Anti-Inflammatory Small Drug Adjunctive Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes

Sponsor
Nick Giannoukakis, PhD (Other)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT02597101
Collaborator
National Institutes of Health (NIH) (NIH), University of Pittsburgh (Other), University of South Florida (Other), AstraZeneca (Industry)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

The role of individual leukocyte populations in type 2 diabetes (T2D) and immunometabolism in general represent important gaps in knowledge to better understand the etiopathogenesis of T2D. Emerging evidence indicates that certain leukocyte populations serve as an important nexus of T2D-associated inflammation. This novel and innovative clinical trial will test the efficacy of a leukocyte-selective anti-inflammatory small drug as adjunctive therapy in improving insulin sensitivity in obese, insulin-resistant type 2 diabetic subjects. This trial also offers a first-in-kind opportunity to better understand the role of specific leukocyte populations in type 2 diabetes. The drug's clinical profile suggests that it will be well-tolerated with few, if any, side effects, and the existence of simple methods that can indirectly measure its activity in vivo

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
Phase 2

Detailed Description

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is characterized by concomitant insulin resistance and pancreatic beta cell dysfunction. Disease prevalence continues to increase around the globe and is currently estimated to be at more than 385 million affected people. As many as 1 in 3 people in the United States could have diabetes by the year 2050 with significant economic consequences. In 2014, 1 in 5 health care dollars was spent to support the care of patients at a total estimated cost > $245 billion. Overweight, insulin-resistant (IR) T2D individuals manifest a chronic systemic inflammation which impairs beta cells and peripheral insulin sensitivity. This systemic inflammation is associated with an atherogenic lipid profile and predisposes individuals to higher risk for micro- and macro-vascular disease, irrespective of well-controlled glycemia. Although a variety of pharmacologic approaches maintain daily glycemic control, it is becoming evident that there is an urgent need to identify adjunctive therapies to improve, insulin sensitivity, beta cell function, and HbA1c since they begin deteriorating quite substantially by 5 years following initial treatment. Ideally, such adjunctive therapies should be well-tolerated, easy to administer, should not promote hypoglycemia and should also attenuate the systemic inflammation. The role of neutrophils in T2D and metabolic inflammation represents an important gap in knowledge to better understand inflammation in T2D especially since neutrophils are the most abundant leukocyte population in humans and constitute the bulk of inflammatory leukocytes. Emerging evidence indicates that neutrophils along with neutrophil-derived elastase serve as an important nexus of T2D-associated inflammation. This trial offers a first-in-kind opportunity to better understand the role of neutrophils in T2D diabetics. We hypothesise that inhibition of neutrophil elastase (NE) will attenuate the chronic systemic background inflammation in overweight and obese, IR T2D subjects and that the potential improvement in insulin sensitivity and glucose control could concurrently facilitate functional maintenance and induce the rescue of pancreatic beta cell mass.

To test the hypothesis, we propose a clinical trial that is comprised of the following two aims:

Aim 1: To test whether orally-administered NEI adjunctive therapy in obese, IR T2D subjects improves insulin sensitivity, glucoregulation and glycemic control. The primary endpoint is the improvement of insulin sensitivity at 6 months compared to baseline, assessed by the hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp method. Secondary endpoints will include: i) Safety (rate and severity of adverse events including hypoglycemia); ii) Glycemic and metabolic control variables; iii) Assessment of functional beta cell mass (improvement in baseline oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) C-peptide levels and AUC, insulin secretion rate (ISR), body mass and body fat-corrected insulin sensitivity; and iv) Changes in inflammatory variables. Exploratory endpoints will include improvement of OGTT C-peptide (and C-peptide AUC) trajectory, ISR trajectory, and decreased dose and dose frequency of background drugs.

