterol (Ratio to Baseline)

    Change from baseline (week 0) in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (mmol/L) at week 26 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

    Measured: Week 0, week 26

  15. Change in Triglycerides (Ratio to Baseline)

    Change from baseline (week 0) in triglycerides (mmol/L) at week 26 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

    Measured: Week 0, week 26

  16. Change in CRP (Ratio to Baseline)

    Change from baseline (week 0) in C-reactive protein (CRP) (mg/L) at week 26 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

    Measured: Week 0, week 26

  17. Time to Additional Anti-diabetic Medication

    Presented results are the number of participants who had taken additional anti-diabetic medication anytime during the period, from week 0 to week 26. Additional anti-diabetic medication was defined as any new anti-diabetic medication used for more than 21 days with the initiation at or after randomisation (week 0) and before (planned) end-of-treatment (week 26), and/or intensification of anti-diabetic medication (a more than 20% increase in dose relative to baseline) for more than 21 days with the intensification at or after randomisation and before (planned) end-of-treatment. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

    Measured: Weeks 0-26

  18. Time to Rescue Medication

    Presented results are the number of participants who had taken rescue medication anytime during the period, from week 0 to week 26. Rescue medication was defined as any new anti-diabetic medication used as add-on to trial product and used for more than 21 days with the initiation at or after randomisation (week 0) and before last day on trial product, and/or intensification of anti-diabetic medication (a more than 20% increase in dose relative to baseline) for more than 21 days with the intensification at or after randomisation and before last day on trial product. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment without rescue medication observation period, which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, excluding any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation.

    Measured: Weeks 0-26

  19. Number of TEAEs

    Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) were recorded from week 0 to week 31 (26 weeks treatment period + 5 weeks follow-up period). Adverse events (AEs) with onset during the on-treatment observation period were considered treatment-emergent. On-treatment observation period was defined as the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.

    Measured: Weeks 0-31

  20. Number of Treatment-emergent Severe or BG-confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemic Episodes

    Treatment emergent severe or BG-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemic episodes were recorded from week 0 to week 31 (26 weeks treatment period + 5 weeks follow-up period). Hypoglycaemic episodes with onset during the first dose of trial product until last dose of trial product were considered treatment -emergent. Severe or BG-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia was defined as an episode, that is severe according to the ADA classification or BG-confirmed by a plasma glucose value <3.1 mmol/L with symptoms consistent with hypoglycaemia. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment observation period which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.

    Measured: Weeks 0-31

  21. Participants With Treatment-emergent Severe or BG-confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemic Episodes (Yes/no)

    Number of participants with treatment emergent severe or BG-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemic episodes was recorded from week 0 to week 31 (26 weeks treatment period + 5 weeks follow-up period). Hypoglycaemic episodes with onset during the first dose of trial product until last dose of trial product were considered treatment -emergent. Severe or BG-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia was defined as an episode, that is severe according to the ADA classification or BG-confirmed by a plasma glucose value <3.1 mmol/L with symptoms consistent with hypoglycaemia. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment observation period which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.

    Measured: Weeks 0-31

  22. Change in Amylase (Ratio to Baseline)

    Change from baseline (week 0) in amylase (units/litre (U/L)) at week 26 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment observation period which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.

    Measured: Week 0, week 26

  23. Change in Lipase (Ratio to Baseline)

    Change from baseline (week 0) in lipase (U/L) at week 26 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment observation period which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.

    Measured: Week 0, week 26

  24. Change in Pulse Rate

    Change from baseline (week 0) in pulse rate was evaluated at week 26. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment observation period which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.

    Measured: Week 0, week 26

  25. Change in Blood Pressure (Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure)

    Change from baseline (week 0) in systolic and diastolic blood pressure was evaluated at week 26. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment observation period which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.

    Measured: Week 0, week 26

  26. Change in Urinary Albumin to Creatinine Ratio (Ratio to Baseline)

    Change from baseline (week 0) in urinary albumin to creatinine ratio (mg/mmol) at week 26 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment observation period which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.

    Measured: Week 0, week 26

  27. Change in ECG

    Change from baseline (week 0) in electrocardiogram (ECG) was evaluated at week 26. Change from baseline results are presented as shift in findings (normal, abnormal and not clinically significant (NCS) and abnormal and clinically significant (CS)) from week 0 to week 26. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

    Measured: Week 0, week 26

  28. Change in Physical Examination

    Participants with physical examination findings, normal, abnormal NCS and abnormal CS at baseline (week [wk] -2) and wk 26 are presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product. Results are presented for the following examinations: 1) Cardiovascular system; 2) Nervous system (central and peripheral); 3) Gastrointestinal system, incl. mouth; 4) General appearance; 5) Head (ears, eyes, nose), throat, neck; 6) Lymph node palpation; 7) Musculoskeletal system; 8) Respiratory system; 9) Skin; 10) Thyroid gland.

