DiabetesPhase 3SUSTAIN 8NCT03136484
Efficacy and Safety of Semaglutide Versus Canagliflozin as add-on to Metformin in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes
A Phase 3 study testing Semaglutide and Canagliflozin in people with Diabetes and Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, run by Novo Nordisk A/S at 119 sites in 12 countries.
Trial summary
This trial is conducted in Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America. The aim of the trial is to compare the effect of once-weekly (OW) dosing of subcutaneous semaglutide (1.0 mg) versus once-daily dosing of oral canagliflozin (300 mg) on glycaemic control in subjects with type 2 diabetes (T2D) on a background… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
- What is being tested?
- Semaglutide and Canagliflozin
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine, Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 788 participants
- Where
- 119 sitesin 12 countries
- Study dates
- 15 Mar 2017to 16 Nov 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 equal to or above18 years at the time of signing informed consent - Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) - HbA1c of 7.0-10.5% (53-91 mmol/mol, both inclusive) - Stable daily dose of metformin (equal to or above1500 mg or maximum tolerated dose as documented in the subject medical record and in compliance with current local label) for at least 90 days prior to the day of screening Exclusion Criteria: - Known or suspected hypersensitivity to trial product(s) or related products - Previous participation in this trial. Participation is defined as signed informed consent - 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) - Participation in any clinical trial of an approved or non-approved investigational medicinal product within 90 days prior to the day of screening - Any disorder which in the investigator's opinion might jeopardise subject's safety or compliance with the protocol - Subject with alanine aminotransferase (ALT) above 2.5 x upper normal limit (UNL) - Family or personal history of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 or medullary thyroid carcinoma. Family is defined as a first degree relative - History or presence of pancreatitis (acute or chronic) - History of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) - Any of the following: myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, hospitalization for unstable angina or transient ischaemic attack within the past 180 days prior to the day of screening - Subjects presently 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 measured as eGFR below 60 ml/min/1.73 m^2 as defined by Kidney Disease Improving global outcomes (KDIGO 2012) classification using isotope dilution mass spectrometry (IDMS) for serum creatinine measured at screening - Treatment with any medication for the indication of diabetes or obesity other than stated in the inclusion criteria within the past 90 days prior to the day of screening. However, short term insulin treatment for a maximum of 14 days prior to the day of screening is allowed - Proliferative retinopathy or maculopathy requiring acute treatment. Verified by fundus photography or dilated fundoscopy performed within the past 90 days prior to randomisation - Presence or history of malignant neoplasms within the past 5 years prior to the day of screening. Basal and squamous cell skin cancer and any carcinoma in-situ is allowed - Medical history of diabetes-related lower limb amputations or signs of critical lower limb ischemia, (e.g. skin ulcer, osteomyelitis, or gangrene) within the last 26 weeks prior to screening
Trial locations and contacts
119 sites in 12 countries.
119 sites in 12 countries
United States57 sites
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
Amarillo, Texas, 79106
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Anaheim, California, 92801
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Anderson, South Carolina, 29621
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Baltimore, Maryland, 21239
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Brooklyn, New York, 11229
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Cincinnati, Ohio, 45212
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Conyers, Georgia, 30094-5965
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Corpus Christi, Texas, 78404
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Corpus Christi, Texas, 78413
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Corvallis, Oregon, 97330-3737
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Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51501
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Dallas, Texas, 75230
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Dallas, Texas, 75251
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Dallas, Texas, 75390-9302
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Detroit, Michigan, 48202
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Fleming Island, Florida, 32003
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Flint, Michigan, 48504
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Flint, Michigan, 48532
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Greensboro, North Carolina, 27408
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Hallandale, Florida, 33009
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Herndon, Virginia, 20171
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Hialeah, Florida, 33012
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Houston, Texas, 77058
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Houston, Texas, 77074
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Houston, Texas, 77081
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Hyattsville, Maryland, 20782
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Katy, Texas, 77450
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La Mesa, California, 91942
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Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70601
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Lexington, Kentucky, 40503
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Los Angeles, California, 90057
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Marietta, Georgia, 30060
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Maumee, Ohio, 43537
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Meridian, Idaho, 83646
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Metairie, Louisiana, 70002
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Miami, Florida, 33135
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Miami, Florida, 33155
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Miami, Florida, 33174
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Miami, Florida, 33175
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Miami, Florida, 33186
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Montclair, California, 91763
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New Windsor, New York, 12553
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Olympia, Washington, 98502
