Trial Outcomes & Findings for MK0431 (Sitagliptin) and Metformin Co-Administration Factorial Study in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (0431-036) (NCT NCT00103857)

NCT ID: NCT00103857

Last Updated: 2017-05-05

Results Overview

HbA1c is measured as a percent. This change from baseline reflects the Week 24 HbA1c percent minus the Week 0 HbA1c percent.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

1208 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Week 24

Results posted on

2017-05-05

Participant Flow

First Patient In: 01-Apr-2005 Last Patient Last Visit: 29-Feb-2008 140 study centers worldwide

Patients 18-78 years with T2DM and an HbA1c 7.5-11% on diet/exercise were eligible for randomization into the 54-week (wk) base study. Patients with an HbA1c \>11% or glucose \>280 mg/dL were eligible to participate in the Open-label Cohort through Wk 24. Randomized patients who completed the base study were eligible to enter a 50-wk extension study.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Sitagliptin 100 mg q.d.
The Sitagliptin 100 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with two 50 mg oral tablets of sitagliptin once daily for up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study). Note: In this double-blind, double-dummy study, randomized patients in the base study received a total of 7 tablets (active or placebo) per day administered in the specified tablet images as follows: sitagliptin 50 mg 2 tablets in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening, metformin 500 mg 2 tablets b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily). In the extension study, patients received a total of 7 tablets (active or placebo) per day. Tablets in the image of sitagliptin (active or placebo) were administered as sitagliptin 100 mg 1 tablet in the morning and sitagliptin 50 mg 1 tablet b.i.d. Metformin administration occurred in the same manner as specified in the base study.
Metformin 500 mg b.i.d.
The Metformin 500 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of metformin 500 mg b.i.d. Treatment was administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) beginning at randomization/Day 1 and increased after 1 week to a stable dose of 500 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 500 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
The Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. Treatment was administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) beginning at randomization/Day 1 and increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to a stable dose of 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. + Metformin 500 mg b.i.d.
The Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. + Metformin 500 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + metformin 500 mg b.i.d. Treatment was co-administered as sitagliptin 50 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) and metformin 500 mg q.d. beginning at randomization/Day 1; after 1-week, the dose of sitagliptin was increased to 50 mg b.i.d. and the dose of metformin was increased to 500 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. and metformin 500 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
The Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. Treatment was co-administered as sitagliptin 50 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) and metformin 500 mg q.d. beginning at randomization/Day 1; the dose of sitagliptin was increased after 1-week to 50 mg b.i.d and the dose of metformin was increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. and metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Placebo/Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
The Placebo/Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. group (b.i.d. = twice daily) includes data from patients randomized to receive the sequence of treatment with oral tablets of placebo (randomization/Day 1 through Week 24) followed by metformin. Beginning at Week 24, patients were switched in a blinded manner to active treatment with metformin administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to a stable dose of 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the up to 30-week Phase B base study treatment period and during the extension study of up to 50 weeks.
Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. OLC
The Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily) OLC (Open-label Cohort) includes data from non-randomized patients assigned to receive treatment with open-label, oral tablets of sitagliptin and metformin. Treatment was co-administered as sitagliptin 50 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) and metformin 500 mg q.d. beginning on Day 1. The dose of sitagliptin was increased after 1-week to 50 mg b.i.d and the dose of metformin was increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients continued to take open-label sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. and metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the Phase A treatment period of up to 24 weeks. Results presented for the OLC are through Week 24. Patients in the OLC completed the study at Week 24.
54-Week Base Study
STARTED
179
182
182
190
182
176
117
54-Week Base Study
COMPLETED
122
126
135
148
141
115
79
54-Week Base Study
NOT COMPLETED
57
56
47
42
41
61
38
50-Week Extension Study
STARTED
103
107
121
134
122
98
0
50-Week Extension Study
COMPLETED
65
80
95
98
101
78
0
50-Week Extension Study
NOT COMPLETED
38
27
26
36
21
20
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Sitagliptin 100 mg q.d.
The Sitagliptin 100 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with two 50 mg oral tablets of sitagliptin once daily for up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study). Note: In this double-blind, double-dummy study, randomized patients in the base study received a total of 7 tablets (active or placebo) per day administered in the specified tablet images as follows: sitagliptin 50 mg 2 tablets in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening, metformin 500 mg 2 tablets b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily). In the extension study, patients received a total of 7 tablets (active or placebo) per day. Tablets in the image of sitagliptin (active or placebo) were administered as sitagliptin 100 mg 1 tablet in the morning and sitagliptin 50 mg 1 tablet b.i.d. Metformin administration occurred in the same manner as specified in the base study.
Metformin 500 mg b.i.d.
The Metformin 500 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of metformin 500 mg b.i.d. Treatment was administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) beginning at randomization/Day 1 and increased after 1 week to a stable dose of 500 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 500 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
The Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. Treatment was administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) beginning at randomization/Day 1 and increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to a stable dose of 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. + Metformin 500 mg b.i.d.
The Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. + Metformin 500 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + metformin 500 mg b.i.d. Treatment was co-administered as sitagliptin 50 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) and metformin 500 mg q.d. beginning at randomization/Day 1; after 1-week, the dose of sitagliptin was increased to 50 mg b.i.d. and the dose of metformin was increased to 500 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. and metformin 500 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
The Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. Treatment was co-administered as sitagliptin 50 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) and metformin 500 mg q.d. beginning at randomization/Day 1; the dose of sitagliptin was increased after 1-week to 50 mg b.i.d and the dose of metformin was increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. and metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Placebo/Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
The Placebo/Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. group (b.i.d. = twice daily) includes data from patients randomized to receive the sequence of treatment with oral tablets of placebo (randomization/Day 1 through Week 24) followed by metformin. Beginning at Week 24, patients were switched in a blinded manner to active treatment with metformin administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to a stable dose of 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the up to 30-week Phase B base study treatment period and during the extension study of up to 50 weeks.
Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. OLC
The Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily) OLC (Open-label Cohort) includes data from non-randomized patients assigned to receive treatment with open-label, oral tablets of sitagliptin and metformin. Treatment was co-administered as sitagliptin 50 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) and metformin 500 mg q.d. beginning on Day 1. The dose of sitagliptin was increased after 1-week to 50 mg b.i.d and the dose of metformin was increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients continued to take open-label sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. and metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the Phase A treatment period of up to 24 weeks. Results presented for the OLC are through Week 24. Patients in the OLC completed the study at Week 24.
54-Week Base Study
Adverse Event
12
9
11
6
5
11
3
54-Week Base Study
Death
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
54-Week Base Study
Lack of Efficacy
11
14
8
4
3
14
19
54-Week Base Study
Lost to Follow-up
5
4
7
5
10
9
3
54-Week Base Study
Physician Decision
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
54-Week Base Study
Pregnancy
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
54-Week Base Study
Protocol Violation
6
4
2
4
0
3
3
54-Week Base Study
Withdrawal by Subject
17
16
16
15
10
15
4
54-Week Base Study
protocol discontinuation criteria
2
5
2
6
5
3
5
54-Week Base Study
patient moved
0
1
1
2
3
1
0
54-Week Base Study
non-compliance with study procedures
1
2
0
0
0
2
0
54-Week Base Study
patient incarcerated
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
54-Week Base Study
laboratory reporting error
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
54-Week Base Study
site error
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
54-Week Base Study
patient intolerance to rescue therapy
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
50-Week Extension Study
Adverse Event
2
3
2
0
1
1
0
50-Week Extension Study
Death
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
50-Week Extension Study
Lack of Efficacy
26
15
13
16
8
8
0
50-Week Extension Study
Lost to Follow-up
4
0
1
4
3
3
0
50-Week Extension Study
Physician Decision
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
50-Week Extension Study
Pregnancy
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
50-Week Extension Study
Protocol Violation
1
1
1
2
0
1
0
50-Week Extension Study
Withdrawal by Subject
2
5
2
8
3
3
0
50-Week Extension Study
protocol discontinuation criteria
2
2
3
2
3
3
0
50-Week Extension Study
non-compliance with study procedures
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
50-Week Extension Study
patient moved
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
50-Week Extension Study
patient scheduled for elective surgery
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
50-Week Extension Study
reason unspecified
0
0
0
0
1
0
0

