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Phase 3

Hypoglycemia | Small molecule | Metabolic |Xeris Biopharma Holdings, Inc.|Last Updated: May 22, 2020

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment110

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

G-Pen · 4 trials · 5 indications

Phase 3 3Phase 2 1
NCT03738865G-Pen Compared to Glucagen Hypokit for Severe Hypoglycemia Rescue in Adults With Type 1 DiabetesInsulin Hypoglycemia
COMPLETED132 Analytics
NCT03439072G-Pen™ Compared to Lilly Glucagon for Hypoglycemia Rescue in Adults With Type 1 DiabetesInsulin Hypoglycemia
COMPLETED81 Analytics
NCT02656069Safety and Efficacy of G-Pen Compared to Lilly Glucagon for Hypoglycemia Rescue in Adult Type 1 DiabeticsHypoglycemia
COMPLETED80 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
G-Pen Compared to Glucagen Hypokit for Severe Hypoglycemia Rescue in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes
Insulin HypoglycemiaUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
G-Pen™ Compared to Lilly Glucagon for Hypoglycemia Rescue in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes
Insulin HypoglycemiaUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Safety and Efficacy of G-Pen Compared to Lilly Glucagon for Hypoglycemia Rescue in Adult Type 1 Diabetics
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Severe Hypoglycemia Rescue
At 30 minutes following administration of study drug

Number of subjects with an increase in plasma glucose concentration from below 54 mg/dL (3 mmol/L) to greater than 70 mg/dL (3.89 mmol/L) or an increase in plasma glucose concentration \> 20 mg/dL (\> 1.11 mmol/L) within 30 minutes after administration of glucagon

Number of Subjects With a Positive Glucose Response
0 to 30 minutes post dose

Increase in plasma glucose concentration from below 50.0 mg/dL to greater than 70.0 mg/dL within 30 minutes after receiving glucagon

Hypoglycemia Rescue: Intent-to-Treat Population
At 30 minutes following administration of study drug

Number of subjects with an increase in plasma glucose concentration from below 50 mg/dL to greater than 70 mg/dL within 30 minutes after administration of glucagon

Hypoglycemia Rescue: Per Protocol Population
At 30 minutes following administration of study drug

Number of subjects with an increase in plasma glucose concentration from below 50 mg/dL to greater than 70 mg/dL within 30 minutes after administration of glucagon

Hypoglycemia Rescue: Alternate Glucose Response Definition
At 30 minutes following administration of study drug

Number of subjects with either an increase in plasma glucose concentration from below 50 mg/dL to greater than 70 mg/dL or an increase in from baseline in plasma glucose concentration of at least 20 mg/dL within 30 minutes after administration of glucagon

Serious Adverse Events
From first dose until completion of the post-treatment follow-up visit, up to 6 weeks

Number of serious adverse events (SAEs) per treatment group

Secondary Endpoints

Plasma Glucose Response 1
At 30 minutes following a decision to administer study drug
Plasma Glucose Response 2
At 0-30 minutes following a decision to administer study drug
Administration Time
At 0-10 minutes from a decision to administer study drug
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingSINGLE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
G-Pen followed by Novo GlucagonEXPERIMENTAL1 mg G-Pen at the first treatment visit followed by 1 mg Novo Glucagon at the second treatment visit
Novo Glucagon followed by G-PenACTIVE_COMPARATOR1 mg Novo Glucagon at the first treatment visit followed by 1 mg G-Pen at the second treatment visit
G-Pen followed by Lilly GlucagonOTHER1 mg G-Pen at the first treatment visit followed by 1 mg Lilly Glucagon at the second treatment visit
Lilly Glucagon followed by G-PenOTHER1 mg Lilly Glucagon at the first treatment visit followed by 1 mg G-Pen at the second treatment visit
G-Pen first, then Lilly GlucagonOTHERA single 1 mg subcutaneous (SC) injection of G-Pen (glucagon injection) with a 7-28 day wash-out, followed by a single 1 mg SC injection of Lilly Glucagon (glucagon injection \[rDNA origin\])
Lilly Glucagon first, then G-PenOTHERA single 1 mg SC injection of Lilly Glucagon (glucagon injection \[rDNA origin\]) with a 7-28 day wash-out, followed by a single 1 mg SC injection of G-Pen (glucagon injection)
G-Pen(TM) 1 mgEXPERIMENTALG-Pen(TM) (glucagon injection), single 1 mg subcutaneous (SC) injection
G-Pen(TM) 0.5 mgEXPERIMENTALG-Pen(TM) (glucagon injection), single 0.5 mg SC injection
Lilly Glucagon(TM) 1 mgACTIVE_COMPARATORLilly Glucagon(TM) \[glucagon for injection (rDNA origin)\], single 1 mg SC injection