Aim 2: To inform the changes in innate and cellular immunity conferred by the trial study agents as a mechanistic approach to understanding the basis of potential efficacy. Evidence of suppression of systemic inflammation will be examined during the trial. Changes in gene expression of PBL and neutrophils may provide a signature of responder versus non-responder status and/or of effect of therapy.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
14 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Crossover Assignment
Masking:
Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
Neutrophil Elastase Inhibition as Adjunctive Therapy to Improve Glucometabolic Variables in Overweight and Obese, Insulin-Resistant Type 2 Diabetic Patients
Study Start Date :
Nov 1, 2015
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Jun 10, 2019
Actual Study Completion Date :
Jun 15, 2019

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Placebo Comparator: Placebo

5 mg saxagliptin, once a day, together with optimised (after titration) metformin (500-2000 mg/day) and 60 mg placebo tablet twice daily

Drug: Metformin
background drug

Drug: saxagliptin
background drug
Other Names:
  • onglyza
  • Drug: placebo
    placebo for AZD9668 to be added to background drugs

    Experimental: AZD9668

    60 mg AZD9668 twice daily in addition to 5 mg saxagliptin, once a day, together with optimised (after titration) metformin (500-2000 mg/day)

    Drug: Metformin
    background drug

    Drug: saxagliptin
    background drug
    Other Names:
  • onglyza
  • Drug: AZD9668
    study drug

    Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

    1. Insulin Sensitivity at 6 Months From Baseline [6 months]

      The primary outcome measure is the insulin sensitivity at 6 months from baseline, assessed by the hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp method. This is calculated as the M/LBM. M/LBM = whole-body insulin sensitivity adjusted for lean body mass. M/LBM is calculated as the steady-state glucose disposal (in mL) per kilogram lean body mass divided by steady-state insulin concentrations (micro IU/mL).

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    1. Severity of All Adverse Events Including Hypoglycemia [12 months]

      Severity of all adverse events including hypoglycemia based on the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.0 severity grade score (0-4). Higher scores indicate a worse severity.

    2. Severity of Known AEs of AZD9668 [12 months]

      Attribution score of AE to known AEs of AZD9668 in terms of an atribution scale of 0-4. The scale is defined as: Score 0=Unrelated; Score 1=The AE is unlikely related; Score 2=The AE has a reasonable possibility to be related; Score 3=The AE is likely related; Score 4=The AE is clearly related

    3. Severity of Known AEs of Saxagliptin [12 months]

      Attribution score of AE to known AEs of saxagliptin in terms of an atribution scale of 0-4. The scale is defined as: Score 0=Unrelated; Score 1=The AE is unlikely related; Score 2=The AE has a reasonable possibility to be related; Score 3=The AE is likely related; Score 4=The AE is clearly related

    4. Severity of Known AEs of Metformin [12 months]

      Attribution score of AE to known AEs of metformin in terms of an atribution scale of 0-4. The scale is defined as: Score 0=Unrelated; Score 1=The AE is unlikely related; Score 2=The AE has a reasonable possibility to be related; Score 3=The AE is likely related; Score 4=The AE is clearly related

    5. Change in Glycated HbA1c Levels Compared to Baseline [12 months]

      Difference in the value of HbA1c study end (12 months) compared to baseline value (time 0)

    6. Change in OGTT From Baseline [12 months]

      The difference of the calculated area under the curve of the 2 hour OGTT test (AUC is the value of the area under the glucose concentration time curve) at 12 months minus the AUC at baseline (time zero). This AUC is calculated as the concentration of glucose versus time curve and the reporting units are mcg*dL/hour. The trapezoid rule was applied to the curve to obtain the AUC.

    7. Change in OGTT-derived Insulinogenic Index Using C-peptide [12 months]

      The change from baseline at 12 months where the insulinogenic index = ratio of fasting C-peptide concentration (ng/mL)/fasting glucose (ng/mL) at the time of the OGTT test.

    8. Change From Baseline in the Serum Levels of Inflammatory Markers [12 months]

      Serum levels refers to the concentration in serum of each of the analytes in the multi-analyte assay (Luminex) in terms of pg/mL depending on the analyte measured. We are reporting the difference in these values between 12 months and baseline.

    Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study:
    21 Years to 75 Years
    Sexes Eligible for Study:
    All
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
    No

    INCLUSION CRITERIA

    1. Patients 21-75 years of age inclusive who meet the American Diabetes Association standard criteria for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D).

