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exenatide twice daily

Phase 3

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus | Small molecule | Metabolic |AstraZeneca PLC|Last Updated: Apr 7, 2015

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment494

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

exenatide twice daily · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT00434954Effect of Exenatide Plus Metformin vs. Insulin Aspart Plus Metformin on Glycemic Control and Hypoglycemia in Patients With Type 2 DiabetesType 2 Diabetes Mellitus
COMPLETED494 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Effect of Exenatide Plus Metformin vs. Insulin Aspart Plus Metformin on Glycemic Control and Hypoglycemia in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Change in Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c)
Baseline and 26 weeks

Change in HbA1c from baseline after 26 weeks of treatment (i.e., HbA1c at week 26 minus HbA1c at week 0)

Incidence of Hypoglycemia (Percentage of Participants With at Least One Hypoglycemic Episode)
26 weeks

Risk for first hypoglycemic episode (blood glucose \<=3.9 mmol/L or severe episode) to occur up to week 26

Secondary Endpoints

Percentage of Subjects Achieving HbA1c Target of < 6.5%
26 weeks
Percentage of Subjects Achieving HbA1c Target of < 7.0%
26 weeks
Incidence of Hypoglycemic Episodes [Blood Glucose <= 3.0 mmol/L or Severe] (Percentage of Subjects Who Experienced at Least One Treatment-emergent Hypoglycemic Episode During the 26-week Treatment Period)
26 weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Exenatide Twice Daily (BID)EXPERIMENTAL -
Premixed Insulin Aspart Twice Daily (BID)ACTIVE_COMPARATOR -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
exenatide twice daily (BID)DRUGsubcutaneous injection (5 mcg or 10 mcg), twice a day
premixed insulin aspart twice daily (BID)DRUGsubcutaneous injection (titrated appropriately), twice a day
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 90 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites39

Inclusion Criteria: * Have been treated with diet and exercise and a stable, maximally tolerated dose of immediate-release or extended-release metformin, or the combination of metformin (any dosage) with sulfonylurea/meglitinides for at least 3 months prior to study start * Have not received thiazo...

Countries:Germany
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Frequently asked questions about exenatide twice daily

What is exenatide twice daily and who develops it?

Exenatide twice daily is a small molecule drug being developed by AstraZeneca PLC for the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. It is currently in Phase 3 development, with one completed Phase 3 trial.

What condition does exenatide twice daily treat?

Exenatide twice daily is intended for the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. It is being studied in patients with this condition, as part of a Phase 3 clinical trial.

What is the stage of development for exenatide twice daily?

Exenatide twice daily is in Phase 3 development. There is one completed Phase 3 trial, and no active trials are currently listed. The completed trial enrolled 494 participants.

Can you describe the Phase 3 trial for exenatide twice daily?

The Phase 3 trial, NCT00434954, compared exenatide plus metformin to insulin aspart plus metformin on glycemic control and hypoglycemia in patients with Type 2 Diabetes. It was a randomized, active-controlled study conducted in Germany, enrolling 494 adults aged 18 and older.

Was the exenatide twice daily trial randomized and blinded?

The Phase 3 trial for exenatide twice daily was randomized but not double-blind. It used an active control, meaning patients received either exenatide plus metformin or insulin aspart plus metformin. The trial was completed.

Who was eligible to participate in the exenatide twice daily trial?

Eligible participants were adults aged 18 years and older with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The trial was open to all sexes and did not include healthy volunteers. It was conducted in Germany.