Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Phase 4VARIATION 2 SANCT03819790
The Effect of Soliqua on Glucose Variability in Type 2 Patients Among South Asians
A Phase 4 study testing Basal insulin glargine and lixisenatide, Basal insulin Basaglar/Lantus + gliclazide MR and Metformin in people with Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, run by LMC Diabetes & Endocrinology Ltd. at 3 sites in Canada.
Trial summary
The overall objective of this study is to compare the effects of Soliqua, a titratable combination of insulin and GLP-1 receptor agonist in a single pen versus Glargine U100 insulin (Basaglar or Lantus) and gliclazide MR, both added to metformin, on measures of glucose variability using masked CGM data among people of… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 80 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
- What is being tested?
- Basal insulin glargine and lixisenatide, Basal insulin Basaglar/Lantus + gliclazide MR and Metformin
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 119 participants
- Where
- 3 sitesCanada
- Study dates
- 2 Oct 2018to 19 Nov 2019
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
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 to 80 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Male and female adults with clinical diagnosis of T2DM diagnosed at least 1 year before screening and in stable health as assessed by investigator
- Age between 18 and 80 years (inclusive)
- Body mass index (BMI) between 20-40 kg/m2 (inclusive)
- South Asian origin including Afghanistani, Bangladeshi, Indian, Nepali, Pakistani and Sri Lankan. This includes those patients who identify themselves as South Asian origin because their ancestors moved from South Asian to another country (e.g. Caribbean islands, Fiji, etc.)
- A1C in range of 7.1-11% (inclusive)
- Fasting glucose on self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) or laboratory testing < 15 mmol/L within the last 30 days
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- Insulin naïve, uncontrolled on oral hypoglycemic medications
- Kidney function assessment with eGFR >30 mL/min/1.73 m2
- Written informed consent obtained
Who cannot join
- History of insulin use (except emergency short-term use defined as less than 12 weeks for acute illness, hospitalization, pregnancy or with steroid use)
- Use of GLP-1 receptor agonist in the past 3 months
- Previous discontinuation of a GLP-1 receptor agonist due to safety, tolerability or lack of efficacy
- Pregnant or anticipating pregnancy
- Current use of steroid
- Currently on any supervised, intensive, weight-loss dietary or exercise program
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- History of gastroparesis with moderate or higher severity
- History of pancreatitis
- Amylase and /or lipase more than three times the upper limit of normal or calcitonin ≥ 20 pg/mL (5.9 pmol/L)
- Personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) syndrome
- Allergic reaction to insulin secretagogues
- History of weight loss surgery (bariatric bypass surgery or gastric banding)
- Inability to check SMBG or wear CGM
- History of severe liver disease or alcohol abuse
- Severe hypoglycemic reaction (defined as third-party or ambulance assistance or emergency department visit) within the last 3 months before screening visit
- Night-shift workers
- Patients who are recommended to achieve relaxed targets of A1C up to 8.5% by Diabetes Canada 2018 clinical practice guidelines
- Current enrollment in another intervention study
- Patients who miss ≥1 injections of Basaglar/Lantus or discontinue the CGM device or can not record carbohydrate intake correctly during the run-in phase
Trial locations and contacts
3 sites in 1 country.
Canada3 sites
LMC Brampton
Brampton, Ontario, L6S 0C9
LMC Etobicoke
Etobicoke, Ontario
LMC Scarborough
Toronto, Ontario, M1R 0B1
About this study
Official title: Variability of Glucose Assessed in a Randomized Trial Comparing the Initiation of A Treatment Approach With Biosimilar Basal Insulin Analog Or a Titratable iGlarLixi combinatioN in Type 2 Diabetes Among South Asian Subjects (VARIATION 2 SA Trial)
The overall objective of this study is to compare the effects of Soliqua, a titratable combination of insulin and GLP-1 receptor agonist in a single pen versus Glargine U100 insulin (Basaglar or Lantus) and gliclazide MR, both added to metformin, on measures of glucose variability using masked CGM data among people of South Asian origin living in Canada with type 2 diabetes (T2DM).