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San Antonio, Texas, 78230
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San Diego, California, 92111
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Splendora, Texas, 77372
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Spring Hill, Florida, 34609
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Spring Valley, California, 91978
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St. George, Utah, 84790
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Sterling Heights, Michigan, 48310-3503
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Toledo, Ohio, 43614
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Toledo, Ohio, 43623
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Trenton, New Jersey, 08611
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Troy, Michigan, 48098
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Tustin, California, 92780
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Walnut Creek, California, 94598
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Wenatchee, Washington, 98801-2028
India11 sites
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Bangalore, Karnataka, 560054
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600 013
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600001
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Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, 500034
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Jaipur, Rajasthan, 302006
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Kochi, Kerala, 682041
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Kolkata, West Bengal, 700020
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Kolkata, West Bengal, 700054
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Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400008
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Nagpur, Maharashtra, 440008
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Rohtak, Haryana, 124001
United Kingdom11 sites
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Basingstoke, RG24 9GT
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Bradford on Avon, BA15 1DQ
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Dundee, DD1 9SY
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Haxey, DN9 2HY
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Nottingham, NG7 2UH
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Plymouth, PL8 8DQ
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Soham, CB7 5JD
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Southampton, SO30 3JB
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Stevenage, SG1 4AB
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Torquay, TQ2 7AA
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Wellingborough, NN8 4RW
Canada8 sites
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Brampton, Ontario, L6T 0G1
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Burlington, Ontario, L7M 4Y1
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London, Ontario, N5W 6A2
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Pointe-Claire, Quebec, H9R 3J1
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Pointe-Claire, Quebec, H9R 4S3
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Sarnia, Ontario, N7T 4X3
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Surrey, British Columbia, V3S 2N6
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Toronto, Ontario, M9V 4B4
Malaysia6 sites
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Alor Gajah, 78300
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George Town, 10450
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Ipoh, 30450
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Malacca, 75400
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Sandakan, 90000
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Seremban, 70300
Argentina5 sites
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Buenos Aires, C1250AAN
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CABA, C1093AAS
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CABA, C1430CKE
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Rosario, S2000CUD
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Salta, 4400
Ireland5 sites
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Dublin, DUBLIN 15
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Dublin, DUBLIN 4
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Dublin, DUBLIN 7
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Galway, H91 YR71
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Mallow, P51Y8EC
Lebanon5 sites
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El Achrafiyé
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Hazmiyeh
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Lebanon - Beirut, 9611
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Mansourieh
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Zghartā, 9616
Sweden5 sites
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Eksjö, 575 35
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Kristianstad, 291 85
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Lund, 221 85
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Malmö, 205 02
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Örebro, 701 85
Mexico3 sites
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Cuernavaca, Morelos, 62250
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Mexico City, México, D.F., 02230
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Monterrey, Nuevo León, 64620
Brazil2 sites
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Porto Alegre, 90035-170
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
Rio de Janeiro, 22271-100
About this study
This trial is conducted in Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America. The aim of the trial is to compare the effect of once-weekly (OW) dosing of subcutaneous semaglutide (1.0 mg) versus once-daily dosing of oral canagliflozin (300 mg) on glycaemic control in subjects with type 2 diabetes (T2D) on a background treatment of metformin
- Conditions
- Diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
- Being tested
- Semaglutide, Canagliflozin, Placebo (canagliflozin), Placebo (semaglutide)
- 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
Following a dose escalation phase of 8 weeks, semaglutide 1.0 mg once-weekly(administered subcutaneously, s.c., under the skin) and canagliflozin placebo once-daily (administered orally, as a tablet). Subjects will continue on their pre-trial daily dose of metformin.
CanagliflozinDrug
Following a dose escalation phase of 8 weeks, canagliflozin 300 mg once-daily (administered orally, as a tablet) and semaglutide placebo (administered subcutaneously, s.c., under the skin). Subjects will continue on their pre-trial daily dose of metformin.
Placebo (canagliflozin)Drug
Following a dose escalation phase of 8 weeks, semaglutide 1.0 mg once-weekly(administered subcutaneously, s.c., under the skin) and canagliflozin placebo once-daily (administered orally, as a tablet). Subjects will continue on their pre-trial daily dose of metformin.
