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DiabetesPhase 3PIONEER 8NCT03021187

Efficacy and Safety of Oral Semaglutide Versus Placebo in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Treated With Insulin

A Phase 3 study testing semaglutide in people with Diabetes and Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, run by Novo Nordisk A/S at 118 sites in 10 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 the trial is to investigate the efficacy and safety of oral semaglutide versus placebo in subjects with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus treated with insulin. 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
731 participants
Where
118 sitesin 10 countries
Study dates
2 Feb 2017to 22 Aug 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. - Male or female, age above or equal to 18 years at the time of signing informed consent. For Japan only: Male or female, age above or equal to 20 years at the time of signing informed consent. - Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus 90 days or more prior to the day of screening. - HbA1c (glycosylated haemoglobin) of 7.0-9.5% (53-80 mmol/mol) (both inclusive). - Stable treatment with one of the following insulin regimens (minimum 10 IU/day) 90 or more days prior to the day of screening. Maximum 20% change in total daily dose is acceptable: (1) Basal insulin alone or (2) Basal and bolus insulin in any combination or (3) Premixed insulin including combinations of soluble insulins Exclusion Criteria: - Female who is pregnant, breast-feeding or intends to become pregnant or is of child-bearing potential and not using an adequate contraceptive method (adequate contraceptive measure as required by local regulation or practice). For Greece only: adequate contraceptive measures are defined as combined hormonal contraception (containing oestrogen and progesterone), which suppress ovulation (oral, intravaginal, percutaneous), progesterone-only hormonal contraception which suppress ovulation (oral, injectable, implantable), intrauterine device, hormone-releasing intrauterine system, bilateral tubal occlusion, partner with vasectomy, sexual abstinence. For Japan only: Adequate contraceptive measures are abstinence (not having sex), diaphragm, condom (by the partner), intrauterine device, sponge, spermicide or oral contraceptives. For Canada only: adequate contraceptive measures are defined as combined hormonal contraception (containing oestrogen and progesterone), which suppress ovulation (oral, intravaginal, percutaneous), progesterone-only hormonal contraception which suppress ovulation (oral, injectable, implantable), intrauterine device, hormone-releasing intrauterine system, bilateral tubal occlusion, partner with vasectomy, sexual abstinence - 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 (MEN 2) or Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (MTC). - History of pancreatitis (acute or chronic). - History of major surgical procedures involving the stomach and potentially affecting absorption of trial product (e.g. subtotal and total gastrectomy, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass surgery). - Any of the following: myocardial infarction (MI), stroke or hospitalisation for unstable angina or transient ischaemic attack within the past 180 days prior to the day of screening and randomisation. - Classified as being in New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class IV. - Planned coronary, carotid or peripheral artery revascularisation known on the day of screening. - Renal impairment defined as estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m^2 as per Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration formula (CKD-EPI). - 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 change of insulin treatment for acute illness for a total of 14 days or less. - Known hypoglycaemic unawareness according to Clarke's questionnaire. - 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). - Subjects with alanine aminotransferase (ALT) more than 2.5 x upper normal limit (UNL).

Trial locations and contacts

118 sites in 10 countries.

118 sites in 10 countries

United States50 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Anaheim, California, 92801

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Anniston, Alabama, 36207

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Asheville, North Carolina, 28803

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30342

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Austin, Texas, 78731

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Beaver, Pennsylvania, 15009

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35211

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27517

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37411

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Chicago, Illinois, 60607

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45245

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80904

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Dallas, Texas, 75251

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Dallas, Texas, 75390-9302

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Dayton, Ohio, 45439

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Denver, Colorado, 80246

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Fountain Hills, Arizona, 85268

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Franklin, Indiana, 46131

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Fresno, California, 93720

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Glendale, Arizona, 85308

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Henderson, Nevada, 89052-2649

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Hialeah, Florida, 33016

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Houston, Texas, 77090

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Hyattsville, Maryland, 20782

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Kingsport, Tennessee, 37660-4652

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Lansdale, Pennsylvania, 19446-1002

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89148

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40503

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Los Angeles, California, 90017

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Los Angeles, California, 90057

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Mesa, Arizona, 85213

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Mesquite, Texas, 75149

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Metairie, Louisiana, 70002

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Midland, Texas, 79707

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Murray, Utah, 84123

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Natchitoches, Louisiana, 71457-5881

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Paducah, Kentucky, 42003

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85037

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Riverside, California, 92506

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Rockville, Maryland, 20852

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Round Rock, Texas, 78681

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Summerville, South Carolina, 29485

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Troy, Michigan, 48098

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Tucson, Arizona, 85723-0001

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Tucson, Arizona, 85741

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Van Nuys, California, 91405

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Vista, California, 92083

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    West Seneca, New York, 14224

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Winchester, Virginia, 22601

Other trials in United States

Japan19 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Amagasaki-shi, Hyogo, 661-0002

