Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Phase 3 Study of BMS-477118 in Combination With Metformin in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Who Are Not Controlled With Diet and Exercise (NCT NCT00327015)

NCT ID: NCT00327015

Last Updated: 2015-04-29

Results Overview

Mean change from baseline in A1C at Week 24, adjusted for baseline value.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

1306 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline, Week 24

Results posted on

2015-04-29

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin
The Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 5 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin Immediate Release (IR) was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin
The Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Saxagliptin 10 mg
The Saxagliptin 10 mg group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and placebo resembling metformin.
Metformin
The Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose and placebo resembling saxagliptin.
Overall Study
STARTED
320
323
335
328
Overall Study
Completed Study Without Being Rescued
179
177
113
144
Overall Study
COMPLETED
229
231
209
219
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
91
92
126
109

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin
The Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 5 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin Immediate Release (IR) was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin
The Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Saxagliptin 10 mg
The Saxagliptin 10 mg group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and placebo resembling metformin.
Metformin
The Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose and placebo resembling saxagliptin.
Overall Study
Lack of Efficacy
18
18
35
29
Overall Study
Withdrawal of Consent by Subject
20
24
28
25
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
22
23
29
22
Overall Study
Adverse Event
14
10
14
14
Overall Study
Subject no longer meets study criteria
4
2
8
7
Overall Study
Poor/Noncompliance
11
8
4
5
Overall Study
Physician Decision
0
1
3
2
Overall Study
Death
1
2
2
3
Overall Study
Pregnancy
0
2
1
1
Overall Study
Administrative Reason by Sponsor
1
2
2
1

Baseline Characteristics

A Phase 3 Study of BMS-477118 in Combination With Metformin in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Who Are Not Controlled With Diet and Exercise

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin
n=320 Participants
The Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 5 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin Immediate Release (IR) was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin
n=323 Participants
The Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Saxagliptin 10 mg
n=335 Participants
The Saxagliptin 10 mg group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and placebo resembling metformin.
Metformin
n=328 Participants
The Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose and placebo resembling saxagliptin.
Total
n=1306 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
51.95 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.43 • n=5 Participants
52.08 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.59 • n=7 Participants
52.09 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.17 • n=5 Participants
51.83 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.74 • n=4 Participants
51.99 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.73 • n=21 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
155 Participants
n=5 Participants
177 Participants
n=7 Participants
166 Participants
n=5 Participants
165 Participants
n=4 Participants
663 Participants
n=21 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
165 Participants
n=5 Participants
146 Participants
n=7 Participants
169 Participants
n=5 Participants
163 Participants
n=4 Participants
643 Participants
n=21 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 24

Population: Randomized participants who took at least 1 dose of double-blind treatment. To be included in analysis of change from baseline to Week 24 Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF), subjects must have had a baseline and at least 1 post-baseline measurement. If participant received rescue medication, that measurement must have been taken before rescue.

Mean change from baseline in A1C at Week 24, adjusted for baseline value.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin
n=306 Participants
The Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 5 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin
n=315 Participants
The Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Saxagliptin 10 mg
n=317 Participants
The Saxagliptin 10 mg group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and placebo resembling metformin.
Change From Baseline in Hemoglobin A1c (A1C) at Week 24, Saxagliptin Plus Metformin Versus Saxagliptin Monotherapy
Baseline Mean
9.41 percent
Standard Error 0.072
9.53 percent
Standard Error 0.069
9.61 percent
Standard Error 0.075
Change From Baseline in Hemoglobin A1c (A1C) at Week 24, Saxagliptin Plus Metformin Versus Saxagliptin Monotherapy
Week 24 Mean
6.93 percent
Standard Error 0.066
7.02 percent
Standard Error 0.067
7.86 percent
Standard Error 0.085
Change From Baseline in Hemoglobin A1c (A1C) at Week 24, Saxagliptin Plus Metformin Versus Saxagliptin Monotherapy
Adjusted Mean Change from Baseline
-2.53 percent
Standard Error 0.070
-2.49 percent
Standard Error 0.069
-1.69 percent
Standard Error 0.069

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 24

Population: Randomized participants who took at least 1 dose of double-blind treatment. To be included in analysis of change from baseline to Week 24 LOCF, participants must have had a baseline and at least 1 post-baseline measurement. If a participant received rescue medication, then that measurement must have been taken before rescue.