    2. Subjects are currently on metformin (at least 1000 mg per day) for a minimum period of 4 weeks prior to screening visit alone, or in combination with any of the following diabetes medications or combinations:

    3. DPPIV inhibitor (any dose level/frequency)

    4. Sulfonylurea (any dose level/frequency)

    5. GLP1 agonist (any dose level/frequency)

    6. Sulfonylurea (any dose level/frequency) + GLP1 agonist (any dose level/frequency)

    7. Meglitinide (any dose level/frequency)

    8. SGLT2 inhibitor (any dose level/frequency)

    9. Patients must have a body-to-mass index (BMI) of greater than or equal to 27 kg/m2.

    10. Patients exhibit glycated HbA1c between 7.3-11.0 during eligibility screening and then <=8.5 at final run-in visit.

    11. Willingness to replace current diabetes therapies (listed in inclusion 2) with metformin and saxagliptin and to adjust metformin dose during run-in period.

    12. Subjects present adequate immune competence as assessed by immunoreactivity to viral antigens (CEF Pool Assay) in vitro at the time of screening.

    13. Participants of childbearing potential must agree to practice an effective form of birth control which may include any one of the following: barrier method, oral contraception, or surgery. These measures must be maintained throughout the study.

    14. Subjects must have good peripheral venous access for the hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp and the 3-hr. OGTT procedures.

    15. Patients understand the study procedures, alternative treatments available, risks involved in the study, and voluntarily agree to participate by giving informed and signed written consent for screening and enrollment.

    16. Participants can be on anti-inflammatory therapies that are not diabetes-focused (e.g. non-salicylate anti-inflammatory therapies, non-salicylate NSAIDs) and/or anti-hypertensive medicaments or statins.

    EXCLUSION CRITERIA

    1. Patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus as defined by the American Diabetes Association criteria or a history of ketoacidosis, or the patients are assessed by the study team as possibly having type 1 diabetes mellitus confirmed with the presence of at least one of the typical autoantibodies (insulin, GAD65, IA-2, ZnT8) AND a serum C-peptide level of <0.7 ng/mL.

    2. Patients have been treated with any therapies specific for their diabetes (other than those listed in the inclusion criteria) within 4 weeks of the screening visit.

    3. Patients have been treated with insulin within 2 months of the screening visit.

    4. Patients are currently participating in or have participated in another study with an investigational compound or device within the prior 12 weeks of signing the informed consent or do not agree to refrain from participating in any other study while participating in this study.

    5. Patients have a history of hypersensitivity or any contraindication to DPPIV inhibitors, including saxagliptin (Onglyza), or metformin based upon the labels of the USA.

    6. Patients are on a weight loss medication (such as orlistat, phentermine, Qsymia, or Belviq) within the prior 6 weeks.

    7. Patients are required by treating physicians to remain on any one of these agents during the trial:

    macrolide antibiotics, cisapride, anti-arrhythmics, steroids, rifampicin, phenobarbital, phenytoin, secobarbital, carbamazepine, norethindrone, isoniazid. AZD9668 is metabolized by CYP3A4, 3A5, and 2B6. SAXA is metabolized by CYP3A4 and 3A5, potentially leading to drug-drug interactions with hypothetical adverse events in patients on the above agents. Also, AZD9668 causes weak inhibition of CYP2C9 and therefore patients on fluconazole, amiodarone, fenofibrate, fluvoxamine, phenylbutazone, probenecid, sertraline, will also be excluded to avoid the hypothetical adverse events due to this effect.

    1. Patients have undergone major surgery within the 6 weeks prior to signing consent or have any type or form of major surgery planned during the study (at the discretion of the physician).

    2. Patients are on or are likely to require treatment with 14 consecutive days or repeated courses of pharmacologic doses of corticosteroids or any other immunomodulatory agent. For example, patients requiring chronic systemic corticosteroids (does not include topical or inhaled corticosteroids). Exceptions are over the counter non-salicylate NSAIDs.

    3. Enrollment or history of enrollment in a drug, or biologic therapy clinical trial that affects the immune system within the past 12 months (e.g., systemic immunosuppressive pharmacologics, immunosuppressive cytokines, therapeutic immunomodulating antibodies, therapeutic immunomodulating fusion proteins and/or cytokine receptor decoys as well as any intervention and/or non-intervention induced immunodeficiencies).

