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Dumping SyndromePhase 4NCT05057819

Investigating the Impact of the SGLT2 Inhibitor Empagliflozin on Postprandial Hypoglycaemia After Gastric Bypass

A Phase 4 study testing Empagliflozin 25 MG in people with Dumping Syndrome and Hypoglycemia, Reactive, run by Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern at 1 site in Switzerland.

Completed

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

Official record
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Trial summary

Bariatric surgery is an effective anti-obesity treatment providing durable weight loss and profound beneficial effects on glucose metabolism. However, bariatric surgery also comes with an increased risk for a late metabolic complication known as postbariatric hypoglycaemia (PBH). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Dumping Syndrome, Hypoglycemia, Reactive
What is being tested?
Empagliflozin 25 MG
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
22 participants
Where
1 siteSwitzerland
Study dates
1 Dec 2021to 11 Aug 2022
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 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Informed Consent as documented by signature
  • Age 18 years or older
  • Gastric bypass surgery ≥1 year ago
  • Biochemically confirmed postprandial hypoglycaemia (plasma or sensor glucose <3.0mmol/l) within the past three months

Who cannot join

  • Diabetes on anti-diabetic treatment (insulin and/or non-insulin agents)
  • Genito-urinary infection, if not treated successfully
  • Chronic kidney disease (defined as CKD-EPI eGFR < 60 mL/min per 1.73 m2 body surface area)
  • Pregnant and lactating women (urine pregnancy test to be performed for women of childbearing potential [defined as women who are not surgically sterilized/ hysterectomized, and/ or who are postmenopausal for less than 12 months]) or women of childbearing potential that refuse to use an effective contraceptive method [birth control pill or intrauterine device (IUD)]).
  • Inability to understand and follow the protocol
  • Known allergy to the study drug
  • Participation in another interventional clinical trial overlapping with the current trial

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Switzerland1 site
  • Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology, Nutritional Medicine and Metabolism, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital and University of Bern

    Bern, Canton of Bern, 3010

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About this study

Official title: Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Crossover Trial Assessing the Impact of the SGLT2 Inhibitor Empagliflozin on Postprandial Hypoglycaemia After Gastric Bypass

Bariatric surgery is an effective anti-obesity treatment providing durable weight loss and profound beneficial effects on glucose metabolism. However, bariatric surgery also comes with an increased risk for a late metabolic complication known as postbariatric hypoglycaemia (PBH). The condition presents with hypoglycaemic episodes 1-3 hours after meals and develops one to several years after bariatric surgery, mainly gastric bypass. PBH affects approximately 30% of patients without preexisting diabetes. For a subset of patients, hypoglycaemia-associated impairment of daily living and social functioning are commonly observed. The underlying mechanisms of PBH are multifactorial. It is considered that inadequately high insulin secretion caused by both accelerated glucose absorption from the gut and increased insulinotropic hormones such as GLP-1 are important pathophysiologic mechanisms. Empagliflozin, a sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor reduces glucose exposure by increasing urinary glucose excretion. In a pilot study, a single dose of 10mg of empagliflozin taken before a mixed meal reduced the risk of PBH by 74%. Both, postprandial glucose and insulin exposure were significantly lower with empagliflozin vs. placebo, which makes Empagliflozin a potential treatment for PBH. In this study, treatment naïve patients will be randomized to receive either oral empagliflozin 25 mg daily in the morning for 20 days, followed by 2-6 weeks wash out and 20 days placebo once daily in the morning, or the reverse sequence. Urine and blood analysis will be performed as detailed in the protocol.

Being tested
Empagliflozin 25 MG, Placebo
Medical subject headings
Dumping Syndrome, Hypoglycemia

What participants receive

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

  • Empagliflozin 25 MGDrug

    Treatment naive patients with bariatric bypass surgery will be given oral empagliflozin 25mg once daily for 20 days

  • PlaceboDrug

    Treatment naive patients with bariatric bypass surgery will be given oral placebo once daily for 20 days

Study groups in NCT05057819
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Empagliflozin first, Placebo secondExperimentalOral empagliflozin 25 mg daily in the morning for 20 days, followed by oral placebo (daily in the morning) for 20 days after a wash-out period of 2-6 weeks
Receives: Drug: Empagliflozin 25 MG; Drug: Placebo
Placebo first, Empagliflozin secondPlacebo comparatorOral placebo (daily in the morning) for 20 days, followed by oral empagliflozin 25 mg daily in the morning for 20 days after a wash-out period of 2-6 weeks
Receives: Drug: Empagliflozin 25 MG; Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

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

  1. Amplitude of change in plasma glucose (difference between peak and nadir plasma glucose concentration in mmol/L) during the mixed meal test.

    On day 20 of the intake of either empagliflozin or placebo, participants undergo a mixed meal test. During the test, the amplitude of plasma glucose (difference between peak and nadir plasma glucose concentration in mmol/L) will be measured.

    Measured: The outcome will be assessed during the mixed-meal test on the day of the experimental visit at the end of each study period (day 20-24 of the respective study period).

Secondary outcomes (9)
  1. Mean amplitude of glucose excursion (MAGE) based on CGM glucose

    During the intake of empagliflozin and placebo, participants will wear a continuous glucose monitoring device. After V1 and V2, CGM data will be extracted and analysed. MAGE will be calculated based on CGM data obtained during each observation period.

    Measured: The outcome will be calculated from day 1 to day 20 of intake of IMP/Placebo (i.e. aggregated measures of the outcome will be calculated for each period). The first 3 days of data of each period will be discarded.

