A Study to Assess the Addition of Sitagliptin to Metformin Compared With the Addition of Dapagliflozin to Metformin in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and Mild Renal Impairment Who Have Inadequate Glycemic Control on Metformin With or Without a Sulfonylurea (MK-0431-838)

Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC (Industry)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT02532855
Collaborator
(none)
614
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to assess the effect of the addition of sitagliptin to metformin with or without a sulfonylurea compared with the addition of dapagliflozin to metformin with or without a sulfonylurea on hemoglobin A1c (A1C) over 24 weeks of treatment as well as the overall safety and tolerability of sitagliptin in comparison to that of dapagliflozin after 24 weeks of treatment. The primary hypothesis is that the change from baseline in A1C in participants treated with the addition of sitagliptin is non-inferior compared to that in participants treated with the addition of dapagliflozin after 24 weeks of treatment.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
Phase 3

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
614 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Masking:
Triple (Participant, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
A Phase III, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Active-Comparator Controlled Clinical Trial to Study the Safety and Efficacy of the Addition of Sitagliptin Compared With the Addition of Dapagliflozin in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Mild Renal Impairment Who Have Inadequate Glycemic Control on Metformin With or Without a Sulfonylurea
Actual Study Start Date :
Oct 20, 2015
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Oct 10, 2017
Actual Study Completion Date :
Oct 10, 2017

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Sitagliptin

Participants receive sitagliptin 100 mg once daily plus matching placebo for dapagliflozin 5 mg once daily for 4 weeks followed by sitagliptin 100 mg once daily plus matching placebo for dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily for 20 weeks. Participants continue pre-study metformin (at least 1500 mg daily) alone or in combination with a sulfonylurea agent (at a dose of ≥ 50% maximum labeled dose in the country of the investigational site) throughout the duration of the study.

Drug: Sitagliptin
Sitagliptin 100 mg oral tablet

Drug: Metformin
This medication is a standard-of-care medication and is administered in an open-label fashion. Supply of background metformin oral tablet(s) (at least 1500 mg daily) will be the responsibility of the participant throughout the duration of the study.

Drug: Matching placebo to dapagliflozin
Matching placebo to dapagliflozin 5 mg or 10 mg oral capsule. Up-titration to matching placebo to dapagliflozin 10 mg daily may be delayed if participant is unable to tolerate up-titration in the opinion of the investigator. Matching placebo to dapagliflozin 10 mg daily may be down-titrated to matching placebo to dapagliflozin 5 mg daily if participant is unable to tolerate the higher dose in the opinion of the investigator.

Drug: Sulfonylurea
This medication is a standard-of-care medication and is administered in an open-label fashion. The dose of the sulfonylurea agent will be required to be at least 50% of maximum labeled dose, consistent with near maximum efficacy of the sulfonylurea agent.

Active Comparator: Dapagliflozin

Participants receive dapagliflozin 5 mg once daily plus matching placebo for sitagliptin 100 mg once daily for 4 weeks followed by dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily plus matching placebo for sitagliptin 100 mg once daily for 20 weeks. Participants continue pre-study metformin (at least 1500 mg daily) alone or in combination with a sulfonylurea agent (at a dose of ≥ 50% maximum labeled dose in the country of the investigational site) throughout the duration of the study.

Drug: Dapagliflozin
Dapagliflozin 5 mg or 10 mg oral capsule. Up-titration to dapagliflozin 10 mg daily may be delayed if participant is unable to tolerate up-titration in the opinion of the investigator. Dapagliflozin 10 mg daily may be down-titrated to dapagliflozin 5 mg daily if participant is unable to tolerate the higher dose in the opinion of the investigator.

Drug: Metformin
This medication is a standard-of-care medication and is administered in an open-label fashion. Supply of background metformin oral tablet(s) (at least 1500 mg daily) will be the responsibility of the participant throughout the duration of the study.

Drug: Matching placebo to sitagliptin
Matching placebo to sitagliptin 100 mg oral tablet

Drug: Sulfonylurea
This medication is a standard-of-care medication and is administered in an open-label fashion. The dose of the sulfonylurea agent will be required to be at least 50% of maximum labeled dose, consistent with near maximum efficacy of the sulfonylurea agent.

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

  1. Change From Baseline in A1C at Week 24 [Baseline and Week 24]

    A1C is blood marker used to report average blood glucose levels over prolonged periods of time. Percentage A1C is the ratio of glycated hemoglobin to total hemoglobin x 100. Thus, this change from baseline reflects the Week 24 A1C minus the Week 0 A1C.

  2. Percentage of Participants Who Experienced One or More Adverse Events [Up to 26 weeks]

    An adverse event (AE) is any untoward medical occurrence in a patient or clinical investigation participant administered a pharmaceutical product. The AE does not have to have a causal relationship with this treatment. The AE can include any unfavourable and unintended sign, symptom, or disease or any worsening (change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition that is temporally associated with the use of the pharmaceutical product.

  3. Percentage of Participants Who Discontinued Study Drug Due to an AE [Up to 24 weeks]

    An adverse event (AE) is any untoward medical occurrence in a patient or clinical investigation participant administered a pharmaceutical product. The AE does not have to have a causal relationship with this treatment. The AE can include any unfavourable and unintended sign, symptom, or disease or any worsening (change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition that is temporally associated with the use of the pharmaceutical product.

