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NCT Number: NCT02849080

Efficacy and Safety of Oral Semaglutide Using a Flexible Dose Adjustment Based on Clinical Evaluation Versus Sitagliptin in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

This trial is globally conducted. The aim of this trial is to investigate Efficacy and Safety of Oral Semaglutide Using a Flexible Dose Adjustment Based on Clinical Evaluation versus Sitagliptin in Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

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Key information

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 3

Primary location

Novo Nordisk Investigational Site, CABA, Argentina

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Main phase (the inclusion criteria for the main phase are not reassessed for the extension phase):

  • Informed consent obtained before any trial-related activities. Trial-related activities are any procedures that are carried out as part of the trial, including activities to determine suitability for the trial
  • Male or female, age above or equal to 18 years at the time of signing informed consent. For Korea only: Male or female, age above or equal to 19 years at the time of signing informed consent
  • Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus for at least 90 days prior to day of screening
  • HbA1c (glycosylated haemoglobin) 7.5-9.5% (58-80 mmol/mol) (both inclusive)
  • Treatment target of HbA1c below 7.0% (53 mmol/mol), as judged by the investigator
  • Stable daily dose(s) of 1-2 of the following anti-diabetic drugs within 90 days prior to the day of screening:
  • Metformin (equal or above 1500 mg or maximum tolerated dose as documented in the subject medical record)
  • Sulfonylureas (equal or above half of the maximum approved dose according to local label or maximum tolerated dose as documented in subject medical record)
  • Sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors
  • Thiazolidinediones (equal or above half of the maximum approved dose according to local label or maximum tolerated dose as documented in subject medical record)

Extension phase:

  • Informed consent for the extension phase obtained before any trial-related activities for the extension phase.
  • On randomised treatment with or without rescue medication at week 52.

Exclusion criteria

Main phase (the exclusion criteria for the main phase are not reassessed for the extension phase):

  • Female who is pregnant, breast-feeding or intends to become pregnant or is of child-bearing potential and not using an adequate contraceptive method (adequate contraceptive measure as required by local regulation or practice). For certain specific countries: Additional specific requirements apply
  • Any disorder, which in the investigator's opinion might jeopardise subject's safety or compliance with the protocol
  • Family or personal history of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2 or Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma
  • History of pancreatitis (acute or chronic)
  • History of major surgical procedures involving the stomach potentially affecting absorption of trial product (e.g. subtotal and total gastrectomy, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass surgery)
  • Any of the following: myocardial infarction, stroke or hospitalisation for unstable angina or transient ischaemic attack within the past 180 days prior to the day of screening and randomisation
  • Subjects presently classified as being in New York Heart Association Class IV
  • Planned coronary, carotid or peripheral artery revascularisation known on the day of screening
  • Subjects with alanine aminotransferase above 2.5 x upper normal limit
  • Renal impairment defined as Estimated Glomerular Filtration rate 60 mL/min/1.73 m^2 as per Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration formula
  • Treatment with any medication for the indication of diabetes or obesity other than stated in the inclusion criteria in a period of 90 days before the day of screening. An exception is short-term insulin treatment for acute illness for a total of below or equal to 14 days
  • Proliferative retinopathy or maculopathy requiring acute treatment. Verified by fundus photography or dilated fundoscopy performed within 90 days prior to randomisation
  • History or presence of malignant neoplasms within the last 5 years (except basal and squamous cell skin cancer and carcinoma in situ)
  • History of diabetic ketoacidosis

Extension phase: There are no new exclusion criteria for the extension phase

Treatment and study plan

semaglutide

Drug

Oral administration once-daily.

Sitagliptin

Drug

Oral administration once-daily.

Primary outcomes

  1. Participants Who Achieve HbA1c <7.0% (53 mmol/Mol) ADA Target (Yes/no)

    Time frame: Week 52

    Participants who achieved HbA1c <7.0% (American Diabetes Association (ADA) target) (yes/no), was evaluated at week 52. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product. The endpoint was also evaluated based on the data from the on-treatment without rescue medication observation period, which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, excluding any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in Body Weight

    Time frame: Week 0, week 52

    Change from baseline (week 0) in body weight was evaluated at week 52. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product. The endpoint was also evaluated based on the data from the on-treatment without rescue medication observation period, which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, excluding any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation.

