NCT00572052

Brief Summary

This trial is conducted in the United States of America (USA). The aim of this trial is to investigate if a 31 gauge x 6 mm needle will provide comparable blood glucose control to the 29 gauge x 12.7 mm needle in obese subjects with diabetes.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
62

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_4 diabetes

Timeline
Completed

Started Dec 2002

Shorter than P25 for phase_4 diabetes

Geographic Reach
1 country

5 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

December 1, 2002

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 1, 2003

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 1, 2003

Completed
4.2 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

December 4, 2007

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 12, 2007

Completed
Last Updated

January 19, 2017

Status Verified

January 1, 2017

Enrollment Period

10 months

First QC Date

December 4, 2007

Last Update Submit

January 18, 2017

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • HbA1c

    after 12 weeks of treatment

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Subject preference and handling

  • Frequency of hypoglycaemic episodes

  • Quality of Life

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 60 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Current treatment with insulin or insulin analogues for the last 6 months
  • BMI greater than or equal to 30.0 kg/m2
  • Currently injecting in the thigh or abdomen
  • HbA1c below 10%

You may not qualify if:

  • Severe, uncontrolled hypertension
  • Self-mixing insulin
  • Unwillingness to monitor blood glucose
  • Pregnancy, breast-feeding, intention to become pregnant, or inadequate contraceptive measures

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (5)

Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

Walnut Creek, California, 94598, United States

Location

Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

Berlin, New Jersey, 08009, United States

Location

Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

Lawrenceville, New Jersey, 08648, United States

Location

Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

Kettering, Ohio, 45429, United States

Location

Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Schwartz S, Hassman D, Shelmet J, Sievers R, Weinstein R, Liang J, Lyness W. A multicenter, open-label, randomized, two-period crossover trial comparing glycemic control, satisfaction, and preference achieved with a 31 gauge x 6 mm needle versus a 29 gauge x 12.7 mm needle in obese patients with diabetes mellitus. Clin Ther. 2004 Oct;26(10):1663-78. doi: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2004.10.007.

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Diabetes MellitusDiabetes Mellitus, Type 1Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Glucose Metabolism DisordersMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesEndocrine System DiseasesAutoimmune DiseasesImmune System Diseases

Study Officials

  • Global Clinical Registry (GCR, 1452)

    Novo Nordisk A/S

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

December 4, 2007

First Posted

December 12, 2007

Study Start

December 1, 2002

Primary Completion

October 1, 2003

Study Completion

October 1, 2003

Last Updated

January 19, 2017

Record last verified: 2017-01

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