Placebo (semaglutide)Drug
Following a dose escalation phase of 8 weeks, canagliflozin 300 mg once-daily (administered orally, as a tablet) and semaglutide placebo (administered subcutaneously, s.c., under the skin). Subjects will continue on their pre-trial daily dose of metformin.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide + canagliflozin placebo | Experimental | Not described Receives: Drug: Semaglutide; Drug: Placebo (canagliflozin) |
| Canagliflozin + semaglutide placebo | Active comparator | Not described Receives: Drug: Canagliflozin; Drug: Placebo (semaglutide) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in HbA1c
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in HbA1c (glycosylated haemoglobin) was evaluated. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period, which started at the date of first dose to either the day of last dose plus 7 days or first initiation of rescue medication, whichever came first; and 'In-trial' observation period which started at the date of randomisation and include the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any and ended at the last contact, withdrawal of consent or death, whichever came first.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Secondary outcomes (60)
Change in Body Weight (kg)
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in body weight was evaluated. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period, which started at the date of first dose to either the day of last dose plus 7 days or first initiation of rescue medication, whichever came first.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in Total Fat Mass (kg)
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in total fat mass was evaluated. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period, which started at the date of first dose to either the day of last dose plus 7 days or first initiation of rescue medication, whichever came first.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in FPG (Fasting Plasma Glucose)
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in FPG was evaluated. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period, which started at the date of first dose to either the day of last dose plus 7 days or first initiation of rescue medication, whichever came first.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in SMPG (Self-measured Plasma Glucose)- Mean 7-point Profile
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in SMPG- mean 7-point profile was evaluated. 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. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period, which started at the date of first dose to either the day of last dose plus 7 days or first initiation of rescue medication, whichever came first.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in SMPG- Mean Postprandial Increment Over All Meals
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in SMPG- mean postprandial increment over all meals was evaluated. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period, which started at the date of first dose to either the day of last dose plus 7 days or first initiation of rescue medication, whichever came first.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in Fasting Total Cholesterol
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in fasting total cholesterol (mmol/L) is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period, which started at the date of first dose to either the day of last dose plus 7 days or first initiation of rescue medication, whichever came first.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in Fasting LDL-cholesterol
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in fasting low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (mmol/L) is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period, which started at the date of first dose to either the day of last dose plus 7 days or first initiation of rescue medication, whichever came first.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in Fasting HDL-cholesterol
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in fasting high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (mmol/L) is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period, which started at the date of first dose to either the day of last dose plus 7 days or first initiation of rescue medication, whichever came first.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in Fasting Triglycerides
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in fasting triglycerides (mmol/L) is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period, which started at the date of first dose to either the day of last dose plus 7 days or first initiation of rescue medication, whichever came first.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in Vital Signs (Systolic Blood Pressure and Diastolic Blood Pressure)
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period, which started at the date of first dose to either the day of last dose plus 7 days or first initiation of rescue medication, whichever came first.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Percentage Change in Body Weight (%)
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in body weight was evaluated. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period, which started at the date of first dose to either the day of last dose plus 7 days or first initiation of rescue medication, whichever came first.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in Body Mass Index (BMI)
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in BMI was evaluated. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period, which started at the date of first dose to either the day of last dose plus 7 days or first initiation of rescue medication, whichever came first.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in Waist Circumference
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in waist circumference was evaluated. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period, which started at the date of first dose to either the day of last dose plus 7 days or first initiation of rescue medication, whichever came first.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Percentage Change in Total Fat Mass (%)
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in total fat mass was evaluated. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period, which started at the date of first dose to either the day of last dose plus 7 days or first initiation of rescue medication, whichever came first.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in Total Lean Mass (kg)
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in total lean mass was evaluated. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period, which started at the date of first dose to either the day of last dose plus 7 days or first initiation of rescue medication, whichever came first.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Percentage Change in Total Lean Mass (%)
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in total lean mass was evaluated. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period, which started at the date of first dose to either the day of last dose plus 7 days or first initiation of rescue medication, whichever came first.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in Visceral Fat Mass (kg)
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in visceral fat mass was evaluated. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period, which started at the date of first dose to either the day of last dose plus 7 days or first initiation of rescue medication, whichever came first.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Percentage Change in Visceral Fat Mass (%)
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in visceral fat mass was evaluated. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period, which started at the date of first dose to either the day of last dose plus 7 days or first initiation of rescue medication, whichever came first.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in Ratio Between Total Fat Mass and Total Lean Mass
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in ratio between total fat mass and total lean mass was evaluated. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period, which started at the date of first dose to either the day of last dose plus 7 days or first initiation of rescue medication, whichever came first.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Participants Who Achieved HbA1c < 7.0% (53 mmol/Mol), American Diabetes Association (ADA) Target (Yes/no)
Percentage of participants who achieved HbA1c < 7.0% (53 millimoles per mole [mmol/mol]), ADA target (yes/no) is presented. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period, which started at the date of first dose to either the day of last dose plus 7 days or first initiation of rescue medication, whichever came first.