  2. Change in HbA1c

    Time frame: Week 0, week 52

    Change from baseline (week 0) in HbA1c was evaluated at week 52. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  3. Change in FPG

    Time frame: Week 0, week 52

    Change from baseline (week 0) in fasting plasma glucose (FPG) was evaluated at week 52. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  4. Change in Body Weight (%)

    Time frame: Week 0, week 52

    Relative change from baseline (week 0) in body weight (kg) was evaluated at week 52. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  5. Change in BMI

    Time frame: Week 0, Week 52

    Change from baseline (week 0) in body mass index (BMI) was evaluated at week 52. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  6. Change in Waist Circumference

    Time frame: Week 0, week 52

    Change from baseline (week 0) in waist circumference was evaluated at week 52. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  7. Change in Total Cholesterol (Ratio to Baseline)

    Time frame: Week 0, Week 52

    Change from baseline (week 0) in total cholesterol (mmol/L) at week 52 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  8. Change in LDL Cholesterol (Ratio to Baseline)

    Time frame: Week 0, week 52

    Change from baseline (week 0) in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (mmol/L) at week 52 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  9. Change in HDL Cholesterol (Ratio to Baseline)

    Time frame: Week 0, week 52

    Change from baseline (week 0) in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (mmol/L) at weeks 26, 52 and 78 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  10. Change in Triglycerides (Ratio to Baseline)

    Time frame: Week 0, week 52

    Change from baseline (week 0) in triglycerides (mmol/L) at week 52 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  11. Change in SF-36v2 (Acute Version) Health Survey: Scores From the 8 Domains, the Physical Component Summary (PCS) and the Mental Component Summary (MCS)

    Time frame: Week 0, week 52

    SF-36 is a 36-item patient-reported survey of patient health that measures the participant's overall health-related quality of life (HRQoL). SF-36v2™ (acute version) questionnaire measured eight domains of functional health and well-being as well as two component summary scores (physical component summary (PCS) and mental component summary (MCS)). The 0-100 scale scores (where higher scores indicated a better HRQoL) from the SF-36 were converted to norm-based scores to enable a direct interpretation in relation to the distribution of the scores in the 2009 U.S. general population. In the metric of norm-based scores, 50 and 10 corresponds to the mean and standard deviation respectively of the 2009 U.S. general population. Change from baseline (week 0) in the domain scores and component summary (PCS and MCS) scores were evaluated at week 52. A positive change score indicates an improvement since baseline. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period.

  12. Change in DTSQ

    Time frame: Week 0, Week 52

    Change from baseline (week 0) in diabetes treatment satisfaction questionnaire - status (DTSQs) 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 data from the in-trial observation period.

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

    Time frame: Week 52

    Participants who achieved HbA1c less than or equal to 6.5% (American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) target) (yes/no) at week 52 is presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

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

    Time frame: Week 52

    Participants who achieved weight loss more than or equal to 5% of their baseline body weight (yes/no) at weeks 52 is presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

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

    Time frame: Week 52

    Participants who achieved weight loss more than or equal to 10% of their baseline body weight (yes/no) at week 52 is presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  16. Participants Who Achieve HbA1c <7.0 % (53 mmol/Mol) Without Hypoglycaemia (Severe or BG Confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemia) and no Weight Gain (Yes/no)

    Time frame: Week 52

    Participants who achieved HbA1c less than 7.0 % without severe or blood glucose (BG) confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia and without weight gain (yes/no) at week 52 is presented. Severe hypoglycaemia was defined as an episode requiring assistance of another person to actively administer carbohydrate or glucagon, or take other corrective actions. BG-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia was defined as an episode with plasma glucose value <3.1 mmol/L with symptoms consistent with hypoglycaemia. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

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

    Time frame: Week 52

    Participants who achieved HbA1c reduction more than or equal to 1% of their baseline HbA1c and weight loss of more than or equal to 3% of their baseline body weight (yes/no) at week 52 is presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  18. Time to Rescue Medication

    Time frame: Weeks 0-52

    Presented results are the number of participants who had taken rescue medication anytime during the periods, from week 0 to week 52. Rescue medication was defined as any new anti-diabetic medication used as add-on to trial product and used for more than 21 days with the initiation at or after randomisation (week 0) and before last day on trial product, and/or intensification of anti-diabetic medication (a more than 20% increase in dose relative to baseline) for more than 21 days with the intensification at or after randomisation and before last day on trial product. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment without rescue medication observation period, which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, excluding any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation.