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
G-PenDRUG1 mg subcutaneous injection of G-Pen (glucagon injection) administered via auto-injector
Novo GlucagonDRUG1 mg subcutaneous injection of Novo Glucagon (glucagon injection)
Lilly GlucagonDRUG1 mg subcutaneous injection of Lilly Glucagon (glucagon injection \[RNDA Origin\])
G-Pen (glucagon injection)DRUG1 mg of pre-mixed liquid Xeris glucagon delivered via auto-injector
Lilly Glucagon (glucagon injection [rDNA origin])DRUG1 mg of Lilly glucagon reconstituted from lyophilized powder
G-Pen(TM) 1 mgDRUG -
Lilly Glucagon(TM) 1 mgDRUG -
G-Pen(TM) 0.5 mgDRUG -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 75 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites7

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Males and non-pregnant females diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) for at least 24 months. 2. Current usage of daily insulin treatment that includes having an assigned "correction factor" for managing hyperglycemia. 3. Age 18 to 75 years, inclusive. 4. Random serum C-peptide...

Countries:United StatesAustriaCanada
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Frequently asked questions about G-Pen

What is G-Pen used for?

G-Pen is an investigational glucagon injection being developed for the treatment of severe hypoglycemia, including insulin-induced hypoglycemia, in adults with type 1 diabetes. It is designed to rescue patients from dangerously low blood sugar episodes. G-Pen is a small molecule therapeutic in the metabolic area and is currently in Phase 3 clinical development.

Who makes G-Pen?

G-Pen is being developed by Xeris Biopharma Holdings, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol XERS. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate G-Pen for the rescue treatment of severe hypoglycemia in adults with type 1 diabetes.

What phase is G-Pen in?

G-Pen is in Phase 3 clinical development. It has completed multiple Phase 3 trials, including studies comparing it to Lilly Glucagon and Glucagen Hypokit for hypoglycemia rescue in adults with type 1 diabetes. G-Pen is not yet approved by the FDA and remains an investigational drug.

What clinical trials is G-Pen in?

G-Pen has completed several clinical trials, including NCT02656069 and NCT03439072, which compared G-Pen to Lilly Glucagon for hypoglycemia rescue in adults with type 1 diabetes. Another completed trial, NCT03738865, compared G-Pen to Glucagen Hypokit for severe hypoglycemia rescue. An earlier Phase 2 trial, NCT01972152, studied its safety and pharmacokinetics.

How does G-Pen work?

G-Pen is a glucagon injection, meaning it delivers the hormone glucagon to raise blood glucose levels. Glucagon counteracts the effects of insulin by stimulating the liver to release stored glucose into the bloodstream, which helps correct severe hypoglycemia. This mechanism is critical for emergency rescue from insulin-induced low blood sugar.

Is G-Pen the same as glucagon?

G-Pen is a glucagon injection product, but it is not the same as other marketed glucagon products. It is being developed by Xeris Biopharma as an investigational formulation of glucagon for severe hypoglycemia rescue. Clinical trials have compared G-Pen directly to Lilly Glucagon and Glucagen Hypokit.