Safety and Efficacy Study of Empagliflozin and Metformin for 24 Weeks in Treatment Naive Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
A 24-week Phase III Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel Group Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Twice Daily Oral Administration of Empagliflozin + Metformin Compared With the Individual Components of Empagliflozin or Metformin in Drug Naive Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
2 other identifiers
interventional
1,413
21 countries
190
Brief Summary
This study will investigate the efficacy and safety of two doses (high and low) of empagliflozin in combination with metformin (500 mg and 1000 mg) administered twice daily in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Study will compare four dose combinations of empagliflozin + metformin versus each individual component after 24 weeks of treatment.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for phase_3 diabetes-mellitus-type-2
Started Oct 2012
Typical duration for phase_3 diabetes-mellitus-type-2
190 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
October 1, 2012
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
October 30, 2012
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
November 1, 2012
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
November 1, 2014
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 1, 2014
CompletedResults Posted
Study results publicly available
February 19, 2016
CompletedFebruary 19, 2016
January 1, 2016
2.1 years
October 30, 2012
November 23, 2015
January 22, 2016
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
HbA1c (Glycosylated Haemoglobin) Change From Baseline at Week 24
Change from baseline in HbA1c (%) after 24 weeks of treatment. "Baseline" refers to the last observation before the start of any randomised trial treatment medication. Means presented are the adjusted means
baseline and 24 weeks
Secondary Outcomes (2)
FPG (Fasting Plasma Glucose) Change From Baseline at Week 24
baseline and 24 weeks
Body Weight Change From Baseline at Week 24
baseline and 24 weeks
Study Arms (9)
Empagliflozin low dose qd
EXPERIMENTALEmpagliflozin low dose once daily
Empagliflozin high dose qd
EXPERIMENTALEmpagliflozin high dose once daily
OL empa high dose + met 1000 mg bid
EXPERIMENTALOpen label empagliflozin high dose split twice daily + metformin 1000 mg twice daily - Patients are no longer enrolled into this arm because of change in the inclusion criteria in protocol version 2.0 all patients are now enrolled into remaining double-blind arms. Patients already enrolled in the open-label arm according to protocol version 1.0 can complete the study.
Empagliflozin low dose + met 500 mg bid
EXPERIMENTALEmpagliflozin low dose split twice daily + metformin 500 mg twice daily
Empagliflozin low dose + met 1000 mg bid
EXPERIMENTALEmpagliflozin low dose split twice daily + metformin 1000 mg twice daily
Empagliflozin high dose + met 500 mg bid
EXPERIMENTALEmpagliflozin high dose split twice daily + metformin 500 mg twice daily
Empagliflozin high dose + met 1000mg bid
EXPERIMENTALEmpagliflozin high dose split twice daily + metformin 1000 mg twice daily
Metformin 500 mg bid
EXPERIMENTALMetformin 500 mg twice daily
Metformin 1000 mg bid
EXPERIMENTALMetformin 1000 mg twice daily
Interventions
Empagliflozin low dose split twice daily
Empagliflozin high dose split twice daily
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus prior to informed consent
- Male and female patients on diet and exercise regimen who are drug-naive, defined as absence of any oral antidiabetic therapy for 12 weeks prior to randomization
- HbA1c \>=7.5% and \<= 12% (\>=58.5 mmol/mol and \<=107.7 mmol/mol)
- Body Mass Index (BMI) \<= 45 kg/m2 at screening
You may not qualify if:
- Uncontrolled hyperglycemia with a glucose level \>240 mg/dl (\>13.3 mmol/L) after an overnight fast during placebo run-in and confirmed by a second laboratory measurement (not on the same day)
- Any antidiabetic drug within 12 weeks prior to randomization
- Impaired renal function, defined as estimated creatinine clearance rate (eCCr) \<60 ml/min (Cockcroft-Gault formula) as determined during screening and/or run-in period
- Contraindications to metformin according to the local label
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Boehringer Ingelheimlead
- Eli Lilly and Companycollaborator
Study Sites (190)
1276.1.10014 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
1276.1.10019 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
1276.1.10044 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Manley Hot Springs, Alaska, United States
1276.1.10010 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Glendale, Arizona, United States
1276.1.10035 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Searcy, Arkansas, United States
1276.1.10046 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Chula Vista, California, United States
1276.1.10006 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Huntington Beach, California, United States
1276.1.10043 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
La Mesa, California, United States
1276.1.10009 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Los Angeles, California, United States
1276.1.10040 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Los Angeles, California, United States
1276.1.10045 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Oceanside, California, United States
1276.1.10042 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
1276.1.10001 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Denver, Colorado, United States
1276.1.10003 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Northglenn, Colorado, United States
1276.1.10026 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
1276.1.10024 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Oldsmar, Florida, United States
1276.1.10027 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Port Orange, Florida, United States
1276.1.10023 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Marietta, Georgia, United States
1276.1.10034 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Evansville, Indiana, United States
1276.1.10032 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Fall River, Massachusetts, United States
1276.1.10036 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Bridgman, Michigan, United States
1276.1.10037 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Hazelwood, Missouri, United States
1276.1.10007 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
1276.1.10015 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Union, New Jersey, United States
1276.1.10033 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Asheboro, North Carolina, United States
1276.1.10022 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Burlington, North Carolina, United States
1276.1.10002 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Lenoir, North Carolina, United States
1276.1.10005 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
1276.1.10011 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Gallipolis, Ohio, United States
1276.1.10030 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Columbia, South Carolina, United States