Secondary Outcome Measures

  1. Change From Baseline in Incremental 2-hour (2-hr) Postprandial Glucose Excursion (PPGE) at Week 24 [Immediately before and 120 minutes after the standard meal at Baseline and Week 24]

    The 2hr PPGE is the change from baseline in the mean incremental change in post meal glucose defined as T-120 minus T-0 for each participant: change from baseline PPGE = Week 24 mean (T-120 minus T-0) minus Baseline mean (T-120 minus T-0). The 2-point MMTT measured values at T-0 and T-120 while the 3-point MMTT measured values at T-0, T-60, and T-120: although only a subset of the study had the 3-point MMTT performed, all participants had a T-0 and T-120 time point. A negative (-) change from baseline to Week 24 indicates better control of postprandial glucose.

  2. Change From Baseline in 2-hr Postprandial Glucose (PPG) at Week 24 [Immediately before and 120 minutes after the standard meal at Baseline and Week 24]

    The 2hr PPG is the change from baseline in mean post prandial glucose (change from baseline PPG = Week 24 mean T-120 glucose minus Baseline mean T-120 glucose) and shows each drugs impact on PPG. The 2-point MMTT measured values at T-0 and T-120 while the 3-point MMTT measured values at T-0, T-60, and T-120: although only a subset of the study had the 3-point MMTT performed, all participants had a T-0 and T-120 time point. A negative (-) change from baseline to Week 24 indicates better control of postprandial glucose.

  3. Change From Baseline in Glucagon Area Under the Curve (AUC0-120 Minutes) at Week 24 [Immediately before and 60 and 120 minutes after the standard meal at Baseline and Week 24]

    AUC endpoints were analyzed for participants who underwent the 3-point MMTT. Blood samples were drawn immediately prior to (T=0 minutes) and 60 and 120 minutes after the administration of the standard meal. The AUC curve was generated with the 3 time points. If any time point for a given participant was missing, the AUC was not included. Change in Postprandial Glucagon AUC after the morning meal (t=0 to 120 minutes) was calculated from the glucagon AUC over the first 120 minutes following the morning meal at baseline minus glucagon AUC over the first 120 minutes following the morning meal at Week 24. A negative (-) change from baseline to Week 24 indicates better control of postprandial glucose.

  4. Change From Baseline in Insulin AUC0-120 Minutes at Week 24 [Immediately before and 60 and 120 minutes after the standard meal at Baseline and Week 24]

    AUC endpoints were analyzed for participants who underwent the 3-point MMTT. Blood samples were drawn immediately prior to (T=0 minutes) and 60 and 120 minutes after the administration of the standard meal. The AUC curve was generated with the 3 time points. If any time point for a given participant was missing, the AUC was not included. Change in Postprandial Insulin AUC after the morning meal (t=0 to 120 minutes) was calculated from insulin AUC over the first 120 minutes following the morning meal at baseline minus insulin AUC over the first 120 minutes following the morning meal at Week 24. A negative (-) change from baseline to Week 24 indicates better control of postprandial glucose.

  5. Change From Baseline in Postprandial Insulin AUC0-120 Minutes to Glucagon AUC0-120 Minutes Ratio at Week 24 [Immediately before and 60 and 120 minutes after the standard meal at Baseline and Week 24]

    AUC endpoints were analyzed for participants who underwent the 3-point MMTT. Blood samples were drawn immediately prior to (T=0 minutes) and 60 and 120 minutes after the administration of the standard meal. The AUC curve was generated with the 3 time points. If any time point for a given participant was missing, the AUC was not included. The endpoint was calculated from the ratio of (insulin AUC / glucagon AUC) over the first 120 minutes following the morning meal at baseline minus AUC over the first 120 minutes following the morning meal at Week 24. A negative (-) change from baseline to Week 24 indicates better control of postprandial glucose.

  6. Percentage of Participants With A1C <7% (53 mmol/Mol) at Week 24 [Week 24]

    A1C is blood marker used to report average blood glucose levels over prolonged periods of time and is reported as a percentage (%). Percentage A1C is the ratio of glycated hemoglobin to total hemoglobin x 100.

  7. Change From Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) at Week 24 [Baseline and Week 24]

    Blood glucose was measured on a fasting basis. Blood was drawn at predose on Day 1 and after 24 weeks of treatment to determine change in plasma glucose levels (i.e., FPG at Week 24 minus FPG at Week 0).

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:
25 Years and Older
Sexes Eligible for Study:
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Have T2DM at Screening visit

  • Be on metformin monotherapy ≥1500 mg/day alone or in combination with an sulfonylurea agent (at a dose of ≥ 50% maximum labeled dose in the country of the investigational site) for ≥8 weeks

  • Is a male or a female not of reproductive potential (defined as one who is postmenopausal or has had a hysterectomy and/or bilateral oophorectomy, or had bilateral tubal ligation or occlusion at least 6 weeks prior to Screening visit). If participant is a female of reproductive potential, must agree to remain abstinent from heterosexual activity or agrees to use (or have her partner use) acceptable contraception to prevent pregnancy while receiving blinded study drug and for 14 days after the last dose of blinded study drug

Exclusion Criteria:
  • Has a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus or a history of ketoacidosis

  • Has a history of secondary causes of diabetes

  • Has a known hypersensitivity or intolerance to any dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-4) inhibitor or sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor

  • Has been treated with any anti-hyperglycemic agents (AHA) other than metformin and for participants on dual combination therapy, a sulfonylurea within 12 weeks of screening

  • Intends to initiate weight loss medication during the study period

  • Has undergone bariatric surgery within 12 months of Screening visit

  • Has started a weight loss medication or a medication associated with weight changes within the prior 12 weeks.