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0002

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Ebina-shi, Kanagawa, 243-0432

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Iruma-shi, Saitama, 358-0011

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Kanagawa, 247-0055

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Kumamoto, 862-0976

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto, 860-0811

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Miyazaki, 880-0034

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Naka, 311 0113

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Osaka, 569-1045

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Saga-shi, Saga, 849-0937

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Sapporo, 062 0007

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Shimotsuke-shi, Tochigi, 329-0433

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka, 424-0853

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Suita-shi, Osaka, 565-0853

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Tokyo, 103-0027

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Tokyo, 103-0028

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Tokyo, 105-8471

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Ube-shi, Yamaguchi, 755-0046

Other trials in Japan

France12 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Besançon, 25030

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Bourgoin, 38302

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Brest, 29200

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    La Roche-sur-Yon, 85295

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    La Rochelle, 17019

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Le Coudray, 28630

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Le Creusot, 71200

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Narbonne, 11108

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Paris, 75014

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Saint-Herblain, 44800

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Toulouse, 31054

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Vénissieux, 69200

Other trials in France

India12 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380007

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Bangalore, Karnataka, 560 017

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600086

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Indore, Madhya Pradesh, 452010

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Jaipur, Rajasthan, 302004

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Kolkata, West Bengal, 700054

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Kolkata, 700020

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Kozhikode, Kerala, 673017

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400008

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400010

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    New Dehli, New Delhi, 110029

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Pune, Maharashtra, 411001

Other trials in India

Canada7 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Brampton, Ontario, L6S 0C6

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Etobicoke, Ontario, M9W 1P1

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    London, Ontario, N6G 2M1

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Moncton, New Brunswick, E1G 1A7

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Toronto, Ontario, M5T 3L9

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Waterloo, Ontario, N2J 1C4

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 3P4

Other trials in Canada

Greece6 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Athens, GR-11527

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Athens, GR-17562

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Ioannina, 45500

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Larissa, GR-41110

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Piraeus, GR-18536

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Thessaloniki, GR-54649

Other trials in Greece

Russia5 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Kazan', 420073

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Moscow, 115478

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Penza, 440026

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Saint Petersburg, 191119

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Saint Petersburg, 194354

Other trials in Russia

Poland4 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Bialystok, 15-404

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Lublin, 20-044

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Poznan, 60-589

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Puławy, 24-100

Other trials in Poland

Mexico2 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Durango, 34000

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    San Luis Potosí City, 78200

Other trials in Mexico

Puerto Rico1 site
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Manati, 00674

Other trials in Puerto Rico

About this study

Official title: Efficacy and Safety of Oral Semaglutide Versus Placebo in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Treated With Insulin. A 52-week, Randomised, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial (PIONEER 8 - Insulin add-on)

This trial is conducted globally. The aim of the trial is to investigate the efficacy and safety of oral semaglutide versus placebo in subjects with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus treated with insulin. All subjects should continue their pre-trial insulin therapy (basal, basal-bolus or premixed regimen including combinations of soluble insulins) throughout the trial. Subjects treated with metformin in addition to insulin treatment must continue their metformin treatment throughout the entire trial.

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 semaglutide administered once-daily for 52 weeks as an add-on to the subjects' pre-trial insulin treatment

  • semaglutideDrug

    Oral semaglutide (3 mg followed by 7 mg) administered once-daily for 52 weeks as an add-on to the subjects' pre-trial insulin treatment

  • semaglutideDrug

    Oral semaglutide (3 mg followed by 7 mg and finally 14 mg) administered once-daily for 52 weeks as an add-on to the subjects' pre-trial insulin treatment

  • placeboDrug

    Oral semaglutide placebo administered once-daily for 52 weeks as an add-on to the subjects' pre-trial insulin treatment

Study groups in NCT03021187
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Semaglutide 3 mgExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: semaglutide
Semaglutide 3 mg + 7 mgExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: semaglutide
Semaglutide 3 mg + 7 mg + 14 mgExperimentalNot 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 (Week 26)

    Change from baseline (week 0) in glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) was evaluated at week 26. The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any. The endpoint was also analysed based on data from the on-treatment without rescue medication observation period. On-treatment without rescue medication observation period started at the date of the first dose of trial product and includes the period after initiation of rescue medication, if any, and excludes the period after premature trial discontinuation, if any.

    Measured: Week 0, week 26

Secondary outcomes (36)
  1. Change in Body Weight (Week 26)

    Change from baseline (week 0) in body weight was evaluated at week 26. The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any. The endpoint was also evaluated based on data from the on-treatment without rescue medication observation period. It started at the date of first dose of trial product and excluded the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.

    Measured: Week 0, week 26

  2. Change in HbA1c (Week 52)

    Change from baseline (week 0) in HbA1c to week 52. The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.