  2. Mean coefficient of variability based on CGM glucose

    During the intake of empagliflozin and placebo, participants will wear a continuous glucose monitoring device. After V1 and V2, CGM data will be extracted and analysed. The mean coefficient of variability will be calculated based on CGM data obtained during each observation period.

    Measured: The outcome will be calculated from day 1 to day 20 of intake of IMP/Placebo (i.e. aggregated measures of the outcome will be calculated for each period). The first 3 days of data of each period will be discarded.

  3. Peak plasma glucose during mixed meal test

    On day 20 of the intake of either empagliflozin or placebo, participants undergo a mixed meal test. During the test, the peak of plasma glucose (in mmol/L) will be documented.

    Measured: The outcome will be assessed during the mixed-meal test on the day of the experimental visit at the end of each study period (day 20-24 of the respective study period).

  4. Percent time spent with CGM glucose >10.0mmol/L

    During the intake of empagliflozin and placebo, participants will wear a continuous glucose monitoring device. After V1 and V2, CGM data will be extracted and analysed. Percent time spent with CGM glucose >10.0mmol/L will be calculated based on CGM data obtained during each observation period.

    Measured: The outcome will be calculated from day 1 to day 20 of intake of IMP/Placebo (i.e. aggregated measures of the outcome will be calculated for each period). The first 3 days of data of each period will be discarded.

  5. Proportion of participants experiencing hypoglycaemia (defined as plasma glucose<3.0mmol/L) during the mixed meal tolerance test

    On day 20 of the intake of either empagliflozin or placebo, participants undergo a mixed meal test. During the test, the proportion of participants experiencing hypoglycaemia (defined as plasma glucose<3.0mmol/L) will be documented.

    Measured: The outcome will be assessed during the mixed-meal test on the day of the experimental visit at the end of each study period (day 20-24 of the respective study period).

  6. Nadir plasma glucose during mixed meal test

    On day 20 of the intake of either empagliflozin or placebo, participants undergo a mixed meal test. During the test, the nadir of plasma glucose (in mmol/L) will be documented.

    Measured: The outcome will be assessed during the mixed-meal test on the day of the experimental visit at the end of each study period (day 20-24 of the respective study period).

  7. Percent time spent with CGM glucose <3.0mmol/L

    During the intake of empagliflozin and placebo, participants will wear a continuous glucose monitoring device. After V1 and V2, CGM data will be extracted and analysed. Percent time spent with CGM glucose <3.0mmol/L will be calculated based on CGM data obtained during each observation period.

    Measured: The outcome will be calculated from day 1 to day 20 of intake of IMP/Placebo (i.e. aggregated measures of the outcome will be calculated for each period). The first 3 days of data of each period will be discarded.

  8. Percent time spent with CGM glucose <2.8mmol/L

    During the intake of empagliflozin and placebo, participants will wear a continuous glucose monitoring device. After V1 and V2, CGM data will be extracted and analysed. Percent time spent with CGM glucose <2.8mmol/L will be calculated based on CGM data obtained during each observation period.

    Measured: The outcome will be calculated from day 1 to day 20 of intake of IMP/Placebo (i.e. aggregated measures of the outcome will be calculated for each period). The first 3 days of data of each period will be discarded.

  9. Frequency of postprandial symptoms based on a modified Edinburgh Hypoglycaemia

    During the intake of empagliflozin and placebo, participants will report postprandial symptoms in an electronic event diary. The frequency of postprandial symptoms, based on a modified Edinburgh Hypoglycaemia Symptom Scale, will be documented.

    Measured: The outcome will be calculated from day 1 to day 20 of intake of IMP/Placebo.

Timeline

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

  1. First posted27 Sep 2021
  2. Study start1 Dec 2021
  3. Primary completion11 Aug 2022
  4. Study completion11 Aug 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 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Model description
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
22 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05057819
Sponsor's protocol ID
DEEP-Empa
Status last verified
Mar 2023
First submitted
16 Sep 2021
Last updated
14 Mar 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes

Publications

  • Ferreira A, Schonenberger KA, Potoczna N, Vogt A, Gerber PA, Zehetner J, Giachino D, Nett P, Gawinecka J, Cossu L, Fuster DG, Dalla Man C, Facchinetti A, Melmer A, Nakas CT, Hepprich M, Donath MY, Herzig D, Bally L. Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Crossover Trial of Once Daily Empagliflozin 25 mg for the Treatment of Postprandial Hypoglycemia After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2023 Jul;25(7):467-475. doi: 10.1089/dia.2023.0036. Epub 2023 Jun 5.

    PubMed 37093196
  • Ferreira A, Emara AFA, Herzig D, Melmer A, Vogt AP, Nakas CT, Facchinetti A, Dalla Man C, Bally L. Study protocol for a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial assessing the impact of the SGLT2 inhibitor empagliflozin on postprandial hypoglycaemia after gastric bypass. BMJ Open. 2022 Sep 19;12(9):e060668. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-060668.

    PubMed 36123073

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Empagliflozin 25 MG in people with Dumping Syndrome and Hypoglycemia, Reactive, run by Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern at 1 site in Switzerland.

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 7 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 14 Mar 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Switzerland. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 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?

Amplitude of change in plasma glucose (difference between peak and nadir plasma glucose concentration in mmol/L) during the mixed meal test. (time frame: The outcome will be assessed during the mixed-meal test on the day of the experimental visit at the end of each study period (day 20-24 of the respective study period).). 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 NCT05057819, which also lists 2 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 14 Mar 2023.

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