Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Clinical Trial Comparing Efficacy and Safety of Insulin Degludec/Liraglutide (IDegLira) Versus Basal-bolus Therapy in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (NCT NCT02420262)

NCT ID: NCT02420262

Last Updated: 2018-03-29

Results Overview

Change in HbA1c values after 26 weeks of treatment.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

506 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Week 0, Week 26

Results posted on

2018-03-29

Participant Flow

The trial was conducted at 89 sites in 12 countries: Argentina (3 sites), Czech Republic (5 sites), France (3 sites), Greece (6 sites), Hungary (3 sites), Israel (6 sites), Mexico (3 sites), Russia (7 sites), Slovakia (5 sites), Spain (6 sites), Turkey (5 sites) and United States (37 sites).

Subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus were on treatment with stable daily dose of insulin glargine (IGlar) between 20 units and 50 units (both inclusive) for at least 56 days prior to screening in combination with a stable daily dose of metformin (≥1500 mg or maximum tolerated dose) for at least 90 days prior to screening.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
IDegLira
Insulin Degludec/Liraglutide (IDegLira: 100 U/3.6 mg per mL) was injected subcutaneously once daily (OD) for a duration of 26 weeks. IDegLira was supplied in a 3 mL pre-filled PDS290 pen-injector with a fixed IDeg/liraglutide ratio of 100 units/3.6 mg per mL solution. IDegLira treatment was initiated at 16 dose steps (containing 16 units IDeg /0.6 mg liraglutide) and adjusted twice weekly based on the mean of three pre-breakfast self-measured plasma glucose (SMPG) values measured on the days of the titration and the two days prior to the titration (target SMPG: 4.0-5.0 mmol/L \[72- 90 mg/dL\]).The maximum daily dose was 50 dose steps (50U IDeg /1.8 mg Lira). All subjects continued with metformin at pre-trial doses (≥ 1500 mg or the maximum tolerated dose), unless there was a safety concern.
IGlar + IAsp
Subjects received insulin glargine plus prandial insulin aspart subcutaneously for duration of 26 weeks. A stable pre- trial OD dose of IGlar (20-50 units, in a 3 mL pre-filled Solostar®) was continued with metformin therapy (≥ 1500 mg or the maximum tolerated dose). IAsp was added to the IGlar therapy with a start dose of 4U using a 3 mL pre-filled FlexPen®, as prandial insulin treatment before each main meal. The dose of IGlar was adjusted twice weekly based on the mean of three pre-breakfast SMPG values measured on the days of the titration and the two days prior to the titration (target SMPG: 4.0-5.0 mmol/L \[72- 90 mg/dL\]). The dose of IAsp was titrated twice weekly based on pre-prandial and bedtime SMPGs, obtained on the three previous days (target SMPG: 4.0 - 6.0 mmol/L).
Overall Study
STARTED
252
254
Overall Study
Exposed
252
253
Overall Study
COMPLETED
250
249
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
2
5

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
IDegLira
Insulin Degludec/Liraglutide (IDegLira: 100 U/3.6 mg per mL) was injected subcutaneously once daily (OD) for a duration of 26 weeks. IDegLira was supplied in a 3 mL pre-filled PDS290 pen-injector with a fixed IDeg/liraglutide ratio of 100 units/3.6 mg per mL solution. IDegLira treatment was initiated at 16 dose steps (containing 16 units IDeg /0.6 mg liraglutide) and adjusted twice weekly based on the mean of three pre-breakfast self-measured plasma glucose (SMPG) values measured on the days of the titration and the two days prior to the titration (target SMPG: 4.0-5.0 mmol/L \[72- 90 mg/dL\]).The maximum daily dose was 50 dose steps (50U IDeg /1.8 mg Lira). All subjects continued with metformin at pre-trial doses (≥ 1500 mg or the maximum tolerated dose), unless there was a safety concern.
IGlar + IAsp
Subjects received insulin glargine plus prandial insulin aspart subcutaneously for duration of 26 weeks. A stable pre- trial OD dose of IGlar (20-50 units, in a 3 mL pre-filled Solostar®) was continued with metformin therapy (≥ 1500 mg or the maximum tolerated dose). IAsp was added to the IGlar therapy with a start dose of 4U using a 3 mL pre-filled FlexPen®, as prandial insulin treatment before each main meal. The dose of IGlar was adjusted twice weekly based on the mean of three pre-breakfast SMPG values measured on the days of the titration and the two days prior to the titration (target SMPG: 4.0-5.0 mmol/L \[72- 90 mg/dL\]). The dose of IAsp was titrated twice weekly based on pre-prandial and bedtime SMPGs, obtained on the three previous days (target SMPG: 4.0 - 6.0 mmol/L).
Overall Study
Adverse Event
1
0
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
1
4
Overall Study
Unclassified
0
1