Mean change from baseline in A1C at Week 24, adjusted for baseline value.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin
n=306 Participants
The Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 5 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin
n=315 Participants
The Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Saxagliptin 10 mg
n=313 Participants
The Saxagliptin 10 mg group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and placebo resembling metformin.
Change From Baseline in A1C at Week 24, Saxagliptin Plus Metformin Versus Metformin Monotherapy
Baseline Mean
9.41 percent
Standard Error 0.072
9.53 percent
Standard Error 0.069
9.43 percent
Standard Error 0.073
Change From Baseline in A1C at Week 24, Saxagliptin Plus Metformin Versus Metformin Monotherapy
Week 24 Mean
6.93 percent
Standard Error 0.066
7.02 percent
Standard Error 0.067
7.48 percent
Standard Error 0.084
Change From Baseline in A1C at Week 24, Saxagliptin Plus Metformin Versus Metformin Monotherapy
Adjusted Mean Change from Baseline
-2.53 percent
Standard Error 0.070
-2.49 percent
Standard Error 0.069
-1.99 percent
Standard Error 0.069

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 24

Population: Randomized participants who took at least 1 dose of double-blind treatment. To be included in analysis of change from baseline to Week 24 LOCF, participants must have had a baseline and at least 1 post-baseline measurement. If a participant received rescue medication, then that measurement must have been taken before rescue.

Mean change from baseline in FPG at Week 24, adjusted for baseline value.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin
n=315 Participants
The Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 5 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin
n=317 Participants
The Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Saxagliptin 10 mg
n=327 Participants
The Saxagliptin 10 mg group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and placebo resembling metformin.
Change From Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) at Week 24, Saxagliptin Plus Metformin Versus Saxagliptin Monotherapy
Baseline Mean
198.9 mg/dL
Standard Error 3.17
204.3 mg/dL
Standard Error 3.35
200.9 mg/dL
Standard Error 3.03
Change From Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) at Week 24, Saxagliptin Plus Metformin Versus Saxagliptin Monotherapy
Week 24 Mean
140.2 mg/dL
Standard Error 2.39
140.1 mg/dL
Standard Error 2.34
169.9 mg/dL
Standard Error 3.20
Change From Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) at Week 24, Saxagliptin Plus Metformin Versus Saxagliptin Monotherapy
Adjusted Mean Change from Baseline
-59.8 mg/dL
Standard Error 2.34
-62.2 mg/dL
Standard Error 2.34
-30.9 mg/dL
Standard Error 2.30

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 24

Population: Randomized participants who took at least 1 dose of double-blind treatment. To be included in analysis of change from baseline to Week 24 LOCF, participants must have had a baseline and at least 1 post-baseline measurement. If a participant received rescue medication, then that measurement must have been taken before rescue.

Mean change from baseline in FPG at Week 24, adjusted for baseline value.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin
n=315 Participants
The Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 5 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin
n=317 Participants
The Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Saxagliptin 10 mg
n=320 Participants
The Saxagliptin 10 mg group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and placebo resembling metformin.
Change From Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) at Week 24, Saxagliptin Plus Metformin Versus Metformin Monotherapy
Baseline Mean
198.9 mg/dL
Standard Error 3.17
204.3 mg/dL
Standard Error 3.35
199.1 mg/dL
Standard Error 3.28
Change From Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) at Week 24, Saxagliptin Plus Metformin Versus Metformin Monotherapy
Week 24 Mean
140.2 mg/dL
Standard Error 2.39
140.1 mg/dL
Standard Error 2.34
152.7 mg/dL
Standard Error 2.80
Change From Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) at Week 24, Saxagliptin Plus Metformin Versus Metformin Monotherapy
Adjusted Mean Change from Baseline
-59.8 mg/dL
Standard Error 2.34
-62.2 mg/dL
Standard Error 2.34
-47.3 mg/dL
Standard Error 2.33

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 24

Population: Randomized participants who took at least 1 dose of double-blind treatment. To be included in the Week 24 LOCF analysis, participants must have had at least 1 post-baseline measurement. If a participant received rescue medication, then that measurement must have been taken before rescue.

Percentage of participants achieving A1C \< 7%, the American Diabetes Association's defined goal for glycemia, at each dose of saxagliptin plus metformin versus saxagliptin alone at Week 24.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin
n=307 Participants
The Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 5 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin
n=315 Participants
The Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Saxagliptin 10 mg
n=320 Participants
The Saxagliptin 10 mg group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and placebo resembling metformin.
Percentage of Participants Achieving A1C < 7% at Week 24, Saxagliptin Plus Metformin Versus Saxagliptin Monotherapy
60.3 Percentage of participants
59.7 Percentage of participants
32.2 Percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 24

Population: Randomized participants who took at least 1 dose of double-blind treatment. To be included in the Week 24 LOCF analysis, participants must have had at least 1 post-baseline measurement. If a participant received rescue medication, then that measurement must have been taken before rescue.

