Comparison of NN1250 With Insulin Glargine in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes
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A Trial Comparing Efficacy and Safety of NN1250 and Insulin Glargine in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes (BEGIN™: EASY AM)
3 other identifiers
interventional
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8 countries
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Brief Summary
This trial is conducted in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. The aim of this clinical trial is to compare the efficacy and safety of NN1250 (insulin degludec (IDeg)) with insulin glargine (IGlar) in subjects with type 2 diabetes currently treated with metformin alone or with metformin combined with an oral anti-diabetic drug (OAD) qualifying for intensified treatment.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for phase_3 diabetes
Started Feb 2010
Shorter than P25 for phase_3 diabetes
99 active sites
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
February 1, 2010
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
February 12, 2010
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
February 15, 2010
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
November 1, 2010
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
November 1, 2010
CompletedResults Posted
Study results publicly available
December 28, 2015
CompletedMarch 6, 2017
January 1, 2017
9 months
February 12, 2010
October 12, 2015
January 20, 2017
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Change in Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HbA1c)
Change from baseline in HbA1c after week 26
Week 26
Secondary Outcomes (1)
Change in Body Weight
Week 26
Study Arms (2)
IDeg 3 times weekly (3TW)
EXPERIMENTALIGlar OD
ACTIVE COMPARATORInterventions
Injected subcutaneously (under the skin) three times weekly. Dose was individually adjusted.
Injected subcutaneously (under the skin) once daily. Dose was individually adjusted.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Insulin naïve subject (allowed are: previous short term insulin treatment up to 14 days; Treatment during hospitalisation or during gestational diabetes is allowed for periods longer than 14 days)
- Current treatment: metformin monotherapy or metformin in any combination with insulin secretagogues (sulphonylurea (SU) or glinide), DPP-4 inhibitor, alpha-glucosidase-inhibitor (acarbose) with unchanged dosing for at least three months prior to Visit 1 with the minimum doses stated: -Metformin: alone or in combination (including fixed combination) 1500 mg daily or maximum tolerated dose (at least 1000 mg daily) -Insulin secretaguogue (sulfonylurea or glinide): minimum half of the daily maximal dose according to local labelling -DPP-4 inhibitor: minimum half of the daily maximal dose according to local labelling -alpha-glucosidase-inhibitor (acarbose): minimum half of the daily maximal dose or maximum tolerated dose
- HbA1c 7.0-10.0 % (both inclusive) by central laboratory analysis
- Body Mass Index (BMI) below or equal to 45.0 kg/m\^2
You may not qualify if:
- Use within the last 3 months prior to Visit 1 of: thiazoledinediones, exenatide or liraglutide
- Cardiovascular disease, within the last 6 months prior to Visit 1, defined as: stroke; decompensated heart failure New York Heart Association (NYHA) class III or IV; myocardial infarction; unstable angina pectoris; or coronary arterial bypass graft or angioplasty
- Uncontrolled treated/untreated severe hypertension (systolic blood pressure at least 180 millimetre (mm) mercury (Hg) and/or diastolic blood pressure at least 100 mmHg)
- Pregnancy, breast-feeding, the intention of becoming pregnant or not using adequate contraceptive measures according to local requirements (for UK: adequate contraceptive measures are defined as established use of oral, injected or implanted hormonal methods of contraception, sterilisation, intrauterine device or intrauterine system, or consistent use of barrier methods)
- Cancer and medical history of cancer hereof (except basal cell skin cancer or squamous cell skin cancer)
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Novo Nordisk A/Slead
Study Sites (99)
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Northridge, California, 91325, United States
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Palm Springs, California, 92262, United States
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Paramount, California, 90723, United States
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Santa Ana, California, 92704, United States
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Spring Valley, California, 91978, United States
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Tustin, California, 92780, United States
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Melbourne, Florida, 32901, United States
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Atlanta, Georgia, 30318, United States
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Columbus, Georgia, 31909, United States
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Perry, Georgia, 31069, United States
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Olympia Fields, Illinois, 60461, United States
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Avon, Indiana, 46123, United States
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Fishers, Indiana, 46038-1862, United States
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Franklin, Indiana, 46131-9121, United States
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Indianapolis, Indiana, 46254, United States
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Muncie, Indiana, 47304, United States
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Des Moines, Iowa, 50314, United States
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Lexington, Kentucky, 40503, United States
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Paducah, Kentucky, 42003, United States
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Hyattsville, Maryland, 20782, United States
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Rockville, Maryland, 20852, United States
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Interlochen, Michigan, 49643, United States
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Jackson, Mississippi, 39216, United States
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Chesterfield, Missouri, 63017, United States
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City of Saint Peters, Missouri, 63376, United States
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Billings, Montana, 59101, United States
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Lincoln, Nebraska, 68521, United States
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Hamilton, New Jersey, 08619, United States
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Toms River, New Jersey, 08755-8050, United States
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Syracuse, New York, 13210, United States
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West Seneca, New York, 14224, United States
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Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103, United States