Read the detailed description
The VARIATION 2 SA study is a prospective, open-label, randomized controlled, multi-centre trial to compare the efficacy of two insulin initiation approaches (Soliqua vs Glargine U100 insulin (Basaglar or Lantus) + gliclazide MR) added to maximum tolerated metformin on glucose variability (using masked CGM) in South Asians with T2DM who will initiate insulin therapy with HbA1c of 7.1-11% (inclusive). After giving informed consent and being assessed by eligibility, the patient will stop other oral hypoglycemic agents except metformin (SGLT2 inhibitor may be continued if the patient has cardiovascular diseases history) and enter a 1-week run-in phase with Basaglar or Lantus insulin. During this week (considered as baseline), the patient will: 1) be administered Basaglar or Lantus insulin at an initial dose of 10 units in the morning and increase 1 U/day if fasting glucose >5.5 mmol/L; 2) complete 2 questionnaires to assess the patient-reported outcomes (PROs); 3) wear a masked continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to assess glucose variability; 4) record carbohydrate intake for at least 3 consecutive days. If a patient demonstrates good adherence to Basaglar or Lantus insulin therapy, proper CGM wearing and proper record of carbohydrate intake, and is willing to adhere to insulin treatment will be randomly assigned (1:1) to receive either Soliqua or Glargine U100 insulin (Basaglar or Lantus) + gliclazide MR treatment. The patients will initiate insulin Soliqua or Basaglar/Lantus at their end-of run-in phase insulin dose (minimum dose of 15 units in both arms) every morning (before first meal of day) and titrate by 1 U/day until fasting glucose reaches 4-5.5 mmol/L. In the next 12 weeks, the patients will be optimized their insulin doses via clinic visits or phone calls. They will also be instructed to record their daily fasting glucose, insulin dose, hypoglycemic episodes and any adverse events in a logbook. The primary outcome is to compare the difference of average percentage of Time in Range (4.0-10.0 mmol/L) within 24 hours over the CGM period between two treatments at week 13 after randomization. The co-primary is to compare the difference average percentage of Time in Range (4.0-10.0 mmol/L) within 12 hours (6 AM- 6 PM) over the CGM period between two treatments at week 13 after randomization. The secondary outcomes include the differences on other measurements of glucose variability and patient-reported outcomes (PROs).
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
- Being tested
- Basal insulin glargine and lixisenatide, Basal insulin Basaglar/Lantus + gliclazide MR, Metformin
- Keywords
- Diabetes, type 2, GLP-1 RA, Insulin glargine, Glucose variability, Insulin Titration, South Asians
- Medical subject headings
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Basal insulin glargine and lixisenatideDrug
Soliqua (insulin glargine and lixisenatide): a titratable combination of long-acting basal insulin glargine and lixisenatide (Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist)
Basal insulin Basaglar/Lantus + gliclazide MRDrug
basal long-acting insulin Basaglar/Lantus with gliclazide MR 60 mg OD
MetforminDrug
Patients can be administered with most tolerant dose of metformin
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Insulin Glargine + GLP-1 RA | Experimental | Insulin Soliqua (a titratable combination of insulin Glargine + GLP-1 RA) will be administered at the subject's end-of run-in phase insulin dose (minimum dose of 15 units in both arms) every morning (before first meal of day) and titrate by one unit per day until fasting glucose level of 4-5.5 mmol/L is obtained, with or without metformin. Receives: Drug: Basal insulin glargine and lixisenatide; Drug: Metformin |
| Basaglar/Lantus + gliclazide MR | Active comparator | Basal insulin Basaglar/Lantus will be administered at the subject's end-of run-in phase insulin dose (minimum dose of 15 units in both arms) every morning (before first meal of day) and titrate by one unit per day until fasting glucose level of 4-5.5 mmol/L is obtained, with gliclazide MR 60 mg OD, with or without metformin. Receives: Drug: Basal insulin Basaglar/Lantus + gliclazide MR; Drug: Metformin |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Time in range at week 13