    4. Prior history of coronary artery disease (defined as myocardial infarction, angina, bypass surgery, or angioplasty)

    5. Prior history of arrhythmia (excludes premature beats)

    6. Prior history of heart failure defined as i) symptomatic OR ii) pulmonary edema, leg edema or low ejection fraction (<40%)

    7. Evidence of refractory chronic migraine (defined in ICHD-3 and Martelletti et al.).

    8. History of persistent bradycardia within the last year prior screening visit (more than three episodes in a calendar year of a heart rate <60 beats per minute that required hospitalization on each of these occasions).

    9. Leukopenia (<3000 leukocytes/microliter), neutropenia (1500 neutrophils/microliter), lymphopenia (<800 lymphocytes/microliter), or thrombocytopenia (<125000 platelets/microliter),. any other clinically relevant abnormal hematology value.

    10. Positivity for HIV, active CMV, chlamydia, any evidence of serious fungal infection, active HSV1and/or HSV2 (determined as IgM positivity of 2 standard deviations higher than the highest value of the test reference range), hepatitis B or C, at screening. Minor skin fungus, or minor candidiasis is not an enrollment or treatment exclusion criterion. Also, with the exception of HIV history, hepatitis B and C, successfully-treated, disease-free individuals (> 6 months between time of successful treatment confirmation and time at screening) would be eligible for enrollment in this trial.

    11. Patients are required by treating physician to remain on any medications listed in inclusion #2 that directly affect glucose metabolism such as, but not limited to thiazolidinediones, pramlintide, or amylin.

    12. Vaccination with any form of live vaccine product within the last 3 months prior to initiation of study agent administration.

    13. Any chronic disease that in the opinion of the investigators would affect the patient's safety and/or the integrity of the study outcome. This does not include dyslipidemia, patients on statin or anti- hypertension treatment, or patients with well-controlled hypo- or hyperthyroidism

    14. Any other disease or disorder requiring chronic drug therapy except for treated hypothyroidism (T4 and TSH should be within the normal reference range adjusted for age), celiac disease, or statin- maintained, uncomplicated lipidemia.

    15. Evidence of liver dysfunction, with ALT or AST> 1.5 times the upper limit of normal.

    16. Evidence of renal insufficiency as indicated by blood creatinine of > 2 times the upper limit of normal at baseline screening OR an eGFR < 45 mL/min. OR A past history or current clinical evidence of renal failure or low creatinine clearance at screening.

    17. Females who are pregnant at the time of screening or unwilling to defer pregnancy during the study period.

    18. Lactating women.

    19. Poor accessibility to veins for the 3-hour OGTT and hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp procedures.

    20. The following therapies cannot be administered while patients are undergoing treatment on this protocol: i) radiation therapy; ii) chemotherapy; iii) corticosteroids (except for very short courses of topical or inhaled); iv) agents used to treat attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); v) rifampicin or phenytoin; vi) other protein, particle or cell vaccine immunomodulation therapies. If these therapies are essential for treatment of other conditions, participation in this study will be terminated.

    21. A condition which interferes with the ability to accurately determine glycated HbA1c. Examples include: Genetic variants (e.g. HbS trait, HbC trait), elevated fetal hemoglobin (HbF) and chemically modified derivatives of hemoglobin (e.g. carbamylated Hb in patients with renal failure); Any condition that shortens erythrocyte survival or decreases mean erythrocyte age (e.g., recovery from acute blood loss, hemolytic anemia); Iron deficiency anemia, iron replacement therapy

    22. Subjects who cannot tolerate at least 1000 mg daily of immediate or extended release metformin by the time of final run-in will be excluded from further participation.