  • Has a history of myocardial infarction, unstable angina, arterial revascularization, stroke, transient ischemic attack, heart failure within 3 months of Screening visit

  • Has a history of malignancy ≤5 years prior to study, except for adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer or in situ cervical cancer

  • Has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

  • Has blood dyscrasias or any disorders causing hemolysis or unstable red blood cells, or clinically important hematological disorder (such as aplastic anemia, myeloproliferative or myelodysplastic syndromes, thrombocytopenia)

  • Has a medical history of active liver disease (other than non-alcoholic hepatic steatosis), including chronic hepatitis B or C, primary biliary cirrhosis, or symptomatic gallbladder disease

  • Is currently being treated for hyperthyroidism or is on thyroid replacement therapy and has not been on a stable dose for at least 6 weeks prior to Screening visit

  • Is on or likely to require treatment for ≥14 consecutive days or repeated courses of corticosteroids

  • Is on or likely to require treatment for ≥7 consecutive days with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

  • Is pregnant or breast-feeding, or is planning to conceive during the study, including 14 days following the last dose of blinded study drug

  • Is planning to undergo hormonal therapy in preparation to donate eggs during the study, including 14 days following the last dose of blinded study drug

  • Routinely consumes >2 alcoholic drinks per day or >14 alcoholic drinks per week or engages in binge drinking

  • Has donated blood or blood products within 6 weeks of Screening visit or who plans to donate blood or blood products at any time during the study

Contacts and Locations

Locations

No locations specified.

Sponsors and Collaborators

  • Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Investigators

  • Study Director: Medical Director, Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Study Documents (Full-Text)

More Information

Publications

None provided.
Responsible Party:
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT02532855
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • 0431-838
  • 2014-005525-13
  • MK-0431-838
First Posted:
Aug 26, 2015
Last Update Posted:
Nov 20, 2018
Last Verified:
Oct 1, 2018
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
Yes
Plan to Share IPD:
Yes
Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Study Results

Participant Flow

Recruitment Details This study was conducted at 183 medical centers in 24 countries.
Pre-assignment Detail Male and female participants, 25 years or older, with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and mild renal impairment on metformin alone or in combination with a sulfonylurea (SU) agent were enrolled in this trial.
Arm/Group Title Sitagliptin Dapagliflozin
Arm/Group Description Participants receive sitagliptin 100 mg once daily plus matching placebo for dapagliflozin 5 mg once daily for 4 weeks followed by sitagliptin 100 mg once daily plus matching placebo for dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily for 20 weeks. Participants continue pre-study metformin (at least 1500 mg daily) alone or in combination with a sulfonylurea agent (at a dose of ≥ 50% maximum labeled dose in the country of the investigational site) throughout the duration of the study. Participants receive dapagliflozin 5 mg once daily plus matching placebo for sitagliptin 100 mg once daily for 4 weeks followed by dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily plus matching placebo for sitagliptin 100 mg once daily for 20 weeks. Participants continue pre-study metformin (at least 1500 mg daily) alone or in combination with a sulfonylurea agent (at a dose of ≥ 50% maximum labeled dose in the country of the investigational site) throughout the duration of the study.
Period Title: Overall Study
STARTED 307 307
Treated 307 306
COMPLETED 299 296
NOT COMPLETED 8 11

Baseline Characteristics

Arm/Group Title Sitagliptin Dapagliflozin Total
Arm/Group Description Participants receive sitagliptin 100 mg once daily plus matching placebo for dapagliflozin 5 mg once daily for 4 weeks followed by sitagliptin 100 mg once daily plus matching placebo for dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily for 20 weeks. Participants continue pre-study metformin (at least 1500 mg daily) alone or in combination with a sulfonylurea agent (at a dose of ≥ 50% maximum labeled dose in the country of the investigational site) throughout the duration of the study. Participants receive dapagliflozin 5 mg once daily plus matching placebo for sitagliptin 100 mg once daily for 4 weeks followed by dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily plus matching placebo for sitagliptin 100 mg once daily for 20 weeks. Participants continue pre-study metformin (at least 1500 mg daily) alone or in combination with a sulfonylurea agent (at a dose of ≥ 50% maximum labeled dose in the country of the investigational site) throughout the duration of the study. Total of all reporting groups
Overall Participants 307 306 613
Age (Years) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [Years]
67.7
(8.5)
66.6
(8.6)
67.1
(8.5)
Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
Female
138
45%
120
39.2%
258
42.1%
Male
169
55%
186
60.8%
355
57.9%
Race (NIH/OMB) (Count of Participants)
American Indian or Alaska Native
18
5.9%
14
4.6%
32
5.2%
Asian
11
3.6%
7
2.3%
18
2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
0%
1
0.3%
1
0.2%
Black or African American
8
2.6%
11
3.6%
19
3.1%
White
240
78.2%
234
76.5%
474
77.3%
More than one race
30
9.8%
39
12.7%
69
11.3%
Unknown or Not Reported
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
Hemoglobin A1C (Percent A1C) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [Percent A1C]
7.7
(0.7)
7.8
(0.7)
7.7
(0.7)
Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) (mg/dL) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [mg/dL]
162.3
(40.4)
165.2
(40.6)
163.8
(40.5)
Background Antihyperglycemic Agent (AHA) (Count of Participants)
Metformin Alone
212
69.1%
225
73.5%
437
71.3%
Metformin and Sulfonylurea
95
30.9%
81
26.5%
176
28.7%
Incremental 2-hour Postprandial Glucose Excursion (PPGE) (mg/dL) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [mg/dL]
96.2
(55.3)
95.7
(47.1)
95.9
(51.4)
2-hr Postprandial Glucose (mg/dL) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [mg/dL]
257.7
(67.1)
259.9
(64.4)
258.8
(65.7)
Glucagon Area Under the Curve (AUC0-120 minutes) (pmol.hr/L) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [pmol.hr/L]
49.6
(44.7)
51.8
(45.1)
50.7
(44.8)
Insulin AUC0-120 minutes (mIU.hr/L) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [mIU.hr/L]
155.0
(121.8)
139.9
(93.5)
147.5
(108.7)
Insulin AUC0-120 minutes to Glucagon AUC0-120 minutes Ratio (Ratio) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [Ratio]
4.0
(3.7)
3.5
(3.0)
3.8
(3.4)