Time with CGM glucose between 4.0 - 10.0 mmol/L within 24 hours over the 7-day CGM period at week 13 after randomization
Measured: 7 days
Time in range within 12-hours (6 AM -6 PM) at week 13
Time with CGM glucose between 4.0 - 10.0 mmol/L within 12-hours (6 AM -6 PM) over the 7-day CGM period at week 13 after randomization
Measured: 7 days
Secondary outcomes (28)
Daily glucose standard deviation (SD) at week 13
Daily SD of CGM glucose over the 7-day CGM period at week 13 after randomization
Measured: 7 days
Overall SD of CGM glucose at week 13
Overall SD of CGM glucose over the 7-day CGM period at week 13 after randomization
Measured: 7 days
Mean of glucose at week 13
Mean of CGM glucose over the 7-day CGM period at week 13 after randomization
Measured: 7 days
Frequency of hypoglycemia at week 13
Number of hypoglycemic event which is defined as CGM glucose <4.0 mmol/L for at least 15 mins (3 consecutive CGM readings) over the 7-day CGM period at week 13 after randomization
Measured: 7 days
Time in hypoglycemia at week 13
Time with CGM glucose < 4.0 mmol/L over the 7-day CGM period at week 13 after randomization
Measured: 7 days
Frequency of hyperglycemia at week 13
Number of hyperglycemic event which is defined as CGM glucose >10.0 mmol/L at least 15 mins (3 consecutive CGM readings) over the 7-day CGM period at week 13 after randomization
Measured: 7 days
Time in hyperglycemia at week 13
Time with CGM glucose >10.0 mmol/L over the 7-day CGM period at week 13 after randomization
Measured: 7 days
Daily glucose standard deviation (SD) within 12 hours (6AM-6PM) at week 13
Daily SD of CGM glucose within 12 hours (6AM-6PM) over the 7-day CGM period at week 13 after randomization
Measured: 7 days
Overall SD of glucose within 12 hours (6AM-6PM) at week 13
Overall SD of CGM glucose within 12 hours (6AM-6PM) over the 7-day CGM period at week 13 after randomization
Measured: 7 days
Mean of glucose within 12 hours (6AM-6PM) at week 13
Mean of CGM glucose within 12 hours (6AM-6PM) over the 7-day CGM period at week 13 after randomization
Measured: 7 days
Frequency of hypoglycemia within 12 hours (6AM-6PM) at week 13
Number of hypoglycemic event which is defined as CGM glucose <4.0 mmol/L for at least 15 mins (3 consecutive CGM readings) within 12 hours (6AM-6PM) over the 7-day CGM period at week 13 after randomization
Measured: 7 days
Time in hypoglycemia within 12 hours (6AM-6PM) at week 13
Time with CGM glucose <4.0 mmol/L within 12 hours (6AM-6PM) over the 7-day CGM period at week 13 after randomization
Measured: 7 days
Frequency of hyperglycemia within 12 hours (6AM-6PM) at week 13
Number of hypoglycemic event which is defined as CGM glucose >10.0 mmol/L for at least 15 mins (3 consecutive CGM readings) within 12 hours (6AM-6PM) over the 7-day CGM period at week 13 after randomization
Measured: 7 days
Time in hyperglycemia within 12 hours (6AM-6PM) at week 13
Time with CGM glucose >10.0 mmol/L within 12 hours (6AM-6PM) over the 7-day CGM period at week 13 after randomization
Measured: 7 days
A1C mean at week 13
Average of A1C at week 13 after randomization
Measured: Week 13
Changes A1C
A1C value at Visit10 at 13 weeks after randomization minus A1C value at Visit 1 at week -2 (2 weeks before randomization)
Measured: 15 weeks
Proportion of A1C <7% at week 13
the number of patients who have A1C <7% divided by the total number of patients who have A1C measurement at week 13 after randomization
Measured: Week 13
Proportion of A1C <8% at week 13
the number of patients who have A1C <8% divided by the total number of patients who have A1C measurement at week 13 after randomization
Measured: Week 13
Mean basal insulin dose at week 13
Average of basal insulin dose from patients' diary at week 13 after randomization
Measured: Week 13
Change in weight
Weight difference between week 13 after randomization and baseline at week -2 (2 weeks before randomization) = weight at Visit 10 at week 13 - weight at Visit 1 at week -2.