  19. Time to Additional Anti-diabetic Medication

    Time frame: Weeks 0-52

    Presented results are the number of participants who had taken additional anti-diabetic medication anytime during the period from week 0 to week 52. Additional anti-diabetic medication was defined as any new anti-diabetic medication used for more than 21 days with the initiation at or after randomisation (week 0) and before (planned) end-of-treatment (week 52), and/or intensification of anti-diabetic medication (a more than 20% increase in dose relative to baseline) for more than 21 days with the intensification at or after randomisation and before (planned) end-of-treatment. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  20. Number of TEAEs During Exposure to Trial Product

    Time frame: Week 0-57

    Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) were recorded from week 0 to week 57 (52-week treatment period for participants who continued in the extension phase; 52-week treatment period plus the 5-week follow-up period for participants who did not continue in the extension phase). Adverse events (AEs) with onset during the on-treatment observation period were considered treatment-emergent. On-treatment observation period: Time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.

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

    Time frame: Week 0-57

    Treatment emergent severe or BG confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemic episodes were recorded during weeks 0-57 (52-week treatment period for participants who continued in the extension phase; 52-week treatment period plus the 5-week follow-up period for participants who did not continue in the extension phase). Hypoglycaemic episodes with onset during the on-treatment observation period were considered treatment-emergent. On-treatment observation period was defined as the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication. Severe hypoglycaemia was defined as an episode requiring assistance of another person to actively administer carbohydrate or glucagon, or take other corrective actions. BG-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia: Confirmed by a glucose value <3.1 mmol/L (56 mg/dL) with symptoms consistent with hypoglycaemia.

  22. Paticipants With Treatment-emergent Severe or BG-confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemic Episodes (Yes/no)

    Time frame: Week 0-57

    Treatment emergent severe or BG confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemic episodes were recorded during weeks 0-57 (52-week treatment period for participants who continued in the extension phase; 52-week treatment period plus the 5-week follow-up period for participants who did not continue in the extension phase). Hypoglycaemic episodes with onset during the on-treatment observation period were considered treatment-emergent. On-treatment observation period was defined as the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication. Severe hypoglycaemia was defined as an episode requiring assistance of another person to actively administer carbohydrate or glucagon, or take other corrective actions. BG-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia: Confirmed by a glucose value <3.1 mmol/L (56 mg/dL) with symptoms consistent with hypoglycaemia.

  23. Change in Amylase (Ratio to Baseline)

    Time frame: Week 0, Week 52

    Change from baseline (week 0) in biochemical parameter- amylase (units per liter [U/L]) to week 52 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment observation period which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.

  24. Change in Lipase (Ratio to Baseline)

    Time frame: Week 0, Week 52

    Change from baseline (week 0) in lipase (U/L) to week 52 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment observation period which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.

  25. Change in Pulse Rate

    Time frame: Week 0, week 52

    Change from baseline (week 0) in pulse rate was evaluated at week 52. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment observation period which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.

  26. Change in Blood Pressure (Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure)

    Time frame: Week 0, week 52

    Change from baseline (week 0) in systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) was evaluated at week 52. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment observation period which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.

  27. Change in HbA1c- Switch

    Time frame: Week 52, week 104

    Change from week 52 in HbA1c was evaluated at week 104. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was re-randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  28. Change in Body Weight- Switch

    Time frame: Week 52, week 104

    Change from week 52 in body weight was evaluated at week 104. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was re-randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  29. Change in Body Weight (%)- Switch

    Time frame: Week 52, week 104

    Relative change from week 52 in body weight (kg) was evaluated at week 104. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was re-randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  30. Change in FPG- Switch

    Time frame: Week 52, week 104

    Change from week 52 in fasting plasma glucose (FPG) was evaluated at week 104. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was re-randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  31. Change in BMI- Switch

    Time frame: Week 52, Week 104

    Change from week 52 in body mass index (BMI) was evaluated at week 104. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was re-randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  32. Change in Waist Circumference- Switch

    Time frame: Week 52, week 104

    Change from week 52 in waist circumference was evaluated at week 104. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was re-randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  33. Participants Who Achieve HbA1c <7.0% (53 mmol/Mol) ADA Target (Yes/no)- Switch

    Time frame: Week 104 (i.e., after 52 weeks of treatment in the extension phase)

    Participants who achieved HbA1c <7.0% (American Diabetes Association (ADA) target) (yes/no), was evaluated at week 104. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was re-randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  34. Participants Who Achieve HbA1c ≤6.5% (48 mmol/Mol) AACE Target (Yes/no)- Switch