Outcome Measures

1. Primary Outcome
Title Change From Baseline in A1C at Week 24
Description A1C is blood marker used to report average blood glucose levels over prolonged periods of time. Percentage A1C is the ratio of glycated hemoglobin to total hemoglobin x 100. Thus, this change from baseline reflects the Week 24 A1C minus the Week 0 A1C.
Time Frame Baseline and Week 24

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
All randomized and treated participants who had at least one observation for the analysis endpoint, at baseline or subsequent to at least one dose of study treatment.
Arm/Group Title Sitagliptin Dapagliflozin
Arm/Group Description Participants receive sitagliptin 100 mg once daily plus matching placebo for dapagliflozin 5 mg once daily for 4 weeks followed by sitagliptin 100 mg once daily plus matching placebo for dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily for 20 weeks. Participants continue pre-study metformin (at least 1500 mg daily) alone or in combination with a sulfonylurea agent (at a dose of ≥ 50% maximum labeled dose in the country of the investigational site) throughout the duration of the study. Participants receive dapagliflozin 5 mg once daily plus matching placebo for sitagliptin 100 mg once daily for 4 weeks followed by dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily plus matching placebo for sitagliptin 100 mg once daily for 20 weeks. Participants continue pre-study metformin (at least 1500 mg daily) alone or in combination with a sulfonylurea agent (at a dose of ≥ 50% maximum labeled dose in the country of the investigational site) throughout the duration of the study.
Measure Participants 307 306
Least Squares Mean (95% Confidence Interval) [Percent A1C]
-0.51
-0.36
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Sitagliptin, Dapagliflozin
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Non-Inferiority
Comments For the primary hypothesis, sitagliptin will be considered non-inferior to dapagliflozin if the upper bound of the two-sided 95% confidence interval (CI) of the between-group difference in least squares mean change from baseline in A1C (sitagliptin minus dapagliflozin) is less than 0.3% (the non-inferiority margin). Longitudinal data analysis (LDA), Antihyperglycemic agent (AHA), Least squares means (LSM)
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Difference in LSM (Sit. - Dap.)
Estimated Value -0.15
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
-0.26 to -0.04
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments
Statistical Analysis 2
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Sitagliptin, Dapagliflozin
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.006
Comments
Method Longitudinal data analysis
Comments LDA model including terms for treatment, time, background AHA, the interaction of time and background AHA, and the interaction of time by treatment.
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Difference in LSM (Sit. - Dap.)
Estimated Value -0.15
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
-0.26 to -0.04
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments
2. Primary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants Who Experienced One or More Adverse Events
Description An adverse event (AE) is any untoward medical occurrence in a patient or clinical investigation participant administered a pharmaceutical product. The AE does not have to have a causal relationship with this treatment. The AE can include any unfavourable and unintended sign, symptom, or disease or any worsening (change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition that is temporally associated with the use of the pharmaceutical product.
Time Frame Up to 26 weeks

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
All randomized and treated participants.
Arm/Group Title Sitagliptin Dapagliflozin
Arm/Group Description Participants receive sitagliptin 100 mg once daily plus matching placebo for dapagliflozin 5 mg once daily for 4 weeks followed by sitagliptin 100 mg once daily plus matching placebo for dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily for 20 weeks. Participants continue pre-study metformin (at least 1500 mg daily) alone or in combination with a sulfonylurea agent (at a dose of ≥ 50% maximum labeled dose in the country of the investigational site) throughout the duration of the study. Participants receive dapagliflozin 5 mg once daily plus matching placebo for sitagliptin 100 mg once daily for 4 weeks followed by dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily plus matching placebo for sitagliptin 100 mg once daily for 20 weeks. Participants continue pre-study metformin (at least 1500 mg daily) alone or in combination with a sulfonylurea agent (at a dose of ≥ 50% maximum labeled dose in the country of the investigational site) throughout the duration of the study.
Measure Participants 307 306
Number [Percentage of participants]
48.9
15.9%
51.6
16.9%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Sitagliptin, Dapagliflozin
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Difference in % (Sit. - Dap.)
Estimated Value -2.8
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
-10.7 to 5.1
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments
3. Primary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants Who Discontinued Study Drug Due to an AE
Description An adverse event (AE) is any untoward medical occurrence in a patient or clinical investigation participant administered a pharmaceutical product. The AE does not have to have a causal relationship with this treatment. The AE can include any unfavourable and unintended sign, symptom, or disease or any worsening (change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition that is temporally associated with the use of the pharmaceutical product.
Time Frame Up to 24 weeks