    23. Subjects who do not exhibit a glycated HbA1c level <=8.5 by the end of the run-in period.

    Contacts and Locations

    Locations

    Site City State Country Postal Code
    1 Allegheny Health Network Pittsburgh Pennsylvania United States 15224

    Sponsors and Collaborators

    • Nick Giannoukakis, PhD
    • National Institutes of Health (NIH)
    • University of Pittsburgh
    • University of South Florida
    • AstraZeneca

    Investigators

    • Principal Investigator: Nick Giannoukakis, Ph.D., Allegheny Health Network

    Study Documents (Full-Text)

    More Information

    Additional Information:

    Publications

    None provided.
    Responsible Party:
    Nick Giannoukakis, PhD, Associate Professor of Immunology and Biological Sciences, Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute)
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT02597101
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • RC-6059
    • 1UH3TR001372-01
    First Posted:
    Nov 5, 2015
    Last Update Posted:
    May 13, 2021
    Last Verified:
    Apr 1, 2021
    Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
    Yes
    Plan to Share IPD:
    Yes
    Additional relevant MeSH terms:

    Study Results

    Participant Flow

    Recruitment Details
    Pre-assignment Detail 14 subjects consented (9 screen failures, 5 randomized). Of the 5 randomized, 4 completed both arms while 1 was withdrawn after completing the AZD9668 arm and did not crossover to placebo.
    Arm/Group Title Placebo AZD9668
    Arm/Group Description 5 mg saxagliptin, once a day, together with optimised (after titration) metformin (500-2000 mg/day) and 60 mg placebo tablet twice daily Metformin: background drug saxagliptin: background drug placebo: placebo for AZD9668 to be added to background drugs 60 mg AZD9668 twice daily in addition to 5 mg saxagliptin, once a day, together with optimised (after titration) metformin (500-2000 mg/day) Metformin: background drug saxagliptin: background drug AZD9668: study drug
    Period Title: Overall Study
    STARTED 4 5
    COMPLETED 4 5
    NOT COMPLETED 0 0

    Baseline Characteristics

    Arm/Group Title Placebo AZD9668 Total
    Arm/Group Description 5 mg saxagliptin, once a day, together with optimised (after titration) metformin (500-2000 mg/day) and 60 mg placebo tablet twice daily Metformin: background drug saxagliptin: background drug placebo: placebo for AZD9668 to be added to background drugs 60 mg AZD9668 twice daily in addition to 5 mg saxagliptin, once a day, together with optimised (after titration) metformin (500-2000 mg/day) Metformin: background drug saxagliptin: background drug AZD9668: study drug Total of all reporting groups
    Overall Participants 4 5 9
    Age (Count of Participants)
    <=18 years
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Between 18 and 65 years
    2
    50%
    3
    60%
    5
    55.6%
    >=65 years
    2
    50%
    2
    40%
    4
    44.4%
    Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
    Female
    1
    25%
    2
    40%
    3
    33.3%
    Male
    3
    75%
    3
    60%
    6
    66.7%
    Race (NIH/OMB) (Count of Participants)
    American Indian or Alaska Native
    0
    0%
    1
    20%
    1
    11.1%
    Asian
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Black or African American
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    White
    4
    100%
    4
    80%
    8
    88.9%
    More than one race
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Unknown or Not Reported
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Region of Enrollment (participants) [Number]
    United States
    4
    100%
    5
    100%
    9
    100%
    Insulin Sensitivity ((ml/kg/min)/(microIU/ml)) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [(ml/kg/min)/(microIU/ml)]
    8.05
    (7.4)
    9.9
    (3.3)
    8.975
    (4.8)

    Outcome Measures

    1. Primary Outcome
    Title Insulin Sensitivity at 6 Months From Baseline
    Description The primary outcome measure is the insulin sensitivity at 6 months from baseline, assessed by the hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp method. This is calculated as the M/LBM. M/LBM = whole-body insulin sensitivity adjusted for lean body mass. M/LBM is calculated as the steady-state glucose disposal (in mL) per kilogram lean body mass divided by steady-state insulin concentrations (micro IU/mL).
    Time Frame 6 months

