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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1Phase 3ONWARDS 6NCT04848480

A Research Study to Compare a New Weekly Insulin, Insulin Icodec, and an Available Daily Insulin, Insulin Degludec, Both in Combination With Mealtime Insulin in People With Type 1 Diabetes (ONWARDS 6)

A Phase 3 study testing insulin icodec, insulin degludec and insulin aspart in people with Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1, run by Novo Nordisk A/S at 130 sites in 12 countries.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

This study compares insulin icodec (a new insulin) to insulin degludec (an insulin already available on the market) in people with type 1 diabetes. The study will look at how well insulin icodec taken weekly controls blood sugar compared to insulin degludec taken daily. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
What is being tested?
insulin icodec, insulin degludec and insulin aspart
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
582 participants
Where
130 sitesin 12 countries
Study dates
30 Apr 2021to 2 Dec 2022
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

Who may be able to join

  • Male or female aged greater than or equal to 18 years at the time of signing informed consent.
  • Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus greater than or equal to 1 year prior to the day of screening.
  • Treated with multiple daily insulin injections (basal and bolus insulin analogue regimes) greater than or equal to 1 year prior to the day of screening.
  • HbA1c below10% at screening visit based on analysis from central laboratory.

Who cannot join

  • Myocardial infarction, stroke, hospitalization for unstable angina pectoris or transient ischaemic attack within 180 days prior to the day of screening.
  • Chronic heart failure classified as New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class IV at screening.
  • Anticipated initiation or change in concomitant medications (for more than 14 consecutive days) known to affect weight or glucose metabolism (e.g. treatment with orlistat, thyroid hormones, or corticosteroids).
  • Uncontrolled and potentially unstable diabetic retinopathy or maculopathy. Verified by a fundus examination performed within the past 90 days prior to screening or in the period between screening and randomisation. Pharmacological pupil-dilation is a requirement unless using a digital fundus photography camera specified for non-dilated examination.

Trial locations and contacts

130 sites in 12 countries.

130 sites in 12 countries

United States42 sites
  • AMC Community Endocrinology

    Albany, New York, 12203

  • Amarillo Med Spec LLP

    Amarillo, Texas, 79106

  • Barbara Davis Center

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045

  • Texas Diab & Endo, P.A.

    Austin, Texas, 78731

  • Texas Diab & Endo, P.A.

    Austin, Texas, 78749

  • Brigham & Women's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115

  • Univ Diab & Endo Consultants

    Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37411

  • Northwestern University_Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611

  • The University of Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637

  • John Muir Physicians Network

    Concord, California, 94520

  • Velocity Clinical Res-Dallas

    Dallas, Texas, 75230

  • North Texas Endocrine Center

    Dallas, Texas, 75231

  • Creekside Endocrine Associates, PC

    Denver, Colorado, 80246

  • Minn Center For Obesity Met & Endocrinology

    Eagan, Minnesota, 55123

  • Headlands Research California, LLC

    Escondido, California, 92025

  • Northeast Research Institute

    Fleming Island, Florida, 32003

  • Center For Diabetes & Endo Care

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312

  • Valley Research

    Fresno, California, 93720

  • Prisma Health-Upstate

    Greenville, South Carolina, 29605-4254

  • PlanIt Research, PLLC

    Houston, Texas, 77079

  • Jefferson City Medical Group, PC

    Jefferson City, Missouri, 65109

  • Scripps Whittier Diabetes Inst

    La Jolla, California, 92037

  • Diabetes & Endocrine Associates

    La Mesa, California, 91942

  • Palm Research Center Inc-Vegas

    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89128

  • Physicians Research Assoc. LLC

    Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046

  • John J Shelmet, MD

    Lawrenceville, New Jersey, 08648

  • International Diabetes Center

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55416

  • Southern NH Diabetes and Endo_Nashua

    Nashua, New Hampshire, 03060

  • Christiana Care Health Services, Inc.

