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Metabolism and Nutrition DisorderPhase 3SCALE™ InsulinNCT02963922

Effect and Safety of Liraglutide 3.0 mg in Subjects With Overweight or Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Treated With Basal Insulin

A Phase 3 study testing Liraglutide 3.0 mg in people with Metabolism and Nutrition Disorder and Obesity, run by Novo Nordisk A/S at 54 sites in 7 countries.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

This trial is conducted globally. The aim of this trial is to investigate effect and safety of liraglutide 3.0 mg in subjects with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus treated with basal insulin. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Metabolism and Nutrition Disorder, Obesity
What is being tested?
Liraglutide 3.0 mg
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
396 participants
Where
54 sitesin 7 countries
Study dates
6 Feb 2017to 25 Sep 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

Inclusion Criteria: - 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 - Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus - Treatment with up to 2 OADs (oral anti-diabetic) (metformin, glitazone, SGLT-2 inhibitor (sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors) or sulphonylurea) - Stable treatment with basal insulin according to its label (no requirement of minimum or maximum dose) for at least 90 days prior to screening, as judged by the investigator - HbA1c (glycosylated haemoglobin) 6.0-10.0% (both inclusive) - BMI (body mass index) equal to or above 27 kg/m^2 - Age at least 18 years at the time of signing informed consent Exclusion Criteria: - Diagnosis of type 1 diabetes - Known hypoglycaemic unawareness as indicated by the investigator according to Clarke's questionnaire question 8 (see Section 8.2.3) - Recurrent severe hypoglycaemic episodes within the last year as judged by the investigator - Unable or unwilling to perform self-monitoring of plasma glucose according to the protocol and to keep a diabetes diary - Treatment with any hypoglycaemic medications other than OADs and basal insulin within the past 90 days prior to screening - Treatment with a DPP-IV (dipeptidyl peptidase-4) inhibitor within the past 90 days prior to screening - Recent history of cardiovascular disease (myocardial infarction or stroke within the past 6 months), severe congestive heart failure (NYHA class III, IV), or second degree or greater heart block - Personal or family history of Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 2 (MEN2) - 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 Germany: Only highly effective methods of birth control are accepted (i.e. one that results in less than 1% per year failure rate when used consistently and correctly such as implants, injectables, combined oral contraceptives, some intrauterine device), or sexual abstinence or vasectomised partner - Use in past 90 days of medications known to induce significant weight loss (e.g., prescription weight loss medications) or weight gain (e.g., chronic use of oral steroids, second generation antipsychotics) - History of pancreatitis (acute or chronic) - History of major depressive disorder within the past 2 years - Any lifetime history of a suicide attempt - Inadequately treated blood pressure defined as Grade 3 hypertension or higher (Systolic above or equal to 180 mmHg or diastolic above or equal to110 mmHg). - History of malignancy (except for non-melanoma skin cancer) within the past 5 years

Trial locations and contacts

54 sites in 7 countries.

54 sites in 7 countries

United States19 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Albany, New York, 12206

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Austin, Texas, 78731

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Austin, Texas, 78749

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Butte, Montana, 59701

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Chicago, Illinois, 60607

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Concord, California, 94520

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Dallas, Texas, 75230

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Dallas, Texas, 75231

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Fresno, California, 93720

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Honolulu, Hawaii, 96814

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32205

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Louisville, Kentucky, 40213

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55416

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, 02747

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Plantation, Florida, 33324

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Roswell, Georgia, 30076

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Winchester, Virginia, 22601-3834

Other trials in United States

Canada8 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Calgary, Alberta, T2V 4J2

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Edmonton, Alberta, T6H 2L4

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 2Y9

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 5G8

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    London, Ontario, N6A 5B7

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Québec, G1V 4G5

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Toronto, Ontario, M6G 1M2

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Waterloo, Ontario, N2J 1C4

Other trials in Canada

Germany8 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Dresden, 01307

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Essen, 45219

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Falkensee, 14612

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Hamburg, 22607

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Leipzig, 04103

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Münster, 48145

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Rehlingen-Siersburg, 66780

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Saint Ingbert-Oberwürzbach, 66386

Other trials in Germany

Turkey (Türkiye)7 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Ankara, 06500

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Antalya, 07058

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Istanbul, 34096

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Istanbul, 34303

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Istanbul, 34371

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Istanbul, 34890

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Izmir, 35340

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

Israel6 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Haifa, 35152

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Jerusalem, 91120

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Kfar Saba, 44281

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Petah Tikva, 49372

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Tel Aviv, 64239

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Tel HaShomer, 52621

Other trials in Israel

Italy4 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Bologna, 40138

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Naples, 80131

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Palermo, 90127

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Rome, 00168

Other trials in Italy

Mexico2 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Guadalajara, Jalisco, 44600

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Monterrey, Nuevo León, 64620

Other trials in Mexico

About this study

This trial is conducted globally. The aim of this trial is to investigate effect and safety of liraglutide 3.0 mg in subjects with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus treated with basal insulin.