Baseline Characteristics

MK0431 (Sitagliptin) and Metformin Co-Administration Factorial Study in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (0431-036)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Sitagliptin 100 mg q.d.
n=179 Participants
The Sitagliptin 100 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with two 50 mg oral tablets of sitagliptin once daily for up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study). Note: In this double-blind, double-dummy study, randomized patients in the base study received a total of 7 tablets (active or placebo) per day administered in the specified tablet images as follows: sitagliptin 50 mg 2 tablets in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening, metformin 500 mg 2 tablets b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily). In the extension study, patients received a total of 7 tablets (active or placebo) per day. Tablets in the image of sitagliptin (active or placebo) were administered as sitagliptin 100 mg 1 tablet in the morning and sitagliptin 50 mg 1 tablet b.i.d. Metformin administration occurred in the same manner as specified in the base study.
Metformin 500 mg b.i.d.
n=182 Participants
The Metformin 500 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of metformin 500 mg b.i.d. Treatment was administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) beginning at randomization/Day 1 and increased after 1 week to a stable dose of 500 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 500 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
n=182 Participants
The Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. Treatment was administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) beginning at randomization/Day 1 and increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to a stable dose of 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. + Metformin 500 mg b.i.d.
n=190 Participants
The Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. + Metformin 500 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + metformin 500 mg b.i.d. Treatment was co-administered as sitagliptin 50 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) and metformin 500 mg q.d. beginning at randomization/Day 1; after 1-week, the dose of sitagliptin was increased to 50 mg b.i.d. and the dose of metformin was increased to 500 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. and metformin 500 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
n=182 Participants
The Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. Treatment was co-administered as sitagliptin 50 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) and metformin 500 mg q.d. beginning at randomization/Day 1; the dose of sitagliptin was increased after 1-week to 50 mg b.i.d and the dose of metformin was increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. and metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Placebo/Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
n=176 Participants
The Placebo/Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. group (b.i.d. = twice daily) includes data from patients randomized to receive the sequence of treatment with oral tablets of placebo (randomization/Day 1 through Week 24) followed by metformin. Beginning at Week 24, patients were switched in a blinded manner to active treatment with metformin administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to a stable dose of 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the up to 30-week Phase B base study treatment period and during the extension study of up to 50 weeks.
Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. OLC
n=117 Participants
The Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily) OLC (Open-label Cohort) includes data from non-randomized patients assigned to receive treatment with open-label, oral tablets of sitagliptin and metformin. Treatment was co-administered as sitagliptin 50 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) and metformin 500 mg q.d. beginning on Day 1. The dose of sitagliptin was increased after 1-week to 50 mg b.i.d and the dose of metformin was increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients continued to take open-label sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. and metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the Phase A treatment period of up to 24 weeks. Results presented for the OLC are through Week 24. Patients in the OLC completed the study at Week 24.
Total
n=1208 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
93 participants
n=5 Participants
87 participants
n=7 Participants
106 participants
n=5 Participants
102 participants
n=4 Participants
95 participants
n=21 Participants
81 participants
n=8 Participants
44 participants
n=8 Participants
608 participants
n=24 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black
11 participants
n=5 Participants
12 participants
n=7 Participants
9 participants
n=5 Participants
13 participants
n=4 Participants
14 participants
n=21 Participants
17 participants
n=8 Participants
9 participants
n=8 Participants
85 participants
n=24 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic
52 participants
n=5 Participants
55 participants
n=7 Participants
39 participants
n=5 Participants
55 participants
n=4 Participants
49 participants
n=21 Participants
47 participants
n=8 Participants
54 participants
n=8 Participants
351 participants
n=24 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
6 participants
n=5 Participants
14 participants
n=7 Participants
10 participants
n=5 Participants
9 participants
n=4 Participants
11 participants
n=21 Participants
12 participants
n=8 Participants
1 participants
n=8 Participants
63 participants
n=24 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Other
17 participants
n=5 Participants
14 participants
n=7 Participants
18 participants
n=5 Participants
11 participants
n=4 Participants
13 participants
n=21 Participants
19 participants
n=8 Participants
9 participants
n=8 Participants
101 participants
n=24 Participants
HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c)
8.9 Percent
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.0 • n=5 Participants
8.9 Percent
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.0 • n=7 Participants
8.7 Percent
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.9 • n=5 Participants
8.8 Percent
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.0 • n=4 Participants
8.7 Percent
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.9 • n=21 Participants
8.7 Percent
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.0 • n=8 Participants
11.2 Percent
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.2 • n=8 Participants
9.0 Percent
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.2 • n=24 Participants
Age, Continuous
53.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.2 • n=5 Participants
53.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.2 • n=7 Participants
53.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.6 • n=5 Participants
54.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.0 • n=4 Participants
53.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.6 • n=21 Participants
53.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.0 • n=8 Participants
52.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.0 • n=8 Participants
53.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.9 • n=24 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
86 Participants
n=5 Participants
93 Participants
n=7 Participants
100 Participants
n=5 Participants
85 Participants
n=4 Participants
105 Participants
n=21 Participants
83 Participants
n=8 Participants
50 Participants
n=8 Participants
602 Participants
n=24 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
93 Participants
n=5 Participants
89 Participants
n=7 Participants
82 Participants
n=5 Participants
105 Participants
n=4 Participants
77 Participants
n=21 Participants
93 Participants
n=8 Participants
67 Participants
n=8 Participants
606 Participants
n=24 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 24

Population: The Full Analysis Set (FAS) included all patients with a baseline value and ≥1 post-baseline value for this outcome. Data following glycemic rescue were treated as missing. For FAS patients with no data at Week 24, the last observed measurement was carried forward to Week 24. The Open-label Cohort group was excluded from the FAS.