    Newark, Delaware, 19713

  • Methodist Physicians Clin

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68114

  • Hanson Clinical Research Center

    Port Charlotte, Florida, 33952

  • Rainier Clin Res Ctr Inc

    Renton, Washington, 98057

  • Endo and Metab Consultants

    Rockville, Maryland, 20852

  • Endo Res Solutions Inc

    Roswell, Georgia, 30076

  • Northeast Research Institute

    Saint Augustine, Florida, 32080

  • NE Clin Res of San Antonio

    San Antonio, Texas, 78233

  • Mills-Peninsula Hlth Services

    San Mateo, California, 94401

  • Mercy Research

    Springfield, Missouri, 65807

  • Cotton-O'Neil Diab & Endo Ctr

    Topeka, Kansas, 66606

  • Diablo Clinical Research, Inc.

    Walnut Creek, California, 94598

  • MassResearch, LLC

    Waltham, Massachusetts, 02453

  • Accellacare

    Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401

Other trials in United States

Russia14 sites
  • Volosevich First City Clinical Hospital

    Arkhangelsk, 163001

  • LLC "Clinic of new technologies in Medicine"

    Dzerzhinskiy, 140091

  • FSBI 'I.I. Dedov National Medical Research Center of Endocrinology' of the MH of Russia

    Moscow, 117292

  • Endocrinological Dispensary of Department of healthcare ser.

    Moscow, 119034

  • Endocrinology Dpt,Post-Graduate Medical Education Faculty

    Moscow, 123448

  • SPb SBHI "Snegirev Maternity Hospital No. 6"

    Saint Petersburg, 191014

  • City Consultative & Diagnostic Centre #1

    Saint Petersburg, 194354

  • SPb SBHI City Multifield Hospital #2

    Saint Petersburg, 194354

  • SPb SBHI City polyclinic #117

    Saint Petersburg, 194358

  • LLC "Endocrinolog"