Measured: Week 52
Participants Who Achieved HbA1c ≤ 6.5% (48 mmol/Mol), American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) Target (Yes/no)
Percentage of participants who achieved HbA1c ≤ 6.5% (48 mmol/mol), AACE target (yes/no) is presented. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period, which started at the date of first dose to either the day of last dose plus 7 days or first initiation of rescue medication, whichever came first.
Measured: Week 52
Participants Who Achieved HbA1c Reduction ≥1% (Yes/no)
Percentage of participants who achieved ≥1% reduction of baseline HbA1c (yes/no) is presented. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period, which started at the date of first dose to either the day of last dose plus 7 days or first initiation of rescue medication, whichever came first.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Participants Who Achieved Weight Loss ≥3% (Yes/no)
Percentage of participants losing ≥3% of baseline body weight (yes/no) is presented. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period, which started at the date of first dose to either the day of last dose plus 7 days or first initiation of rescue medication, whichever came first.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Participants Who Achieved Weight Loss ≥5% (Yes/no)
Percentage of participants losing ≥5% of baseline body weight (yes/no) is presented. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period, which started at the date of first dose to either the day of last dose plus 7 days or first initiation of rescue medication, whichever came first.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Participants Who Achieved Weight Loss ≥10% (Yes/no)
Percentage of participants losing ≥10% of baseline body weight is presented. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period, which started at the date of first dose to either the day of last dose plus 7 days or first initiation of rescue medication, whichever came first.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Participants Who Achieved HbA1c Below 7.0% (53 mmol/Mol) Without Severe or Blood Glucose (BG)-Confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemia Episodes and no Weight Gain (Yes/no)
Severe or BG-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia is an episode that is severe according to the American Diabetes Association classification or blood glucose-confirmed by a plasma glucose value <3.1 mmol/L (56 milligrams per deciliter [mg/dL]) with symptoms consistent with hypoglycaemia. Percentage of participants who achieved HbA1c below 7.0% (53 mmol/mol) without severe or blood glucose confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia episodes and no weight gain (yes/no) is presented. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period, which started at the date of first dose to either the day of last dose plus 7 days or first initiation of rescue medication, whichever came first.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Participants Who Achieved HbA1c Reduction ≥1% and Weight Loss ≥3% (Yes/no)
Percentage of participants who achieved ≥1% reduction of baseline HbA1c and losing ≥3% of baseline body weight (yes/no) is presented. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period, which started at the date of first dose to either the day of last dose plus 7 days or first initiation of rescue medication, whichever came first.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Participants Who Achieved HbA1c Reduction ≥1% and Weight Loss ≥5% (Yes/no)
Percentage of participants who achieved ≥1% reduction of baseline HbA1c and losing ≥5% of baseline body weight (yes/no) is presented. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period, which started at the date of first dose to either the day of last dose plus 7 days or first initiation of rescue medication, whichever came first.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Participants Who Achieved HbA1c Reduction ≥1% and Weight Loss ≥10% (Yes/no)
Percentage of participants who achieved ≥1% reduction of baseline HbA1c and losing ≥10% of baseline body weight (yes/no) is presented. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period, which started at the date of first dose to either the day of last dose plus 7 days or first initiation of rescue medication, whichever came first.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Total Number of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
A TEAE is defined as an adverse event with onset in the on-treatment observation period (which started at the date of first dose of trial product and included the period after initiation of rescue medication, if any and excluded the period after premature trial product discontinuation, if any. TEAEs assessed up to approximately 57 weeks is presented.