    Time frame: Week 104 (i.e., after 52 weeks of treatment in the extension phase)

    Participants who achieved HbA1c less than or equal to 6.5% (American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) target) (yes/no) at week 104 is presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was re-randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  35. Participants Who Achieve Weight Loss ≥5% (Yes/no)- Switch

    Time frame: Week 104 (i.e., after 52 weeks of treatment in the extension phase)

    Participants who achieved weight loss more than or equal to 5% of their baseline body weight (yes/no) at weeks 104 is presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was re-randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  36. Participants Who Achieve HbA1c <7.0% (53 mmol/Mol) Without Hypoglycaemia (Severe or BG Confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemia) and no Weight Gain (Yes/no)- Switch

    Time frame: Week 104 (i.e., after 52 weeks of treatment in the extension phase)

    Participants who achieved HbA1c less than 7.0% without severe or blood glucose (BG) confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia and without weight gain (yes/no) at week 104 is presented. Severe hypoglycaemia was defined as an episode requiring assistance of another person to actively administer carbohydrate or glucagon, or take other corrective actions. BG-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia was defined as an episode with plasma glucose value <3.1 mmol/L with symptoms consistent with hypoglycaemia. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was re-randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  37. Participants Who Achieve HbA1c <7.0% (53 mmol/Mol) ADA Target and no Need for Rescue Medication (Yes/no)- Switch

    Time frame: Week 104 (i.e., after 52 weeks of treatment in the extension phase)

    Participants who achieved HbA1c <7.0% (American Diabetes Association (ADA) target) and no need for rescue medication (yes/no), was evaluated at week 104. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment without rescue medication observation period, which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, excluding any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation.

  38. Time to Additional Anti-diabetic Medication- Switch

    Time frame: Weeks 53-104

    Presented results are the number of participants who had taken additional anti-diabetic medication anytime during the period from week 53 to week 104. Additional anti-diabetic medication was defined as any new anti-diabetic medication used for more than 21 days with the initiation at or after re-randomisation (week 52) and before (planned) end-of-treatment (week 104), and/or intensification of anti-diabetic medication (a more than 20% increase in dose relative to baseline) for more than 21 days with the intensification at or after randomisation and before (planned) end-of-treatment. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was re-randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  39. Time to Rescue Medication- Switch

    Time frame: Weeks 53-104

    Presented results are the number of participants who had taken rescue medication anytime during the periods, from week 53 to week 104. Rescue medication was defined as any new anti-diabetic medication used as add-on to trial product and used for more than 21 days with the initiation at or after re-randomisation (week 52) and before last day on trial product, and/or intensification of anti-diabetic medication (a more than 20% increase in dose relative to baseline) for more than 21 days with the intensification at or after randomisation and before last day on trial product. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment without rescue medication observation period, which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, excluding any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation.

  40. Number of TEAEs During Exposure to Trial Product- Switch

    Time frame: Week 53-109

    Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) were recorded from week 53 to week 109. Adverse events (AEs) with onset during the on-treatment observation period were considered treatment-emergent. On-treatment observation period: Time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.

  41. Change in Amylase (Ratio to Baseline)- Switch

    Time frame: Week 52, Week 104

    Change from week 52 in biochemical parameter- amylase (U/L) to week 104 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment observation period which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.

  42. Change in Lipase (Ratio to Baseline)- Switch

    Time frame: Week 52, Week 104

    Change from week 52 in lipase (U/L) to week 104 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment observation period which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.

  43. Change in Pulse Rate- Switch

    Time frame: Week 52, week 104

    Change from week 52 in pulse rate was evaluated at week 104. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment observation period which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.

  44. Change in Blood Pressure (Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure)- Switch

    Time frame: Week 52, week 104

    Change from week 52 in systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) was evaluated at week 104. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment observation period which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.

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

    Time frame: Week 53-109

    Treatment emergent severe or BG confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemic episodes were recorded during weeks 53 to 109. Hypoglycaemic episodes with onset during the on-treatment observation period were considered treatment-emergent. On-treatment observation period was defined as the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication. Severe hypoglycaemia was defined as an episode requiring assistance of another person to actively administer carbohydrate or glucagon, or take other corrective actions. BG-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia: Confirmed by a glucose value <3.1 mmol/L (56 mg/dL) with symptoms consistent with hypoglycaemia.