    Samara, 443031

  • SHI Saratov City Clinical Hospital #9

    Saratov, 410031

  • Saratov regional clinical hospital

    Saratov, 410053

  • Voronezh Regional Clinical Consultive-diagnostic Centre

    Voronezh, 394018

  • Yaroslavl Regional Hospital

    Yaroslavl, 150062

Other trials in Russia

Canada10 sites
  • LMC Clinical Res Thornhill

    Concord, Ontario, L4K 4M2

  • Nova Scotia Hlth Halifax

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1V7

  • Ctr de rech Clin de Laval

    Laval, Quebec, H7T 2P5

  • St. Joseph's Health Care

    London, Ontario, N6A 4V2

  • IRCM

    Montreal, Quebec, H2W 1R7

  • CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval

    Québec, G1V 4G2

  • Centre de recherché du CHUS

    Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1H 5N4

  • Eastern Health Authority

    St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1B 3V6

  • Centricity Research LMC

    Toronto, Ontario, M4G 3E8

  • Winnipeg Clinic

    Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0N2

Other trials in Canada

Germany10 sites
  • Medizinisches Versorgungszentrum Am Bahnhof Spandau GbR

    Berlin, 13597

  • InnoDiab Forschung GmbH

    Essen, 45136

  • Zentrum für klinische Forschung, Dr. med. Lüdemann

    Falkensee, 14612

  • Diabetologische Gemeinschaftspraxis Dr. Staudenmeyer und Dr. Schiwietz

    Lingen, 49808

  • Uniklinik Schleswig-Holstein - Medizinischen Klinik I am Campus Lübeck

    Lübeck, 23538

  • Die Praxis am Ludwigsplatz

    Ludwigshafen, 67059

  • Institut für Diabetesforschung GmbH Münster - Dr. med. Rose

    Münster, 48145

  • RED-Institut für medizinische Studien und Fortbildung GmbH

    Oldenburg I. Holst, 23758

  • RED-Institut für medizinische Forschung und Fortbildung GmbH

    Oldenburg in Holstein, 23758

  • Zentrum für klinische Studien Alexander Segner

    Saint Ingbert-Oberwürzbach, 66386

Other trials in Germany

India8 sites
  • Diacare diabetes Hormonal Clinic

    Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380 015

  • Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research

    Chandigarh, Punjab, 160012

  • Care Hospital

    Hyderabad, 600034

  • Calicut Medical College

    Kozhikode, Kerala, 673008

  • Fortis Heart Institute and Multispeciality Hospital

    Mohali, Punjab, 160062

  • All India Institute of Medical Sciences

    New Dehli, New Delhi, 110029

  • Lady Hardinge Medical College

    New Delhi, 110001

  • Jothydev's Diabetes & Research Center

    Thriruvananthapuram, 695 032

Other trials in India

United Kingdom8 sites
  • Southmead Hospital

    Bristol, BS10 5NB

  • Addenbrooke's Hospital_Cambridge

    Cambridge, CB2 0QQ

  • Royal Derby Hospital

    Derby, DE1 2QY

  • Western General Hospital

    Edinburgh, EH4 2XU

  • Royal Surrey County Hospital - Diabetes

    Guildford, GU2 7XX

  • Churchill Hospital

    Oxford, OX3 7LE

  • Lister Hospital

    Stevenage, SG1 4AB

  • Joint Clinical Research Facility - Swansea

    Swansea, SA2 8PP

Other trials in United Kingdom

Italy7 sites
  • Policlinico Mater Domini Università di Catanzaro

    Catanzaro, 88100

  • Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi MASTER

    Florence, 50134

  • Osp. San Raffaele Diabetes Research Institute, Dibit 1

    Milan, 20132

  • Azienda Ospedaliera di Perugia;Ospedale S. Maria della Misericordia

    Perugia, Umbria, 06129

  • Policlinico Umberto I Clinica Medica DH Diabetologia

    Roma, 00161

  • Master Centre for Italy

    Rome, 00144

  • Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS - Dipartimento di scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche

    Rome, 00168

Other trials in Italy

Japan7 sites
  • The Institute of Medical Science, Asahi Life Foundation_Internal Medicine

    Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0002

  • H.E.C Science Clinic

    Kanagawa, 235-0045

  • Seino Internal Medicine Clinic_Internal medicine

    Koriyama-shi, Fukushima, Japan, 963-8851

  • Jinnouchi Hospital_Internal Medicine

    Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan, 862-0976

  • Manda Memorial Hospital_Internal Medicine

    Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Japan, 060-0062

  • Yuri Ono Clinic

    Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido, 060-0001

  • Tokyo Women's Medical University_Metabolism and Diabetology

    Tokyo, 162 8666

Other trials in Japan

Netherlands7 sites
  • Gelre Ziekenhuizen Apeldoorn

    Apeldoorn, 7334 DZ

  • Rijnstate Ziekenhuis

    Arnhem, 6815 AD

  • Maxima Medisch Centrum

    Eindhoven, 5631 BM

  • Bethesda Diabetes Research Center en Bethesda ziekenhuis

    Hoogeveen, 7909 AA

  • Maastricht Universitair Medisch Centrum

    Maastricht, 6229 HX

  • Ikazia Ziekenhuis

    Rotterdam, 3083 AN

  • Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht

    Utrecht, 3584 CX

Other trials in Netherlands

Turkey (Türkiye)7 sites
  • Çukurova Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Balcalı Hastanesi- Endokrinoloji

    Adana, 01150

  • Aydın Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi Hastanesi

    Aydin, 09010

  • Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi- Seyrantepe Yerleşkesi- Endokrinoloji

    Istanbul, 34371

  • Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu Şehir Hastanesi- Endokrinoloji

    Istanbul, 34400

  • Haydarpaşa Numune Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi - Endokrinoloji

    Istanbul, 34668

  • Erciyes Üniversitesi Hastanesi- Nefroloji

    Kayseri, 38039

  • İnönü Üniversitesi Turgut Özal Tıp Merkezi - Kardiyoloji

    Malatya, 44280

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

Austria6 sites
  • Univ.-Klinik für Innere Medizin

    Graz, 8036

  • Univ.-Klinik für Innere Medizin I

    Innsbruck, 6020

  • Fließer-Görzer [Ordination]