HbA1c is measured as a percent. This change from baseline reflects the Week 24 HbA1c percent minus the Week 0 HbA1c percent.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sitagliptin 100 mg q.d.
n=175 Participants
The Sitagliptin 100 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with two 50 mg oral tablets of sitagliptin once daily for up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study). Note: In this double-blind, double-dummy study, randomized patients in the base study received a total of 7 tablets (active or placebo) per day administered in the specified tablet images as follows: sitagliptin 50 mg 2 tablets in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening, metformin 500 mg 2 tablets b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily). In the extension study, patients received a total of 7 tablets (active or placebo) per day. Tablets in the image of sitagliptin (active or placebo) were administered as sitagliptin 100 mg 1 tablet in the morning and sitagliptin 50 mg 1 tablet b.i.d. Metformin administration occurred in the same manner as specified in the base study.
Metformin 500 mg b.i.d.
n=178 Participants
The Metformin 500 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of metformin 500 mg b.i.d. Treatment was administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) beginning at randomization/Day 1 and increased after 1 week to a stable dose of 500 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 500 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
n=177 Participants
The Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. Treatment was administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) beginning at randomization/Day 1 and increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to a stable dose of 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. + Metformin 500 mg b.i.d.
n=183 Participants
The Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. + Metformin 500 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + metformin 500 mg b.i.d. Treatment was co-administered as sitagliptin 50 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily)and metformin 500 mg q.d. beginning at randomization/Day 1; after 1-week, the dose of sitagliptin was increased to 50 mg b.i.d. and the dose of metformin was increased to 500 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. and metformin 500 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
n=178 Participants
The Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. Treatment was co-administered as sitagliptin 50 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) and metformin 500 mg q.d. beginning at randomization/Day 1; the dose of sitagliptin was increased after 1-week to 50 mg b.i.d and the dose of metformin was increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. and metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Placebo/Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
n=165 Participants
The Placebo/Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. group (b.i.d. = twice daily.) includes data from patients randomized to receive the sequence of treatment with oral tablets of placebo (randomization/Day 1 through Week 24) followed by metformin. Beginning at Week 24, patients were switched in a blinded manner to active treatment with metformin administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to a stable dose of 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the up to 30-week Phase B base study treatment period and during the extension study of up to 50 weeks.
Change From Baseline in HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1C) at Week 24
-0.66 Percent
Interval -0.83 to -0.5
-0.82 Percent
Interval -0.98 to -0.66
-1.13 Percent
Interval -1.29 to -0.97
-1.40 Percent
Interval -1.56 to -1.24
-1.90 Percent
Interval -2.06 to -1.74
0.17 Percent
Interval 0.0 to 0.33

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 24

Population: The Full Analysis Set (FAS) included all patients with a baseline value and ≥1 post-baseline value for this outcome. Data following glycemic rescue were treated as missing. For FAS patients with no data at Week 24, the last observed measurement was carried forward to Week 24. The Open-label Cohort group was excluded from the FAS.

Change from baseline at Week 24 is defined as Week 24 minus Week 0.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sitagliptin 100 mg q.d.
n=178 Participants
The Sitagliptin 100 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with two 50 mg oral tablets of sitagliptin once daily for up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study). Note: In this double-blind, double-dummy study, randomized patients in the base study received a total of 7 tablets (active or placebo) per day administered in the specified tablet images as follows: sitagliptin 50 mg 2 tablets in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening, metformin 500 mg 2 tablets b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily). In the extension study, patients received a total of 7 tablets (active or placebo) per day. Tablets in the image of sitagliptin (active or placebo) were administered as sitagliptin 100 mg 1 tablet in the morning and sitagliptin 50 mg 1 tablet b.i.d. Metformin administration occurred in the same manner as specified in the base study.
Metformin 500 mg b.i.d.
n=179 Participants
The Metformin 500 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of metformin 500 mg b.i.d. Treatment was administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) beginning at randomization/Day 1 and increased after 1 week to a stable dose of 500 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 500 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
n=179 Participants
The Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. Treatment was administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) beginning at randomization/Day 1 and increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to a stable dose of 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. + Metformin 500 mg b.i.d.
n=183 Participants
The Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. + Metformin 500 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + metformin 500 mg b.i.d. Treatment was co-administered as sitagliptin 50 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily)and metformin 500 mg q.d. beginning at randomization/Day 1; after 1-week, the dose of sitagliptin was increased to 50 mg b.i.d. and the dose of metformin was increased to 500 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. and metformin 500 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
n=180 Participants
The Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. Treatment was co-administered as sitagliptin 50 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) and metformin 500 mg q.d. beginning at randomization/Day 1; the dose of sitagliptin was increased after 1-week to 50 mg b.i.d and the dose of metformin was increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. and metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Placebo/Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
n=169 Participants
The Placebo/Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. group (b.i.d. = twice daily.) includes data from patients randomized to receive the sequence of treatment with oral tablets of placebo (randomization/Day 1 through Week 24) followed by metformin. Beginning at Week 24, patients were switched in a blinded manner to active treatment with metformin administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to a stable dose of 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the up to 30-week Phase B base study treatment period and during the extension study of up to 50 weeks.
Change From Baseline in FPG (Fasting Plasma Glucose) at Week 24
-17.5 mg/dL
Interval -24.1 to -10.8
-27.3 mg/dL
Interval -34.0 to -20.7
-29.3 mg/dL
Interval -35.9 to -22.6
-47.1 mg/dL
Interval -53.7 to -40.6
-63.9 mg/dL
Interval -70.5 to -57.3
5.8 mg/dL
Interval -1.0 to 12.7

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 24

Population: The Full Analysis Set (FAS) included all patients with a baseline value and ≥1 post-baseline value for this outcome. Data following glycemic rescue were treated as missing. For FAS patients with no data at Week 24, the last observed measurement was carried forward to Week 24. The Open-label Cohort group was excluded from the FAS.

Change from baseline at Week 24 is defined as Week 24 minus Week 0.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sitagliptin 100 mg q.d.
n=136 Participants
The Sitagliptin 100 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with two 50 mg oral tablets of sitagliptin once daily for up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study). Note: In this double-blind, double-dummy study, randomized patients in the base study received a total of 7 tablets (active or placebo) per day administered in the specified tablet images as follows: sitagliptin 50 mg 2 tablets in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening, metformin 500 mg 2 tablets b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily). In the extension study, patients received a total of 7 tablets (active or placebo) per day. Tablets in the image of sitagliptin (active or placebo) were administered as sitagliptin 100 mg 1 tablet in the morning and sitagliptin 50 mg 1 tablet b.i.d. Metformin administration occurred in the same manner as specified in the base study.
Metformin 500 mg b.i.d.
n=141 Participants
The Metformin 500 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of metformin 500 mg b.i.d. Treatment was administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) beginning at randomization/Day 1 and increased after 1 week to a stable dose of 500 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 500 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
n=138 Participants
The Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. Treatment was administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) beginning at randomization/Day 1 and increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to a stable dose of 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. + Metformin 500 mg b.i.d.
n=147 Participants
The Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. + Metformin 500 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + metformin 500 mg b.i.d. Treatment was co-administered as sitagliptin 50 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily)and metformin 500 mg q.d. beginning at randomization/Day 1; after 1-week, the dose of sitagliptin was increased to 50 mg b.i.d. and the dose of metformin was increased to 500 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. and metformin 500 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
n=152 Participants
The Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. Treatment was co-administered as sitagliptin 50 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) and metformin 500 mg q.d. beginning at randomization/Day 1; the dose of sitagliptin was increased after 1-week to 50 mg b.i.d and the dose of metformin was increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. and metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Placebo/Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
n=129 Participants
The Placebo/Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. group (b.i.d. = twice daily.) includes data from patients randomized to receive the sequence of treatment with oral tablets of placebo (randomization/Day 1 through Week 24) followed by metformin. Beginning at Week 24, patients were switched in a blinded manner to active treatment with metformin administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to a stable dose of 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the up to 30-week Phase B base study treatment period and during the extension study of up to 50 weeks.
Change From Baseline in 2-Hour PMG (Post-Meal Glucose) at Week 24
-51.9 mg/dL
Interval -62.3 to -41.5
-53.4 mg/dL
Interval -63.6 to -43.2
-78.0 mg/dL
Interval -88.3 to -67.6
-92.5 mg/dL
Interval -102.6 to -82.5
-116.6 mg/dL
Interval -126.4 to -106.7
0.3 mg/dL
Interval -10.4 to 11.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 54