Measured: Weeks 0-57
Change in Haematological Parameter- Haemoglobin
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in haemoglobin (mmol/L) is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the 'on-treatment' observation period which started at the date of first dose of trial product and include the period after initiation of rescue medication, if any and excludes the period after premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in Haematological Parameter- Haematocrit
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in haematocrit (%) is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the 'on-treatment' observation period which started at the date of first dose of trial product and include the period after initiation of rescue medication, if any and excludes the period after premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in Haematological Parameter- Erythrocytes
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in erythrocytes (10^12 cells/L) is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the 'on-treatment' observation period which started at the date of first dose of trial product and include the period after initiation of rescue medication, if any and excludes the period after premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in Haematological Parameter- Leukocytes
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in leukocytes (10^9 cells/L) is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the 'on-treatment' observation period which started at the date of first dose of trial product and include the period after initiation of rescue medication, if any and excludes the period after premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in Haematological Parameter- Thrombocytes
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in thrombocytes (10^9 cells/L) is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the 'on-treatment' observation period which started at the date of first dose of trial product and include the period after initiation of rescue medication, if any and excludes the period after premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in Biochemistry Parameter- Amylase
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in amylase (units per liter [U/L]) is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the 'on-treatment' observation period which started at the date of first dose of trial product and include the period after initiation of rescue medication, if any and excludes the period after premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in Biochemistry Parameter- Lipase
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in lipase (U/L) is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the 'on-treatment' observation period which started at the date of first dose of trial product and include the period after initiation of rescue medication, if any and excludes the period after premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in Biochemistry Parameter- ALT
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (U/L) is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the 'on-treatment' observation period which started at the date of first dose of trial product and include the period after initiation of rescue medication, if any and excludes the period after premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in Biochemistry Parameter- AST
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in aspartate aminotransferase (AST) (U/L) is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the 'on-treatment' observation period which started at the date of first dose of trial product and include the period after initiation of rescue medication, if any and excludes the period after premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in Biochemistry Parameter- ALP
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in alkaline phosphatase (ALP) (U/L) is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the 'on-treatment' observation period which started at the date of first dose of trial product and include the period after initiation of rescue medication, if any and excludes the period after premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in Biochemistry Parameter- Total Bilirubin
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in total bilirubin (U/L) is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the 'on-treatment' observation period which started at the date of first dose of trial product and include the period after initiation of rescue medication, if any and excludes the period after premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in Biochemistry Parameter- Creatinine
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in creatinine (micromoles per liter [umol/L]) is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the 'on-treatment' observation period which started at the date of first dose of trial product and include the period after initiation of rescue medication, if any and excludes the period after premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in Biochemistry Parameter- eGFR
Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) (milliliters per minute per 1.73 square meters [mL/min/1.73m^2])is calculated using the equation from the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI). Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in eGFR is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the 'on-treatment' observation period which started at the date of first dose of trial product and include the period after initiation of rescue medication, if any and excludes the period after premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in Biochemistry Parameter- Albumin
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in albumin (g/dL) is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the 'on-treatment' observation period which started at the date of first dose of trial product and include the period after initiation of rescue medication, if any and excludes the period after premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in Biochemistry Parameter- Calcium
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in calcium (mmol/L) is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the 'on-treatment' observation period which started at the date of first dose of trial product and include the period after initiation of rescue medication, if any and excludes the period after premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in Biochemistry Parameter- Potassium
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in potassium (mmol/L) is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the 'on-treatment' observation period which started at the date of first dose of trial product and include the period after initiation of rescue medication, if any and excludes the period after premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in Biochemistry Parameter- Sodium
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in sodium (mmol/L) is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the 'on-treatment' observation period which started at the date of first dose of trial product and include the period after initiation of rescue medication, if any and excludes the period after premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in Calcitonin
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in calcitonin (nanograms per liter) is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the 'on-treatment' observation period which started at the date of first dose of trial product and include the period after initiation of rescue medication, if any and excludes the period after premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in Pulse
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in pulse is presented based on the 'on-treatment' observation period which started at the date of first dose of trial product and include the period after initiation of rescue medication, if any and excludes the period after premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in ECG
