Trial Outcomes & Findings for Efficacy of Sitagliptin and Glibenclamide on the Glucose Variability in Japanese Participants With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (MK-0431-355) (NCT NCT02318693)

NCT ID: NCT02318693

Last Updated: 2018-08-21

Results Overview

MAGE is a popular metric for assessment of major (e.g., postprandial) glucose swings. MAGE is calculated as the average of differences between consecutive glucose peaks and nadirs greater than 1 standard deviation (SD) of 24-hour mean glucose. In this assessment, glucose levels were determined using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) over 24 hours at Baseline and Day 13; CGM values were further corrected for blood glucose values obtained via participant-administered finger-stick. Least squares (LS) means values were derived from a constrained longitudinal analysis model. A negative (-) change from Baseline to Day 13 indicates improvement of the assessed outcome.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

53 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline (Day -2) and Day 13

Results posted on

2018-08-21

Participant Flow

Screening for study inclusion was performed over a 4-week period. Adults with type 2 diabetes were randomized into the study.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Sitagliptin 50 mg
Sitagliptin 50 mg administered orally once daily before breakfast for 14 days.
Glibenclamide 2.50 mg TDD
Glibenclamide 1.25 mg administered orally twice daily (2.5 mg TDD) for 14 days. TDD = Total daily dose.
Overall Study
STARTED
26
27
Overall Study
Treated
26
26
Overall Study
COMPLETED
26
26
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
1

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Sitagliptin 50 mg
Sitagliptin 50 mg administered orally once daily before breakfast for 14 days.
Glibenclamide 2.50 mg TDD
Glibenclamide 1.25 mg administered orally twice daily (2.5 mg TDD) for 14 days. TDD = Total daily dose.
Overall Study
Protocol Violation
0
1

Baseline Characteristics

Efficacy of Sitagliptin and Glibenclamide on the Glucose Variability in Japanese Participants With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (MK-0431-355)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Sitagliptin 50 mg
n=26 Participants
Sitagliptin 50 mg administered orally once daily before breakfast for 14 days.
Glibenclamide 2.50 mg TDD
n=26 Participants
Glibenclamide 1.25 mg administered orally twice daily (2.5 mg TDD) for 14 days.
Total
n=52 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
60.2 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.4 • n=5 Participants
59.5 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.7 • n=7 Participants
59.8 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.5 • n=5 Participants
Age, Customized
<65 years
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
16 Participants
n=7 Participants
31 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Customized
>=65 years
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
10 Participants
n=7 Participants
21 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
26 Participants
n=5 Participants
25 Participants
n=7 Participants
51 Participants
n=5 Participants
Body Weight
70.2 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.2 • n=5 Participants
70.7 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.2 • n=7 Participants
70.5 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.7 • n=5 Participants
Height
169.5 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.4 • n=5 Participants
169.3 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.3 • n=7 Participants
169.4 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.3 • n=5 Participants
Body Mass Index
24.4 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.1 • n=5 Participants
24.6 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.0 • n=7 Participants
24.5 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.6 • n=5 Participants
Duration of Diabetes Mellitus
6.4 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.4 • n=5 Participants
9.9 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.5 • n=7 Participants
8.2 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.7 • n=5 Participants
Smoking Status
Current Smoker
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
9 Participants
n=7 Participants
17 Participants
n=5 Participants
Smoking Status
Ex-Smoker
10 Participants
n=5 Participants
10 Participants
n=7 Participants
20 Participants
n=5 Participants
Smoking Status
Never Smoked
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
7 Participants
n=7 Participants
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
Alcohol Consumption
0
8 Drinks/week
n=5 Participants
5 Drinks/week
n=7 Participants
13 Drinks/week
n=5 Participants
Alcohol Consumption
1 to 4
9 Drinks/week
n=5 Participants
13 Drinks/week
n=7 Participants
22 Drinks/week
n=5 Participants
Alcohol Consumption
>5
9 Drinks/week
n=5 Participants
8 Drinks/week
n=7 Participants
17 Drinks/week
n=5 Participants
Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C)
7.7 %
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.5 • n=5 Participants
7.9 %
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.6 • n=7 Participants
7.8 %
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.5 • n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline (Day -2) and Day 13

Population: The FAS population consisting of all randomized participants who received at least one dose of study treatment, with at least one post-randomization/post-treatment observation for the analysis, and with applicable baseline data was used for analysis.