Population: The Phase B Full Analysis Set (BFAS) included all patients with a baseline value and ≥1 value in Phase B (post-Week 24) for this outcome. Data following glycemic rescue were treated as missing. For BFAS patients with no data at Week 54, the last observed measurement was carried forward to Week 54.

HbA1c is measured as a percent. This change from baseline reflects the Week 54 HbA1c percent minus the Week 0 HbA1c percent.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sitagliptin 100 mg q.d.
n=106 Participants
The Sitagliptin 100 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with two 50 mg oral tablets of sitagliptin once daily for up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study). Note: In this double-blind, double-dummy study, randomized patients in the base study received a total of 7 tablets (active or placebo) per day administered in the specified tablet images as follows: sitagliptin 50 mg 2 tablets in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening, metformin 500 mg 2 tablets b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily). In the extension study, patients received a total of 7 tablets (active or placebo) per day. Tablets in the image of sitagliptin (active or placebo) were administered as sitagliptin 100 mg 1 tablet in the morning and sitagliptin 50 mg 1 tablet b.i.d. Metformin administration occurred in the same manner as specified in the base study.
Metformin 500 mg b.i.d.
n=117 Participants
The Metformin 500 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of metformin 500 mg b.i.d. Treatment was administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) beginning at randomization/Day 1 and increased after 1 week to a stable dose of 500 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 500 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
n=134 Participants
The Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. Treatment was administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) beginning at randomization/Day 1 and increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to a stable dose of 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. + Metformin 500 mg b.i.d.
n=147 Participants
The Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. + Metformin 500 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + metformin 500 mg b.i.d. Treatment was co-administered as sitagliptin 50 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily)and metformin 500 mg q.d. beginning at randomization/Day 1; after 1-week, the dose of sitagliptin was increased to 50 mg b.i.d. and the dose of metformin was increased to 500 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. and metformin 500 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
n=153 Participants
The Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. Treatment was co-administered as sitagliptin 50 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) and metformin 500 mg q.d. beginning at randomization/Day 1; the dose of sitagliptin was increased after 1-week to 50 mg b.i.d and the dose of metformin was increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. and metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Placebo/Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
n=78 Participants
The Placebo/Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. group (b.i.d. = twice daily.) includes data from patients randomized to receive the sequence of treatment with oral tablets of placebo (randomization/Day 1 through Week 24) followed by metformin. Beginning at Week 24, patients were switched in a blinded manner to active treatment with metformin administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to a stable dose of 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the up to 30-week Phase B base study treatment period and during the extension study of up to 50 weeks.
Change From Baseline in HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1C) at Week 54
-0.82 Percent
Interval -1.0 to -0.63
-1.01 Percent
Interval -1.18 to -0.83
-1.34 Percent
Interval -1.5 to -1.17
-1.41 Percent
Interval -1.57 to -1.25
-1.80 Percent
Interval -1.96 to -1.65
-1.10 Percent
Interval -1.32 to -0.88

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 54

Population: The Phase B Full Analysis Set (BFAS) included all patients with a baseline value and ≥1 value in Phase B (post-Week 24) for this outcome. Data following glycemic rescue were treated as missing. For BFAS patients with no data at Week 54, the last observed measurement was carried forward to Week 54.

Change from baseline at Week 54 is defined as Week 54 minus Week 0.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sitagliptin 100 mg q.d.
n=105 Participants
The Sitagliptin 100 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with two 50 mg oral tablets of sitagliptin once daily for up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study). Note: In this double-blind, double-dummy study, randomized patients in the base study received a total of 7 tablets (active or placebo) per day administered in the specified tablet images as follows: sitagliptin 50 mg 2 tablets in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening, metformin 500 mg 2 tablets b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily). In the extension study, patients received a total of 7 tablets (active or placebo) per day. Tablets in the image of sitagliptin (active or placebo) were administered as sitagliptin 100 mg 1 tablet in the morning and sitagliptin 50 mg 1 tablet b.i.d. Metformin administration occurred in the same manner as specified in the base study.
Metformin 500 mg b.i.d.
n=117 Participants
The Metformin 500 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of metformin 500 mg b.i.d. Treatment was administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) beginning at randomization/Day 1 and increased after 1 week to a stable dose of 500 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 500 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
n=134 Participants
The Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. Treatment was administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) beginning at randomization/Day 1 and increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to a stable dose of 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. + Metformin 500 mg b.i.d.
n=146 Participants
The Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. + Metformin 500 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + metformin 500 mg b.i.d. Treatment was co-administered as sitagliptin 50 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily)and metformin 500 mg q.d. beginning at randomization/Day 1; after 1-week, the dose of sitagliptin was increased to 50 mg b.i.d. and the dose of metformin was increased to 500 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. and metformin 500 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
n=153 Participants
The Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. Treatment was co-administered as sitagliptin 50 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) and metformin 500 mg q.d. beginning at randomization/Day 1; the dose of sitagliptin was increased after 1-week to 50 mg b.i.d and the dose of metformin was increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. and metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Placebo/Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
n=78 Participants
The Placebo/Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. group (b.i.d. = twice daily.) includes data from patients randomized to receive the sequence of treatment with oral tablets of placebo (randomization/Day 1 through Week 24) followed by metformin. Beginning at Week 24, patients were switched in a blinded manner to active treatment with metformin administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to a stable dose of 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the up to 30-week Phase B base study treatment period and during the extension study of up to 50 weeks.
Change From Baseline in FPG (Fasting Plasma Glucose) at Week 54
-16.0 mg/dL
Interval -23.2 to -8.7
-29.0 mg/dL
Interval -35.9 to -22.2
-39.6 mg/dL
Interval -46.0 to -33.2
-42.5 mg/dL
Interval -48.6 to -36.3
-55.6 mg/dL
Interval -61.6 to -49.6
-43.9 mg/dL
Interval -52.3 to -35.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 54

Population: The Phase B Full Analysis Set (BFAS) included all patients with a baseline value and ≥1 value in Phase B (post-Week 24) for this outcome. Data following glycemic rescue were treated as missing. For BFAS patients with no data at Week 54, the last observed measurement was carried forward to Week 54.