The electrocardiogram (ECG) was assessed by the investigator at baseline (week 0) and week 52 and categorised as normal, abnormal NCS or abnormal CS. Number of participants in each ECG category at baseline and week 52 were presented. Results are based on the 'on-treatment' observation period which started at the date of first dose of trial product and include the period after initiation of rescue medication, if any and excludes the period after premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in Physical Examination
Physical examination parameters are categorised as general appearance; nervous system (central and peripheral); cardiovascular system; gastrointestinal system; skin; respiratory system; lymph node palpation; thyroid gland; left foot; right foot; left leg and right leg. The number of participants assessed as normal, abnormal not clinically significant (NCS) and abnormal clinically significant (CS) at baseline (week -2) and week 52 is presented based on the 'on-treatment' observation period which started at the date of first dose of trial product and include the period after initiation of rescue medication, if any and excludes the period after premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Measured: Week -2, week 52
Eye Examination
Fundus photography or a dilated fundoscopy was performed by the investigator at baseline (week 0) and week 52. The results of the examination were interpreted for each eye (left/right) are categorised as normal, abnormal NCS or abnormal CS. Number of participants in each category at baseline and week 52 were presented. Results are based on the 'on-treatment' observation period which started at the date of first dose of trial product and include the period after initiation of rescue medication, if any and excludes the period after premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Total Number of Treatment-emergent Severe or Blood Glucose-confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemic Episodes
Hypoglycaemic episodes defined as treatment-emergent if the onset of the episode occurs within the on-treatment observation period. Severe or BG-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia is an episode that is severe according to the American Diabetes Association classification or blood glucose-confirmed by a plasma glucose value <3.1 mmol/L (56 mg/dL) with symptoms consistent with hypoglycaemia. Results are based on the 'on-treatment' observation period which started at the date of first dose of trial product and include the period after initiation of rescue medication, if any and excludes the period after premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Measured: Weeks 0-57
Participants With Treatment-emergent Severe or Blood Glucose-confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemic Episodes
Number of participants with treatment emergent severe or blood glucose-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemic episodes. Hypoglycaemic episodes defined as treatment-emergent if the onset of the episode occurs within the on-treatment observation period. Severe or BG-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia is an episode that is severe according to the American Diabetes Association classification or blood glucose-confirmed by a plasma glucose value <3.1 mmol/L (56 mg/dL) with symptoms consistent with hypoglycaemia. Results are based on the 'on-treatment' observation period which started at the date of first dose of trial product and include the period after initiation of rescue medication, if any and excludes the period after premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Measured: Weeks 0-57
Change in Short Form 36 Health Survey (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 (week 0) to week 52 in the sub-domain scores is presented. A positive change score indicate an improvement since baseline. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in SF-36: Physical Component Summary (PCS)
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in short form 36 v2.0 acute domain PCS. 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 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. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in SF-36: Mental Component Summary (MCS)
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in short form 36 v2.0 acute domain MCS. SF- 36v2™ questionnaire measured the HRQoL on 8 domains on individual scale ranges. The 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. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (DTSQ): Treatment Satisfaction Summary Score (Sum of 6 of 8 Items) and the 8 Items Separately
Change from baseline (week 0) in DTSQ was evaluated at 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 high blood sugars and low blood sugars, 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 ranges 0-36. A higher treatment satisfaction score indicates a higher level of treatment satisfaction. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in Control of Eating Questionnaire (CoEQ): Domains
The CoEQ comprised 19 items to assess the intensity and type of food cravings, as well as subjective sensation of appetite and mood, with the 4 domains: 'craving control', 'craving for sweet', 'craving for savoury' and 'positive mood'. The 19 items were scored on an 11-point graded response scale ranging from 10 to 0, with items relating to each of the 4 domains being averaged to create a final score. A low score in the domains 'craving for sweet and 'craving for savoury' represents a low level of craving; whereas a high score in the domains 'craving control' and 'positive mood' represents good control and a good mood, respectively. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Change in CoEQ: Individual Items
The CoEQ comprised 19 items to assess the intensity and type of food cravings, as well as subjective sensation of appetite and mood, with the 4 domains: 'craving control', 'craving for sweet', 'craving for savoury' and 'positive mood'. The 19 items were scored on an 11-point graded response scale ranging from 10 to 0, with items relating to each of the 4 domains being averaged to create a final score. A low score in the domains 'craving for sweet and 'craving for savoury' represents a low level of craving; whereas a high score in the domains 'craving control' and 'positive mood' represents good control and a good mood, respectively. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period.
Measured: Week 0, week 52
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 May 2017
- Study start15 Mar 2017
- Primary completion16 Oct 2018
- Study completion16 Nov 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 (5)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for DiabetesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Novo Nordisk A/SThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Investigator
- Enrolment
- 788 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
- NCT03136484
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- NN9535-4270
- Other IDs
- 2016-000989-35, U1111-1180-3651, 2016
- Acronym
- SUSTAIN 8
- Status last verified
- Jan 2020
- First submitted
- 14 Mar 2017
- Last updated
- 21 Jan 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
Lingvay I, Catarig AM, Frias JP, Kumar H, Lausvig NL, le Roux CW, Thielke D, Viljoen A, McCrimmon RJ. Efficacy and safety of once-weekly semaglutide versus daily canagliflozin as add-on to metformin in patients with type 2 diabetes (SUSTAIN 8): a double-blind, phase 3b, randomised controlled trial. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2019 Nov;7(11):834-844. doi: 10.1016/S2213-8587(19)30311-0. Epub 2019 Sep 17.
PubMed 31540867McCrimmon RJ, Catarig AM, Frias JP, Lausvig NL, le Roux CW, Thielke D, Lingvay I. Effects of once-weekly semaglutide vs once-daily canagliflozin on body composition in type 2 diabetes: a substudy of the SUSTAIN 8 randomised controlled clinical trial. Diabetologia. 2020 Mar;63(3):473-485. doi: 10.1007/s00125-019-05065-8. Epub 2020 Jan 2.