    Measured: Week 0, week 52

  3. Change in Body Weight (kg) (Week 52)

    Change from baseline (week 0) in body weight to week 52. The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.

    Measured: Week 0, week 52

  4. Change in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

    Change from baseline (week 0) in FPG to week 26 and week 52. The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.

    Measured: Week 0, week 26, week 52

  5. Change in Self-measured Plasma Glucose (SMPG) Mean 7-point Profile

    Change from baseline (week 0) in self-measured plasma glucose (SMPG) mean 7-point profile to week 26 and week 52. SMPG was recorded at the following 7 time points: before breakfast, 90 minutes after start of breakfast, before lunch, 90 minutes after start of lunch, before dinner, 90 minutes after dinner and at bedtime. Mean 7-point profile was defined as the area under the profile, calculated using the trapezoidal method, divided by the measurement time. The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.

    Measured: Week 0, week 26, week 52

  6. Change in SMPG Mean Postprandial Increment Over All Meals

    Change from baseline (week 0) in SMPG mean postprandial increment over all meals to week 26 and week 52. The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.

    Measured: Week 0, week 26, week 52

  7. Change in Body Weight (Percentage)

    Relative change from baseline (week 0) in body weight (%) was evaluated at weeks 26 and 52.The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.

    Measured: Week 0, week 26, week 52

  8. Change in Body Mass Index

    Change from baseline (week 0) in body mass index (BMI) was evaluated at weeks 26 and 52. BMI was calculated based on body weight and height based on the formula: BMI kg/m^2 = body weight (kg)/(Height (m) x Height (m)). Data based on in-trial observation period is presented. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.

    Measured: Week 0, week 26, week 52

  9. Change in Waist Circumference

    Change from baseline (week 0) in waist circumference was evaluated at weeks 26 and 52.The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.

    Measured: Week 0, week 26, week 52

  10. Change in Total Cholesterol - Ratio to Baseline

    Change from baseline in total cholesterol (mmol/L) is presented as ratio to baseline at week 26 and week 52. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.

    Measured: Week 0, week 26, week 52

  11. Change in LDL Cholesterol - Ratio to Baseline

    Change from baseline in LDL cholesterol (mmol/L) is presented as ratio to baseline at week 26 and week 52. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.

    Measured: Week 0, week 26, week 52

  12. Change in HDL Cholesterol - Ratio to Baseline

    Change from baseline (week 0) in HDL cholesterol (mmol/L) at weeks 26 and 52 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.

    Measured: Week 0, week 26, week 52

  13. Change in Triglycerides - Ratio to Baseline

    Change from baseline (week 0) in triglycerides (mmol/L) at weeks 26 and 52 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.

    Measured: Week 0, week 26, week 52

  14. Change in Total Daily Insulin Dose

    Change from baseline in total daily insulin dose to week 26 and week 52 is presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.

    Measured: Week 0, week 26, week 52

  15. Participants Who Achieve: HbA1c < 7.0% (53 mmol/Mol) (American Diabetes Association (ADA) Target) (Yes/no)

    Number of particpants achieving HbA1c < 7.0 % (53 mmol/mol) according to American Diabetes Association (ADA) target, at week 26 and week 52. The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.

    Measured: Week 26, week 52

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

    Number of participants achieving HbA1c ≤ 6.5% (48 mmol/mol) according to American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) target, at week 26 and week 52. The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.

    Measured: Week 26, week 52

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

    Participants who achieved weight loss more than or equal to 5% of their baseline body weight (yes/no) at weeks 26 and 52 are presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.

    Measured: Week 26, week 52

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

    Participants who achieved weight loss more than or equal to 10% of their baseline body weight (yes/no) at weeks 26 and 52 are presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiatiion of of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.

    Measured: Week 26, week 52

  19. 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 less than 7.0 % without severe or blood glucose (BG) confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia and without weight gain (yes/no) at weeks 26 and 52 are presented. 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, week 52

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

    Participants who achieved HbA1c reduction more than or equal to 1% of their baseline HbA1c and weight loss of more than or equal to 3% of their baseline body weight (yes/no) at weeks 26 and 52 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 26, week 52

  21. Time to Additional Anti-diabetic Medication

    Presented results are the number of participants who had taken additional anti-diabetic medication anytime during the periods, from week 0 to week 26 and week 0 to week 52. Additional anti-diabetic medication was defined as use of new anti-diabetic medication for more than 21 days with the initiation at or after randomisation (week 0) and before (planned) end-of-treatment (week 52), 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 0-52

  22. Time to Rescue Medication

    Presented results are the number of participants who had taken rescue medication anytime during the periods, from week 0 to week 26 and week 0 to week 52. Rescue medication was defined as use of new anti-diabetic medication as add-on to trial product and used for more than 21 days with the initiation at or after randomisation (week 1) 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 0-52

  23. Number of Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During Exposure to Trial Product

    Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) were recorded from week 0 to week 57 (52-week treatment period plus the 5-week 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 0-57

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

    Treatment emergent severe or BG confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemic episodes were recorded during week 0 to week 57 (52-week treatment period plus the 5-week follow-up period). Hypoglycaemic episodes with onset during the on-treatment observation period were considered treatment-emergent. On-treatment observation period was defined as the time period when a subject was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication. 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: Confirmed by a glucose value <3.1 mmol/L (56 mg/dL) with symptoms consistent with hypoglycaemia.