Change from baseline at Week 54 is defined as Week 54 minus Week 0.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sitagliptin 100 mg q.d.
n=87 Participants
The Sitagliptin 100 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with two 50 mg oral tablets of sitagliptin once daily for up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study). Note: In this double-blind, double-dummy study, randomized patients in the base study received a total of 7 tablets (active or placebo) per day administered in the specified tablet images as follows: sitagliptin 50 mg 2 tablets in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening, metformin 500 mg 2 tablets b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily). In the extension study, patients received a total of 7 tablets (active or placebo) per day. Tablets in the image of sitagliptin (active or placebo) were administered as sitagliptin 100 mg 1 tablet in the morning and sitagliptin 50 mg 1 tablet b.i.d. Metformin administration occurred in the same manner as specified in the base study.
Metformin 500 mg b.i.d.
n=92 Participants
The Metformin 500 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of metformin 500 mg b.i.d. Treatment was administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) beginning at randomization/Day 1 and increased after 1 week to a stable dose of 500 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 500 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
n=116 Participants
The Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. Treatment was administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) beginning at randomization/Day 1 and increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to a stable dose of 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. + Metformin 500 mg b.i.d.
n=121 Participants
The Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. + Metformin 500 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + metformin 500 mg b.i.d. Treatment was co-administered as sitagliptin 50 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily)and metformin 500 mg q.d. beginning at randomization/Day 1; after 1-week, the dose of sitagliptin was increased to 50 mg b.i.d. and the dose of metformin was increased to 500 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. and metformin 500 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
n=132 Participants
The Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. Treatment was co-administered as sitagliptin 50 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) and metformin 500 mg q.d. beginning at randomization/Day 1; the dose of sitagliptin was increased after 1-week to 50 mg b.i.d and the dose of metformin was increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. and metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Placebo/Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
n=66 Participants
The Placebo/Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. group (b.i.d. = twice daily.) includes data from patients randomized to receive the sequence of treatment with oral tablets of placebo (randomization/Day 1 through Week 24) followed by metformin. Beginning at Week 24, patients were switched in a blinded manner to active treatment with metformin administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to a stable dose of 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the up to 30-week Phase B base study treatment period and during the extension study of up to 50 weeks.
Change From Baseline in 2-Hour PMG (Post-Meal Glucose) at Week 54
-45.9 mg/dL
Interval -57.2 to -34.6
-58.6 mg/dL
Interval -69.6 to -47.6
-76.3 mg/dL
Interval -86.1 to -66.5
-89.6 mg/dL
Interval -99.2 to -80.0
-107.9 mg/dL
Interval -117.1 to -98.7
-80.9 mg/dL
Interval -93.9 to -67.9

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 104

Population: The Extension Full Analysis Set (EFAS) included all patients with a baseline value and ≥1 value in the extension (post-Week 54) for this outcome. Data following glycemic rescue were treated as missing. For EFAS patients with no data at Week 104, the last observed measurement was carried forward.

HbA1c is measured as a percent. This change from baseline reflects the Week 104 HbA1c percent minus the Week 0 HbA1c percent.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sitagliptin 100 mg q.d.
n=50 Participants
The Sitagliptin 100 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with two 50 mg oral tablets of sitagliptin once daily for up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study). Note: In this double-blind, double-dummy study, randomized patients in the base study received a total of 7 tablets (active or placebo) per day administered in the specified tablet images as follows: sitagliptin 50 mg 2 tablets in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening, metformin 500 mg 2 tablets b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily). In the extension study, patients received a total of 7 tablets (active or placebo) per day. Tablets in the image of sitagliptin (active or placebo) were administered as sitagliptin 100 mg 1 tablet in the morning and sitagliptin 50 mg 1 tablet b.i.d. Metformin administration occurred in the same manner as specified in the base study.
Metformin 500 mg b.i.d.
n=64 Participants
The Metformin 500 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of metformin 500 mg b.i.d. Treatment was administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) beginning at randomization/Day 1 and increased after 1 week to a stable dose of 500 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 500 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
n=87 Participants
The Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. Treatment was administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) beginning at randomization/Day 1 and increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to a stable dose of 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. + Metformin 500 mg b.i.d.
n=96 Participants
The Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. + Metformin 500 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + metformin 500 mg b.i.d. Treatment was co-administered as sitagliptin 50 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily)and metformin 500 mg q.d. beginning at randomization/Day 1; after 1-week, the dose of sitagliptin was increased to 50 mg b.i.d. and the dose of metformin was increased to 500 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. and metformin 500 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
n=105 Participants
The Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. Treatment was co-administered as sitagliptin 50 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) and metformin 500 mg q.d. beginning at randomization/Day 1; the dose of sitagliptin was increased after 1-week to 50 mg b.i.d and the dose of metformin was increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. and metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Placebo/Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
n=42 Participants
The Placebo/Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. group (b.i.d. = twice daily.) includes data from patients randomized to receive the sequence of treatment with oral tablets of placebo (randomization/Day 1 through Week 24) followed by metformin. Beginning at Week 24, patients were switched in a blinded manner to active treatment with metformin administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to a stable dose of 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the up to 30-week Phase B base study treatment period and during the extension study of up to 50 weeks.
Change From Baseline in HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1C) at Week 104
-1.15 Percent
Interval -1.37 to -0.92
-1.06 Percent
Interval -1.26 to -0.87
-1.34 Percent
Interval -1.51 to -1.17
-1.39 Percent
Interval -1.55 to -1.22
-1.66 Percent
Interval -1.81 to -1.5
-1.39 Percent
Interval -1.63 to -1.15

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 104

Population: The Extension Full Analysis Set (EFAS) included all patients with a baseline value and ≥1 value in the extension (post-Week 54) for this outcome. Data following glycemic rescue were treated as missing. For EFAS patients with no data at Week 104, the last observed measurement was carried forward.

Change from baseline at Week 104 is defined as Week 104 minus Week 0.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sitagliptin 100 mg q.d.
n=50 Participants
The Sitagliptin 100 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with two 50 mg oral tablets of sitagliptin once daily for up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study). Note: In this double-blind, double-dummy study, randomized patients in the base study received a total of 7 tablets (active or placebo) per day administered in the specified tablet images as follows: sitagliptin 50 mg 2 tablets in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening, metformin 500 mg 2 tablets b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily). In the extension study, patients received a total of 7 tablets (active or placebo) per day. Tablets in the image of sitagliptin (active or placebo) were administered as sitagliptin 100 mg 1 tablet in the morning and sitagliptin 50 mg 1 tablet b.i.d. Metformin administration occurred in the same manner as specified in the base study.
Metformin 500 mg b.i.d.
n=63 Participants
The Metformin 500 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of metformin 500 mg b.i.d. Treatment was administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) beginning at randomization/Day 1 and increased after 1 week to a stable dose of 500 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 500 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
n=87 Participants
The Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. Treatment was administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) beginning at randomization/Day 1 and increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to a stable dose of 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. + Metformin 500 mg b.i.d.
n=96 Participants
The Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. + Metformin 500 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + metformin 500 mg b.i.d. Treatment was co-administered as sitagliptin 50 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily)and metformin 500 mg q.d. beginning at randomization/Day 1; after 1-week, the dose of sitagliptin was increased to 50 mg b.i.d. and the dose of metformin was increased to 500 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. and metformin 500 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
n=105 Participants
The Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. Treatment was co-administered as sitagliptin 50 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) and metformin 500 mg q.d. beginning at randomization/Day 1; the dose of sitagliptin was increased after 1-week to 50 mg b.i.d and the dose of metformin was increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. and metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Placebo/Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
n=41 Participants
The Placebo/Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. group (b.i.d. = twice daily.) includes data from patients randomized to receive the sequence of treatment with oral tablets of placebo (randomization/Day 1 through Week 24) followed by metformin. Beginning at Week 24, patients were switched in a blinded manner to active treatment with metformin administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to a stable dose of 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the up to 30-week Phase B base study treatment period and during the extension study of up to 50 weeks.
Change From Baseline in FPG (Fasting Plasma Glucose) at Week 104
-26.8 mg/dL
Interval -36.2 to -17.4
-41.4 mg/dL
Interval -49.8 to -33.0
-43.2 mg/dL
Interval -50.3 to -36.2
-47.5 mg/dL
Interval -54.3 to -40.7
-57.3 mg/dL
Interval -63.7 to -50.8
-45.2 mg/dL
Interval -55.7 to -34.8

