NCT03796975

Brief Summary

This is an multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel-controlled study to evaluated the efficacy of pioglitazone hydrochloride and metformin hydrochloride tablets on the patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus combined with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
120

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_4 type-2-diabetes-mellitus

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2018

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 28, 2018

Completed
5 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 11, 2018

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 8, 2019

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 28, 2019

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 20, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

August 7, 2020

Status Verified

July 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

10 months

First QC Date

November 11, 2018

Last Update Submit

August 5, 2020

Conditions

Keywords

Type 2 Diabetes MellitusPioglitazone Hydrochloride and Metformin Hydrochloride TabletsRandomized Controlled TrialNon-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Decreased of liver fat content of fatty liver after 24 weeks treatment as assessed by B-ultrasound

    Change from baseline liver fat content to up to 24 weeks after treatment

    up to 24 weeks

  • Change of B-cell function after 24 weeks treatment as assessed by homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance index

    Change from baseline B-cell function to up to 24 weeks after treatment

    up to 24 weeks

  • Change of liver enzyme after 24 weeks treatment as assessed by blood test

    Change from baseline liver enzyme to up to 24 weeks after treatment

    up to 24 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Decreased of HbA1c after 24 weeks treatment as assessed by blood test

    up to 24 weeks

  • Decreased of fasting blood glucose after 24 weeks treatment as assessed by blood test

    up to 24 weeks

  • Change of weight and waistline after 24 weeks treatment as assessed by standard measurement

    up to 24 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Combination of Pioglitazone and Metformin Tablets

EXPERIMENTAL

dosage form: tablet; dosage:15mg/500mg; frequency: the dose in week 1 is 15mg/500mg, once a day, increased to 15mg/500mg in the second week, twice a day and maintain this dose to 24 weeks duration: 24 weeks; type: oral;

Drug: Combination of Pioglitazone and Metformin Tablets

Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

dosage form: tablet; dosage: 850mg; frequency: the dose in week 1 is 850mg, once a day, increased to 850mg in the second week, twice a day and maintain this dose to 24 weeks duration: 24 weeks; type: oral;

Drug: Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets

Interventions

15mg/500mg, oral, 2/day

Also known as: ka shuang ping
Combination of Pioglitazone and Metformin Tablets

Oral metformin 850mg, 2/day in the control group

Also known as: ge hua zhi
Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 70 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • To meet the new diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients, never received oral hypoglycemic drugs or insulin therapy;
  • In accordance with the nonalcoholic fatty liver (NAFLD) criteria for the diagnosis of patients.
  • the level of HbA1c was 7 -10.0%;
  • age 18-70, body mass index 21-35kg/m2;
  • the subjects informed consent and signed the informed consent.

You may not qualify if:

  • type 1 diabetes or secondary diabetes;
  • suffering from other liver diseases, such as hepatitis, self - free liver, etc.
  • abnormal thyroid function (in the active period), or the need for long-term oral and intravenous glucocorticoids to treat patients;
  • patients with severe renal dysfunction or renal disease (eGFR\<60);
  • in those with abnormal liver function, Alanine transaminase(ALT) or Aspartate transaminase(AST) was more than 3 times the normal upper limit.
  • people with serious gastrointestinal diseases such as peptic ulcers and chronic diarrhea;
  • patients with severe cardiopulmonary disease, cerebrovascular disease or stents;
  • hemopoietic system diseases such as serious primary diseases, hemoglobin \< 100g/L or need regular transfusion treatment;
  • pregnant, breast-feeding, women of childbearing age who are unwilling to contraception during the study period;
  • chronic cardiac insufficiency, the classification of heart function III level and above;
  • uncontrolled malignant tumor, and the history of bladder cancer.
  • acute complications of diabetes;
  • the use of other drugs for diabetes and liver disease;
  • patients who had participated in other clinical studies within three months;
  • people who have known allergies to this kind of drugs are known.
  • +1 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical university

Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Jianfang F, Wanxia X, Xiling G, Jing X, Wenjuan Y, Jianrong L, Qingzhen H, Kaiyan M, Jingxuan L, Taixiong C, Qian X, Mengying L, Jie M, Qiuhe J. Effect and Safety of Pioglitazone-Metformin Tablets in the Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Shaanxi Province: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Double-Simulated Multicenter Study. J Diabetes Res. 2023 Jun 1;2023:2044090. doi: 10.1155/2023/2044090. eCollection 2023.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Interventions

Metformin

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Diabetes MellitusGlucose Metabolism DisordersMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesEndocrine System DiseasesFatty LiverLiver DiseasesDigestive System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

BiguanidesGuanidinesAmidinesOrganic Chemicals

Study Officials

  • Qiuhe Ph.D Ji, M.D.

    Department of Endocrinology,Xi jing Hospital,Fourth Military Medical University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 11, 2018

First Posted

January 8, 2019

Study Start

June 28, 2018

Primary Completion

April 28, 2019

Study Completion

November 20, 2019

Last Updated

August 7, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-07

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