PubMed 31897524Natale P, Green SC, Tunnicliffe DJ, Pellegrino G, Toyama T, Strippoli GF. Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists for people with chronic kidney disease and diabetes. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2025 Feb 18;2(2):CD015849. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD015849.pub2.
PubMed 39963952Pulleyblank R, Larsen NB. Cost-Effectiveness of Semaglutide vs. Empagliflozin, Canagliflozin, and Sitagliptin for Treatment of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Denmark: A Decision-Analytic Modelling Study. Pharmacoecon Open. 2023 Jul;7(4):579-591. doi: 10.1007/s41669-023-00416-z. Epub 2023 May 13.
PubMed 37178435Lingvay I, Capehorn MS, Catarig AM, Johansen P, Lawson J, Sandberg A, Shaw R, Paine A. Efficacy of Once-Weekly Semaglutide vs Empagliflozin Added to Metformin in Type 2 Diabetes: Patient-Level Meta-analysis. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2020 Dec 1;105(12):e4593-604. doi: 10.1210/clinem/dgaa577.
PubMed 32827435
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 21 Jan 2020. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Efficacy and Safety of Semaglutide Versus Canagliflozin as add-on to Metformin in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03136484
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SUSTAIN 8 / NN9535-4270
- Conditions
- Diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 788 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Novo Nordisk A/SIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 15 Mar 2017 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 16 Oct 2018 (actual)
- Study completion
- 16 Nov 2018 (actual)
- First posted
- 2 May 2017 (actual)
- Results
- Posted 17 Dec 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 in Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America. The aim of the trial is to compare the effect of once-weekly (OW) dosing of subcutaneous semaglutide (1.0 mg) versus once-daily dosing of oral canagliflozin (300 mg) on glycaemic control in subjects with type 2 diabetes (T2D) on a background treatment of metformin
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, investigator)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide + canagliflozin placebo | Experimental | Drug: Semaglutide, Drug: Placebo (canagliflozin) |
| Canagliflozin + semaglutide placebo | Active comparator | Drug: Canagliflozin, Drug: Placebo (semaglutide) |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SemaglutideFollowing a dose escalation phase of 8 weeks, semaglutide 1.0 mg once-weekly(administered subcutaneously, s.c., under the skin) and canagliflozin placebo once-daily (administered orally, as a tablet). Subjects will continue on their pre-trial daily dose of metformin. | Drug | Semaglutide + canagliflozin placebo |
| CanagliflozinFollowing a dose escalation phase of 8 weeks, canagliflozin 300 mg once-daily (administered orally, as a tablet) and semaglutide placebo (administered subcutaneously, s.c., under the skin). Subjects will continue on their pre-trial daily dose of metformin. | Drug | Canagliflozin + semaglutide placebo |
| Placebo (canagliflozin)Following a dose escalation phase of 8 weeks, semaglutide 1.0 mg once-weekly(administered subcutaneously, s.c., under the skin) and canagliflozin placebo once-daily (administered orally, as a tablet). Subjects will continue on their pre-trial daily dose of metformin. | Drug | Semaglutide + canagliflozin placebo |
| Placebo (semaglutide)Following a dose escalation phase of 8 weeks, canagliflozin 300 mg once-daily (administered orally, as a tablet) and semaglutide placebo (administered subcutaneously, s.c., under the skin). Subjects will continue on their pre-trial daily dose of metformin. | Drug | Canagliflozin + semaglutide placebo |
Primary outcome
Change in HbA1c
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 52 in HbA1c (glycosylated haemoglobin) was evaluated. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period, which started at the date of first dose to either the day of last dose plus 7 days or first initiation of rescue medication, whichever came first; and 'In-trial' observation period which started at the date of randomisation and include the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any and ended at the last contact, withdrawal of consent or death, whichever came first.