Measured: 15 weeks
Change in waist circumference
Waist circumference change between week 13 after randomization and baseline at week -2 (2 week before randomization)= waist circumference at Visit 10 at week 13- waist circumference at Visit 1 at week -2
Measured: 15 weeks
Change in carbohydrate intake
Carbohydrate intake change between week 13 after randomization and baseline at week -1 = carbohydrate intake at Visit 10 at week 13 - carbohydrate intake at Visit 2 at week -1 (1 week before randomization)
Measured: 14 weeks
Proportion of patients who have A1C ≤ 7% with no hypoglycemia and no weight gain from baseline
the number of patients who have A1C ≤ 7% with no hypoglycemia and no weight gain from baseline divided by the total number of patients at Week 13 after randomization
Measured: Week 13
Proportion of patients who have A1C ≤ 7% with no hypoglycemia and weight gain <3% from baseline
the number of patients who have A1C ≤ 7% with no hypoglycemia and weight gain <3% from baseline divided by the total number of patients at Week 13 after randomization
Measured: Week 13
Proportion of patients who have fasting blood glucose ≤ 5.5 mmol/L without nocturnal hypoglycemia
the number of patients who have fasting blood glucose ≤ 5.5 mmol/L without nocturnal hypoglycemia divided by the total number of patients at Week 13 after randomization
Measured: Week 13
Change in DiabMedSat Score
DiabMedSat Score will be generated using Diabetes Medication Satisfaction (DiabMedSat) questionnaire. It measures the levels of the subjects' satisfaction with their diabetes medication(s). The range of the score is 0 to 100. The higher the score, the greater the satisfaction. The changes in the score will measure the score difference between Visit 10 at week 13 after randomization and Visit 2 at week -1 (1 week before randomization)
Measured: 14 weeks
Change in HFS Score
HFS Score will be measured by the Hypoglycemia Fear Survey which assesses the subject's behaviors to avoid hypoglycemia and to measure the subjects' worries about hypoglycemia and its consequences in the past 3 months. The range of the score will be 0 to 132. The higher the score, the greater the fear.
The changes will be the score difference between Visit 10 at week 13 after randomization and Visit 2 at week -1 (1 week before randomization).
Measured: 14 weeks
HCP treatment satisfaction score
HCP treatment satisfaction score will be generated from Healthcare Provider treatment satisfaction questionnaire. It measures the levels of satisfaction of physicians in this study when prescribing this medication at Visit 10 at week 13 after randomization. The range is 0 to 15. The higher the score, the greater the satisfaction.
Measured: Week 13
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Jan 2019
- Study start2 Oct 2018
- Primary completion19 Nov 2019
- Study completion19 Nov 2019
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (22)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Studies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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 4
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Patients will be randomized into either of two arms by an interactive system in a 1:1 ratio. Randomization will be stratified based on the use of sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 119 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- LMC Diabetes & Endocrinology Ltd.
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03819790
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- VARIATION 2 SA
- Acronym
- VARIATION 2 SA
- Status last verified
- Feb 2021
- First submitted
- 24 Sep 2018
- Last updated
- 25 Feb 2021
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Intensive blood-glucose control with sulphonylureas or insulin compared with conventional treatment and risk of complications in patients with type 2 diabetes (UKPDS 33). UK Prospective Diabetes Study (UKPDS) Group. Lancet. 1998 Sep 12;352(9131):837-53.
PubMed 9742976Lipska KJ, Yao X, Herrin J, McCoy RG, Ross JS, Steinman MA, Inzucchi SE, Gill TM, Krumholz HM, Shah ND. Trends in Drug Utilization, Glycemic Control, and Rates of Severe Hypoglycemia, 2006-2013. Diabetes Care. 2017 Apr;40(4):468-475. doi: 10.2337/dc16-0985. Epub 2016 Sep 22.
PubMed 27659408Tobias DK, Pan A, Jackson CL, O'Reilly EJ, Ding EL, Willett WC, Manson JE, Hu FB. Body-mass index and mortality among adults with incident type 2 diabetes. N Engl J Med. 2014 Jan 16;370(3):233-44. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1304501.
PubMed 24428469Scheen AJ, Van Gaal LF. Combating the dual burden: therapeutic targeting of common pathways in obesity and type 2 diabetes. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2014 Nov;2(11):911-22. doi: 10.1016/S2213-8587(14)70004-X. Epub 2014 Feb 19.