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
All randomized and treated participants.
Arm/Group Title Sitagliptin Dapagliflozin
Arm/Group Description Participants receive sitagliptin 100 mg once daily plus matching placebo for dapagliflozin 5 mg once daily for 4 weeks followed by sitagliptin 100 mg once daily plus matching placebo for dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily for 20 weeks. Participants continue pre-study metformin (at least 1500 mg daily) alone or in combination with a sulfonylurea agent (at a dose of ≥ 50% maximum labeled dose in the country of the investigational site) throughout the duration of the study. Participants receive dapagliflozin 5 mg once daily plus matching placebo for sitagliptin 100 mg once daily for 4 weeks followed by dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily plus matching placebo for sitagliptin 100 mg once daily for 20 weeks. Participants continue pre-study metformin (at least 1500 mg daily) alone or in combination with a sulfonylurea agent (at a dose of ≥ 50% maximum labeled dose in the country of the investigational site) throughout the duration of the study.
Measure Participants 307 306
Number [Percentage of participants]
3.3
1.1%
3.3
1.1%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Sitagliptin, Dapagliflozin
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Difference in % (Sit. - Dap.)
Estimated Value -0.0
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
-3.0 to 3.0
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments
4. Secondary Outcome
Title Change From Baseline in Incremental 2-hour (2-hr) Postprandial Glucose Excursion (PPGE) at Week 24
Description The 2hr PPGE is the change from baseline in the mean incremental change in post meal glucose defined as T-120 minus T-0 for each participant: change from baseline PPGE = Week 24 mean (T-120 minus T-0) minus Baseline mean (T-120 minus T-0). The 2-point MMTT measured values at T-0 and T-120 while the 3-point MMTT measured values at T-0, T-60, and T-120: although only a subset of the study had the 3-point MMTT performed, all participants had a T-0 and T-120 time point. A negative (-) change from baseline to Week 24 indicates better control of postprandial glucose.
Time Frame Immediately before and 120 minutes after the standard meal at Baseline and Week 24

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
All randomized and treated participants who underwent MMTT for the analysis endpoint, had both baseline and Week 24 endpoint measurements, without: drug compliance <75%, use of prohibited AHA medications or pharmacologic doses of corticosteroids or incorrect double-blind study drug or a change in metformin or sulfonylurea dose.
Arm/Group Title Sitagliptin Dapagliflozin
Arm/Group Description Participants receive sitagliptin 100 mg once daily plus matching placebo for dapagliflozin 5 mg once daily for 4 weeks followed by sitagliptin 100 mg once daily plus matching placebo for dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily for 20 weeks. Participants continue pre-study metformin (at least 1500 mg daily) alone or in combination with a sulfonylurea agent (at a dose of ≥ 50% maximum labeled dose in the country of the investigational site) throughout the duration of the study. Participants receive dapagliflozin 5 mg once daily plus matching placebo for sitagliptin 100 mg once daily for 4 weeks followed by dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily plus matching placebo for sitagliptin 100 mg once daily for 20 weeks. Participants continue pre-study metformin (at least 1500 mg daily) alone or in combination with a sulfonylurea agent (at a dose of ≥ 50% maximum labeled dose in the country of the investigational site) throughout the duration of the study.
Measure Participants 298 296
Least Squares Mean (95% Confidence Interval) [mg/dL]
-24.2
-18.5
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Sitagliptin, Dapagliflozin
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.138
Comments
Method LDA
Comments LDA model including terms for treatment, time, background AHA, the interaction of time and background AHA, and the interaction of time by treatment.
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Difference in LSM (Sit. - Dap.)
Estimated Value -5.7
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
-13.3 to 1.8
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments
5. Secondary Outcome
Title Change From Baseline in 2-hr Postprandial Glucose (PPG) at Week 24
Description The 2hr PPG is the change from baseline in mean post prandial glucose (change from baseline PPG = Week 24 mean T-120 glucose minus Baseline mean T-120 glucose) and shows each drugs impact on PPG. The 2-point MMTT measured values at T-0 and T-120 while the 3-point MMTT measured values at T-0, T-60, and T-120: although only a subset of the study had the 3-point MMTT performed, all participants had a T-0 and T-120 time point. A negative (-) change from baseline to Week 24 indicates better control of postprandial glucose.
Time Frame Immediately before and 120 minutes after the standard meal at Baseline and Week 24