    Saint Stefan, 8511

  • Klinik Landstraße

    Vienna, 1030

  • Universitätsklinikum AKH Wien

    Vienna, 1090

  • Klinik Hietzing

    Vienna, 1130

Other trials in Austria

Spain4 sites
  • Hospital Clinic i Provincial

    Barcelona, 08036

  • Hospital Clinico Virgen de la Victoria

    Málaga, 29010

  • Hospital Univ. Central de Asturias

    Oviedo, 33011

  • Clínica Nuevas Tecnologías en Diabetes y Endocrinología

    Seville, 41003

Other trials in Spain

About this study

Official title: Efficacy and Safety of Once Weekly Insulin Icodec Compared to Once Daily Insulin Degludec 100 Units/mL, Both in Combination With Insulin Aspart, in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes. A 26-week, Randomised, Multicentre, Open-label, Active-controlled, Parallel Group, Two Armed, Treat-to-target Trial Investigating the Effect on Glycaemic Control and Safety of Treatment With Once Weekly Insulin Icodec Compared to Once Daily Insulin Degludec, Both in Combination With Insulin Aspart in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes, With a 26-week Extension Investigating Long Term Safety

This study compares insulin icodec (a new insulin) to insulin degludec (an insulin already available on the market) in people with type 1 diabetes.

The study will look at how well insulin icodec taken weekly controls blood sugar compared to insulin degludec taken daily.

Read more

Participants will either get insulin icodec that participants will have to inject once a week on the same day of the week, or insulin degludec that participants will have to inject once a day at the same time every day. Which treatment participants get is decided at random. Participants will also get a mealtime insulin.

The insulin is injected with a needle in a skin fold in the thigh, upper arm or stomach.

The study will last for about 1 year and 2 months. Participants will have 28 clinic visits and 28 phone calls with the study doctor. At 11 clinic visits participants will have blood samples taken.

At 6 clinic visits participants cannot eat or drink (except for water) for 8 hours before the visit.

Participants will be asked to wear a sensor that measures your blood sugar all the time. Participants will be asked to wear it for a total of 57 weeks (around 1 year).

Women cannot take part if pregnant, breast-feeding or plan to become pregnant during the study period.

Being tested
insulin icodec, insulin degludec, insulin aspart
Medical subject headings
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1

What participants receive

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

  • insulin icodecDrug

    insulin icodec 700 units/mL, subcutaneously (under the skin), solution for injection once weekly

  • insulin degludecDrug

    insulin degludec 100 units/mL, subcutaneously (under the skin), solution for injection once daily

  • insulin aspartDrug

    insulin aspart 100 units/mL, subcutaneously (under the skin), solution for injection daily

Study groups in NCT04848480
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Insulin icodec + insulin aspartExperimentalinsulin icodec once a week in combination with 2-4 times daily injections of insulin aspart at meal times.
Receives: Drug: insulin icodec; Drug: insulin aspart
Insulin degludec + insulin aspartActive comparatorinsulin degludec once a day in combination with 2-4 times daily injections of insulin aspart at meal times.
Receives: Drug: insulin degludec; Drug: insulin aspart

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change in Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) at Week 26

    Change in HbA1c from baseline to week 26 is presented. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period. In-trial observation period started at randomisation and ended at the date of: the last direct participant-site contact; withdrawal for participants who withdrew their informed consent; the last participant-investigator contact as defined by the investigator for participants who were lost to follow-up (i.e. possibly an unscheduled phone visit); death for participants who died before any of the above.

    Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 26

Secondary outcomes (17)
  1. Change in Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) at Week 52

    Change in HbA1c from baseline to week 52 is presented. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period. In-trial observation period started at randomisation and ended at the date of: the last direct participant-site contact; withdrawal for participants who withdrew their informed consent; the last participant-investigator contact as defined by the investigator for participants who were lost to follow-up (i.e. possibly an unscheduled phone visit); death for participants who died before any of the above.

    Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 52

  2. Change in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

    Change in FPG from baseline to week 26 is presented. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period. In-trial observation period started at randomisation and ended at the date of: the last direct participant-site contact; withdrawal for participants who withdrew their informed consent; the last participant-investigator contact as defined by the investigator for participants who were lost to follow-up (i.e. possibly an unscheduled phone visit); death for participants who died before any of the above.

    Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 26

  3. Percentage of Time in Range 3.9-10.0 mmol/L (70-180 Milligrams Per Deciliter [mg/dL]) Using Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System

    Percentage of time in range 3.9-10.0 mmol/L (70-180 mg/dL) using CGM system from week 22 to week 26 is presented. Time in range is defined as 100 times the number of recorded measurements in glycaemic range 3.9-10.0 mmol/L (70-180 mg/dL), both inclusive, divided by the total number of recorded measurements. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period. In-trial observation period started at randomisation and ended at the date of: the last direct participant-site contact; withdrawal for participants who withdrew their informed consent; the last participant-investigator contact as defined by the investigator for participants who were lost to follow-up (i.e. possibly an unscheduled phone visit); death for participants who died before any of the above.

    Measured: From week 22 to week 26

  4. Change in Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (DTSQs) in Total Treatment Satisfaction

    Change in DTSQs in total treatment satisfaction from baseline to week 26 is presented. The sum score for DTSQ in total treatment satisfaction was calculated by adding the six item scores of items 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. The sum score for DTSQ can range from 0 to 36, with 0 being the lowest and 36 being the highest score in total treatment satisfaction. Higher scores on the DTSQ total score indicate higher treatment satisfaction. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period. In-trial observation period started at randomisation and ended at the date of: the last direct participant-site contact; withdrawal for participants who withdrew their informed consent; the last participant-investigator contact as defined by the investigator for participants who were lost to follow-up (i.e. possibly an unscheduled phone visit); death for participants who died before any of the above.

    Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 26

  5. Number of Severe Hypoglycaemic Episodes (Level 3): From Baseline (Week 0) to Week 26

    Number of severe hypoglycaemic episodes (level 3) from baseline to week 26 are presented. Severe hypoglycaemia (level 3) is defined as hypoglycaemia with severe cognitive impairment requiring external assistance for recovery. Data is reported for 'main-on-treatment' period. The main-on-treatment period started at the date of first dose of trial product as recorded on the electronic case report form (eCRF), and ended at the first date of any of the following: the end date of the on-treatment period; week 26. On-treatment: Onset date on or after the first dose of trial product and no later than the first date of either the follow-up visit, the last date on trial product + 5 weeks for once daily insulin and + 6 weeks for once weekly insulin or the end-date for the in-trial period. Data reflects total number of episodes across all participants within the arm.

    Measured: From baseline (week 0) to week 26

  6. Number of Severe Hypoglycaemic Episodes (Level 3): From Baseline (Week 0) to Week 57

    Number of severe hypoglycaemic episodes (level 3) from baseline to week 57 are presented. Severe hypoglycaemia (level 3) is defined as hypoglycaemia with severe cognitive impairment requiring external assistance for recovery. Data is reported for 'on-treatment' period. The on-treatment period: Onset date on or after the first dose of trial product and no later than the first date of either the follow-up visit (FU2), the last date on trial product + 5 weeks for once daily insulin and + 6 weeks for once weekly insulin or the end-date for the in-trial period. Data reflects total number of episodes across all participants within the arm.

    Measured: From baseline (week 0) to week 57

  7. Number of Clinically Significant Hypoglycaemic Episodes (Level 2) (Less Than 3.0 mmol/L (54 mg/dL) Confirmed by Blood Glucose [BG] Meter): From Baseline (Week 0) to Week 26

    Number of clinically significant hypoglycaemic episodes (level 2) from baseline to week 26 are presented. Clinically significant hypoglycaemia (level 2) is defined as plasma glucose value of less than (<) 3.0 mmol/L (54 mg/dL) confirmed by BG meter. Data is reported for 'main-on-treatment' period. The main-on-treatment period started at the date of first dose of trial product as recorded on the eCRF, and ended at the first date of any of the following: the end date of the on-treatment period; week 26. The on-treatment period: Onset date on or after the first dose of trial product and no later than the first date of either the follow-up visit (FU2), the last date on trial product + 5 weeks for once daily insulin and + 6 weeks for once weekly insulin or the end-date for the in-trial period. Data reflects total number of episodes across all participants within the arm.