Percentage of participants achieving A1C \< 7%, the American Diabetes Association's defined goal for glycemia, at each dose of saxagliptin plus metformin versus metformin alone at Week 24.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin
n=307 Participants
The Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 5 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin
n=315 Participants
The Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Saxagliptin 10 mg
n=314 Participants
The Saxagliptin 10 mg group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and placebo resembling metformin.
Percentage of Participants Achieving A1C < 7% at Week 24, Saxagliptin Plus Metformin Versus Metformin Monotherapy
60.3 Percentage of participants
59.7 Percentage of participants
41.1 Percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 24

Population: Randomized participants who took at least 1 dose of double-blind treatment. To be included in analysis of change from baseline to Week 24 LOCF, participants must have had a baseline and at least 1 post-baseline measurement. If a participant received rescue medication, then that measurement must have been taken before rescue.

Mean change from baseline for 0 to 180 minutes PPG AUC at Week 24, adjusted for baseline value.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin
n=142 Participants
The Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 5 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin
n=131 Participants
The Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Saxagliptin 10 mg
n=145 Participants
The Saxagliptin 10 mg group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and placebo resembling metformin.
Changes From Baseline in Postprandial Glucose (PPG) Area Under the Curve (AUC) Response to an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) at Week 24, Saxagliptin Plus Metformin Versus Saxagliptin Monotherapy
Baseline Mean
55531 mg*min/dL
Standard Error 1116.5
57219 mg*min/dL
Standard Error 1169.6
57584 mg*min/dL
Standard Error 1143.4
Changes From Baseline in Postprandial Glucose (PPG) Area Under the Curve (AUC) Response to an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) at Week 24, Saxagliptin Plus Metformin Versus Saxagliptin Monotherapy
Week 24 Mean
35324 mg*min/dL
Standard Error 890.0
35790 mg*min/dL
Standard Error 888.9
41229 mg*min/dL
Standard Error 1050.9
Changes From Baseline in Postprandial Glucose (PPG) Area Under the Curve (AUC) Response to an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) at Week 24, Saxagliptin Plus Metformin Versus Saxagliptin Monotherapy
Adjusted Mean Change from Baseline
-21080 mg*min/dL
Standard Error 836.5
-21336 mg*min/dL
Standard Error 869.6
-16054 mg*min/dL
Standard Error 826.7

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 24

Population: Randomized participants who took at least 1 dose of double-blind treatment. To be included in analysis of change from baseline to Week 24 LOCF, participants must have had a baseline and at least 1 post-baseline measurement. If a participant received rescue medication, then that measurement must have been taken before rescue.

Mean change from baseline for 0 to 180 minutes PPG AUC at Week 24, adjsuted for baseline value.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin
n=142 Participants
The Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 5 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin
n=131 Participants
The Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Saxagliptin 10 mg
n=135 Participants
The Saxagliptin 10 mg group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and placebo resembling metformin.
Changes From Baseline in Postprandial Glucose (PPG) Area Under the Curve (AUC) Response to an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) at Week 24, Saxagliptin Plus Metformin Versus Metformin Monotherapy
Baseline Mean
55531 mg*min/dL
Standard Error 1116.5
57219 mg*min/dL
Standard Error 1169.6
57937 mg*min/dL
Standard Error 1281.7
Changes From Baseline in Postprandial Glucose (PPG) Area Under the Curve (AUC) Response to an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) at Week 24, Saxagliptin Plus Metformin Versus Metformin Monotherapy
Week 24 Mean
35324 mg*min/dL
Standard Error 890.0
35790 mg*min/dL
Standard Error 888.9
42428 mg*min/dL
Standard Error 1082.1
Changes From Baseline in Postprandial Glucose (PPG) Area Under the Curve (AUC) Response to an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) at Week 24, Saxagliptin Plus Metformin Versus Metformin Monotherapy
Adjusted Mean Change from Baseline
-21080 mg*min/dL
Standard Error 836.5
-21336 mg*min/dL
Standard Error 869.6
-15005 mg*min/dL
Standard Error 857.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 24

Population: Randomized participants who took at least 1 dose of double-blind treatment. To be included in the Week 24 LOCF analysis, participants must have had at least 1 post-baseline measurement. If a participant received rescue medication, then that measurement must have been taken before rescue.