1276.1.10008 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Greer, South Carolina, United States
1276.1.10013 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Hodges, South Carolina, United States
1276.1.10017 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Humboldt, Tennessee, United States
1276.1.10018 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Houston, Texas, United States
1276.1.10025 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Houston, Texas, United States
1276.1.10028 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Houston, Texas, United States
1276.1.10016 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Kingwood, Texas, United States
1276.1.10021 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
San Antonio, Texas, United States
1276.1.10041 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
San Antonio, Texas, United States
1276.1.10004 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Manassas, Virginia, United States
1276.1.10012 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Wenatchee, Washington, United States
1276.1.55008 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Belém, Brazil
1276.1.55003 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Brasília, Brazil
1276.1.55006 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Fortaleza, Brazil
1276.1.55007 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Fortaleza, Brazil
1276.1.55009 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Fortaleza, Brazil
1276.1.55004 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Goiânia, Brazil
1276.1.55002 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Porto Alegre, Brazil
1276.1.55001 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
São Paulo, Brazil
1276.1.20003 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
1276.1.20012 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
1276.1.20008 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
1276.1.20004 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
1276.1.20005 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada
1276.1.20013 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
1276.1.20010 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Strathroy, Ontario, Canada
1276.1.20006 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Thornhill, Ontario, Canada
1276.1.20007 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Mirabel, Quebec, Canada
1276.1.20002 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Québec, Quebec, Canada
1276.1.20001 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
1276.1.42002 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Benátky nad Jizerou, Czechia
1276.1.42008 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Olomouc, Czechia
1276.1.42007 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Ostrava, Czechia
1276.1.42009 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Pilsen, Czechia
1276.1.42003 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Prague, Czechia
1276.1.42004 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Prague, Czechia
1276.1.42010 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Prague, Czechia
1276.1.95001 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Abbasia Cairo, Egypt, Egypt
1276.1.95003 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Al Manial, Cairo, Egypt, Egypt
1276.1.95004 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Alexandria, Egypt
1276.1.95002 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
El Darasa Cairo Egypt, Egypt
1276.1.33004 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Behren-lès-Forbach, France
1276.1.33012 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Bersée, France
1276.1.33005 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Cournonterral, France
1276.1.33007 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Hautmont, France
1276.1.33013 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Paris, France
1276.1.33001 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Poitiers, France
1276.1.33006 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines, France
1276.1.33003 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Savonnières, France
1276.1.33002 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Thouars, France
1276.1.33011 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Thun-Saint-Amand, France
1276.1.33010 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Tours, France
1276.1.33009 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Vandome, France
1276.1.33008 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Vieux-Condé, France
1276.1.49005 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Berlin, Germany
1276.1.49008 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Celle, Germany
1276.1.49006 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Dortmund, Germany
1276.1.49011 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Dresden, Germany
1276.1.49003 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Essen, Germany
1276.1.49007 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Ingelheim, Germany
1276.1.49014 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Neuwied, Germany
1276.1.49004 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Offenbach, Germany
1276.1.49002 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Stuhr-Brinkum, Germany
1276.1.49012 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Teuchern, Germany
1276.1.50002 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Barbena Santa Rosa, Guatemala
1276.1.50003 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Guatemala City, Guatemala
1276.1.50005 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Guatemala City, Guatemala
1276.1.50006 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Guatemala City, Guatemala
1276.1.50001 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
1276.1.96001 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Beirut, Lebanon
1276.1.96002 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
El Chouf, Lebanon
1276.1.96003 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Saida, Lebanon
1276.1.96004 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Saida, Lebanon
1276.1.60002 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
1276.1.60001 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
1276.1.60003 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Kubang Kerian, Malaysia
1276.1.52004 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Aguascalientes, Mexico
1276.1.52007 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Aguascalientes, Mexico
1276.1.52003 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Guadalajara, Mexico
1276.1.52002 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Mexico City, Mexico
1276.1.52001 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Monterrey, Mexico
1276.1.52006 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
San Lucas Tepetlcalco, Mexico
1276.1.52005 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Zapopan, Mexico
1276.1.51001 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Lima, Peru
1276.1.51002 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Lima, Peru
1276.1.51003 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Lima, Peru
1276.1.51004 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Lima, Peru