  46. Paticipants With Treatment-emergent Severe or BG-confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemic Episodes (Yes/no)- Switch

    Time frame: Week 53-109

    Number of participants with treatment-emergent severe or BG confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemic episodes were recorded during weeks 53 to 109. Hypoglycaemic episodes with onset during the on-treatment observation period were considered treatment-emergent. On-treatment observation period was defined as the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication. Severe hypoglycaemia was defined as an episode requiring assistance of another person to actively administer carbohydrate or glucagon, or take other corrective actions. BG-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia: Confirmed by a glucose value <3.1 mmol/L (56 mg/dL) with symptoms consistent with hypoglycaemia.

  47. Change in SF-36v2 (Acute Version) Health Survey: Scores From the 8 Domains, the Physical Component Summary (PCS) and the Mental Component Summary (MCS)- Switch

    Time frame: Week 52, week 104

    SF-36 is a 36-item patient-reported survey of patient health that measures the participant's overall health-related quality of life (HRQoL). SF-36v2™ (acute version) questionnaire measured eight domains of functional health and well-being as well as two component summary scores (physical component summary (PCS) and mental component summary (MCS)). The 0-100 scale scores (where higher scores indicated a better HRQoL) from the SF-36 were converted to norm-based scores to enable a direct interpretation in relation to the distribution of the scores in the 2009 U.S. general population. In the metric of norm-based scores, 50 and 10 corresponds to the mean and standard deviation respectively of the 2009 U.S. general population. Change from week 52 in the domain scores and component summary (PCS and MCS) scores were evaluated at week 104. A positive change score indicates an improvement since week 52. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period.

  48. Change in DTSQ- Switch

    Time frame: Week 52, week 104

    Change from week 52 in diabetes treatment satisfaction questionnaire - status (DTSQs) was evaluated at week 104. 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 data from the in-trial observation period.

  49. Change in HbA1c- Sustainability

    Time frame: Week 0, week 104

    Change from baseline (week 0) in HbA1c was evaluated at week 104. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  50. Change in Body Weight (kg)- Sustainability

    Time frame: Week 0, week 104

    Change from baseline (week 0) in body weight was evaluated at week 104. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  51. Change in Body Weight (%)- Sustainability

    Time frame: Week 0, week 104

    Relative change from baseline (week 0) in body weight (kg) was evaluated at week 104. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  52. Change in FPG- Sustainability

    Time frame: Week 0, week 104

    Change from baseline (week 0) in fasting plasma glucose (FPG) was evaluated at week 104. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  53. Change in BMI- Sustainability

    Time frame: Week 0, Week 104

    Change from baseline (week 0) in body mass index (BMI) was evaluated at week 104. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  54. Change in Waist Circumference- Sustainability

    Time frame: Week 0, week 104

    Change from baseline (week 0) in waist circumference was evaluated at week 104. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  55. Participants Who Achieve HbA1c <7.0% (53 mmol/Mol) ADA Target (Yes/no)- Sustainability

    Time frame: Week 104

    Participants who achieved HbA1c <7.0% (American Diabetes Association (ADA) target) (yes/no), was evaluated at week 104. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  56. Participants Who Achieve HbA1c ≤6.5% (48 mmol/Mol) AACE Target (Yes/no)- Sustainability

    Time frame: Week 104

    Participants who achieved HbA1c less than or equal to 6.5% (American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) target) (yes/no) at week 104 is presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  57. Participants Who Achieve Weight Loss ≥5% (Yes/no)- Sustainability

    Time frame: Week 104

    Participants who achieved weight loss more than or equal to 5% of their baseline body weight (yes/no) at weeks 104 is presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  58. Participants Who Achieve HbA1c <7.0 % (53 mmol/Mol) Without Hypoglycaemia (Severe or BG Confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemia) and no Weight Gain (Yes/no)- Sustainability

    Time frame: Week 104

    Participants who achieved HbA1c less than 7.0 % without severe or blood glucose (BG) confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia and without weight gain (yes/no) at week 104 is presented. Severe hypoglycaemia was defined as an episode requiring assistance of another person to actively administer carbohydrate or glucagon, or take other corrective actions. BG-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia was defined as an episode with plasma glucose value <3.1 mmol/L with symptoms consistent with hypoglycaemia. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  59. Participants Who Achieve HbA1c <7.0% (53 mmol/Mol) ADA Target or HbA1c Reduction ≥ 1%-Point (10.9 mmol/Mol) (Yes/no)- Sustainability

    Time frame: Week 104

    Participants who achieved HbA1c <7.0% ADA target or HbA1c reduction ≥ 1%-point (10.9 mmol/mol) (yes/no), was evaluated at week 104. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.