Being tested
Liraglutide 3.0 mg, Placebo
Medical subject headings
Nutrition Disorders, Obesity

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Liraglutide 3.0 mgDrug

    Injected subcutaneously (s.c., under the skin) once daily

  • PlaceboDrug

    Injected subcutaneously (s.c., under the skin) once daily

Study groups in NCT02963922
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
liraglutide 3.0 mgExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: Liraglutide 3.0 mg
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 Body Weight (%)

    Change in body weight from baseline (week 0) to week 56 was presented based on in-trial data and on-drug data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact. On-drug observation period: includes all time intervals in which participants are considered to be on treatment from the date of first trial product administration to 7 days (or 14 days for adverse events [AEs]) after the final trial product administration, excluding potential off-treatment time intervals triggered by at least 7 consecutive missed doses (or 14 consecutive missed doses for AEs).

    Measured: Week 0, week 56

  2. Participants Losing at Least 5% of Baseline Body Weight

    The estimated percentage of participants losing at least 5% of baseline (week 0) body weight at week 56 was presented based on in-trial data and on-drug data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact. On-drug observation period: includes all time intervals in which participants are considered to be on treatment from the date of first trial product administration to 7 days (or 14 days for adverse events [AEs]) after the final trial product administration, excluding potential off-treatment time intervals triggered by at least 7 consecutive missed doses (or 14 consecutive missed doses for AEs).

    Measured: Week 56

Secondary outcomes (44)
  1. Participants Losing More Than 10% of Baseline Body Weight at Week 56

    The estimated percentage of participants losing more than 10% of baseline (week 0) body weight at week 56 was presented based on in-trial data and on-drug data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact. On-drug observation period: includes all time intervals in which participants are considered to be on treatment from the date of first trial product administration to 7 days (or 14 days for adverse events [AEs]) after the final trial product administration, excluding potential off-treatment time intervals triggered by at least 7 consecutive missed doses (or 14 consecutive missed doses for AEs).

    Measured: Week 56

  2. Change in Waist Circumference

    Change in waist circumference from baseline (week 0) to week 56 was presented based on in-trial data and on-drug data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact. On-drug observation period: includes all time intervals in which participants are considered to be on treatment from the date of first trial product administration to 7 days (or 14 days for AEs) after the final trial product administration, excluding potential off-treatment time intervals triggered by at least 7 consecutive missed doses (or 14 consecutive missed doses for AEs).

    Measured: Week 0, week 56

  3. Change in HbA1c

    Change in glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) from baseline (week 0) to week 56 was presented based on in-trial data and on-drug data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact. On-drug observation period: includes all time intervals in which participants are considered to be on treatment from the date of first trial product administration to 7 days (or 14 days for AEs) after the final trial product administration, excluding potential off-treatment time intervals triggered by at least 7 consecutive missed doses (or 14 consecutive missed doses for AEs).

    Measured: Week 0, week 56

  4. Change in FPG

    Change in fasting plasma glucose (FPG) from baseline (week 0) to week 56 was presented based on in-trial data and on-drug data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact. On-drug observation period: includes all time intervals in which participants are considered to be on treatment from the date of first trial product administration to 7 days (or 14 days for AEs) after the final trial product administration, excluding potential off-treatment time intervals triggered by at least 7 consecutive missed doses (or 14 consecutive missed doses for AEs).

    Measured: Week 0, week 56

  5. Change in Short Form-36 (SF-36) v2.0 Acute, Physical Functioning Score

    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™ questionnaire measured the HRQoL on 8 domains on individual scale ranges. The scores 0-100 (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. A norm-based score of 50 corresponds to the mean score and 10 corresponds to the standard deviation of the 2009 U.S. general population. Change from baseline (week 0) in SF-36 physical functioning score was presented based on in-trial data and on-drug data. A positive change score indicates an improvement since baseline.