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 104

Population: The Extension Full Analysis Set (EFAS) included all patients with a baseline value and ≥1 value in the extension (post-Week 54) for this outcome. Data following glycemic rescue were treated as missing. For EFAS patients with no data at Week 104, the last observed measurement was carried forward.

Change from baseline at Week 104 is defined as Week 104 minus Week 0.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sitagliptin 100 mg q.d.
n=40 Participants
The Sitagliptin 100 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with two 50 mg oral tablets of sitagliptin once daily for up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study). Note: In this double-blind, double-dummy study, randomized patients in the base study received a total of 7 tablets (active or placebo) per day administered in the specified tablet images as follows: sitagliptin 50 mg 2 tablets in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening, metformin 500 mg 2 tablets b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily). In the extension study, patients received a total of 7 tablets (active or placebo) per day. Tablets in the image of sitagliptin (active or placebo) were administered as sitagliptin 100 mg 1 tablet in the morning and sitagliptin 50 mg 1 tablet b.i.d. Metformin administration occurred in the same manner as specified in the base study.
Metformin 500 mg b.i.d.
n=49 Participants
The Metformin 500 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of metformin 500 mg b.i.d. Treatment was administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) beginning at randomization/Day 1 and increased after 1 week to a stable dose of 500 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 500 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
n=69 Participants
The Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. Treatment was administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) beginning at randomization/Day 1 and increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to a stable dose of 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. + Metformin 500 mg b.i.d.
n=78 Participants
The Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. + Metformin 500 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + metformin 500 mg b.i.d. Treatment was co-administered as sitagliptin 50 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily)and metformin 500 mg q.d. beginning at randomization/Day 1; after 1-week, the dose of sitagliptin was increased to 50 mg b.i.d. and the dose of metformin was increased to 500 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. and metformin 500 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
n=88 Participants
The Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily.) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. Treatment was co-administered as sitagliptin 50 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) and metformin 500 mg q.d. beginning at randomization/Day 1; the dose of sitagliptin was increased after 1-week to 50 mg b.i.d and the dose of metformin was increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. and metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Placebo/Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
n=31 Participants
The Placebo/Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. group (b.i.d. = twice daily.) includes data from patients randomized to receive the sequence of treatment with oral tablets of placebo (randomization/Day 1 through Week 24) followed by metformin. Beginning at Week 24, patients were switched in a blinded manner to active treatment with metformin administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to a stable dose of 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the up to 30-week Phase B base study treatment period and during the extension study of up to 50 weeks.
Change From Baseline in 2-Hour PMG (Post-Meal Glucose) at Week 104
-74.1 mg/dL
Interval -90.3 to -57.9
-72.7 mg/dL
Interval -87.4 to -58.1
-86.7 mg/dL
Interval -99.0 to -74.5
-96.2 mg/dL
Interval -107.8 to -84.6
-110.0 mg/dL
Interval -120.9 to -99.1
-93.3 mg/dL
Interval -111.8 to -74.9

Adverse Events

Sitagliptin 100 mg q.d.

Serious events: 15 serious events
Other events: 71 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Metformin 500 mg b.i.d.

Serious events: 10 serious events
Other events: 74 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.

Serious events: 14 serious events
Other events: 99 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. + Metformin 500 mg b.i.d.

Serious events: 17 serious events
Other events: 87 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.

Serious events: 13 serious events
Other events: 94 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Placebo/Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.

Serious events: 23 serious events
Other events: 73 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. OLC