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
All randomized and treated participants who underwent MMTT for the analysis endpoint, had both baseline and Week 24 endpoint measurements, without: drug compliance <75%, use of prohibited AHA medications or pharmacologic doses of corticosteroids or incorrect double-blind study drug or a change in metformin or sulfonylurea dose.
Arm/Group Title Sitagliptin Dapagliflozin
Arm/Group Description Participants receive sitagliptin 100 mg once daily plus matching placebo for dapagliflozin 5 mg once daily for 4 weeks followed by sitagliptin 100 mg once daily plus matching placebo for dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily for 20 weeks. Participants continue pre-study metformin (at least 1500 mg daily) alone or in combination with a sulfonylurea agent (at a dose of ≥ 50% maximum labeled dose in the country of the investigational site) throughout the duration of the study. Participants receive dapagliflozin 5 mg once daily plus matching placebo for sitagliptin 100 mg once daily for 4 weeks followed by dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily plus matching placebo for sitagliptin 100 mg once daily for 20 weeks. Participants continue pre-study metformin (at least 1500 mg daily) alone or in combination with a sulfonylurea agent (at a dose of ≥ 50% maximum labeled dose in the country of the investigational site) throughout the duration of the study.
Measure Participants 258 248
Least Squares Mean (95% Confidence Interval) [mg/dL]
-40.4
-37.0
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Sitagliptin, Dapagliflozin
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Difference in the LSM (Sit. - Dap.)
Estimated Value -3.4
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
-12.1 to 5.3
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments
6. Secondary Outcome
Title Change From Baseline in Glucagon Area Under the Curve (AUC0-120 Minutes) at Week 24
Description AUC endpoints were analyzed for participants who underwent the 3-point MMTT. Blood samples were drawn immediately prior to (T=0 minutes) and 60 and 120 minutes after the administration of the standard meal. The AUC curve was generated with the 3 time points. If any time point for a given participant was missing, the AUC was not included. Change in Postprandial Glucagon AUC after the morning meal (t=0 to 120 minutes) was calculated from the glucagon AUC over the first 120 minutes following the morning meal at baseline minus glucagon AUC over the first 120 minutes following the morning meal at Week 24. A negative (-) change from baseline to Week 24 indicates better control of postprandial glucose.
Time Frame Immediately before and 60 and 120 minutes after the standard meal at Baseline and Week 24

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
All randomized and treated participants who underwent MMTT for the analysis endpoint, had both baseline and Week 24 endpoint measurements, without: drug compliance <75%, use of prohibited AHA medications or pharmacologic doses of corticosteroids or incorrect double-blind study drug or a change in metformin or sulfonylurea dose.
Arm/Group Title Sitagliptin Dapagliflozin
Arm/Group Description Participants receive sitagliptin 100 mg once daily plus matching placebo for dapagliflozin 5 mg once daily for 4 weeks followed by sitagliptin 100 mg once daily plus matching placebo for dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily for 20 weeks. Participants continue pre-study metformin (at least 1500 mg daily) alone or in combination with a sulfonylurea agent (at a dose of ≥ 50% maximum labeled dose in the country of the investigational site) throughout the duration of the study. Participants receive dapagliflozin 5 mg once daily plus matching placebo for sitagliptin 100 mg once daily for 4 weeks followed by dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily plus matching placebo for sitagliptin 100 mg once daily for 20 weeks. Participants continue pre-study metformin (at least 1500 mg daily) alone or in combination with a sulfonylurea agent (at a dose of ≥ 50% maximum labeled dose in the country of the investigational site) throughout the duration of the study.
Measure Participants 85 88
Least Squares Mean (95% Confidence Interval) [pmol.hr/L]
-4.2
0.2
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Sitagliptin, Dapagliflozin
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Difference in the LSM (Sit. - Dap.)
Estimated Value -4.4
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
-10.1 to 1.4
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments
7. Secondary Outcome
Title Change From Baseline in Insulin AUC0-120 Minutes at Week 24
Description AUC endpoints were analyzed for participants who underwent the 3-point MMTT. Blood samples were drawn immediately prior to (T=0 minutes) and 60 and 120 minutes after the administration of the standard meal. The AUC curve was generated with the 3 time points. If any time point for a given participant was missing, the AUC was not included. Change in Postprandial Insulin AUC after the morning meal (t=0 to 120 minutes) was calculated from insulin AUC over the first 120 minutes following the morning meal at baseline minus insulin AUC over the first 120 minutes following the morning meal at Week 24. A negative (-) change from baseline to Week 24 indicates better control of postprandial glucose.
Time Frame Immediately before and 60 and 120 minutes after the standard meal at Baseline and Week 24

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
All randomized and treated participants who underwent MMTT for the analysis endpoint, had both baseline and Week 24 endpoint measurements, without: drug compliance <75%, use of prohibited AHA medications or pharmacologic doses of corticosteroids or incorrect double-blind study drug or a change in metformin or sulfonylurea dose.
Arm/Group Title Sitagliptin Dapagliflozin
Arm/Group Description Participants receive sitagliptin 100 mg once daily plus matching placebo for dapagliflozin 5 mg once daily for 4 weeks followed by sitagliptin 100 mg once daily plus matching placebo for dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily for 20 weeks. Participants continue pre-study metformin (at least 1500 mg daily) alone or in combination with a sulfonylurea agent (at a dose of ≥ 50% maximum labeled dose in the country of the investigational site) throughout the duration of the study. Participants receive dapagliflozin 5 mg once daily plus matching placebo for sitagliptin 100 mg once daily for 4 weeks followed by dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily plus matching placebo for sitagliptin 100 mg once daily for 20 weeks. Participants continue pre-study metformin (at least 1500 mg daily) alone or in combination with a sulfonylurea agent (at a dose of ≥ 50% maximum labeled dose in the country of the investigational site) throughout the duration of the study.
Measure Participants 96 94
Least Squares Mean (95% Confidence Interval) [mIU.hr/L]
-23.4
-28.2
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Sitagliptin, Dapagliflozin
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Difference in the LSM (Sit. - Dap.)
Estimated Value 4.9
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
-12.2 to 22.0
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments
8. Secondary Outcome
Title Change From Baseline in Postprandial Insulin AUC0-120 Minutes to Glucagon AUC0-120 Minutes Ratio at Week 24
Description AUC endpoints were analyzed for participants who underwent the 3-point MMTT. Blood samples were drawn immediately prior to (T=0 minutes) and 60 and 120 minutes after the administration of the standard meal. The AUC curve was generated with the 3 time points. If any time point for a given participant was missing, the AUC was not included. The endpoint was calculated from the ratio of (insulin AUC / glucagon AUC) over the first 120 minutes following the morning meal at baseline minus AUC over the first 120 minutes following the morning meal at Week 24. A negative (-) change from baseline to Week 24 indicates better control of postprandial glucose.
Time Frame Immediately before and 60 and 120 minutes after the standard meal at Baseline and Week 24

