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GK Activator

Phase 2

Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 | Small molecule | Metabolic |Roche Holding AG|Last Updated: Nov 2, 2016

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindCONTROLLED
Total Trials7
Total Enrollment929

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

GK Activator · 7 trials · 1 indication

Phase 2 4Phase 1 3
NCT00366379A Dose-Titration Study of GK Activator (2) in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes.Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
COMPLETED127 Analytics
NCT00316758A Study to Evaluate the Long-Term Safety and Tolerability of GK Activator (2) in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes.Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
COMPLETED259 Analytics
NCT00266240A Study of GK Activator (2) in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes MellitusDiabetes Mellitus Type 2
COMPLETED267 Analytics
NCT00266253A Study of GK Activator (2) in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Treated With a Stable Dose of MetforminDiabetes Mellitus Type 2
COMPLETED220 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Dose-Titration Study of GK Activator (2) in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes.
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2Unlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study to Evaluate the Long-Term Safety and Tolerability of GK Activator (2) in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes.
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2Unlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study of GK Activator (2) in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2Unlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study of GK Activator (2) in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Treated With a Stable Dose of Metformin
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2Unlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage of patients at each dose who achieve FPG <100mg/dL.
Throughout study
AEs, laboratory parameters, ECG.
Throughout study
HbA1c mean change from baseline, compared to placebo.
Week 12
HbA1c mean change from baseline compared with placebo.
Week 12
AUC0-6h of plasma glucose
Days -1, 6 and 12
AUC0-12h of GK Activator (2) and metabolite.
Days 6 and 12
AUC0-tau of glyburide
Days -1 and 6
AUC0-inf of GK Activator (2) and simvastatin acid.
Days 1, 8 and 15
AUC0-6h of plasma glucose from pre-dose to 6h post-dose.
Days 1, 8 and 15
Vital signs, adverse events, laboratory parameters.
Throughout study

Secondary Endpoints

Mean change in HbA1c and FPG from baseline to endpoint; absolute/relative changes in lipid profile.
At intervals throughout study
AEs, laboratory parameters.
Throughout study
Mean change from original baseline in HbA1c, FPG, lipid profile.
Throughout study
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
1EXPERIMENTAL -
2EXPERIMENTAL -
3EXPERIMENTAL -
4EXPERIMENTAL -
5EXPERIMENTAL -
6ACTIVE_COMPARATOR -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
GK Activator (2)DRUG25-200mg po bid for 20 weeks
MetforminDRUGAs prescribed, in patients who were in study BM18249
PlaceboDRUGpo bid
GlyburideDRUG10-20mg po daily
SimvastatinDRUG80mg po
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 75 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites21

Inclusion Criteria: * adult patients, 18-75 years of age; * type 2 diabetes mellitus treated with one oral antihyperglycemic agent for \>=3 months prior to screening. Exclusion Criteria: * type 1 diabetes mellitus; * treatment with insulin, PPAR agonists or systemic corticosteroids during the 3 m...

Countries:United StatesEstoniaLatviaMexicoAustraliaBulgariaCanadaCroatiaGermanyGuatemalaHungaryPolandSpainUnited KingdomSlovakia
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Frequently asked questions about GK Activator

What is GK Activator used for?

GK Activator is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. It is currently in Phase 2 clinical development and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. The drug is being studied in patients with Type 2 diabetes to evaluate its safety and efficacy.

Who makes GK Activator?

GK Activator is being developed by Roche Holding AG, a multinational healthcare company. Roche's stock is traded under the ticker symbol RHHBY. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's potential in treating Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

What phase is GK Activator in?

GK Activator is currently in Phase 2 clinical development. It has completed seven clinical trials, including one Phase 2 study and several Phase 1 studies. The drug remains investigational and has not received FDA approval. All completed trials focused on patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

What clinical trials has GK Activator been in?

GK Activator has been studied in seven completed clinical trials. Key trials include NCT00366379, a Phase 2 dose-titration study in 127 patients, and NCT00368368, a Phase 1 renal impairment study. Other trials include drug-drug interaction studies with simvastatin (NCT00377442) and glyburide (NCT00388986).

Is GK Activator the same as GK Activator (2)?

Yes, GK Activator is the same drug as GK Activator (2). Clinical trial records refer to the drug as GK Activator (2) in study titles, such as NCT00366379 and NCT00368368. Both names refer to the same investigational compound being developed by Roche for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.