    Measured: Week -2, week 26

  29. Change in Eye Examination

    Participants with eye examination findings, normal, abnormal NCS and abnormal CS at baseline (week -2) and week 26 are presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

    Measured: Week -2, week 26

  30. Occurrence of Anti-semaglutide Binding Antibodies (Yes/no)

    This outcome measure is only applicable for the oral semaglutide 14 mg treatment arm. Number of participants who measured with anti-semaglutide binding antibodies anytime during post-baseline visits (weeks 0-31) are presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

    Measured: Weeks 0-31

  31. Occurrence of Anti-semaglutide Neutralising Antibodies (Yes/no)

    This outcome measure is only applicable for the oral semaglutide 14 mg treatment arm. Number of participants who measured with anti-semaglutide neutralising antibodies anytime during post-baseline visits (weeks 0-31) are presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

    Measured: Weeks 0-31

  32. Occurrence of Anti-semaglutide Binding Antibodies Cross Reacting With Native GLP-1 (Yes/no)

    This outcome measure is only applicable for the oral semaglutide 14 mg treatment arm. Number of participants who measured with anti-semaglutide binding antibodies cross reacting with native glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) anytime during post-baseline visits (weeks 0-31) are presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

    Measured: Weeks 0-31

  33. Occurrence of Anti-semaglutide Neutralising Antibodies Cross Reacting With Native GLP-1 (Yes/no)

    This outcome measure is only applicable for the oral semaglutide 14 mg treatment arm. Number of participants who measured with anti-semaglutide neutralising antibodies cross reacting with native GLP-1 anytime during post-baseline visits (weeks 0-31) are presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

    Measured: Weeks 0-31

  34. Anti-semaglutide Binding Antibody Levels

    This outcome measure is only applicable for the oral semaglutide 14 mg treatment arm. It is based on the data from participants who were measured with anti-semaglutide antibodies anytime during post-baseline visits (weeks 0-31). Results are presented as percentage of bound radioactivity-labelled semaglutide /total added radioactivity-labelled semaglutide (%B/T). Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

    Measured: Weeks 0-31

  35. Semaglutide Plasma Concentrations for Population PK Analyses

    This outcome measure is only applicable for the oral semaglutide 14 mg treatment arm. Semaglutide plasma concentrations were measured at weeks 4, 8, 14 and 26. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment observation period which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.

    Measured: Weeks 0-26

  36. SNAC Plasma Concentrations

    This outcome measure is only applicable for the oral semaglutide 14 mg treatment arm. Sodium N-[8-(2-hydroxybenzoyl) amino]caprylate (SNAC) plasma concentrations were measured after 25 and 40 minutes post-dose at weeks 4, 14 and 26. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment observation period which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.

    Measured: Weeks 0-26

  37. Change in Short Form Health Survey Version 2.0 (SF-36v2™, Acute Version) Health Survey: Scores From the 8 Domains and Summaries of the Physical Component Score (PCS) and the Mental Component Score (MCS)

    SF-36 is a 36-item patient-reported survey of patient health that measures the participant's overall health-related quality of life (HRQoL). SF-36v2™ (acute version) questionnaire measured eight domains of functional health and well-being as well as two component summary scores (physical component summary (PCS) and mental component summary (MCS)). The 0-100 scale scores (where higher scores indicated a better HRQoL) from the SF-36 were converted to norm-based scores to enable a direct interpretation in relation to the distribution of the scores in the 2009 U.S. general population. In the metric of norm-based scores, 50 and 10 corresponds to the mean and standard deviation respectively of the 2009 U.S. general population. Change from baseline (week 0) in the domain scores and component summary (PCS and MCS) scores were evaluated at week 26. A positive change score indicates an improvement since baseline. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period.

    Measured: Week 0, week 26

  38. Change in DTSQs: Individual Items and Treatment Satisfaction Score (6 of the 8 Items Summed)

    Change from baseline (week 0) in Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire - status version (DTSQs) was evaluated at week 26. The DTSQs items are scored on a 7-point graded response scale ranging from 6 to 0. Higher scores indicate higher levels of treatment satisfaction for DTSQs items 1, 4 -8. For items 2 and 3 a higher score indicates a higher patient perceived experience of hyperglycaemia and hypoglycaemia, respectively. Thus, lower scores indicate a perception of blood glucose levels being "none of the time" unacceptably high (item 2) or low (item 3). The domain score of total treatment satisfaction (total treatment satisfaction score) was computed by adding the six items scores 1, 4-8. The score has a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 36. A higher treatment satisfaction score indicates a higher level of treatment satisfaction.