Percentage of participants achieving A1C ≤6.5%, at each dose of saxagliptin plus metformin versus saxagliptin alone at Week 24.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin
n=307 Participants
The Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 5 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin
n=315 Participants
The Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Saxagliptin 10 mg
n=320 Participants
The Saxagliptin 10 mg group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and placebo resembling metformin.
Percentage of Participants Achieving A1C ≤6.5% at Week 24, Saxagliptin Plus Metformin Versus Saxagliptin Monotherapy
45.3 Percentage of Participants
40.6 Percentage of Participants
20.3 Percentage of Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 24

Population: Randomized participants who took at least 1 dose of double-blind treatment. To be included in the Week 24 LOCF analysis, participants must have had at least 1 post-baseline measurement. If a participant received rescue medication, then that measurement must have been taken before rescue.

Percentage of participants achieving A1C ≤6.5%, at each dose of saxagliptin plus metformin versus metformin alone at Week 24.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin
n=307 Participants
The Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 5 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin
n=315 Participants
The Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Saxagliptin 10 mg
n=314 Participants
The Saxagliptin 10 mg group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and placebo resembling metformin.
Percentage of Participants Achieving A1C ≤6.5% at Week 24, Saxagliptin Plus Metformin Versus Metformin Monotherapy
45.3 Percentage of participants
40.6 Percentage of participants
29.0 Percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 24

Population: Randomized participants who took at least 1 dose of double-blind treatment were included in the Week 24 LOCF analysis.

Percentage of participants requiring rescue for failing to achieve pre-specified glycemic targets or discontinuing for lack of efficacy within the 24-week treatment period at each dose of saxagliptin plus metformin versus saxagliptin alone.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin
n=320 Participants
The Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 5 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin
n=323 Participants
The Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Saxagliptin 10 mg
n=335 Participants
The Saxagliptin 10 mg group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and placebo resembling metformin.
Percentage of Participants Requiring Rescue or Discontinuation at Week 24, Saxagliptin Plus Metformin Versus Saxagliptin Monotherapy
7.5 Percentage of participants
5.9 Percentage of participants
21.2 Percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 24

Population: Randomized participants who took at least 1 dose of double-blind treatment were included in the Week 24 LOCF analysis.

Percentage of participants requiring rescue for failing to achieve pre-specified glycemic targets or discontinuing for lack of efficacy within the 24-week treatment period at each dose of saxagliptin plus metformin versus metformin alone.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin
n=320 Participants
The Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 5 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin
n=323 Participants
The Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Saxagliptin 10 mg
n=328 Participants
The Saxagliptin 10 mg group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and placebo resembling metformin.
Percentage of Participants Requiring Rescue or Discontinuation at Week 24, Saxagliptin Plus Metformin Versus Metformin Monotherapy
7.5 Percentage of participants
5.9 Percentage of participants
10.1 Percentage of participants

Adverse Events

Metformin

Serious events: 15 serious events
Other events: 106 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Saxagliptin 10 mg

Serious events: 16 serious events
Other events: 106 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin

Serious events: 22 serious events
Other events: 122 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin

Serious events: 16 serious events
Other events: 116 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Metformin
n=328 participants at risk
The Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose and placebo resembling saxagliptin.
Saxagliptin 10 mg
n=335 participants at risk
The Saxagliptin 10 mg group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and placebo resembling metformin.
Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin
n=323 participants at risk
The Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin
n=320 participants at risk
The Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 5 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Eye disorders
DIABETIC RETINOPATHY
0.00%
0/328
0.30%
1/335
0.00%
0/323
0.00%
0/320
Cardiac disorders
CARDIAC ARREST
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.31%
1/323
0.00%
0/320
Cardiac disorders
CARDIAC FAILURE
0.61%
2/328
0.00%
0/335
0.00%
0/323
0.00%
0/320
Cardiac disorders
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
0.61%
2/328
0.00%
0/335
0.31%
1/323
0.31%
1/320
Cardiac disorders
CARDIAC FAILURE ACUTE
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.31%
1/323
0.00%
0/320
Cardiac disorders
MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.62%
2/323
0.00%
0/320
Cardiac disorders
CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.00%
0/323
0.31%
1/320
Cardiac disorders
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
0.61%
2/328
0.00%
0/335
0.00%
0/323
0.31%
1/320
Cardiac disorders
ARTERIOSCLEROSIS CORONARY ARTERY
0.00%
0/328
0.30%
1/335
0.00%
0/323
0.00%
0/320
Cardiac disorders
ATRIOVENTRICULAR BLOCK SECOND DEGREE
0.00%
0/328
0.30%
1/335
0.00%
0/323
0.00%
0/320
Vascular disorders
EXTREMITY NECROSIS
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.31%
1/323
0.00%
0/320
Vascular disorders
DIABETIC MACROANGIOPATHY
0.00%
0/328
0.30%
1/335
0.00%
0/323
0.00%
0/320
Hepatobiliary disorders
CHOLECYSTITIS
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.00%
0/323
0.31%
1/320
Hepatobiliary disorders
CHOLELITHIASIS
0.30%
1/328
0.30%
1/335
0.00%
0/323
0.00%
0/320
Hepatobiliary disorders
CHOLECYSTITIS ACUTE
0.30%
1/328
0.00%
0/335
0.00%
0/323
0.00%
0/320
Nervous system disorders
SCIATICA
0.00%
0/328
0.30%
1/335
0.00%
0/323
0.00%
0/320
Nervous system disorders
ISCHAEMIC STROKE
0.00%
0/328
0.30%
1/335
0.00%
0/323
0.00%
0/320
Nervous system disorders
SYNCOPE VASOVAGAL
0.30%
1/328
0.00%
0/335
0.00%
0/323
0.00%
0/320
Nervous system disorders
CEREBRAL INFARCTION
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.00%
0/323
0.31%
1/320
Nervous system disorders
HAEMORRHAGIC STROKE
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.31%
1/323
0.00%
0/320
Nervous system disorders
FACIAL NERVE DISORDER
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.00%
0/323
0.31%
1/320
Nervous system disorders
CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT
0.30%
1/328
0.00%
0/335
0.00%
0/323
0.00%
0/320
Nervous system disorders
TRANSIENT ISCHAEMIC ATTACK
0.00%
0/328
0.30%
1/335
0.00%
0/323
0.00%
0/320
Gastrointestinal disorders
GASTRITIS
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.31%
1/323
0.31%
1/320
Gastrointestinal disorders
PANCREATITIS
0.30%
1/328
0.00%
0/335
0.00%
0/323
0.00%
0/320
Gastrointestinal disorders
HIATUS HERNIA
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.00%
0/323
0.31%
1/320
Gastrointestinal disorders
FOOD POISONING
0.30%
1/328
0.00%
0/335
0.00%
0/323
0.00%
0/320
Gastrointestinal disorders
GASTRIC POLYPS
0.00%
0/328
0.30%
1/335
0.00%
0/323
0.00%
0/320
Gastrointestinal disorders
INGUINAL HERNIA
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.31%
1/323
0.00%
0/320
Gastrointestinal disorders
UMBILICAL HERNIA
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.00%
0/323
0.31%
1/320
Gastrointestinal disorders
GASTRITIS EROSIVE
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.31%
1/323
0.00%
0/320
Gastrointestinal disorders
PANCREATITIS ACUTE
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.31%
1/323
0.00%
0/320
Ear and labyrinth disorders
DEAFNESS
0.00%
0/328
0.30%
1/335
0.00%
0/323
0.00%
0/320
Infections and infestations
SEPSIS
0.30%
1/328
0.00%
0/335
0.00%
0/323
0.00%
0/320
Infections and infestations
TETANUS
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.00%
0/323
0.31%
1/320
Infections and infestations
PNEUMONIA
0.00%
0/328
0.30%
1/335
0.00%
0/323
0.00%
0/320
Infections and infestations
ERYSIPELAS
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.00%
0/323
0.31%
1/320
Infections and infestations
APPENDICITIS
0.00%
0/328
0.30%
1/335
0.00%
0/323
0.00%
0/320
Infections and infestations
GASTROENTERITIS
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.00%
0/323
0.31%
1/320
Infections and infestations
SCROTAL ABSCESS
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.31%
1/323
0.00%
0/320
Infections and infestations
PHARYNGOTONSILLITIS
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.31%
1/323
0.00%
0/320
Renal and urinary disorders
NEPHROLITHIASIS
0.30%
1/328
0.30%
1/335
0.00%
0/323
0.00%
0/320
Renal and urinary disorders
RENAL FAILURE ACUTE
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.31%
1/323
0.00%
0/320
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
DEHYDRATION
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.00%
0/323
0.31%
1/320
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
HYPERKALAEMIA
0.30%
1/328
0.00%
0/335
0.00%
0/323
0.00%
0/320
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
DIABETES MELLITUS
0.00%
0/328
0.30%
1/335
0.00%
0/323
0.00%
0/320
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
LYMPHOPENIA
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.31%
1/323
0.00%
0/320
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
LYMPHADENITIS
0.00%
0/328
0.30%
1/335
0.00%
0/323
0.00%
0/320
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
ROSACEA
0.30%
1/328
0.00%
0/335
0.00%
0/323
0.00%
0/320
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
INGROWING NAIL
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.31%
1/323
0.00%
0/320
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
DERMATITIS ALLERGIC
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.00%
0/323
0.31%
1/320
Reproductive system and breast disorders
MENOMETRORRHAGIA
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.31%
1/323
0.00%
0/320
Reproductive system and breast disorders
ACQUIRED PHIMOSIS
0.00%
0/328
0.30%
1/335
0.00%
0/323
0.00%
0/320
Reproductive system and breast disorders
UTERINE HAEMORRHAGE
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.31%
1/323
0.00%
0/320
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
ACCIDENT
0.00%
0/328
0.30%
1/335
0.00%
0/323
0.00%
0/320
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
OVERDOSE
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.31%
1/323
0.31%
1/320
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
WRIST FRACTURE
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.31%
1/323
0.00%
0/320
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
LOWER LIMB FRACTURE
0.00%
0/328
0.30%
1/335
0.00%
0/323
0.00%
0/320
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
UPPER LIMB FRACTURE
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.00%
0/323
0.31%
1/320
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.00%
0/323
0.31%
1/320
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
BACK PAIN
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.00%
0/323
0.31%
1/320
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
OSTEOARTHRITIS
0.00%
0/328
0.30%
1/335
0.00%
0/323
0.00%
0/320
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
OSTEOCHONDROSIS
0.30%
1/328
0.00%
0/335
0.00%
0/323
0.00%
0/320
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
LUNG CONSOLIDATION
0.00%
0/328
0.30%
1/335
0.00%
0/323
0.00%
0/320
General disorders
PYREXIA
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.31%
1/323
0.00%
0/320
General disorders
SUDDEN DEATH
0.30%
1/328
0.00%
0/335
0.31%
1/323
0.00%
0/320
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
PAPILLOMA
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.31%
1/323
0.00%
0/320
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
BILE DUCT CANCER
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.00%
0/323
0.31%
1/320
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
PANCREATIC NEOPLASM
0.30%
1/328
0.00%
0/335
0.00%
0/323
0.00%
0/320
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
LYMPHOPROLIFERATIVE DISORDER
0.00%
0/328
0.00%
0/335
0.00%
0/323
0.31%
1/320