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 40 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Sitagliptin 100 mg q.d.
The Sitagliptin 100 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with two 50 mg oral tablets of sitagliptin once daily for up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study). Note: In this double-blind, double-dummy study, randomized patients in the base study received a total of 7 tablets (active or placebo) per day administered in the specified tablet images as follows: sitagliptin 50 mg 2 tablets in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening, metformin 500 mg 2 tablets b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily). In the extension study, patients received a total of 7 tablets (active or placebo) per day. Tablets in the image of sitagliptin (active or placebo) were administered as sitagliptin 100 mg 1 tablet in the morning and sitagliptin 50 mg 1 tablet b.i.d. Metformin administration occurred in the same manner as specified in the base study.
Metformin 500 mg b.i.d.
The Metformin 500 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of metformin 500 mg b.i.d. Treatment was administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) beginning at randomization/Day 1 and increased after 1 week to a stable dose of 500 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 500 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
The Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. Treatment was administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) beginning at randomization/Day 1 and increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to a stable dose of 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. + Metformin 500 mg b.i.d.
The Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. + Metformin 500 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + metformin 500 mg b.i.d. Treatment was co-administered as sitagliptin 50 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) and metformin 500 mg q.d. beginning at randomization/Day 1; after 1-week, the dose of sitagliptin was increased to 50 mg b.i.d. and the dose of metformin was increased to 500 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. and metformin 500 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
The Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. Treatment was co-administered as sitagliptin 50 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) and metformin 500 mg q.d. beginning at randomization/Day 1; the dose of sitagliptin was increased after 1-week to 50 mg b.i.d and the dose of metformin was increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. and metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Placebo/Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
The Placebo/Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. group (b.i.d. = twice daily) includes data from patients randomized to receive the sequence of treatment with oral tablets of placebo (randomization/Day 1 through Week 24) followed by metformin. Beginning at Week 24, patients were switched in a blinded manner to active treatment with metformin administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to a stable dose of 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the up to 30-week Phase B base study treatment period and during the extension study of up to 50 weeks.
Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. OLC
The Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily) OLC (Open-label Cohort) includes data from non-randomized patients assigned to receive treatment with open-label, oral tablets of sitagliptin and metformin. Treatment was co-administered as sitagliptin 50 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) and metformin 500 mg q.d. beginning on Day 1. The dose of sitagliptin was increased after 1-week to 50 mg b.i.d and the dose of metformin was increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients continued to take open-label sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. and metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the Phase A treatment period of up to 24 weeks. Results presented for the OLC are through Week 24. Patients in the OLC completed the study at Week 24.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Any Blood And Lymphatic System Disorders
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Lymphadenopathy Mediastinal
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Cardiac disorders
Any Cardiac Disorders
1.1%
2/179
0.55%
1/182
1.6%
3/182
1.6%
3/190
1.6%
3/182
2.3%
4/176
0.00%
0/117
Cardiac disorders
Acute Coronary Syndrome
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.53%
1/190
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Cardiac disorders
Acute Myocardial Infarction
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Cardiac disorders
Angina Pectoris
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Cardiac disorders
Angina Unstable
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac Failure
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.53%
1/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Cardiac disorders
Coronary Artery Disease
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.53%
1/190
0.00%
0/182
1.7%
3/176
0.00%
0/117
Cardiac disorders
Myocardial Infarction
0.56%
1/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
1.1%
2/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Cardiac disorders
Myocardial Ischaemia
0.00%
0/179
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.57%
1/176
0.00%
0/117
Cardiac disorders
Palpitations
0.56%
1/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Congenital, familial and genetic disorders
Any Congenital, Familial And Genetic Disorders
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.53%
1/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Congenital, familial and genetic disorders
Exomphalos
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.53%
1/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Any Ear And Labyrinth Disorders
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Vertigo Positional
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Gastrointestinal disorders
Any Gastrointestinal Disorders
0.56%
1/179
0.00%
0/182
0.55%
1/182
0.53%
1/190
1.1%
2/182
1.1%
2/176
0.00%
0/117
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal Hernia
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.53%
1/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastritis
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Gastrointestinal disorders
Intestinal Obstruction
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Gastrointestinal disorders
Pancreatitis Acute
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.55%
1/182
0.57%
1/176
0.00%
0/117
Gastrointestinal disorders
Swollen Tongue
0.56%
1/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Gastrointestinal disorders
Umbilical Hernia, Obstructive
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.57%
1/176
0.00%
0/117
General disorders
Any General Disorders And Administration Site Conditions
0.00%
0/179
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/182
1.6%
3/190
0.00%
0/182
1.7%
3/176
0.00%
0/117
General disorders
Death
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.57%
1/176
0.00%
0/117
General disorders
Hernia Obstructive
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.53%
1/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
General disorders
Non-Cardiac Chest Pain
0.00%
0/179
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/182
1.1%
2/190
0.00%
0/182
0.57%
1/176
0.00%
0/117
General disorders
Sudden Cardiac Death
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.57%
1/176
0.00%
0/117
Hepatobiliary disorders
Any Hepatobiliary Disorders
0.00%
0/179
0.55%
1/182
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
1.7%
3/176
0.00%
0/117
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholangitis Acute
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.57%
1/176
0.00%
0/117
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholecystitis
0.00%
0/179
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholelithiasis
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
1.1%
2/176
0.00%
0/117
Immune system disorders
Any Immune System Disorders
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.57%
1/176
0.00%
0/117
Immune system disorders
Anaphylactic Reaction
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.57%
1/176
0.00%
0/117
Infections and infestations
Any Infections And Infestations
1.7%
3/179
1.1%
2/182
0.55%
1/182
0.53%
1/190
1.6%
3/182
2.3%
4/176
0.85%
1/117
Infections and infestations
Arthritis Infective
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.57%
1/176
0.00%
0/117
Infections and infestations
Bronchitis
0.00%
0/179
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Infections and infestations
Cellulitis
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.57%
1/176
0.00%
0/117
Infections and infestations
Diabetic Foot Infection
0.56%
1/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Infections and infestations
Diverticulitis
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Infections and infestations
Erysipelas
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.57%
1/176
0.00%
0/117
Infections and infestations
Perineal Abscess
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Infections and infestations
Peritonsillar Abscess
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.57%
1/176
0.00%
0/117
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia
0.56%
1/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.53%
1/190
1.1%
2/182
0.00%
0/176
0.85%
1/117
Infections and infestations
Scrotal Abscess
0.56%
1/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Infections and infestations
Sepsis
0.00%
0/179
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Any Injury, Poisoning And Procedural Complications
0.56%
1/179
0.55%
1/182
2.2%
4/182
0.53%
1/190
1.1%
2/182
0.57%
1/176
0.00%
0/117
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Acetabulum Fracture
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Electric Shock
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Femur Fracture
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.53%
1/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Hand Fracture
0.00%
0/179
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Meniscus Lesion
0.56%
1/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.57%
1/176
0.00%
0/117
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Multiple Injuries
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Postoperative Thoracic Procedure Complication
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Tendon Injury
0.00%
0/179
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Tendon Rupture
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Upper Limb Fracture
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Investigations
Any Investigations
0.00%
0/178
0.00%
0/181
0.00%
0/181
0.00%
0/188
0.55%
1/181
0.00%
0/172
0.00%
0/115
Investigations
Blood triglycerides increased
0.00%
0/163
0.00%
0/171
0.00%
0/170
0.00%
0/182
0.58%
1/171
0.00%
0/158
0.00%
0/107
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Any Metabolism And Nutrition Disorders
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.57%
1/176
0.00%
0/117
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Gestational Diabetes
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Ketoacidosis
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.57%
1/176
0.00%
0/117
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Any Musculoskeletal And Connective Tissue Disorders
0.00%
0/179
0.55%
1/182
0.55%
1/182
0.53%
1/190
1.1%
2/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthritis
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.53%
1/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back Pain
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Intervertebral Disc Protrusion
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Osteoarthritis
0.00%
0/179
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Any Neoplasms Benign, Malignant And Unspecified
2.2%
4/179
1.6%
3/182
1.1%
2/182
1.1%
2/190
0.55%
1/182
2.3%
4/176
0.85%
1/117
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Basal Cell Carcinoma
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.53%
1/190
0.55%
1/182
0.57%
1/176
0.85%
1/117
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Bladder Neoplasm
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Breast Cancer
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Glomus Tumour
0.00%
0/179
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Lung Neoplasm Malignant
0.00%
0/179
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Malignant Melanoma
0.56%
1/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.53%
1/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Oesophageal Adenocarcinoma
0.00%
0/179
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Pancreatic Carcinoma
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.57%
1/176
0.00%
0/117
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Prostate Cancer
0.56%
1/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Pyogenic Granuloma
0.56%
1/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Renal Cell Carcinoma Stage Unspecified
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.57%
1/176
0.00%
0/117
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Retroperitoneal Neoplasm
0.56%
1/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.57%
1/176
0.00%
0/117
Nervous system disorders
Any Nervous System Disorders
1.1%
2/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
1.1%
2/190
0.00%
0/182
2.3%
4/176
0.00%
0/117
Nervous system disorders
Cerebrovascular Accident
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.57%
1/176
0.00%
0/117
Nervous system disorders
Cervicobrachial Syndrome
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.53%
1/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Nervous system disorders
Paraesthesia
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.57%
1/176
0.00%
0/117
Nervous system disorders
Syncope
0.56%
1/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.53%
1/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Nervous system disorders
Thalamic Infarction
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.57%
1/176
0.00%
0/117
Nervous system disorders
Transient Ischaemic Attack
0.56%
1/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.57%
1/176
0.00%
0/117
Renal and urinary disorders
Any Renal And Urinary Disorders
0.56%
1/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.53%
1/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Renal and urinary disorders
Hydronephrosis
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.53%
1/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Renal and urinary disorders
Micturition Urgency
0.56%
1/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Any Reproductive System And Breast Disorders
0.56%
1/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.53%
1/190
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Adenomyosis
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.55%
1/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Endometrial Hyperplasia
0.56%
1/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Menorrhagia
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.53%
1/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Any Respiratory, Thoracic And Mediastinal Disorders
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.53%
1/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Epistaxis
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.53%
1/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117
Vascular disorders
Any Vascular Disorders
0.56%
1/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.85%
1/117
Vascular disorders
Peripheral Vascular Disorder
0.00%
0/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.85%
1/117
Vascular disorders
Varicose Vein
0.56%
1/179
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/190
0.00%
0/182
0.00%
0/176
0.00%
0/117