1276.1.51005 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Lima, Peru
1276.1.63009 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
1276.1.63002 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Cebu City, Philippines, Philippines
1276.1.63004 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Davao City, Philippines
1276.1.63003 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Iloilo City, Philippines
1276.1.63006 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Manila, Philippines
1276.1.63001 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Marikina City, Philippines
1276.1.63005 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Maybunga, Pasig City, Philippines
1276.1.63007 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
San Juan City, Philippines
1276.1.63008 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Tarlac City, Philippines
1276.1.70012 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Barnaul, Russia
1276.1.70011 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Kemerovo, Russia
1276.1.70015 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Novosibirsk, Russia
1276.1.70016 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Novosibirsk, Russia
1276.1.70018 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Novosibirsk, Russia
1276.1.70007 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Petrozavodsk, Russia
1276.1.70005 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Saint Petersburg, Russia
1276.1.70006 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Saint Petersburg, Russia
1276.1.70017 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Saint Petersburg, Russia
1276.1.70009 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Saratov, Russia
1276.1.70010 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Smolensk, Russia
1276.1.70013 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Yaroslavl, Russia
1276.1.38104 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Belgrade, Serbia
1276.1.38105 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Belgrade, Serbia
1276.1.38106 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Belgrade, Serbia
1276.1.38107 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Belgrade, Serbia
1276.1.38103 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Kragujevac, Serbia
1276.1.38101 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Niš, Serbia
1276.1.38108 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Novi Sad, Serbia
1276.1.38102 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Zaječar, Serbia
1276.1.82006 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Deagu, South Korea
1276.1.82010 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Goyang, South Korea
1276.1.82001 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Incheon, South Korea
1276.1.82009 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Pusan, South Korea
1276.1.82002 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Seoul, South Korea
1276.1.82004 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Seoul, South Korea
1276.1.82005 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Seoul, South Korea
1276.1.82007 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Seoul, South Korea
1276.1.82008 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Seoul, South Korea
1276.1.82003 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Wŏnju, South Korea
1276.1.34048 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Alicante, Spain
1276.1.34050 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Alzira, Spain
1276.1.34028 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Madrid, Spain
1276.1.34045 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Pozuelo de Alarcón, Spain
1276.1.34034 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Sabadell (Barcelona), Spain
1276.1.34027 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Salamanca, Spain
1276.1.34052 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Tarragona, Spain
1276.1.34051 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Zaragoza, Spain
1276.1.88005 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
1276.1.88002 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
New Taipei City, Taiwan
1276.1.88001 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Taichung, Taiwan
1276.1.88003 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Taichung, Taiwan
1276.1.88004 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Taichung, Taiwan
1276.1.88006 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Taipei, Taiwan
1276.1.66001 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Bangkok, Thailand, Thailand
1276.1.66003 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Bangkok, Thailand, Thailand
1276.1.66002 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
1276.1.90003 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
1276.1.90004 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Antalya, Turkey (Türkiye)
1276.1.90006 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)
1276.1.90002 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye)
1276.1.90005 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
1276.1.90001 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)
1276.1.44002 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Bolton, United Kingdom
1276.1.44001 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Bradford-on-Avon, United Kingdom
1276.1.44005 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Chippenham, United Kingdom
1276.1.44006 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Dagenham, United Kingdom
1276.1.44004 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Doncaster, United Kingdom
1276.1.44008 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Glasgow, United Kingdom
1276.1.44003 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Leeds, United Kingdom
1276.1.44007 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Manchester, United Kingdom
1276.1.44011 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Mortimer, United Kingdom
1276.1.44009 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
Sandbach, United Kingdom
Related Publications (1)
Hadjadj S, Rosenstock J, Meinicke T, Woerle HJ, Broedl UC. Initial Combination of Empagliflozin and Metformin in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2016 Oct;39(10):1718-28. doi: 10.2337/dc16-0522. Epub 2016 Aug 4.
PMID: 27493136DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Results Point of Contact
- Title
- Boehringer Ingelheim Call Center
- Organization
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Study Officials
- STUDY CHAIR
Boehringer Ingelheim
Boehringer Ingelheim
Publication Agreements
- PI is Sponsor Employee
- No
- Restriction Type
- OTHER
- Restrictive Agreement
- Yes
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- phase 3
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- DOUBLE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- INDUSTRY
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
October 30, 2012
First Posted
November 1, 2012
Study Start
October 1, 2012
Primary Completion
November 1, 2014
Study Completion
December 1, 2014
Last Updated
February 19, 2016
Results First Posted
February 19, 2016
Record last verified: 2016-01