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Glucagon RTU With Insulin Pump Reduction

Phase 2

Hypoglycemia | Small molecule | Metabolic |Xeris Biopharma Holdings, Inc.|Last Updated: Aug 22, 2025

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment48

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Clinical trial landscape

Glucagon RTU With Insulin Pump Reduction · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT03841526Glucagon Ready-to-Use (RTU) for Prevention of Exercise-Induced Hypoglycemia During Aerobic Exercise in Adults With T1DHypoglycemia
COMPLETED48 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Glucagon Ready-to-Use (RTU) for Prevention of Exercise-Induced Hypoglycemia During Aerobic Exercise in Adults With T1D
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Outpatient Phase: Incidence Rate of Hypoglycemia During and After Moderate to High Intensity Aerobic Exercise.
Daily; During the 12-week Outpatient Phase qualified exercise sessions were assessed daily and associated hypoglycemia events were assessed continuously during and within the 30 (+2) minute period following a qualified exercise session.

Mean incidence rate of hypoglycemia during and after sessions of moderate to high intensity aerobic exercise in 12-week Outpatient Phase. Incidence rate is defined as the number of hypoglycemic events divided by the total number of qualified exercise sessions, assessed at group level. Qualified exercise session is: (1) confirmed blood glucose of 100-180 mg/dL prior to start of exercise, (2) self-administered study drug no more than 10 min prior to exercise (5 min target), (3) conducted a protocol allowed exercise of moderate to high intensity for at least 30 min and no longer than 75 min, and (4) achieved a target heart rate of 80% of maximum calculated heart rate at least once during session. Exercise sessions were to occur at least 2-3 times per week. Only 1 qualified exercise session/subject/day was included in the analysis (the first if \>1). Hypoglycemic event defined as any hypoglycemic event occurring within 30 (+2) min after completion of a qualified exercise session.

Outpatient Phase: Mean Number of Hypoglycemic Events
Daily; During the 12-week Outpatient Phase qualified exercise sessions were assessed daily and associated hypoglycemia events were assessed continuously throughout the 30 (+2) minute period following a qualified exercise session.

Outpatient Phase: Mean number of hypoglycemic events associated with the qualified exercise sessions, assessed at group level. A qualified exercise session was defined as one were (1) a confirmed blood glucose value of 100-180 mg/dL prior to start of exercise, (2) self-administered the study drug no more than 10 minutes prior to exercise (5 minutes was the target), (3) conducted a protocol allowed exercise for moderate to high intensity for at least 30 minutes and no longer than 75 minutes, and (4) achieved a target heart rate of 80% of maximum calculated heart rate at least once during the session. A hypoglycemic event was defined as any hypoglycemic event occurring during or within 30 (+2) minutes after completion of a qualified exercise session. Exercise sessions were expected to occur at least 2 to 3 times per week. Only 1 qualified exercise session per subject per day was included in the analysis (the first if \>1).

Outpatient Phase: Mean Number of Qualified High Intensity Aerobic Exercise Sessions
Daily; During the 12-week Outpatient Phase the occurrence of qualified exercise sessions were assessed daily.

Outpatient Phase: Mean number of qualified exercise sessions, assessed at group level. A qualified exercise session was defined as one were (1) a confirmed blood glucose value of 100-180 mg/dL prior to start of exercise, (2) self-administered the study drug no more than 10 minutes prior to exercise (5 minutes was the target), (3) conducted a protocol allowed exercise for moderate to high intensity for at least 30 minutes and no longer than 75 minutes, and (4) achieved a target heart rate of 80% of maximum calculated heart rate at least once during the session. Exercise sessions were expected to occur at least 2 to 3 times per week. Only 1 qualified exercise session per subject per day was included in the analysis (the first if \>1).