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Metformin
n=328 participants at risk
The Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose and placebo resembling saxagliptin.
Saxagliptin 10 mg
n=335 participants at risk
The Saxagliptin 10 mg group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and placebo resembling metformin.
Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin
n=323 participants at risk
The Saxagliptin 10 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 10 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin
n=320 participants at risk
The Saxagliptin 5 mg + Metformin group includes data from participants randomized to receive coadministration of blinded, fixed-dose saxagliptin 5 mg oral tablets and metformin IR 500 mg. Metformin IR was titrated, as tolerated, in increments of 500 mg up to a maximum of 2000 mg daily dose.
Vascular disorders
HYPERTENSION
5.2%
17/328
5.7%
19/335
6.5%
21/323
8.4%
27/320
Nervous system disorders
HEADACHE
5.5%
18/328
9.3%
31/335
11.1%
36/323
9.7%
31/320
Gastrointestinal disorders
DIARRHOEA
9.1%
30/328
3.6%
12/335
12.7%
41/323
8.1%
26/320
Infections and infestations
INFLUENZA
5.8%
19/328
5.1%
17/335
4.0%
13/323
6.2%
20/320
Infections and infestations
NASOPHARYNGITIS
5.8%
19/328
7.2%
24/335
5.9%
19/323
9.1%
29/320
Infections and infestations
URINARY TRACT INFECTION
7.6%
25/328
6.9%
23/335
6.8%
22/323
4.1%
13/320
Infections and infestations
UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION
3.0%
10/328
4.2%
14/335
5.9%
19/323
4.7%
15/320

Additional Information

Boaz Hirschberg

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals

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