PubMed 24731666Degn KB, Brock B, Juhl CB, Djurhuus CB, Grubert J, Kim D, Han J, Taylor K, Fineman M, Schmitz O. Effect of intravenous infusion of exenatide (synthetic exendin-4) on glucose-dependent insulin secretion and counterregulation during hypoglycemia. Diabetes. 2004 Sep;53(9):2397-403. doi: 10.2337/diabetes.53.9.2397.
PubMed 15331551Degn KB, Juhl CB, Sturis J, Jakobsen G, Brock B, Chandramouli V, Rungby J, Landau BR, Schmitz O. One week's treatment with the long-acting glucagon-like peptide 1 derivative liraglutide (NN2211) markedly improves 24-h glycemia and alpha- and beta-cell function and reduces endogenous glucose release in patients with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes. 2004 May;53(5):1187-94. doi: 10.2337/diabetes.53.5.1187.
PubMed 15111485Flint A, Raben A, Astrup A, Holst JJ. Glucagon-like peptide 1 promotes satiety and suppresses energy intake in humans. J Clin Invest. 1998 Feb 1;101(3):515-20. doi: 10.1172/JCI990.
PubMed 9449682Leiter LA, Nauck MA. Efficacy and Safety of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Across the Spectrum of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes. 2017 Jul;125(7):419-435. doi: 10.1055/s-0043-103969. Epub 2017 Jul 19. German.
PubMed 28724168Zaccardi F, Htike ZZ, Webb DR, Khunti K, Davies MJ. Benefits and Harms of Once-Weekly Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Treatments: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis. Ann Intern Med. 2016 Jan 19;164(2):102-13. doi: 10.7326/M15-1432. Epub 2015 Dec 8.
PubMed 26642233Rosenstock J, Fonseca VA, Gross JL, Ratner RE, Ahren B, Chow FC, Yang F, Miller D, Johnson SL, Stewart MW, Leiter LA; Harmony 6 Study Group. Advancing basal insulin replacement in type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled with insulin glargine plus oral agents: a comparison of adding albiglutide, a weekly GLP-1 receptor agonist, versus thrice-daily prandial insulin lispro. Diabetes Care. 2014 Aug;37(8):2317-25. doi: 10.2337/dc14-0001. Epub 2014 Jun 4.
PubMed 24898300Diamant M, Nauck MA, Shaginian R, Malone JK, Cleall S, Reaney M, de Vries D, Hoogwerf BJ, MacConell L, Wolffenbuttel BH; 4B Study Group. Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist or bolus insulin with optimized basal insulin in type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2014 Oct;37(10):2763-73. doi: 10.2337/dc14-0876. Epub 2014 Jul 10.
PubMed 25011946Writing Group for the DCCT/EDIC Research Group; Orchard TJ, Nathan DM, Zinman B, Cleary P, Brillon D, Backlund JY, Lachin JM. Association between 7 years of intensive treatment of type 1 diabetes and long-term mortality. JAMA. 2015 Jan 6;313(1):45-53. doi: 10.1001/jama.2014.16107.
PubMed 25562265Holman RR, Paul SK, Bethel MA, Matthews DR, Neil HA. 10-year follow-up of intensive glucose control in type 2 diabetes. N Engl J Med. 2008 Oct 9;359(15):1577-89. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa0806470. Epub 2008 Sep 10.
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PubMed 25409370Esposito K, Giugliano D, Nappo F, Marfella R; Campanian Postprandial Hyperglycemia Study Group. Regression of carotid atherosclerosis by control of postprandial hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Circulation. 2004 Jul 13;110(2):214-9. doi: 10.1161/01.CIR.0000134501.57864.66. Epub 2004 Jun 14.
PubMed 15197140
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 25 Feb 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Variability of Glucose Assessed in a Randomized Trial Comparing the Initiation of A Treatment Approach With Biosimilar Basal Insulin Analog Or a Titratable iGlarLixi combinatioN in Type 2 Diabetes Among South Asian Subjects (VARIATION 2 SA Trial)
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03819790
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- VARIATION 2 SA / VARIATION 2 SA
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
- Keywords
- Diabetes, type 2, GLP-1 RA, Insulin glargine, Glucose variability, Insulin Titration, South Asians
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 119 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- LMC Diabetes & Endocrinology Ltd.University, hospital or other
- Study start
- 2 Oct 2018 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 19 Nov 2019 (actual)
- Study completion
- 19 Nov 2019 (actual)
- First posted
- 29 Jan 2019 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The overall objective of this study is to compare the effects of Soliqua, a titratable combination of insulin and GLP-1 receptor agonist in a single pen versus Glargine U100 insulin (Basaglar or Lantus) and gliclazide MR, both added to metformin, on measures of glucose variability using masked CGM data among people of South Asian origin living in Canada with type 2 diabetes (T2DM).