  60. Number of TEAEs During Exposure to Trial Product- Sustainability

    Time frame: Week 0-109

    Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) were recorded from week 0 to week 109 ((104-week treatment period for participants who continued in the extension phase or 52-week treatment period for participants who did not continue in the extension phase) plus the 5-week follow-up period). Adverse events (AEs) with onset during the on-treatment observation period were considered treatment-emergent. On-treatment observation period: Time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.

  61. Change in Amylase (Ratio to Baseline)- Sustainability

    Time frame: Week 0, week 104

    Change from baseline (week 0) in biochemical parameter- amylase (units per liter [U/L]) to week 104 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment observation period which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.

  62. Change in Lipase (Ratio to Baseline)- Sustainability

    Time frame: Week 0, Week 104

    Change from baseline (week 0) in lipase (U/L) to week 104 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment observation period which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.

  63. Change in Pulse Rate- Sustainability

    Time frame: Week 0, week 104

    Change from baseline (week 0) in pulse rate was evaluated at week 104. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment observation period which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.

  64. Change in Blood Pressure (Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure)- Sustainability

    Time frame: Week 0, week 104

    Change from baseline (week 0) in systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) was evaluated at week 104. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment observation period which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.

  65. Number of Treatment-emergent Severe or BG-confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemic Episodes)- Sustainability

    Time frame: Week 0-109

    Treatment emergent severe or BG confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemic episodes were recorded during weeks 0-109 ((104-week treatment period for participants who continued in the extension phase or 52-week treatment period for participants who did not continue in the extension phase) plus the 5-week follow-up period). Hypoglycaemic episodes with onset during the on-treatment observation period were considered treatment-emergent. On-treatment observation period was defined as the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication. Severe hypoglycaemia was defined as an episode requiring assistance of another person to actively administer carbohydrate or glucagon, or take other corrective actions. BG-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia: Confirmed by a glucose value <3.1 mmol/L (56 mg/dL) with symptoms consistent with hypoglycaemia.

  66. Paticipants With Treatment-emergent Severe or BG-confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemic Episodes (Yes/no)- Sustainability

    Time frame: Week 0-109

    Number of participants with treatment-emergent severe or BG confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemic episodes were recorded during weeks 0-109 ((104-week treatment period for participants who continued in the extension phase or 52-week treatment period for participants who did not continue in the extension phase) plus the 5-week follow-up period). Hypoglycaemic episodes with onset during the on-treatment observation period were considered treatment-emergent. On-treatment observation period was defined as the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication. Severe hypoglycaemia was defined as an episode requiring assistance of another person to actively administer carbohydrate or glucagon, or take other corrective actions. BG-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia: Confirmed by a glucose value <3.1 mmol/L (56 mg/dL) with symptoms consistent with hypoglycaemia.

  67. Change in SF-36v2 (Acute Version) Health Survey: Scores From the 8 Domains, the Physical Component Summary (PCS) and the Mental Component Summary (MCS)- Sustainability

    Time frame: Week 0, week 104

    Short form (SF)-36 is a 36-item patient-reported survey of patient health that measures the participant's overall health-related quality of life (HRQoL). SF-36v2™ (acute version) questionnaire measured eight domains of functional health and well-being as well as two component summary scores (physical component summary (PCS) and mental component summary (MCS)). The 0-100 scale scores (where higher scores indicated a better HRQoL) from the SF-36 were converted to norm-based scores to enable a direct interpretation in relation to the distribution of the scores in the 2009 U.S. general population. In the metric of norm-based scores, 50 and 10 corresponds to the mean and standard deviation respectively of the 2009 U.S. general population. Change from baseline (week 0) in the domain scores and component summary (PCS and MCS) scores were evaluated at week 104. A positive change score indicates an improvement since baseline. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period.

  68. Change in DTSQ- Sustainability

    Time frame: Week 0, week 104

    Change from week 0 in diabetes treatment satisfaction questionnaire - status (DTSQs) was evaluated at week 104. 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 data from the in-trial observation period.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Novo Nordisk A/S

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

Efficacy and Safety of Oral Semaglutide Using a Flexible Dose Adjustment Based on Clinical Evaluation Versus Sitagliptin in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Acronym: PIONEER 7

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2019
First posted
Jul 29, 2016
Registry last updated
Jul 20, 2022

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