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title Placebo AZD9668
    Arm/Group Description 5 mg saxagliptin, once a day, together with optimised (after titration) metformin (500-2000 mg/day) and 60 mg placebo tablet twice daily Metformin: background drug saxagliptin: background drug placebo: placebo for AZD9668 to be added to background drugs 60 mg AZD9668 twice daily in addition to 5 mg saxagliptin, once a day, together with optimised (after titration) metformin (500-2000 mg/day) Metformin: background drug saxagliptin: background drug AZD9668: study drug
    Measure Participants 4 5
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [(mL/kg/min)/(microIU/mL)]
    9.9
    (3.7)
    6.4
    (3.5)
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Placebo, AZD9668
    Comments The primary efficacy endpoint is the improvement of insulin sensitivity by 40% or greater at 6 months compared to baseline, assessed by the hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp method.
    Type of Statistical Test Other
    Comments REML mixed model
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value <0.05
    Comments Using REML mixed model analysis, differences between study arms resulting in a p<0.05 would represent statistically-significant differences.
    Method REML mixed model
    Comments
    Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter REML mixed model
    Estimated Value 0.05
    Confidence Interval (2-Sided) %
    to
    Parameter Dispersion Type:
    Value:
    Estimation Comments
    2. Secondary Outcome
    Title Severity of All Adverse Events Including Hypoglycemia
    Description Severity of all adverse events including hypoglycemia based on the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.0 severity grade score (0-4). Higher scores indicate a worse severity.
    Time Frame 12 months

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Full Analysis Set
    Arm/Group Title Placebo AZD9668
    Arm/Group Description 5 mg saxagliptin, once a day, together with optimised (after titration) metformin (500-2000 mg/day) and 60 mg placebo tablet twice daily Metformin: background drug saxagliptin: background drug placebo: placebo for AZD9668 to be added to background drugs 60 mg AZD9668 twice daily in addition to 5 mg saxagliptin, once a day, together with optimised (after titration) metformin (500-2000 mg/day) Metformin: background drug saxagliptin: background drug AZD9668: study drug
    Measure Participants 4 5
    Median (Standard Deviation) [score on a scale]
    0
    (0)
    0
    (0)
    3. Secondary Outcome
    Title Severity of Known AEs of AZD9668
    Description Attribution score of AE to known AEs of AZD9668 in terms of an atribution scale of 0-4. The scale is defined as: Score 0=Unrelated; Score 1=The AE is unlikely related; Score 2=The AE has a reasonable possibility to be related; Score 3=The AE is likely related; Score 4=The AE is clearly related
    Time Frame 12 months

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Full Analysis Set
    Arm/Group Title Placebo AZD9668
    Arm/Group Description 5 mg saxagliptin, once a day, together with optimised (after titration) metformin (500-2000 mg/day) and 60 mg placebo tablet twice daily Metformin: background drug saxagliptin: background drug placebo: placebo for AZD9668 to be added to background drugs 60 mg AZD9668 twice daily in addition to 5 mg saxagliptin, once a day, together with optimised (after titration) metformin (500-2000 mg/day) Metformin: background drug saxagliptin: background drug AZD9668: study drug
    Measure Participants 4 5
    Median (Standard Deviation) [score on a scale]
    0
    (0)
    0
    (0)
    4. Secondary Outcome
    Title Severity of Known AEs of Saxagliptin
    Description Attribution score of AE to known AEs of saxagliptin in terms of an atribution scale of 0-4. The scale is defined as: Score 0=Unrelated; Score 1=The AE is unlikely related; Score 2=The AE has a reasonable possibility to be related; Score 3=The AE is likely related; Score 4=The AE is clearly related
    Time Frame 12 months

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Full Analysis Set
    Arm/Group Title Placebo AZD9668
    Arm/Group Description 5 mg saxagliptin, once a day, together with optimised (after titration) metformin (500-2000 mg/day) and 60 mg placebo tablet twice daily Metformin: background drug saxagliptin: background drug placebo: placebo for AZD9668 to be added to background drugs 60 mg AZD9668 twice daily in addition to 5 mg saxagliptin, once a day, together with optimised (after titration) metformin (500-2000 mg/day) Metformin: background drug saxagliptin: background drug AZD9668: study drug
    Measure Participants 4 5
    Median (Standard Deviation) [score on a scale]
    0
    (0)
    0
    (0)
    5. Secondary Outcome
    Title Severity of Known AEs of Metformin
    Description Attribution score of AE to known AEs of metformin in terms of an atribution scale of 0-4. The scale is defined as: Score 0=Unrelated; Score 1=The AE is unlikely related; Score 2=The AE has a reasonable possibility to be related; Score 3=The AE is likely related; Score 4=The AE is clearly related
    Time Frame 12 months