    Measured: Week 0, week 56

  6. Change in Impact of Weight on Quality of Life-Lite for Clinical Trial Version (IWQoL-Lite for CT), Physical Function Domain (5-items) Score

    Change in IWQoL-Lite for CT physical function domain (5-items) score. IWQoL-Lite for CT is a modified version of an instrument designed to assess weight-related quality of life. The scores ranged between 0-100 where higher scores indicated a better quality of life. A positive change score indicates an improvement since baseline. The endpoint was presented based on in-trial data and on-drug data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact. On-drug observation period: includes all time intervals in which participants are considered to be on treatment from the date of first trial product administration to 7 days (or 14 days for AEs) after the final trial product administration, excluding potential off-treatment time intervals triggered by at least 7 consecutive missed doses (or 14 consecutive missed doses for AEs).

    Measured: Week 0, week 56

  7. Change in Total Daily Insulin Dose (U)

    Change in total daily insulin dose from baseline (week 0) to week 56 was presented based on in-trial data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week 0, week 56

  8. Change in Total Daily Basal Insulin Dose (% of Pre-trial Dose in U)

    Change in total daily basal insulin dose from baseline (week 0) to week 56 was presented based on in-trial data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week 0, week 56

  9. Change in Total Daily Basal Insulin Dose (U/kg)

    Change in total daily basal insulin dose from baseline (week 0) to week 56 was presented based on in-trial data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week 0, week 56

  10. Change in Total Daily Insulin Dose (U/kg)

    Change in total daily insulin dose from baseline (week 0) to week 56 was presented based on in-trial data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week 0, week 56

  11. Change in 7-point SMPG Profile Mean Daytime Glucose Value

    Participants measured plasma glucose values using the blood glucose meter at 7 time points: before breakfast, 90 min after start of breakfast, before lunch, 90 minutes after start of lunch, before dinner, 90 min after start of dinner and at bedtime. Change from baseline (week 0) to week 56 in 7-point self-measured plasma glucose (SMPG) profile mean daytime glucose value was presented based on in-trial data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week 0, week 56

  12. Change in sBP and dBP

    Change in systolic blood pressure (sBP) and diastolic blood pressure (dBP) from baseline (week 0) to week 56 was presented based on in-trial data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week 0, week 56

  13. Change in Lipids -Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, VLDL, Triglycerides and FFA

    Change in total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol, triglycerides and free fatty acids (FFA) from baseline (week 0) to week 56 was presented based on in-trial data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week 0, week 56

  14. Change in SF-36: Sub-domains

    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™ questionnaire measured the HRQoL on 8 domains on individual scale ranges. The scores 0-100 (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. A norm-based score of 50 corresponds to the mean score and 10 corresponds to the standard deviation of the 2009 U.S. general population. Change from baseline in the sub-domain scores was presented based on in-trial data. A positive change score indicates an improvement since baseline. Results are presented based on in-trial data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week 0, week 56

  15. Change in SF-36: Physical Component Summary (PCS)

    Change in short form 36 v2.0 acute domain physical component summary (PCS) from baseline (week 0) to week 56 was presented based on in-trial data. SF-36v2™ questionnaire measured the HRQoL on 8 domains on individual scale ranges. It consists of 2 component summary measures that further summarize 8 health domain scales. The physical component summary (PCS) measure is derived from domain scales of physical functioning, role-physical, bodily pain, and general health. The scores 0-100 (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. A norm-based score of 50 corresponds to the mean score and 10 corresponds to the standard deviation of the 2009 U.S. general population. A positive change score indicates an improvement since baseline.

    Measured: Week 0, week 56

  16. Change in SF-36: Mental Component Summary (MCS)

    Change in short form 36 v2.0 acute domain mental component summary (MCS) from baseline (week 0) to week 56 was presented based on in-trial data. SF- 36v2™ questionnaire measured the HRQoL on 8 domains on individual scale ranges. The mental component summary (MCS) measure is derived from domain scales of vitality, social functioning, role emotional and mental health. The scores 0-100 (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. A norm-based score of 50 corresponds to the mean score and 10 corresponds to the standard deviation of the 2009 U.S. general population. A positive change score indicates an improvement since baseline.