    Measured: From baseline (week 0) to week 26

  8. Number of Clinically Significant Hypoglycaemic Episodes (Level 2) (Less Than 3.0 mmol/L (54 mg/dL) Confirmed by BG Meter): From Baseline (Week 0) to Week 57

    Number of clinically significant hypoglycaemic episodes (level 2) from baseline to week 57 are presented. Clinically significant hypoglycaemia (level 2) is defined as plasma glucose value of less than (<) 3.0 mmol/L (54 mg/dL) confirmed by BG meter. Data is reported for 'on-treatment' period. The on-treatment period: Onset date on or after the first dose of trial product and no later than the first date of either the follow-up visit (FU2), the last date on trial product + 5 weeks for once daily insulin and + 6 weeks for once weekly insulin or the end-date for the in-trial period. Data reflects total number of episodes across all participants within the arm.

    Measured: From baseline (week 0) to week 57

  9. Number of Clinically Significant Hypoglycaemic Episodes (Level 2) (Less Than 3.0 mmol/L (54 mg/dL), Confirmed by BG Meter) or Severe Hypoglycaemic Episodes (Level 3): From Baseline (Week 0) to Week 26

    Number of clinically significant hypoglycaemic episodes (level 2) or severe hypoglycaemic episodes (level 3) from baseline to week 26 presented. Clinically significant hypoglycaemia (level 2) is de-fined as plasma glucose value of < 3.0 mmol/L (54 mg/dL) confirmed by BG meter. Severe hypo-glycaemia (level 3) is defined as hypoglycaemia with severe cognitive impairment requiring ex-ternal assistance for recovery. Data is reported for 'main-on-treatment' period, started at date of first dose of trial product as recorded on eCRF, and ended at first date of any of following: end date of on-treatment period; week 26. On-treatment period: Onset date on or after the first dose of trial product and no later than first date of either the follow-up visit (FU2), the last date on trial product + 5 weeks for once daily insulin and + 6 weeks for once weekly insulin or the end-date for the in-trial period. Data reflects total number of episodes across all participants within the arm.

    Measured: From baseline (week 0) to week 26

  10. Number of Clinically Significant Hypoglycaemic Episodes (Level 2) (Less Than 3.0 mmol/L (54 mg/dL), Confirmed by BG Meter) or Severe Hypoglycaemic Episodes (Level 3): From Baseline (Week 0) to Week 57

    Number of clinically significant hypoglycaemic episodes (level 2) or severe hypoglycaemic episodes (level 3) from baseline to week 57 are presented. Clinically significant hypoglycaemia (level 2) is defined as plasma glucose value of less than (<) 3.0 mmol/L (54 mg/dL) confirmed by BG meter. Severe hypoglycaemia (level 3) is defined as hypoglycaemia with severe cognitive impairment requiring external assistance for recovery. Data is reported for 'on-treatment' period. The on-treatment period: Onset date on or after the first dose of trial product and no later than the first date of either the follow-up visit (FU2), the last date on trial product + 5 weeks for once daily insulin and + 6 weeks for once weekly insulin or the end-date for the in-trial period. Data reflects total number of episodes across all participants within the arm.

    Measured: From baseline (week 0) to week 57

  11. Number of Nocturnal Clinically Significant Hypoglycaemic Episodes (Level 2) (Less Than 3.0 mmol/L (54 mg/dL), Confirmed by BG Meter) or Severe Hypoglycaemic Episodes (Level 3): From Baseline (Week 0) to Week 26

    Number of nocturnal clinically significant hypoglycaemic episodes (level 2) or severe hypogly-caemic episodes (level 3) from baseline to week 26 presented. Nocturnal: Period between 00:01 and 05:59 (both included). Clinically significant hypoglycaemia (level 2): Plasma glucose value of < 3.0 mmol/L (54 mg/dL) confirmed by BG meter. Severe hypoglycaemia (level 3): Hypoglycaemia with severe cognitive impairment requiring external assistance for recovery. Data is reported for 'main-on-treatment' period, started at date of first dose of trial product as recorded on eCRF, and ended at first date of any of following: end date of on-treatment period; week 26. On-treatment period: Onset date on or after first dose of trial product and no later than first date of either fol-low-up visit, last date on trial product + 5 weeks for once daily insulin and + 6 weeks for once weekly insulin or end-date for in-trial period. Data reflects total number of episodes across all participants within the arm.