Detailed description
The VARIATION 2 SA study is a prospective, open-label, randomized controlled, multi-centre trial to compare the efficacy of two insulin initiation approaches (Soliqua vs Glargine U100 insulin (Basaglar or Lantus) + gliclazide MR) added to maximum tolerated metformin on glucose variability (using masked CGM) in South Asians with T2DM who will initiate insulin therapy with HbA1c of 7.1-11% (inclusive). After giving informed consent and being assessed by eligibility, the patient will stop other oral hypoglycemic agents except metformin (SGLT2 inhibitor may be continued if the patient has cardiovascular diseases history) and enter a 1-week run-in phase with Basaglar or Lantus insulin. During this week (considered as baseline), the patient will: 1) be administered Basaglar or Lantus insulin at an initial dose of 10 units in the morning and increase 1 U/day if fasting glucose >5.5 mmol/L; 2) complete 2 questionnaires to assess the patient-reported outcomes (PROs); 3) wear a masked continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to assess glucose variability; 4) record carbohydrate intake for at least 3 consecutive days. If a patient demonstrates good adherence to Basaglar or Lantus insulin therapy, proper CGM wearing and proper record of carbohydrate intake, and is willing to adhere to insulin treatment will be randomly assigned (1:1) to receive either Soliqua or Glargine U100 insulin (Basaglar or Lantus) + gliclazide MR treatment. The patients will initiate insulin Soliqua or Basaglar/Lantus at their end-of run-in phase insulin dose (minimum dose of 15 units in both arms) every morning (before first meal of day) and titrate by 1 U/day until fasting glucose reaches 4-5.5 mmol/L. In the next 12 weeks, the patients will be optimized their insulin doses via clinic visits or phone calls. They will also be instructed to record their daily fasting glucose, insulin dose, hypoglycemic episodes and any adverse events in a logbook. The primary outcome is to compare the difference of average percentage of Time in Range (4.0-10.0 mmol/L) within 24 hours over the CGM period between two treatments at week 13 after randomization. The co-primary is to compare the difference average percentage of Time in Range (4.0-10.0 mmol/L) within 12 hours (6 AM- 6 PM) over the CGM period between two treatments at week 13 after randomization. The secondary outcomes include the differences on other measurements of glucose variability and patient-reported outcomes (PROs).
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Patients will be randomized into either of two arms by an interactive system in a 1:1 ratio. Randomization will be stratified based on the use of sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Insulin Glargine + GLP-1 RA | Experimental | Drug: Basal insulin glargine and lixisenatide, Drug: MetforminInsulin Soliqua (a titratable combination of insulin Glargine + GLP-1 RA) will be administered at the subject's end-of run-in phase insulin dose (minimum dose of 15 units in both arms) every morning (before first meal of day) and titrate by one unit per day until fasting glucose level of 4-5.5 mmol/L is obtained, with or without metformin. |
| Basaglar/Lantus + gliclazide MR | Active comparator | Drug: Basal insulin Basaglar/Lantus + gliclazide MR, Drug: MetforminBasal insulin Basaglar/Lantus will be administered at the subject's end-of run-in phase insulin dose (minimum dose of 15 units in both arms) every morning (before first meal of day) and titrate by one unit per day until fasting glucose level of 4-5.5 mmol/L is obtained, with gliclazide MR 60 mg OD, with or without metformin. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (9 listed)
- Male and female adults with clinical diagnosis of T2DM diagnosed at least 1 year before screening and in stable health as assessed by investigator
- Age between 18 and 80 years (inclusive)
- Body mass index (BMI) between 20-40 kg/m2 (inclusive)
- South Asian origin including Afghanistani, Bangladeshi, Indian, Nepali, Pakistani and Sri Lankan. This includes those patients who identify themselves as South Asian origin because their ancestors moved from South Asian to another country (e.g. Caribbean islands, Fiji, etc.)