MAGE is a popular metric for assessment of major (e.g., postprandial) glucose swings. MAGE is calculated as the average of differences between consecutive glucose peaks and nadirs greater than 1 standard deviation (SD) of 24-hour mean glucose. In this assessment, glucose levels were determined using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) over 24 hours at Baseline and Day 13; CGM values were further corrected for blood glucose values obtained via participant-administered finger-stick. Least squares (LS) means values were derived from a constrained longitudinal analysis model. A negative (-) change from Baseline to Day 13 indicates improvement of the assessed outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sitagliptin 50 mg
n=26 Participants
Sitagliptin 50 mg administered orally once daily before breakfast for 14 days.
Glibenclamide 2.50 mg TDD
n=26 Participants
Glibenclamide 1.25 mg administered orally twice daily (2.5 mg TDD) for 14 days.
Change From Baseline in Mean Amplitude of Glycemic Excursions (MAGE) at Day 13
-18.5 mg/dL
Interval -30.0 to -7.1
-9.7 mg/dL
Interval -21.1 to 1.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline (Day -2) and Day 13

Population: The FAS population consisting of all randomized participants who received at least one dose of study treatment, with at least one post-randomization/post-treatment observation for the analysis, and with applicable baseline data was used for analysis.

SD is a popular metric for assessment of postprandial glucose swings. The SD of all glycemic excursions over 24 hours (i.e., total of 288 glucose values over 24 hours) was determined for Baseline and Day 13. Original values were obtained using CGM and corrected for blood glucose values obtained via participant-administered finger-stick. LS mean values were derived from a constrained longitudinal analysis model. A negative (-) change from Baseline to Day 13 indicates improvement of the assessed outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sitagliptin 50 mg
n=26 Participants
Sitagliptin 50 mg administered orally once daily before breakfast for 14 days.
Glibenclamide 2.50 mg TDD
n=26 Participants
Glibenclamide 1.25 mg administered orally twice daily (2.5 mg TDD) for 14 days.
Change From Baseline in the Standard Deviation of Blood Glucose Levels
-10.2 mg/dL
Interval -14.4 to -6.0
-4.2 mg/dL
Interval -8.4 to -0.1

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline (Day -2) and Day 13

Population: The FAS population consisting of all randomized participants who received at least one dose of study treatment, with at least one post-randomization/post-treatment observation for the analysis, and with applicable baseline data was used for analysis.

The peak postprandial glucose level during the 3 hours post meal minus the preprandial glucose level 1 hour before meal was determined for corrected CGM values at Baseline and Day 13 for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Meals were standardized with respect to total calories, and protein, fat, and carbohydrate composition as well as timing of administration. CGM values were corrected using a participant-administered finger-stick test for blood glucose. LS mean values were derived from a constrained longitudinal analysis model. A negative (-) change from baseline to Day 13 indicates better control of postprandial glucose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sitagliptin 50 mg
n=26 Participants
Sitagliptin 50 mg administered orally once daily before breakfast for 14 days.
Glibenclamide 2.50 mg TDD
n=26 Participants
Glibenclamide 1.25 mg administered orally twice daily (2.5 mg TDD) for 14 days.
Change From Baseline in Maximum Incremental Postprandial Glucose Levels in Each Meal
Lunch
-13.2 mg/dL
Interval -24.0 to -2.3
1.2 mg/dL
Interval -9.6 to 11.9
Change From Baseline in Maximum Incremental Postprandial Glucose Levels in Each Meal
Breakfast
-24.8 mg/dL
Interval -34.1 to -15.6
-12.0 mg/dL
Interval -21.1 to -2.9
Change From Baseline in Maximum Incremental Postprandial Glucose Levels in Each Meal
Dinner
-9.0 mg/dL
Interval -20.9 to 2.9
-14.1 mg/dL
Interval -25.9 to -2.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline (Day -2) and Day 13

Population: The FAS population consisting of all randomized participants who received at least one dose of study treatment, with at least one post-randomization/post-treatment observation for the analysis, and with applicable baseline data was used for analysis.

The mean glucose level over 24-hours at Baseline and Day 13 was determined using CGM values corrected for participant-administered finger-stick values. LS mean values were derived from a constrained longitudinal analysis model. A negative (-) change from Baseline to Day 13 indicates improvement of the assessed outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sitagliptin 50 mg
n=26 Participants
Sitagliptin 50 mg administered orally once daily before breakfast for 14 days.
Glibenclamide 2.50 mg TDD
n=26 Participants
Glibenclamide 1.25 mg administered orally twice daily (2.5 mg TDD) for 14 days.
Change From Baseline in 24-hour Mean Glucose Level
-19.1 mg/dL
Interval -28.5 to -9.7
-34.8 mg/dL
Interval -44.0 to -25.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline (Day -2) and Day 13

Population: The FAS population consisting of all randomized participants who received at least one dose of study treatment, with at least one post-randomization/post-treatment observation for the analysis, and with applicable baseline data was used for analysis.