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Sitagliptin 100 mg q.d.
The Sitagliptin 100 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with two 50 mg oral tablets of sitagliptin once daily for up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study). Note: In this double-blind, double-dummy study, randomized patients in the base study received a total of 7 tablets (active or placebo) per day administered in the specified tablet images as follows: sitagliptin 50 mg 2 tablets in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening, metformin 500 mg 2 tablets b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily). In the extension study, patients received a total of 7 tablets (active or placebo) per day. Tablets in the image of sitagliptin (active or placebo) were administered as sitagliptin 100 mg 1 tablet in the morning and sitagliptin 50 mg 1 tablet b.i.d. Metformin administration occurred in the same manner as specified in the base study.
Metformin 500 mg b.i.d.
The Metformin 500 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of metformin 500 mg b.i.d. Treatment was administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) beginning at randomization/Day 1 and increased after 1 week to a stable dose of 500 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 500 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
The Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. Treatment was administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) beginning at randomization/Day 1 and increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to a stable dose of 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. + Metformin 500 mg b.i.d.
The Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. + Metformin 500 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + metformin 500 mg b.i.d. Treatment was co-administered as sitagliptin 50 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) and metformin 500 mg q.d. beginning at randomization/Day 1; after 1-week, the dose of sitagliptin was increased to 50 mg b.i.d. and the dose of metformin was increased to 500 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. and metformin 500 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
The Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily) group includes data from patients randomized to receive treatment with oral tablets of sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. Treatment was co-administered as sitagliptin 50 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) and metformin 500 mg q.d. beginning at randomization/Day 1; the dose of sitagliptin was increased after 1-week to 50 mg b.i.d and the dose of metformin was increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. and metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the treatment period of up to 104 weeks (including the 54-week base study \[24-week, placebo-controlled Phase A and 30-week, active-controlled Phase B\] and 50-week extension study).
Placebo/Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.
The Placebo/Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. group (b.i.d. = twice daily) includes data from patients randomized to receive the sequence of treatment with oral tablets of placebo (randomization/Day 1 through Week 24) followed by metformin. Beginning at Week 24, patients were switched in a blinded manner to active treatment with metformin administered as 500 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to a stable dose of 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients in this group continued to take metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the up to 30-week Phase B base study treatment period and during the extension study of up to 50 weeks.
Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. OLC
The Sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d + Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d. (b.i.d. = twice daily) OLC (Open-label Cohort) includes data from non-randomized patients assigned to receive treatment with open-label, oral tablets of sitagliptin and metformin. Treatment was co-administered as sitagliptin 50 mg q.d. (q.d. = once daily) and metformin 500 mg q.d. beginning on Day 1. The dose of sitagliptin was increased after 1-week to 50 mg b.i.d and the dose of metformin was increased over 4 weeks by increments of 500 mg per week to 1000 mg b.i.d. Patients continued to take open-label sitagliptin 50 mg b.i.d. and metformin 1000 mg b.i.d for the remainder of the Phase A treatment period of up to 24 weeks. Results presented for the OLC are through Week 24. Patients in the OLC completed the study at Week 24.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Any Gastrointestinal Disorders
10.6%
19/179
12.6%
23/182
23.1%
42/182
16.3%
31/190
19.2%
35/182
9.7%
17/176
15.4%
18/117
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
5.0%
9/179
3.3%
6/182
3.3%
6/182
3.7%
7/190
1.6%
3/182
1.7%
3/176
4.3%
5/117
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
4.5%
8/179
7.7%
14/182
12.6%
23/182
10.0%
19/190
13.7%
25/182
6.8%
12/176
8.5%
10/117
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
1.1%
2/179
3.3%
6/182
10.4%
19/182
5.3%
10/190
6.6%
12/182
2.3%
4/176
6.0%
7/117
Infections and infestations
Any Infections And Infestations
22.3%
40/179
24.2%
44/182
29.1%
53/182
28.4%
54/190
33.0%
60/182
21.0%
37/176
16.2%
19/117
Infections and infestations
Bronchitis
1.7%
3/179
1.6%
3/182
5.5%
10/182
3.7%
7/190
11.0%
20/182
4.5%
8/176
2.6%
3/117
Infections and infestations
Gastroenteritis
5.0%
9/179
0.55%
1/182
1.6%
3/182
1.6%
3/190
3.8%
7/182
1.7%
3/176
0.85%
1/117
Infections and infestations
Influenza
4.5%
8/179
6.0%
11/182
7.7%
14/182
5.8%
11/190
4.9%
9/182
2.8%
5/176
2.6%
3/117
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis
6.1%
11/179
4.9%
9/182
6.0%
11/182
5.3%
10/190
4.9%
9/182
6.2%
11/176
5.1%
6/117
Infections and infestations
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
6.7%
12/179
9.3%
17/182
11.0%
20/182
11.1%
21/190
13.2%
24/182
7.4%
13/176
3.4%
4/117
Infections and infestations
Urinary Tract Infection
0.00%
0/179
4.4%
8/182
7.1%
13/182
5.8%
11/190
4.4%
8/182
2.3%
4/176
2.6%
3/117
Investigations
Fasting blood glucose increased
4.5%
8/178
1.7%
3/180
0.55%
1/181
0.00%
0/186
0.55%
1/181
6.4%
11/171
0.00%
0/115
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Any Musculoskeletal And Connective Tissue Disorders
8.9%
16/179
11.0%
20/182
11.5%
21/182
10.0%
19/190
13.7%
25/182
7.4%
13/176
5.1%
6/117
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
3.9%
7/179
3.8%
7/182
6.0%
11/182
3.7%
7/190
7.1%
13/182
1.7%
3/176
2.6%
3/117
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back Pain
5.0%
9/179
4.9%
9/182
3.8%
7/182
5.8%
11/190
7.1%
13/182
5.1%
9/176
0.85%
1/117
Nervous system disorders
Any Nervous System Disorders
5.0%
9/179
7.1%
13/182
11.0%
20/182
8.9%
17/190
10.4%
19/182
5.7%
10/176
3.4%
4/117
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
1.7%
3/179
2.7%
5/182
6.0%
11/182
1.1%
2/190
4.4%
8/182
1.7%
3/176
0.85%
1/117
Nervous system disorders
Headache
3.4%
6/179
4.9%
9/182
6.6%
12/182
7.9%
15/190
6.6%
12/182
4.0%
7/176
2.6%
3/117

Additional Information

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