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
All randomized and treated participants who underwent MMTT for the analysis endpoint, had both baseline and Week 24 endpoint measurements, without: drug compliance <75%, use of prohibited AHA medications or pharmacologic doses of corticosteroids or incorrect double-blind study drug or a change in metformin or sulfonylurea dose.
Arm/Group Title Sitagliptin Dapagliflozin
Arm/Group Description Participants receive sitagliptin 100 mg once daily plus matching placebo for dapagliflozin 5 mg once daily for 4 weeks followed by sitagliptin 100 mg once daily plus matching placebo for dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily for 20 weeks. Participants continue pre-study metformin (at least 1500 mg daily) alone or in combination with a sulfonylurea agent (at a dose of ≥ 50% maximum labeled dose in the country of the investigational site) throughout the duration of the study. Participants receive dapagliflozin 5 mg once daily plus matching placebo for sitagliptin 100 mg once daily for 4 weeks followed by dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily plus matching placebo for sitagliptin 100 mg once daily for 20 weeks. Participants continue pre-study metformin (at least 1500 mg daily) alone or in combination with a sulfonylurea agent (at a dose of ≥ 50% maximum labeled dose in the country of the investigational site) throughout the duration of the study.
Measure Participants 83 81
Least Squares Mean (95% Confidence Interval) [Ratio]
-0.6
-1.2
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Sitagliptin, Dapagliflozin
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Difference in the LSM (Sit. - Dap.)
Estimated Value 0.6
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
-0.1 to 1.3
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments
9. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With A1C <7% (53 mmol/Mol) at Week 24
Description A1C is blood marker used to report average blood glucose levels over prolonged periods of time and is reported as a percentage (%). Percentage A1C is the ratio of glycated hemoglobin to total hemoglobin x 100.
Time Frame Week 24

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
All randomized and treated participants who had at least one observation for the analysis endpoint, at baseline or subsequent to at least one dose of study treatment.
Arm/Group Title Sitagliptin Dapagliflozin
Arm/Group Description Participants receive sitagliptin 100 mg once daily plus matching placebo for dapagliflozin 5 mg once daily for 4 weeks followed by sitagliptin 100 mg once daily plus matching placebo for dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily for 20 weeks. Participants continue pre-study metformin (at least 1500 mg daily) alone or in combination with a sulfonylurea agent (at a dose of ≥ 50% maximum labeled dose in the country of the investigational site) throughout the duration of the study. Participants receive dapagliflozin 5 mg once daily plus matching placebo for sitagliptin 100 mg once daily for 4 weeks followed by dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily plus matching placebo for sitagliptin 100 mg once daily for 20 weeks. Participants continue pre-study metformin (at least 1500 mg daily) alone or in combination with a sulfonylurea agent (at a dose of ≥ 50% maximum labeled dose in the country of the investigational site) throughout the duration of the study.
Measure Participants 307 306
Number [Percentage of Participants]
42.6
13.9%
27.0
8.8%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Sitagliptin, Dapagliflozin
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments The percentage of participants was estimated using standard multiple imputation techniques from LDA model including terms for treatment, time, background AHA, the interaction of time and background AHA, and the interaction of time by treatment.
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Difference in % (Sit. - Dap.)
Estimated Value 15.5
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
7.7 to 23.2
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments
10. Secondary Outcome
Title Change From Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) at Week 24
Description Blood glucose was measured on a fasting basis. Blood was drawn at predose on Day 1 and after 24 weeks of treatment to determine change in plasma glucose levels (i.e., FPG at Week 24 minus FPG at Week 0).
Time Frame Baseline and Week 24

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
All randomized and treated participants who had at least one observation for the analysis endpoint, at baseline or subsequent to at least one dose of study treatment.
Arm/Group Title Sitagliptin Dapagliflozin
Arm/Group Description Participants receive sitagliptin 100 mg once daily plus matching placebo for dapagliflozin 5 mg once daily for 4 weeks followed by sitagliptin 100 mg once daily plus matching placebo for dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily for 20 weeks. Participants continue pre-study metformin (at least 1500 mg daily) alone or in combination with a sulfonylurea agent (at a dose of ≥ 50% maximum labeled dose in the country of the investigational site) throughout the duration of the study. Participants receive dapagliflozin 5 mg once daily plus matching placebo for sitagliptin 100 mg once daily for 4 weeks followed by dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily plus matching placebo for sitagliptin 100 mg once daily for 20 weeks. Participants continue pre-study metformin (at least 1500 mg daily) alone or in combination with a sulfonylurea agent (at a dose of ≥ 50% maximum labeled dose in the country of the investigational site) throughout the duration of the study.
Measure Participants 307 306
Least Squares Mean (95% Confidence Interval) [mg/dL]
-16.5
-20.1
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Sitagliptin, Dapagliflozin
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Difference in the LSM (Sit. - Dap.)
Estimated Value 3.5
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
-1.2 to 8.3
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments

Adverse Events

Time Frame Up to 26 weeks
Adverse Event Reporting Description An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a patient or clinical investigation participant administered a pharmaceutical product which does not have to have a causal relationship. The AE can include any unfavourable and unintended sign, symptom, or disease or any worsening (change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition that is temporally associated with the use of the pharmaceutical product. The population analyzed included all randomized and treated participants.
Arm/Group Title Sitagliptin Dapagliflozin
Arm/Group Description Participants receive sitagliptin 100 mg once daily plus matching placebo for dapagliflozin 5 mg once daily for 4 weeks followed by sitagliptin 100 mg once daily plus matching placebo for dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily for 20 weeks. Participants continue pre-study metformin (at least 1500 mg daily) alone or in combination with a sulfonylurea agent (at a dose of ≥ 50% maximum labeled dose in the country of the investigational site) throughout the duration of the study. Participants receive dapagliflozin 5 mg once daily plus matching placebo for sitagliptin 100 mg once daily for 4 weeks followed by dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily plus matching placebo for sitagliptin 100 mg once daily for 20 weeks. Participants continue pre-study metformin (at least 1500 mg daily) alone or in combination with a sulfonylurea agent (at a dose of ≥ 50% maximum labeled dose in the country of the investigational site) throughout the duration of the study.
All Cause Mortality
Sitagliptin Dapagliflozin
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 0/307 (0%) 0/306 (0%)
Serious Adverse Events
Sitagliptin Dapagliflozin
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 10/307 (3.3%) 13/306 (4.2%)
Cardiac disorders
Acute myocardial infarction 1/307 (0.3%) 1 0/306 (0%) 0
Atrioventricular block second degree 0/307 (0%) 0 1/306 (0.3%) 1
Coronary artery disease 1/307 (0.3%) 1 0/306 (0%) 0
Coronary artery stenosis 1/307 (0.3%) 1 0/306 (0%) 0
Myocardial infarction 0/307 (0%) 0 1/306 (0.3%) 1
Sinus node dysfunction 1/307 (0.3%) 1 0/306 (0%) 0
Gastrointestinal disorders
Enterocolitis 0/307 (0%) 0 1/306 (0.3%) 1
Pancreatitis acute 0/307 (0%) 0 1/306 (0.3%) 1
Reflux gastritis 1/307 (0.3%) 1 0/306 (0%) 0
Upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage 0/307 (0%) 0 1/306 (0.3%) 1
General disorders
Non-cardiac chest pain 0/307 (0%) 0 1/306 (0.3%) 1
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholangitis 1/307 (0.3%) 1 0/306 (0%) 0
Infections and infestations
Atypical pneumonia 1/307 (0.3%) 1 0/306 (0%) 0
Influenza 0/307 (0%) 0 1/306 (0.3%) 1
Pneumonia 0/307 (0%) 0 1/306 (0.3%) 1
Sepsis 0/307 (0%) 0 1/306 (0.3%) 1
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Epiphyseal fracture 1/307 (0.3%) 1 0/306 (0%) 0
Femoral neck fracture 1/307 (0.3%) 1 1/306 (0.3%) 1
Joint dislocation 0/307 (0%) 0 1/306 (0.3%) 1
Joint injury 0/307 (0%) 0 1/306 (0.3%) 1
Procedural haemorrhage 1/307 (0.3%) 1 0/306 (0%) 0
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Haemarthrosis 0/307 (0%) 0 1/306 (0.3%) 1
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Adenocarcinoma of colon 0/307 (0%) 0 1/306 (0.3%) 1
Basal cell carcinoma 0/307 (0%) 0 1/306 (0.3%) 1
Nervous system disorders
Cerebral ischaemia 1/307 (0.3%) 1 0/306 (0%) 0
Ischaemic stroke 1/307 (0.3%) 1 0/306 (0%) 0
Paraesthesia 0/307 (0%) 0 1/306 (0.3%) 1
Partial seizures 0/307 (0%) 0 1/306 (0.3%) 1
Renal and urinary disorders
Acute kidney injury 0/307 (0%) 0 1/306 (0.3%) 1
Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
Sitagliptin Dapagliflozin
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 22/307 (7.2%) 21/306 (6.9%)
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypoglycaemia 22/307 (7.2%) 51 21/306 (6.9%) 64

Limitations/Caveats

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Certain Agreements

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

The sponsor must have the opportunity to review all proposed abstracts, manuscripts or presentations regarding this trial 45 days prior to submission for publication/presentation. Any information identified by the sponsor as confidential must be deleted prior to submission; this confidentiality does not include efficacy and safety results.

Results Point of Contact

Name/Title Senior Vice President, Global Clinical Development
Organization Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Phone 1-800-672-6372
Email ClinicalTrialsDisclosure@merck.com
Responsible Party:
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT02532855
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • 0431-838
  • 2014-005525-13
  • MK-0431-838
First Posted:
Aug 26, 2015
Last Update Posted:
Nov 20, 2018
Last Verified:
Oct 1, 2018