    Measured: Weeks 0-57

  25. Participants With Treatment-emergent Severe or BG-confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemic Episodes

    Treatment emergent severe or BG confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemic episodes were recorded during week 0 to week 57 (52-week treatment period plus the 5-week follow-up period). Hypoglycaemic episodes with onset during the on-treatment observation period were considered treatment-emergent. On-treatment observation period was defined as the time period when a subject was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication. 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: Confirmed by a glucose value <3.1 mmol/L (56 mg/dL) with symptoms consistent with hypoglycaemia.

    Measured: Weeks 0-57

  26. Change in Amylase - Ratio to Baseline

    Change from baseline (week 0) in amylase (units/litre (U/L)) at weeks 26 and 52 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, week 52

  27. Change in Lipase - Ratio to Baseline

    Change from baseline (week 0) in lipase (units/litre (U/L)) at weeks 26 and 52 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, week 52

  28. Change in Pulse Rate

    Change from baseline (week 0) in pulse rate was evaluated at weeks 26 and 52 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, week 52

  29. Change in SBP and DBP

    Change from baseline (week 0) in systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) was evaluated at weeks 26 and 52 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, week 52

  30. Change in ECG Evaluation

    Change from baseline (week 0) in electrocardiogram (ECG) was evaluated at weeks 26 and 52. Change from baseline results are presented as shift in findings (normal; abnormal and not clinically significant (NCS); abnormal and clinically significant (CS)) from week 0 to week 26 and 52. 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, week 52

  31. Change in Physical Examination

    Participants with physical examination findings, normal, abnormal NCS and abnormal CS at baseline (weeks -2) and weeks 52 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) Central and peripheral nervous system; 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 52

  32. Change in Eye Examination Category

    Participants with eye examination (fundoscopy) findings, normal, abnormal NCS and abnormal CS at baseline (week -2) and week 52 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 52

  33. Semaglutide Plasma Concentrations for Population PK Analyses

    This outcome measure is only applicable for the oral semaglutide treatment arms (3 mg, 7 mg and 14 mg). Semaglutide plasma concentrations were measured at week 4, 14, 26, 38 and 52. 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 0-52

  34. Change in SF-36v2 (Acute Version) Health Survey: Scores From the 8 Domains, the Physical Component Summary (PCS) and the Mental Component Summary (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 weeks 26 and 52. 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, week 52

  35. Change in IWQoL-Lite-CT: Total Score and Scores From the 4 Domains

    The Impact of Weight on Quality of Life Clinical Trials Version (IWQOL-Lite-CT) is designed to assess the impact of changes in weight on patients' quality of life within the context of clinical trials. The items of the IWQOL-Lite-CT pertain to physical functioning (physical, physical function and pain/discomfort) and psychosocial domains and all items employ a 5-point graded response scale (never, rarely, sometimes, usually, always; or not at all true, a little true, moderately true, mostly true, completely true). All IWQOL-Lite-CT composite scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores reflecting better levels of functioning. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.

    Measured: Week 0, week 26, week 52

  36. 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 and week 52. 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, week 52

Timeline

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

  1. First posted13 Jan 2017 (estimated)
  2. Study start2 Feb 2017
  3. Primary completion18 Jan 2018
  4. Study completion22 Aug 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
731 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03021187
Sponsor's protocol ID
NN9924-4280
Other IDs
2016-000988-16, U1111-1180-3637, JapicCTI-173508, 2016
Acronym
PIONEER 8
Status last verified
Feb 2020
First submitted
12 Jan 2017
Last updated
2 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

  • Zinman B, Aroda VR, Buse JB, Cariou B, Harris SB, Hoff ST, Pedersen KB, Tarp-Johansen MJ, Araki E; PIONEER 8 Investigators. Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Oral Semaglutide Versus Placebo Added to Insulin With or Without Metformin in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: The PIONEER 8 Trial. Diabetes Care. 2019 Dec;42(12):2262-2271. doi: 10.2337/dc19-0898. Epub 2019 Sep 17.

    PubMed 31530667
  • 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 118 sites in 10 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 2 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 118 sites in United States, Japan, France, India, Canada and 5 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 7 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 HbA1c (Week 26) (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 NCT03021187, which also lists 5 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 2 Mar 2020.

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