Secondary Endpoints

CRC Phase: Interstitial Glucose Below Target Range
Visit 3 (Day 1) and Visit 4 (Day 3 or any day up to Day 29); Assessed continuously 0-300 minutes following the start of the exercise session corresponding to each of the treatments during the corresponding in-clinic visit during the CRC Phase.
Outpatient Phase: Interstitial Glucose Levels Below Target Range
Visit 3 (Day 1) and Visit 4 (Day 3 or any day up to Day 29); Assessed continuously 0-300 minutes following the start of each qualified exercise session corresponding to each of the treatments during the Outpatient Phase.
Outpatient Phase: Insulin Use Change From Baseline
Insulin use measured continuously from Study Baseline to End of Study and assessed during Outpatient Phase as Change from Outpatient Phase Baseline at Study Weeks 4, 8, and 12
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelSEQUENTIAL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
CRC Phase: Glucagon RTU With Insulin Pump ReductionEXPERIMENTALCRC Phase: 2-arm randomized double-blind crossover, Glucagon RTU Injection 30 microliters of 0.15 mg injection with 50% reduction in the insulin pump
CRC Phase: Vehicle for Glucagon RTU With Insulin Pump ReductionPLACEBO_COMPARATORCRC Phase: 2-arm randomized double-blind crossover, Vehicle for Glucagon RTU Injection 30 microliters vehicle with 50% reduction in the insulin pump
Outpatient Phase: Glucagon RTU With Insulin Pump ReductionEXPERIMENTALOutpatient Phase: 3-arm randomized comparison (2-arm double-blind, 1-arm open-label), Glucagon RTU Injection 30 microliters of 0.15 mg injection with 50% reduction in the insulin pump (double-blind arm)
Outpatient Phase: Vehicle for Glucagon RTU With Insulin Pump ReductionPLACEBO_COMPARATOROutpatient Phase: 3-arm randomized comparison (2-arm double-blind, 1-arm open-label), Vehicle for Glucagon RTU Injection 30 microliters vehicle with 50% reduction in the insulin pump (double-blind arm)
Outpatient Phase: Glucagon RTU Without Insulin Pump ReductionEXPERIMENTALOutpatient Phase: 3-arm randomized comparison (2-arm double-blind, 1-arm open-label), Glucagon RTU Injection 30 microliters of 0.15 mg injection without a reduction in the insulin pump (open-label arm)

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Glucagon RTU Injection With Insulin Pump ReductionDRUG0.15 mg injection with 50% pump reduction
Vehicle for Glucagon RTU Injection With Insulin Pump ReductionOTHERvehicle injection with 50% pump reduction
Glugaon RTU Injection Without Insulin Pump ReductionDRUG0.15 mg injection without pump reduction
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 64 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Clinical diagnosis of presumed autoimmune type 1 diabetes, receiving daily insulin via continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion. 2. Age 18 to \< 65 years. 3. Duration of type 1 diabetes ≥ 2 years. 4. Random C-peptide \< 0.6 ng/mL (\<198 pmol/L). 5. Using insulin therapy by co...

Countries:Canada
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Frequently asked questions about Glucagon RTU With Insulin Pump Reduction

What is Glucagon RTU used for?

Glucagon RTU is an investigational ready-to-use glucagon formulation being studied for hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia and hypoglycemia. It is being evaluated for use in patients with hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia after bariatric surgery and for prevention of exercise-induced hypoglycemia in adults with type 1 diabetes.

Who makes Glucagon RTU?

Glucagon RTU is being developed by Xeris Biopharma Holdings, Inc., a company traded on the stock exchange under the ticker XERS. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in metabolic conditions.

What phase is Glucagon RTU in?

Glucagon RTU is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not been approved by regulatory authorities and is still undergoing clinical trials to assess its safety and effectiveness for treating hypoglycemia-related conditions.

What clinical trials is Glucagon RTU in?

Glucagon RTU has been studied in two completed Phase 2 trials. NCT03770637 evaluated the drug in patients with hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia after bariatric surgery in the United States. NCT03841526 assessed its use for preventing exercise-induced hypoglycemia in adults with type 1 diabetes in Canada.

Is Glucagon RTU the same as regular glucagon?

Glucagon RTU is a ready-to-use formulation of glucagon, a hormone that raises blood sugar. Unlike traditional glucagon emergency kits that require mixing before injection, this formulation is designed to be used directly without reconstitution, potentially offering greater convenience for managing hypoglycemia.