NCT00184600

Brief Summary

This trial is conducted in Europe. The aim of this research study is to compare the efficacy (reduction in HbA1c and in blood glucose levels) of insulin detemir, insulin aspart and biphasic insulin aspart 30, when added to current OAD (oral anti-diabetic drug) treatment in subjects with type 2 diabetes and to verify the safety of use (number and severity of episodes of hypoglycaemia, body weight and side effects).

Trial Health

90
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
708

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_3 diabetes

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2004

Longer than P75 for phase_3 diabetes

Geographic Reach
2 countries

63 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 2004

Completed
11 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 13, 2005

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 16, 2005

Completed
3.9 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 1, 2009

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 1, 2009

Completed
2 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

July 25, 2011

Completed
Last Updated

March 9, 2017

Status Verified

January 1, 2017

Enrollment Period

4.8 years

First QC Date

September 13, 2005

Results QC Date

May 10, 2011

Last Update Submit

January 26, 2017

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • HbA1c (Glycosylated Haemoglobin) at Month 12

    HbA1c values offer evidence of the efficacy and durability of the insulin regimens.

    Baseline, Month 12

  • HbA1c (Glycosylated Haemoglobin) at Month 36

    HbA1c values offer evidence of the efficacy and durability of the insulin regimens.

    Baseline, Month 36

Secondary Outcomes (13)

  • Percentage of Participants (Total Participants and the Subset of Participants Who Did Not Have an Hypoglycaemic Episode) Achieving a Month 12 Value in HbA1c Below or Equal to 6.5%

    Month 12

  • Percentage of Participants Achieving a Month 36 Value in HbA1c Below or Equal to 6.5%

    Month 36

  • Number of Hypoglycaemic Events Per Participant Per Year at Month 12 for All Participants and the Subset Who Achieved Target HbA1c Below or Equal to 6.5%

    Month 12

  • Number of Hypoglycaemic Events Per Participant Per Year at Month 36 for All Participants and the Subset Who Achieved Target HbA1c Below or Equal to 6.5%

    Month 36

  • Percentage of Participants Who Required A Second Insulin Therapy by Month 12

    Month 12

  • +8 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (3)

Insulin detemir (basal insulin)

EXPERIMENTAL

Individually adjusted insulin detemir injected subcutaneously once daily before bed and administered in combination with current OAD treatment. Subjects had the option to add a second pre-breakfast basal insulin analogue injection if pre-breakfast but not pre-dinner meal plasma glucose targets were met. In the second and third years, a second insulin formulation was added if subjects failed to achieve or to maintain good glycaemic control, defined as two consecutive HbA1c measurements exceeding 6.5% or a single measurement exceeding 7.5%. Subjects randomised to insulin detemir once (or twice) daily were asked to add insulin aspart three times daily with meals i.e. a basal-bolus insulin analogue regimen.

Drug: insulin detemir

Insulin aspart (prandial insulin)

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Individually adjusted insulin aspart injected subcutaneously at meal-times (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and administered in combination with current OAD treatment. In the second and third years, a second insulin formulation was added if subjects failed to achieve or to maintain good glycaemic control, defined as two consecutive HbA1c measurements exceeding 6.5% or a single measurement exceeding 7.5%. Subjects randomised to insulin aspart three times a day with meals were asked to add insulin detemir once or twice daily i.e. a basal-bolus insulin analogue regimen.

Drug: biphasic insulin aspart

Biphasic insulin aspart 30 (biphasic insulin)

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Individually adjusted biphasic insulin aspart 30 injected subcutaneously twice daily with meals (breakfast and dinner) and administered in combination with current OAD treatment. In the second and third years, a second insulin formulation was added if subjects failed to achieve or to maintain good glycaemic control, defined as two consecutive HbA1c measurements exceeding 6.5% or a single measurement exceeding 7.5%. Subjects randomised to biphasic insulin aspart twice daily were asked to add insulin aspart at lunchtime (midday) i.e. an augmented pre-mixed insulin analogue regimen.

Drug: insulin aspart

Interventions

Treat-to-target (individually adjusted dose), subcutaneously (under the skin) injection, once or twice daily plus option for insulin aspart

Insulin aspart (prandial insulin)

Treat-to-target (individually adjusted dose), subcutaneously (under the skin) injection, once or twice daily plus option for insulin aspart

Insulin detemir (basal insulin)

Treat-to-target (individually adjusted dose), subcutaneously (under the skin) injection, twice daily plus option for insulin detemir

Biphasic insulin aspart 30 (biphasic insulin)

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Insulin naive
  • On OAD treatment for at least 4 months with metformin, a sulphonylurea or a combination
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) below or equal to 40.0 kg/m2
  • HbA1c (glycosylated haemoglobin): 7.0%-10% (both inclusive)

You may not qualify if:

  • Proliferative retinopathy
  • Recurrent major hypoglycaemia
  • Cardial problems
  • Uncontrolled hypertension
  • Impaired hepatic or renal function

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (63)

Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

Dublin, DUBLIN 15, Ireland

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Dublin, DUBLIN 7, Ireland

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Galway, Ireland

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Aberdeen, AB25 1LD, United Kingdom

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Addlestone, KT15 2BH, United Kingdom

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Airdrie, ML6 0JS, United Kingdom

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Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9RW, United Kingdom

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Ayr, KA6 6DX, United Kingdom

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Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9QU, United Kingdom

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London, N19 3UA, United Kingdom

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London, SE5 9RS, United Kingdom

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London, United Kingdom

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Related Publications (3)

  • Holman RR, Farmer AJ, Davies MJ, Levy JC, Darbyshire JL, Keenan JF, Paul SK; 4-T Study Group. Three-year efficacy of complex insulin regimens in type 2 diabetes. N Engl J Med. 2009 Oct 29;361(18):1736-47. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa0905479. Epub 2009 Oct 22.

  • Holman RR, Thorne KI, Farmer AJ, Davies MJ, Keenan JF, Paul S, Levy JC; 4-T Study Group. Addition of biphasic, prandial, or basal insulin to oral therapy in type 2 diabetes. N Engl J Med. 2007 Oct 25;357(17):1716-30. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa075392. Epub 2007 Sep 21.

  • Jenkins N, Hallowell N, Farmer AJ, Holman RR, Lawton J. Participants' experiences of intensifying insulin therapy during the Treating to Target in Type 2 Diabetes (4-T) trial: qualitative interview study. Diabet Med. 2011 May;28(5):543-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1464-5491.2010.03200.x.

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Diabetes MellitusDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Interventions

insulin aspart, insulin aspart protamine drug combination 30:70Insulin DetemirInsulin Aspart

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Glucose Metabolism DisordersMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesEndocrine System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Insulin, Long-ActingInsulinsPancreatic HormonesPeptide HormonesHormonesHormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone AntagonistsPeptidesAmino Acids, Peptides, and ProteinsInsulin, Short-Acting

Results Point of Contact

Title
Public Access to Clinical Trials
Organization
Novo Nordisk A/S

Study Officials

  • Global Clinical Registry (GCR, 1452)

    Novo Nordisk A/S

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restriction Type
OTHER
Restrictive Agreement
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 13, 2005

First Posted

September 16, 2005

Study Start

November 1, 2004

Primary Completion

August 1, 2009

Study Completion

August 1, 2009

Last Updated

March 9, 2017

Results First Posted

July 25, 2011

Record last verified: 2017-01

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