Hypoglycemia, defined as low blood glucose, is a common side effect of medications used to treat diabetes mellitus type 2. The percentage of hypoglycemic corrected CGM readings (sensor glucose \<70, \<60, \<50 mg/dL) over a 24-hour period were determined at baseline and Day 13. CGM values were corrected using a participant-administered finger-stick test for blood glucose. LS mean values were derived from a constrained longitudinal analysis model. A negative (-) change from baseline to Day 13 indicates improvement in occurrence of hypoglycemia.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sitagliptin 50 mg
n=26 Participants
Sitagliptin 50 mg administered orally once daily before breakfast for 14 days.
Glibenclamide 2.50 mg TDD
n=26 Participants
Glibenclamide 1.25 mg administered orally twice daily (2.5 mg TDD) for 14 days.
Change From Baseline in Percentage of Hypoglycemic Values (Glucose Sensor Readings: < 70, <60, <50 mg/dL)
<70 mg/dL
-0.3 Percent change
Interval -1.6 to 1.0
0.8 Percent change
Interval -0.5 to 2.1
Change From Baseline in Percentage of Hypoglycemic Values (Glucose Sensor Readings: < 70, <60, <50 mg/dL)
<60 mg/dL
-0.4 Percent change
Interval -1.3 to 0.5
0.2 Percent change
Interval -0.7 to 1.1
Change From Baseline in Percentage of Hypoglycemic Values (Glucose Sensor Readings: < 70, <60, <50 mg/dL)
<50 mg/dL
-0.3 Percent change
Interval -0.8 to 0.2
-0.3 Percent change
Interval -0.7 to 0.2

Adverse Events

Sitagliptin 50 mg

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 11 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Glibenclamide 2.50 mg TDD

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

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Sitagliptin 50 mg
n=26 participants at risk
Sitagliptin 50 mg administered orally once daily before breakfast for 14 days.
Glibenclamide 2.50 mg TDD
n=26 participants at risk
Glibenclamide 1.25 mg administered orally twice daily (2.5 mg TDD) for 14 days.
Infections and infestations
Periodontitis
7.7%
2/26 • Number of events 2 • Up to 4 weeks
The All Subjects as Treated (ASaT) population consisting of all participants who received at least one dose of study treatment was used for analysis of safety.
0.00%
0/26 • Up to 4 weeks
The All Subjects as Treated (ASaT) population consisting of all participants who received at least one dose of study treatment was used for analysis of safety.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypoglycaemia
7.7%
2/26 • Number of events 5 • Up to 4 weeks
The All Subjects as Treated (ASaT) population consisting of all participants who received at least one dose of study treatment was used for analysis of safety.
11.5%
3/26 • Number of events 4 • Up to 4 weeks
The All Subjects as Treated (ASaT) population consisting of all participants who received at least one dose of study treatment was used for analysis of safety.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dermatitis Contact
0.00%
0/26 • Up to 4 weeks
The All Subjects as Treated (ASaT) population consisting of all participants who received at least one dose of study treatment was used for analysis of safety.
7.7%
2/26 • Number of events 2 • Up to 4 weeks
The All Subjects as Treated (ASaT) population consisting of all participants who received at least one dose of study treatment was used for analysis of safety.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Erythema
38.5%
10/26 • Number of events 10 • Up to 4 weeks
The All Subjects as Treated (ASaT) population consisting of all participants who received at least one dose of study treatment was used for analysis of safety.
23.1%
6/26 • Number of events 6 • Up to 4 weeks
The All Subjects as Treated (ASaT) population consisting of all participants who received at least one dose of study treatment was used for analysis of safety.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pruritis
7.7%
2/26 • Number of events 2 • Up to 4 weeks
The All Subjects as Treated (ASaT) population consisting of all participants who received at least one dose of study treatment was used for analysis of safety.
7.7%
2/26 • Number of events 2 • Up to 4 weeks
The All Subjects as Treated (ASaT) population consisting of all participants who received at least one dose of study treatment was used for analysis of safety.

Additional Information

Senior Vice President, Global Clinical Development

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.

Phone: 1-800-672-6372

Results disclosure agreements

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  • Publication restrictions are in place

Restriction type: OTHER