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Canton, Ohio, 44718, United States
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Cleveland, Ohio, 44115, United States
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Dayton, Ohio, 45439, United States
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Mentor, Ohio, 44060, United States
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Pottstown, Pennsylvania, 19464, United States
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Upper St.Clair, Pennsylvania, 15241, United States
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Charleston, South Carolina, 29455, United States
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Greer, South Carolina, 29651, United States
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Simpsonville, South Carolina, 29681, United States
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Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States
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Amarillo, Texas, 79106, United States
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Arlington, Texas, 76014-2010, United States
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Dallas, Texas, 75231, United States
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Fort Worth, Texas, 76113, United States
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Houston, Texas, 77074, United States
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Houston, Texas, 77095, United States
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Irving, Texas, 75061-2210, United States
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Plano, Texas, 75024, United States
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San Antonio, Texas, 78224, United States
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Salt Lake City, Utah, 84107, United States
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Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22408-2674, United States
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Richmond, Virginia, 23225-4017, United States
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Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23462, United States
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Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, 53051-4049, United States
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Calgary, Alberta, T3C 3P1, Canada
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Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 3N4, Canada
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 3P4, Canada
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St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1A 3R5, Canada
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 2Y9, Canada
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Greater Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 1Y8, Canada
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London, Ontario, N6A 4V2, Canada
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Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 2V8, Canada
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Sarnia, Ontario, N7T 4X3, Canada
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Toronto, Ontario, M3J 1N2, Canada
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Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada
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Toronto, Ontario, M4P 1P2, Canada
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Mirabel, Quebec, J7J 2K8, Canada
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Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1G 5K2, Canada
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St. John's, A1B 3V6, Canada
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Brandýs nad Labem, 250 01, Czechia
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Mladá Boleslav, 293 50, Czechia
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Ostrava, 707 02, Czechia
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Prague, 120 00, Czechia
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Trutnov, 541 01, Czechia
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Petah Tikva, 49372, Israel
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Rehovot, 76100, Israel
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Rishon LeZiyyon, 75650, Israel
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Safed, 13100, Israel
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Tel Litwinsky, 52621, Israel
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Manatí, 00674, Puerto Rico
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Bratislava, 811 08, Slovakia
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Košice, 04-001, Slovakia
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Moldava nad Bodvou, 045 01, Slovakia
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Nové Zámky, 940 59, Slovakia
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Prešov, 080 01, Slovakia
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Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2198, South Africa
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Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4091, South Africa
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Aberdeen, AB25 1LD, United Kingdom
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Aldershot, GU12 5BA, United Kingdom
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Birmingham, B9 5SS, United Kingdom
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Chippenham, SN15 2SB, United Kingdom
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Exeter, EX2 5AX, United Kingdom
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Guildford, GU2 7XX, United Kingdom
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Nuneaton, CV10 7DJ, United Kingdom
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Portsmouth, PO6 3LY, United Kingdom
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Watford, WD18 0HB, United Kingdom
Related Publications (1)
Zinman B, DeVries JH, Bode B, Russell-Jones D, Leiter LA, Moses A, Johansen T, Ratner R; NN1250-3724 (BEGIN:EASY AM) and NN1250-3718 (BEGIN:EASY PM) Trial Investigators. Efficacy and safety of insulin degludec three times a week versus insulin glargine once a day in insulin-naive patients with type 2 diabetes: results of two phase 3, 26 week, randomised, open-label, treat-to-target, non-inferiority trials. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2013 Oct;1(2):123-31. doi: 10.1016/S2213-8587(13)70013-5. Epub 2013 Jul 9.
PMID: 24622318RESULT
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MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Results Point of Contact
- Title
- Public Access to Clinical Trials
- Organization
- Novo Nordisk A/S
Study Officials
- STUDY DIRECTOR
Global Clinical Registry (GCR, 1452)
Novo Nordisk A/S
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
February 12, 2010
First Posted
February 15, 2010
Study Start
February 1, 2010
Primary Completion
November 1, 2010
Study Completion
November 1, 2010
Last Updated
March 6, 2017
Results First Posted
December 28, 2015
Record last verified: 2017-01