    Measured: Week 0, week 56

  17. Change in IWQoL-Lite for CT: Pain/Discomfort Domain Score

    Change in IWQoL-Lite for CT pain and discomfort domain from baseline (week 0) to week 56 was presented based on in-trial data. IWQoL-Lite for CT is a modified version of an instrument designed to assess weight-related quality of life. The scores ranged between 0-100 where higher scores indicated a better quality of life. A positive change score indicates an improvement since baseline. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week 0, week 56

  18. Change in IWQoL-Lite for CT: Psychosocial Domain Score

    Change in IWQoL-Lite for CT psychosocial domain from baseline (week 0) to week 56 was presented based on in-trial data. IWQoL-Lite for CT is a modified version of an instrument designed to assess weight-related quality of life. The scores ranged between 0-100 where higher scores indicated a better quality of life. A positive change score indicates an improvement since baseline. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week 0, week 56

  19. Change in IWQoL-Lite for CT: Total Score

    Change in IWQoL-Lite for CT total score from baseline (week 0) to week 56 was presented based on in-trial data. IWQoL-Lite for CT is a modified version of an instrument designed to assess weight-related quality of life. The scores ranged between 0-100 where higher scores indicated a better quality of life. A positive change score indicates an improvement since baseline. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week 0, week 56

  20. Weight Related Sign and Symptom (WRSS) Measure, Categorical Responses

    The WRSS measure is a questionnaire under development. The version applied in this study has 10 items that measure the presence and bothersomeness of 10 weight-related symptoms. Each item has a categorical part with answers on the following 5 possible levels: 'Never/Almost never', 'Rarely', 'Sometimes', 'Often' and 'Almost always/Always'. Number of participants in each category at baseline (week 0) and week 56 was presented. Scoring algorithm was not available prior to database lock and therefore it was decided and documented in the statistical analysis plan that WRSS total score was not to be calculated and analyzed.

    Measured: Week 0, week 56

  21. Participants Who Achieved (Yes/no): HbA1c <7% and Weight Loss ≥5%

    Percentage of participants who achieved HbA1c <7% and weight loss ≥5% from baseline at week 56 was presented based on in-trial data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week 56

  22. Participants Who Achieved (Yes/no): HbA1c <7%, Weight Loss ≥5% and no Documented Symptomatic Hypoglycaemia

    Percentage of participants who achieved HbA1c <7%, weight loss ≥5% from baseline and no documented symptomatic hypoglycaemia at week 56 was presented based on in-trial data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week 56

  23. Participants Who Achieved (Yes/no): ≥4.3 T-score Points Increase From Baseline in SF-36 Acute Physical Functioning Score

    Percentage of participants who achieved ≥4.3 T-score points increase from baseline in SF-36 acute physical functioning score at week 56 was presented based on in-trial data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week 56

  24. Participants Who Achieved (Yes/no): ≥3.8 T-score Points Increase From Baseline in SF-36 Acute PCS

    Percentage of participants who achieved ≥3.8 T-score points increase from baseline in SF-36 acute PCS at week 56 was presented based on in-trial data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week 56

  25. Participants Who Achieved (Yes/no): ≥4.6 T-score Points Increase From Baseline in SF-36 Acute MCS

    Percentage of participants who achieved ≥4.6 T-score points increase from baseline in SF-36 acute MCS at week 56 was presented based on in-trial data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week 56

  26. Responder Definition Value for IWQoL-Lite for CT Physical Function Domain Score

    Percentage of participants who achieve responder definition value for IWQoL-Lite for CT physical function domain score was presented based on in-trial data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week 56

  27. Adverse Events (AEs)

    An AE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a participant administered a medicinal product, and which does not necessarily have a causal relationship with this treatment. Number of AEs from randomisation to until the end of the post-treatment follow-up period (30 days). Results based on in-trial data was presented. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week 0 to week 56 + 30 days

  28. Number of Hypoglycaemic Episodes

    Number of hypoglycaemic episodes was presented based on in-trial data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week 0 to week 56 + 30 days

  29. Change in Physical Examination

    Physical examination parameters are categorised as abdomen; gastrointestinal system; cardiovascular system; central and peripheral nervous system; general appearance; head, eyes, ears, nose, throat (ENT) and neck; lymph node palpation; musculoskeletal system; respiratory system; skin and thyroid gland. The number of participants assessed as normal, abnormal not clinically significant (NCS) and abnormal clinically significant (CS) at baseline (week -1) and week 56 was presented based on in-trial data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week -1, week 56

  30. Change in Resting Pulse

    Change from baseline (week -1) to week 56 in resting pulse was presented based on in-trial data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week -1, week 56