    Measured: From baseline (week 0) to week 26

  12. Number of Nocturnal Clinically Significant Hypoglycaemic Episodes (Level 2) (Less Than 3.0 mmol/L (54 mg/dL), Confirmed by BG Meter) or Severe Hypoglycaemic Episodes (Level 3): From Baseline (Week 0) to Week 57

    Number of nocturnal clinically significant hypoglycaemic episodes (level 2) or severe hypoglycaemic episodes (level 3) from baseline to week 57 are presented. Nocturnal: The period between 00:01 and 05:59 (both included). Clinically significant hypoglycaemia (level 2): Plasma glucose value of < 3.0 mmol/L (54 mg/dL) confirmed by BG meter. Severe hypoglycaemia (level 3): Hypoglycaemia with severe cognitive impairment requiring external assistance for recovery. Data is reported for 'on-treatment' period. The on-treatment period: Onset date on or after the first dose of trial product and no later than the first date of either the follow-up visit (FU2), the last date on trial product + 5 weeks for once daily insulin and + 6 weeks for once weekly insulin or the end-date for the in-trial period. Data reflects total number of episodes across all participants within the arm.

    Measured: From baseline (week 0) to week 57

  13. Percentage of Time Spent Less Than (<) 3.0 mmol/L (54 mg/dL) Using Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System

    Percentage of time spent < 3.0 mmol/L using CGM system from week 22 to week 26 is presented. Time spent below threshold (< 3.0 mmol/L [54 mg/dL]) was defined as 100 times the number of recorded measurements below the threshold, divided by the total number of recorded measurements. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period. In-trial observation period started at randomisation and ended at the date of: the last direct participant-site contact; withdrawal for participants who withdrew their informed consent; the last participant-investigator contact as defined by the investigator for participants who were lost to follow-up (i.e. possibly an unscheduled phone visit); death for participants who died before any of the above.

    Measured: From week 22 to week 26

  14. Percentage of Time Spent Greater Than (>) 10 mmol/L (180 mg/dL) Using Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System

    Percentage of time spent > 10 mmol/L using CGM system from week 22 to week 26 is presented. Time spent above threshold (> 10 mmol/L [180 mg/dL]) was defined as 100 times the number of recorded measurements above the threshold, divided by the total number of recorded measurements. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period. In-trial observation period started at randomisation and ended at the date of: the last direct participant-site contact; withdrawal for participants who withdrew their informed consent; the last participant-investigator contact as defined by the investigator for participants who were lost to follow-up (i.e. possibly an unscheduled phone visit); death for participants who died before any of the above.

    Measured: From week 22 to week 26

  15. Mean Total Weekly Insulin Dose: From Week 24 to Week 26

    Mean total weekly insulin dose from week 24 to week 26 is presented. Data is reported for 'main-on-treatment' period. The main-on-treatment period started at the date of first dose of trial product as recorded on the eCRF, and ended at the first date of any of the following: the end date of the on-treatment period; week 26. The on-treatment period: Onset date on or after the first dose of trial product and no later than the first date of either the follow-up visit (FU2), the last date on trial product + 5 weeks for once daily insulin and + 6 weeks for once weekly insulin or the end-date for the in-trial period.

    Measured: From week 24 to week 26

  16. Mean Total Weekly Insulin Dose: From Week 50 to Week 52

    Mean total weekly insulin dose from week 50 to week 52 is presented. Data is reported for 'on-treatment' period. The on-treatment period: Onset date on or after the first dose of trial product and no later than the first date of either the follow-up visit (FU2), the last date on trial product + 5 weeks for once daily insulin and + 6 weeks for once weekly insulin or the end-date for the in-trial period.