    Measured: Week 0, week 26

  39. Change in Urinalysis

    Participants with urinalysis, "leukocytes and erythrocytes" findings, negative, trace, small, moderate or large at baseline (week [wk] 0) and wk 26 are presented. Participants with urinalysis, "nitrit" findings, negative or positive at baseline (wk 0) and wk 26 are presented. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment observation period which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.

    Measured: Week -2, 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 posted11 Jul 2016 (estimated)
  2. Study start20 Sep 2016
  3. Primary completion10 Apr 2018
  4. Study completion15 May 2018

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
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
324 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02827708
Sponsor's protocol ID
NN9924-4234
Other IDs
2015-005326-19, U1111-1176-9230, 2015
Acronym
PIONEER 5
Status last verified
Feb 2020
First submitted
6 Jul 2016
Last updated
17 Feb 2020
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: According to Novo Nordisk disclosure commitment on novonordisk-trials.com

Publications

  • Mosenzon O, Blicher TM, Rosenlund S, Eriksson JW, Heller S, Hels OH, Pratley R, Sathyapalan T, Desouza C; PIONEER 5 Investigators. Efficacy and safety of oral semaglutide in patients with type 2 diabetes and moderate renal impairment (PIONEER 5): a placebo-controlled, randomised, phase 3a trial. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2019 Jul;7(7):515-527. doi: 10.1016/S2213-8587(19)30192-5. Epub 2019 Jun 9.

    PubMed 31189517
  • Natale P, Green SC, Tunnicliffe DJ, Pellegrino G, Toyama T, Strippoli GF. Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists for people with chronic kidney disease and diabetes. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2025 Feb 18;2(2):CD015849. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD015849.pub2.

    PubMed 39963952
  • Mosenzon O, Capehorn MS, De Remigis A, Rasmussen S, Weimers P, Rosenstock J. Impact of semaglutide on high-sensitivity C-reactive protein: exploratory patient-level analyses of SUSTAIN and PIONEER randomized clinical trials. Cardiovasc Diabetol. 2022 Sep 2;21(1):172. doi: 10.1186/s12933-022-01585-7.

    PubMed 36056351
  • Pratley RE, Crowley MJ, Gislum M, Hertz CL, Jensen TB, Khunti K, Mosenzon O, Buse JB. Oral Semaglutide Reduces HbA1c and Body Weight in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Regardless of Background Glucose-Lowering Medication: PIONEER Subgroup Analyses. Diabetes Ther. 2021 Apr;12(4):1099-1116. doi: 10.1007/s13300-020-00994-9. Epub 2021 Mar 4.

    PubMed 33660198
  • Husain M, Bain SC, Holst AG, Mark T, Rasmussen S, Lingvay I. Effects of semaglutide on risk of cardiovascular events across a continuum of cardiovascular risk: combined post hoc analysis of the SUSTAIN and PIONEER trials. Cardiovasc Diabetol. 2020 Sep 30;19(1):156. doi: 10.1186/s12933-020-01106-4.

    PubMed 32998732
  • Thethi TK, Pratley R, Meier JJ. Efficacy, safety and cardiovascular outcomes of once-daily oral semaglutide in patients with type 2 diabetes: The PIONEER programme. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2020 Aug;22(8):1263-1277. doi: 10.1111/dom.14054. Epub 2020 May 13.

    PubMed 32267058
  • Husain M, Bain SC, Jeppesen OK, Lingvay I, Sorrig R, Treppendahl MB, Vilsboll T. Semaglutide (SUSTAIN and PIONEER) reduces cardiovascular events in type 2 diabetes across varying cardiovascular risk. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2020 Mar;22(3):442-451. doi: 10.1111/dom.13955. Epub 2020 Feb 5.

    PubMed 31903692

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing semaglutide in people with Diabetes and Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, run by Novo Nordisk A/S at 117 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 11 inclusion and 15 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 17 Feb 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 117 sites in United States, Russia, United Kingdom, Denmark, Finland 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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 17 Feb 2020). 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 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 NCT02827708, which also lists 7 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 17 Feb 2020.

Free account

Log in to keep searching

You’ve used your 3 free searches. AzTrials is free: log in or create a free account to keep searching clinical trials and save the ones you want to follow.

Create a free accountLog in