  31. Change in Electrocardiogram (ECG)

    The ECGs were interpreted by the investigator at baseline (week -1) and week 56 and categorised as normal, abnormal NCS or abnormal CS. Number of participants in each ECG category at baseline and week 56 were presented based on in-trial data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week -1, week 56

  32. Change in Laboratory Measurements (Haematology) - Haemoglobin

    Change from baseline (week 0) to week 56 in haemoglobin was presented based on in-trial data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week 0, week 56

  33. Change in Laboratory Measurements (Haematology) - Haematocrit

    Change from baseline (week 0) to week 56 in Haematocrit was presented based on in-trial data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week 0, week 56

  34. Change in Laboratory Measurements (Haematology) - Erythrocytes

    Change from baseline (week 0) to week 56 in erythrocytes was presented based on in-trial data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week 0, week 56

  35. Change in Laboratory Measurements (Haematology) - Thrombocytes, Leukocytes

    Change from baseline (week 0) to week 56 in thrombocytes and leukocytes was presented based on in-trial data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week 0, week 56

  36. Change in Laboratory Parameters (Biochemistry) - Albumin

    Change from baseline (week 0) to week 56 in albumin was presented based on in-trial data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week 0, week 56

  37. Change in Laboratory Parameters (Biochemistry) - Alkaline Phosphatase, Alanine Aminotransferase, Amylase, Aspartate Aminotransferase and Lipase

    Change from baseline (week 0) to week 56 in alkaline phosphatase, alanine aminotransferase, amylase, aspartate aminotransferase and lipase was presented based on in-trial data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week 0, week 56

  38. Change in Laboratory Parameters (Biochemistry) - Bicarbonate, Total Calcium, Potassium, Sodium and Urea

    Change from baseline (week 0) to week 56 in bicarbonate, total calcium, potassium, sodium and urea was presented based on in-trial data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week 0, week 56

  39. Change in Laboratory Parameters (Biochemistry) - Total Bilirubin and Creatinine

    Change from baseline (week 0) to week 56 in total bilirubin and creatinine was presented based on in-trial data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week 0, week 56

  40. Change in Laboratory Parameters (Biochemistry) - High Sensitive C-reactive Protein

    Change from baseline (week 0) to week 56 in high sensitive C-reactive protein was presented based on in-trial data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week 0, week 56

  41. Change in Laboratory Parameters (Biochemistry) - eGFR

    Change from baseline (week 0) to week 56 in estimated GFR serum using Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) formula was presented based on in-trial data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week 0, week 56

  42. Change in Laboratory Parameters (Biochemistry) - Uric Acid

    Change from baseline (week 0) to week 56 in uric acid was presented based on in-trial data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week 0, week 56

  43. Change in Laboratory Parameters (Biochemistry) - Calcitonin

    Change from baseline (week 0) to week 56 in calcitonin was presented based on in-trial data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week 0, week 56

  44. Change in Laboratory Parameters (Biochemistry) - Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

    Change from baseline (week 0) to week 56 in thyroid stimulating hormone was presented based on in-trial data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact.

    Measured: Week 0, week 56

Timeline

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

  1. First posted15 Nov 2016 (estimated)
  2. Study start6 Feb 2017
  3. Primary completion10 Sep 2018
  4. Study completion25 Sep 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
396 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02963922
Sponsor's protocol ID
NN8022-4272
Other IDs
U1111-1177-4903, 2015-005619-33, 2015
Acronym
SCALE™ Insulin
Status last verified
Mar 2020
First submitted
10 Nov 2016
Last updated
30 Mar 2020
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: According to the Novo Nordisk disclosure commitment on novonordisk-trials.com

Publications

  • Garvey WT, Birkenfeld AL, Dicker D, Mingrone G, Pedersen SD, Satylganova A, Skovgaard D, Sugimoto D, Jensen C, Mosenzon O. Efficacy and Safety of Liraglutide 3.0 mg in Individuals With Overweight or Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Treated With Basal Insulin: The SCALE Insulin Randomized Controlled Trial. Diabetes Care. 2020 May;43(5):1085-1093. doi: 10.2337/dc19-1745. Epub 2020 Mar 5.

    PubMed 32139381

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Liraglutide 3.0 mg in people with Metabolism and Nutrition Disorder and Obesity, run by Novo Nordisk A/S at 54 sites in 7 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 30 Mar 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 54 sites in United States, Canada, Germany, Turkey (Türkiye), Israel and 2 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 27 Nov 2019). 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 Body Weight (%) (time frame: Week 0, week 56). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02963922, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 30 Mar 2020; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.

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