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Full Analysis Set
    Arm/Group Title Placebo AZD9668
    Arm/Group Description 5 mg saxagliptin, once a day, together with optimised (after titration) metformin (500-2000 mg/day) and 60 mg placebo tablet twice daily Metformin: background drug saxagliptin: background drug placebo: placebo for AZD9668 to be added to background drugs 60 mg AZD9668 twice daily in addition to 5 mg saxagliptin, once a day, together with optimised (after titration) metformin (500-2000 mg/day) Metformin: background drug saxagliptin: background drug AZD9668: study drug
    Measure Participants 4 5
    Median (Standard Deviation) [score on a scale]
    0
    (0)
    0
    (0)
    6. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change in Glycated HbA1c Levels Compared to Baseline
    Description Difference in the value of HbA1c study end (12 months) compared to baseline value (time 0)
    Time Frame 12 months

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    ITT
    Arm/Group Title Placebo AZD9668
    Arm/Group Description 5 mg saxagliptin, once a day, together with optimised (after titration) metformin (500-2000 mg/day) and 60 mg placebo tablet twice daily Metformin: background drug saxagliptin: background drug placebo: placebo for AZD9668 to be added to background drugs 60 mg AZD9668 twice daily in addition to 5 mg saxagliptin, once a day, together with optimised (after titration) metformin (500-2000 mg/day) Metformin: background drug saxagliptin: background drug AZD9668: study drug
    Measure Participants 4 5
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [percentage of the change from baseline]
    7.2
    (1.4)
    7.6
    (0.9)
    7. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change in OGTT From Baseline
    Description The difference of the calculated area under the curve of the 2 hour OGTT test (AUC is the value of the area under the glucose concentration time curve) at 12 months minus the AUC at baseline (time zero). This AUC is calculated as the concentration of glucose versus time curve and the reporting units are mcg*dL/hour. The trapezoid rule was applied to the curve to obtain the AUC.
    Time Frame 12 months

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    ITT
    Arm/Group Title Placebo AZD9668
    Arm/Group Description 5 mg saxagliptin, once a day, together with optimised (after titration) metformin (500-2000 mg/day) and 60 mg placebo tablet twice daily Metformin: background drug saxagliptin: background drug placebo: placebo for AZD9668 to be added to background drugs 60 mg AZD9668 twice daily in addition to 5 mg saxagliptin, once a day, together with optimised (after titration) metformin (500-2000 mg/day) Metformin: background drug saxagliptin: background drug AZD9668: study drug
    Measure Participants 4 5
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [mcg*dL/hour]
    732.9
    (156.6)
    821.4
    (185.2)
    8. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change in OGTT-derived Insulinogenic Index Using C-peptide
    Description The change from baseline at 12 months where the insulinogenic index = ratio of fasting C-peptide concentration (ng/mL)/fasting glucose (ng/mL) at the time of the OGTT test.
    Time Frame 12 months

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    ITT
    Arm/Group Title Placebo AZD9668
    Arm/Group Description 5 mg saxagliptin, once a day, together with optimised (after titration) metformin (500-2000 mg/day) and 60 mg placebo tablet twice daily Metformin: background drug saxagliptin: background drug placebo: placebo for AZD9668 to be added to background drugs 60 mg AZD9668 twice daily in addition to 5 mg saxagliptin, once a day, together with optimised (after titration) metformin (500-2000 mg/day) Metformin: background drug saxagliptin: background drug AZD9668: study drug
    Measure Participants 4 5
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [ratio of fasting C-peptide concentration]
    21.9
    (2.2)
    22.6
    (5.2)
    9. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change From Baseline in the Serum Levels of Inflammatory Markers
    Description Serum levels refers to the concentration in serum of each of the analytes in the multi-analyte assay (Luminex) in terms of pg/mL depending on the analyte measured. We are reporting the difference in these values between 12 months and baseline.
    Time Frame 12 months