- A1C in range of 7.1-11% (inclusive)
Key exclusion criteria (19 listed)
- History of insulin use (except emergency short-term use defined as less than 12 weeks for acute illness, hospitalization, pregnancy or with steroid use)
- Use of GLP-1 receptor agonist in the past 3 months
- Previous discontinuation of a GLP-1 receptor agonist due to safety, tolerability or lack of efficacy
- Pregnant or anticipating pregnancy
- Current use of steroid
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Basal insulin glargine and lixisenatideSoliqua (insulin glargine and lixisenatide): a titratable combination of long-acting basal insulin glargine and lixisenatide (Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist) | Drug | Insulin Glargine + GLP-1 RA |
| Basal insulin Basaglar/Lantus + gliclazide MRbasal long-acting insulin Basaglar/Lantus with gliclazide MR 60 mg OD | Drug | Basaglar/Lantus + gliclazide MR |
| MetforminPatients can be administered with most tolerant dose of metformin | Drug | Basaglar/Lantus + gliclazide MR, Insulin Glargine + GLP-1 RA |
Primary outcome
Time in range at week 13
Time frame: 7 days
Time with CGM glucose between 4.0 - 10.0 mmol/L within 24 hours over the 7-day CGM period at week 13 after randomization
Time in range within 12-hours (6 AM -6 PM) at week 13
Time frame: 7 days
Time with CGM glucose between 4.0 - 10.0 mmol/L within 12-hours (6 AM -6 PM) over the 7-day CGM period at week 13 after randomization
28 secondary outcomes
Daily glucose standard deviation (SD) at week 13
Time frame: 7 days
Overall SD of CGM glucose at week 13
Time frame: 7 days
Mean of glucose at week 13
Time frame: 7 days
Frequency of hypoglycemia at week 13
Time frame: 7 days
Time in hypoglycemia at week 13
Time frame: 7 days
Frequency of hyperglycemia at week 13
Time frame: 7 days
Time in hyperglycemia at week 13
Time frame: 7 days
Daily glucose standard deviation (SD) within 12 hours (6AM-6PM) at week 13
Time frame: 7 days
Overall SD of glucose within 12 hours (6AM-6PM) at week 13
Time frame: 7 days
Mean of glucose within 12 hours (6AM-6PM) at week 13
Time frame: 7 days
Frequency of hypoglycemia within 12 hours (6AM-6PM) at week 13
Time frame: 7 days
Time in hypoglycemia within 12 hours (6AM-6PM) at week 13
Time frame: 7 days
Frequency of hyperglycemia within 12 hours (6AM-6PM) at week 13
Time frame: 7 days
Time in hyperglycemia within 12 hours (6AM-6PM) at week 13
Time frame: 7 days
A1C mean at week 13
Time frame: Week 13
Changes A1C
Time frame: 15 weeks
Proportion of A1C <7% at week 13
Time frame: Week 13
Proportion of A1C <8% at week 13
Time frame: Week 13
Mean basal insulin dose at week 13
Time frame: Week 13
Change in weight
Time frame: 15 weeks
Change in waist circumference
Time frame: 15 weeks
Change in carbohydrate intake
Time frame: 14 weeks
Proportion of patients who have A1C ≤ 7% with no hypoglycemia and no weight gain from baseline
Time frame: Week 13
Proportion of patients who have A1C ≤ 7% with no hypoglycemia and weight gain <3% from baseline
Time frame: Week 13
Proportion of patients who have fasting blood glucose ≤ 5.5 mmol/L without nocturnal hypoglycemia
Time frame: Week 13
Change in DiabMedSat Score
Time frame: 14 weeks
Change in HFS Score
Time frame: 14 weeks
HCP treatment satisfaction score
Time frame: Week 13
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 25 Feb 2021.
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- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 4 study testing Basal insulin glargine and lixisenatide, Basal insulin Basaglar/Lantus + gliclazide MR and Metformin in people with Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, run by LMC Diabetes & Endocrinology Ltd. at 3 sites in Canada.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 9 inclusion and 19 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Feb 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 3 sites in Canada. 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 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
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?
Time in range at week 13 (time frame: 7 days). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03819790, which also lists 22 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.
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AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 25 Feb 2021.