    Measured: From week 50 to week 52

  17. Change in Body Weight

    Change in body weight from baseline to week 26 is presented. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period. In-trial observation period started at randomisation and ended at the date of: the last direct participant-site contact; withdrawal for participants who withdrew their informed consent; the last participant-investigator contact as defined by the investigator for participants who were lost to follow-up (i.e. possibly an unscheduled phone visit); death for participants who died before any of the above.

    Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 26

Timeline

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

  1. First posted19 Apr 2021
  2. Study start30 Apr 2021
  3. Primary completion28 Apr 2022
  4. Study completion2 Dec 2022

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
582 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04848480
Sponsor's protocol ID
NN1436-4625
Other IDs
U1111-1251-7315, 2020-002374-27
Acronym
ONWARDS 6
Status last verified
Nov 2025
First submitted
16 Apr 2021
Last updated
4 Dec 2025
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

  • Philis-Tsimikas A, Bajaj HS, Begtrup K, Cailleteau R, Gowda A, Lingvay I, Mathieu C, Russell-Jones D, Rosenstock J. Rationale and design of the phase 3a development programme (ONWARDS 1-6 trials) investigating once-weekly insulin icodec in diabetes. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2023 Feb;25(2):331-341. doi: 10.1111/dom.14871. Epub 2022 Oct 14.

    PubMed 36106652
  • Kristensen NR, Haridas MP, Philis-Tsimikas A, Ribel-Madsen R, Mathieu C. The Effect of Intrinsic Factors on the Pharmacokinetics of Once-Weekly Insulin Icodec in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes: A Population Pharmacokinetic Analysis of Phase II and Phase III trials. Clin Pharmacokinet. 2026 Sep 30. doi: 10.1007/s40262-026-01710-9. Online ahead of print.

    PubMed 42814374
  • Mohan V, Kesavadev J, Murthy LS, Anil G, Chandrappa M, Kar S, Mishra S. Efficacy and Safety of Once-Weekly Insulin Icodec in Indian Participants with Diabetes: Results from ONWARDS 1, 4, and 6 Studies. Diabetes Ther. 2025 Nov;16(11):2193-2212. doi: 10.1007/s13300-025-01799-4. Epub 2025 Oct 6.

    PubMed 41051694
  • Danne T, Engberg S, Irace C, Kjaersgaard MIS, Klonoff DC, Mathieu C, Kehlet Watt S, Russell-Jones D. Continuous Glucose Monitoring Metrics and Continuous Glucose Monitoring-Based Hypoglycemia, Including Duration, in Individuals with Type 1 Diabetes Switching to Once-Weekly Insulin Icodec: A Post Hoc Evaluation of ONWARDS 6. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2025 Dec;27(12):963-972. doi: 10.1177/15209156251359319. Epub 2025 Jul 18.

    PubMed 40742780
  • Philis-Tsimikas A, Krogsdahl Bache J, Fu A, Kellerer M, Salvesen-Sykes K, Bain SC. Insights on Hospitalisations from the Phase 3a ONWARDS 1-6 Trials of Once-Weekly Insulin Icodec. Diabetes Ther. 2025 Aug;16(8):1615-1631. doi: 10.1007/s13300-025-01745-4. Epub 2025 Jun 4.

    PubMed 40465144
  • Russell-Jones D, Babazono T, Cailleteau R, Engberg S, Irace C, Kjaersgaard MIS, Mathieu C, Rosenstock J, Woo V, Klonoff DC. Once-weekly insulin icodec versus once-daily insulin degludec as part of a basal-bolus regimen in individuals with type 1 diabetes (ONWARDS 6): a phase 3a, randomised, open-label, treat-to-target trial. Lancet. 2023 Nov 4;402(10413):1636-1647. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(23)02179-7. Epub 2023 Oct 17.

    PubMed 37863084

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing insulin icodec, insulin degludec and insulin aspart in people with Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1, run by Novo Nordisk A/S at 130 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?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 4 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 4 Dec 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 130 sites in United States, Russia, Canada, Germany, India 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 12 Jun 2025). 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 Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) at Week 26 (time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 26). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04848480, which also lists 6 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 4 Dec 2025.

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