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    ITT
    Arm/Group Title Placebo AZD9668
    Arm/Group Description 5 mg saxagliptin, once a day, together with optimised (after titration) metformin (500-2000 mg/day) and 60 mg placebo tablet twice daily Metformin: background drug saxagliptin: background drug placebo: placebo for AZD9668 to be added to background drugs 60 mg AZD9668 twice daily in addition to 5 mg saxagliptin, once a day, together with optimised (after titration) metformin (500-2000 mg/day) Metformin: background drug saxagliptin: background drug AZD9668: study drug
    Measure Participants 4 5
    Eoatxin
    33.1
    (20.9)
    39.2
    (23.2)
    GM-CSF
    8.8
    (0.3)
    8.8
    (0.3)
    INFa
    17.6
    (4.6)
    18.8
    (4.6)
    IL-1RA
    75.3
    (14.6)
    87.6
    (34.0)
    IL-2
    5.3
    (0.1)
    5.3
    (0.2)
    IL-2R
    208.6
    (94.9)
    167.1
    (107.1)
    IL-4
    22.6
    (1.1)
    22.4
    (1.1)
    IL-5
    4.8
    (1.1)
    4.7
    (0.9)
    IL-6
    3.4
    (0.7)
    3.2
    (0.4)
    IL-7
    10.4
    (8.2)
    9.0
    (6.4)
    IL-8
    8.0
    (2.0)
    8.2
    (0.7)
    IL-10
    11.2
    (0.4)
    11.3
    (0.6)
    IL-12
    44.3
    (12.1)
    43.4
    (22.7)
    IL-13
    12.0
    (1.8)
    12.0
    (1.8)
    IL-15
    50.9
    (14.4)
    47.7
    (18.5)
    IL-17
    11.0
    (0.8)
    10.8
    (0.6)
    INFy
    20.1
    (4.7)
    17.8
    (5.8)
    IP-10
    25.2
    (17.2)
    19.7
    (17.5)
    MCP-1
    71.0
    (29.5)
    93.5
    (25.2)
    MIG
    13.9
    (9.4)
    22.1
    (22.2)
    MIP-1a
    14.8
    (2.2)
    14.6
    (2.9)
    MIP-1b
    69.1
    (27.9)
    81.5
    (30.3)
    RANTES
    532.6
    (612.5)
    219.5
    (125.9)
    TNFa
    10.9
    (3.3)
    10.7
    (3.3)

    Adverse Events

    Time Frame 12 months
    Adverse Event Reporting Description The definition of AE/SAE used to collect AE information does not differ from the clinicaltrials.gov definitions.
    Arm/Group Title Placebo AZD9668
    Arm/Group Description 5 mg saxagliptin, once a day, together with optimised (after titration) metformin (500-2000 mg/day) and 60 mg placebo tablet twice daily Metformin: background drug saxagliptin: background drug placebo: placebo for AZD9668 to be added to background drugs 60 mg AZD9668 twice daily in addition to 5 mg saxagliptin, once a day, together with optimised (after titration) metformin (500-2000 mg/day) Metformin: background drug saxagliptin: background drug AZD9668: study drug
    All Cause Mortality
    Placebo AZD9668
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 0/4 (0%) 0/5 (0%)
    Serious Adverse Events
    Placebo AZD9668
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 0/4 (0%) 0/5 (0%)
    Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
    Placebo AZD9668
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 0/4 (0%) 0/5 (0%)

    Limitations/Caveats

    The failure to enroll a critical mass of study subjects renders the outcome difficult to interpret given the inability to conduct statistical analyses that would be more meaningful.

    More Information

    Certain Agreements

    Principal Investigators are NOT employed by the organization sponsoring the study.

    There is NOT an agreement between Principal Investigators and the Sponsor (or its agents) that restricts the PI's rights to discuss or publish trial results after the trial is completed.

    Results Point of Contact

    Name/Title Dr. Nick Giannoukakis
    Organization Allegheny Health Network
    Phone 412-359-6394
    Email nick.giannoukakis@ahn.org
    Responsible Party:
    Nick Giannoukakis, PhD, Associate Professor of Immunology and Biological Sciences, Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute)
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT02597101
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • RC-6059
    • 1UH3TR001372-01
    First Posted:
    Nov 5, 2015
    Last Update Posted:
    May 13, 2021
    Last Verified:
    Apr 1, 2021