60 secondary outcomes
Change in Body Weight (kg)
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Change in Total Fat Mass (kg)
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Change in FPG (Fasting Plasma Glucose)
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Change in SMPG (Self-measured Plasma Glucose)- Mean 7-point Profile
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Change in SMPG- Mean Postprandial Increment Over All Meals
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Change in Fasting Total Cholesterol
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Change in Fasting LDL-cholesterol
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Change in Fasting HDL-cholesterol
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Change in Fasting Triglycerides
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Change in Vital Signs (Systolic Blood Pressure and Diastolic Blood Pressure)
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Percentage Change in Body Weight (%)
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Change in Body Mass Index (BMI)
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Change in Waist Circumference
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Percentage Change in Total Fat Mass (%)
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Change in Total Lean Mass (kg)
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Percentage Change in Total Lean Mass (%)
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Change in Visceral Fat Mass (kg)
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Percentage Change in Visceral Fat Mass (%)
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Change in Ratio Between Total Fat Mass and Total Lean Mass
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Participants Who Achieved HbA1c < 7.0% (53 mmol/Mol), American Diabetes Association (ADA) Target (Yes/no)
Time frame: Week 52
Participants Who Achieved HbA1c ≤ 6.5% (48 mmol/Mol), American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) Target (Yes/no)
Time frame: Week 52
Participants Who Achieved HbA1c Reduction ≥1% (Yes/no)
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Participants Who Achieved Weight Loss ≥3% (Yes/no)
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Participants Who Achieved Weight Loss ≥5% (Yes/no)
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Participants Who Achieved Weight Loss ≥10% (Yes/no)
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Participants Who Achieved HbA1c Below 7.0% (53 mmol/Mol) Without Severe or Blood Glucose (BG)-Confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemia Episodes and no Weight Gain (Yes/no)
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Participants Who Achieved HbA1c Reduction ≥1% and Weight Loss ≥3% (Yes/no)
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Participants Who Achieved HbA1c Reduction ≥1% and Weight Loss ≥5% (Yes/no)
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Participants Who Achieved HbA1c Reduction ≥1% and Weight Loss ≥10% (Yes/no)
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Total Number of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
Time frame: Weeks 0-57
Change in Haematological Parameter- Haemoglobin
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Change in Haematological Parameter- Haematocrit
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Change in Haematological Parameter- Erythrocytes
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Change in Haematological Parameter- Leukocytes
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Change in Haematological Parameter- Thrombocytes
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Change in Biochemistry Parameter- Amylase
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Change in Biochemistry Parameter- Lipase
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Change in Biochemistry Parameter- ALT
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Change in Biochemistry Parameter- AST
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Change in Biochemistry Parameter- ALP
Time frame: Week 0, week 52
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 21 Jan 2020.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Results publication: PubMed 31540867Lingvay I, Catarig AM, Frias JP, Kumar H, Lausvig NL, le Roux CW, Thielke D, Viljoen A, McCrimmon RJ. Efficacy and safety of once-weekly semaglutide versus daily canagliflozin as add-on to metformin in patients with type 2 diabetes (SUSTAIN 8): a double-blind, phase 3b, randomised controlled trial. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2019 Nov;7(11):834-844. doi: 10.1016/S2213-8587(19)30311-0. Epub 2019 Sep 17.
- Results publication: PubMed 31897524McCrimmon RJ, Catarig AM, Frias JP, Lausvig NL, le Roux CW, Thielke D, Lingvay I. Effects of once-weekly semaglutide vs once-daily canagliflozin on body composition in type 2 diabetes: a substudy of the SUSTAIN 8 randomised controlled clinical trial. Diabetologia. 2020 Mar;63(3):473-485. doi: 10.1007/s00125-019-05065-8. Epub 2020 Jan 2.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 39963952Natale P, Green SC, Tunnicliffe DJ, Pellegrino G, Toyama T, Strippoli GF. Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists for people with chronic kidney disease and diabetes. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2025 Feb 18;2(2):CD015849. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD015849.pub2.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 37178435Pulleyblank R, Larsen NB. Cost-Effectiveness of Semaglutide vs. Empagliflozin, Canagliflozin, and Sitagliptin for Treatment of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Denmark: A Decision-Analytic Modelling Study. Pharmacoecon Open. 2023 Jul;7(4):579-591. doi: 10.1007/s41669-023-00416-z. Epub 2023 May 13.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 32827435Lingvay I, Capehorn MS, Catarig AM, Johansen P, Lawson J, Sandberg A, Shaw R, Paine A. Efficacy of Once-Weekly Semaglutide vs Empagliflozin Added to Metformin in Type 2 Diabetes: Patient-Level Meta-analysis. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2020 Dec 1;105(12):e4593-604. doi: 10.1210/clinem/dgaa577.
- 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.
119 sites in 12 countries: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 3 study testing Semaglutide and Canagliflozin in people with Diabetes and Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, run by Novo Nordisk A/S at 119 sites in 12 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 21 Jan 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 119 sites in United States, India, United Kingdom, Canada, Malaysia and 7 more countries. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 17 Dec 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 (time frame: Week 0, week 52). 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 NCT03136484, 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 21 Jan 2020.