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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mexico2 sites
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
Guadalajara, Jalisco, 44600
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
Monterrey, Nuevo León, 64620
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.
- Conditions
- Metabolism and Nutrition Disorder, Obesity
- 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 group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| liraglutide 3.0 mg | Experimental | Not described Receives: Drug: Liraglutide 3.0 mg |
| Placebo | Placebo comparator | Not described Receives: Drug: Placebo |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
- First posted15 Nov 2016 (estimated)
- Study start6 Feb 2017
- Primary completion10 Sep 2018
- Study completion25 Sep 2018
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 (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Metabolism and Nutrition DisorderStudies 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
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Investigator
- Enrolment
- 396 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Novo Nordisk A/S
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
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
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- 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
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Mar 2020. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect and Safety of Liraglutide 3.0 mg in Subjects With Overweight or Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Treated With Basal Insulin
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02963922
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SCALE™ Insulin / NN8022-4272
- Conditions
- Metabolism and Nutrition Disorder, Obesity
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 396 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Novo Nordisk A/SIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 6 Feb 2017 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Sep 2018 (actual)
- Study completion
- 25 Sep 2018 (actual)
- First posted
- 15 Nov 2016 (estimated)
- Results
- Posted 27 Nov 2019
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 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.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, investigator)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| liraglutide 3.0 mg | Experimental | Drug: Liraglutide 3.0 mg |
| Placebo | Placebo comparator | Drug: Placebo |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Liraglutide 3.0 mgInjected subcutaneously (s.c., under the skin) once daily | Drug | liraglutide 3.0 mg |
| PlaceboInjected subcutaneously (s.c., under the skin) once daily | Drug | Placebo |
Primary outcome
Change in Body Weight (%)
Time frame: Week 0, week 56
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).
Participants Losing at Least 5% of Baseline Body Weight
Time frame: Week 56
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).
44 secondary outcomes
Participants Losing More Than 10% of Baseline Body Weight at Week 56
Time frame: Week 56
Change in Waist Circumference
Time frame: Week 0, week 56
Change in HbA1c
Time frame: Week 0, week 56
Change in FPG
Time frame: Week 0, week 56
Change in Short Form-36 (SF-36) v2.0 Acute, Physical Functioning Score
Time frame: Week 0, week 56
Change in Impact of Weight on Quality of Life-Lite for Clinical Trial Version (IWQoL-Lite for CT), Physical Function Domain (5-items) Score
Time frame: Week 0, week 56
Change in Total Daily Insulin Dose (U)
Time frame: Week 0, week 56
Change in Total Daily Basal Insulin Dose (% of Pre-trial Dose in U)
Time frame: Week 0, week 56
Change in Total Daily Basal Insulin Dose (U/kg)
Time frame: Week 0, week 56
Change in Total Daily Insulin Dose (U/kg)
Time frame: Week 0, week 56
Change in 7-point SMPG Profile Mean Daytime Glucose Value
Time frame: Week 0, week 56
Change in sBP and dBP
Time frame: Week 0, week 56
Change in Lipids -Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, VLDL, Triglycerides and FFA
Time frame: Week 0, week 56
Change in SF-36: Sub-domains
Time frame: Week 0, week 56
Change in SF-36: Physical Component Summary (PCS)
Time frame: Week 0, week 56
Change in SF-36: Mental Component Summary (MCS)
Time frame: Week 0, week 56
Change in IWQoL-Lite for CT: Pain/Discomfort Domain Score
Time frame: Week 0, week 56
Change in IWQoL-Lite for CT: Psychosocial Domain Score
Time frame: Week 0, week 56
Change in IWQoL-Lite for CT: Total Score
Time frame: Week 0, week 56
Weight Related Sign and Symptom (WRSS) Measure, Categorical Responses
Time frame: Week 0, week 56
Participants Who Achieved (Yes/no): HbA1c <7% and Weight Loss ≥5%
Time frame: Week 56
Participants Who Achieved (Yes/no): HbA1c <7%, Weight Loss ≥5% and no Documented Symptomatic Hypoglycaemia
Time frame: Week 56
Participants Who Achieved (Yes/no): ≥4.3 T-score Points Increase From Baseline in SF-36 Acute Physical Functioning Score
Time frame: Week 56
Participants Who Achieved (Yes/no): ≥3.8 T-score Points Increase From Baseline in SF-36 Acute PCS
Time frame: Week 56
Participants Who Achieved (Yes/no): ≥4.6 T-score Points Increase From Baseline in SF-36 Acute MCS
Time frame: Week 56
Responder Definition Value for IWQoL-Lite for CT Physical Function Domain Score
Time frame: Week 56
Adverse Events (AEs)
Time frame: Week 0 to week 56 + 30 days
Number of Hypoglycaemic Episodes
Time frame: Week 0 to week 56 + 30 days
Change in Physical Examination
Time frame: Week -1, week 56
Change in Resting Pulse
Time frame: Week -1, week 56
Change in Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Time frame: Week -1, week 56
Change in Laboratory Measurements (Haematology) - Haemoglobin
Time frame: Week 0, week 56
Change in Laboratory Measurements (Haematology) - Haematocrit
Time frame: Week 0, week 56
Change in Laboratory Measurements (Haematology) - Erythrocytes
Time frame: Week 0, week 56
Change in Laboratory Measurements (Haematology) - Thrombocytes, Leukocytes
Time frame: Week 0, week 56
Change in Laboratory Parameters (Biochemistry) - Albumin
Time frame: Week 0, week 56
Change in Laboratory Parameters (Biochemistry) - Alkaline Phosphatase, Alanine Aminotransferase, Amylase, Aspartate Aminotransferase and Lipase
Time frame: Week 0, week 56
Change in Laboratory Parameters (Biochemistry) - Bicarbonate, Total Calcium, Potassium, Sodium and Urea
Time frame: Week 0, week 56
Change in Laboratory Parameters (Biochemistry) - Total Bilirubin and Creatinine
Time frame: Week 0, week 56
Change in Laboratory Parameters (Biochemistry) - High Sensitive C-reactive Protein
Time frame: Week 0, week 56
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 30 Mar 2020.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Results publication: PubMed 32139381Garvey 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.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. According to the Novo Nordisk disclosure commitment on novonordisk-trials.com
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
54 sites in 7 countries: see every site and its status.
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.