Baseline Characteristics

A Clinical Trial Comparing Efficacy and Safety of Insulin Degludec/Liraglutide (IDegLira) Versus Basal-bolus Therapy in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
IDegLira
n=252 Participants
Insulin Degludec/Liraglutide (IDegLira: 100 U/3.6 mg per mL) was injected subcutaneously once daily (OD) for a duration of 26 weeks. IDegLira was supplied in a 3 mL pre-filled PDS290 pen-injector with a fixed IDeg/liraglutide ratio of 100 units/3.6 mg per mL solution. IDegLira treatment was initiated at 16 dose steps (containing 16 units IDeg /0.6 mg liraglutide) and adjusted twice weekly based on the mean of three pre-breakfast self-measured plasma glucose (SMPG) values measured on the days of the titration and the two days prior to the titration (target SMPG: 4.0-5.0 mmol/L \[72- 90 mg/dL\]).The maximum daily dose was 50 dose steps (50U IDeg /1.8 mg Lira). All subjects continued with metformin at pre-trial doses (≥ 1500 mg or the maximum tolerated dose), unless there was a safety concern.
IGlar + IAsp
n=254 Participants
Subjects received insulin glargine plus prandial insulin aspart subcutaneously for duration of 26 weeks. A stable pre- trial OD dose of IGlar (20-50 units, in a 3 mL pre-filled Solostar®) was continued with metformin therapy (≥ 1500 mg or the maximum tolerated dose). IAsp was added to the IGlar therapy with a start dose of 4U using a 3 mL pre-filled FlexPen®, as prandial insulin treatment before each main meal. The dose of IGlar was adjusted twice weekly based on the mean of three pre-breakfast SMPG values measured on the days of the titration and the two days prior to the titration (target SMPG: 4.0-5.0 mmol/L \[72- 90 mg/dL\]). The dose of IAsp was titrated twice weekly based on pre-prandial and bedtime SMPGs, obtained on the three previous days (target SMPG: 4.0 - 6.0 mmol/L).
Total
n=506 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
58.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.0 • n=5 Participants
58.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.6 • n=7 Participants
58.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.8 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
142 Participants
n=5 Participants
137 Participants
n=7 Participants
279 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
110 Participants
n=5 Participants
117 Participants
n=7 Participants
227 Participants
n=5 Participants
Glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c)
8.21 percentage of glycosylated haemoglobin
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.76 • n=5 Participants
8.24 percentage of glycosylated haemoglobin
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.81 • n=7 Participants
8.22 percentage of glycosylated haemoglobin
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.78 • n=5 Participants
Body Weight
87.2 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 16.0 • n=5 Participants
88.2 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 17.2 • n=7 Participants
87.7 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 16.6 • n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 0, Week 26

Population: The FAS included all randomised subjects. The statistical evaluation of the FAS followed the intention-to-treat (ITT) principle and subjects contributed to the evaluation "as randomised". 8 subjects in IDegLira and 9 subjects in IGlar + IAsp arm did not contribute to the analysis for this endpoint.

Change in HbA1c values after 26 weeks of treatment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
IDegLira
n=244 Participants
Insulin Degludec/Liraglutide (IDegLira: 100 U/3.6 mg per mL) was injected subcutaneously once daily (OD) for a duration of 26 weeks. IDegLira was supplied in a 3 mL pre-filled PDS290 pen-injector with a fixed IDeg/liraglutide ratio of 100 units/3.6 mg per mL solution. IDegLira treatment was initiated at 16 dose steps (containing 16 units IDeg /0.6 mg liraglutide) and adjusted twice weekly based on the mean of three pre-breakfast self-measured plasma glucose (SMPG) values measured on the days of the titration and the two days prior to the titration (target SMPG: 4.0-5.0 mmol/L \[72- 90 mg/dL\]).The maximum daily dose was 50 dose steps (50U IDeg /1.8 mg Lira). All subjects continued with metformin at pre-trial doses (≥ 1500 mg or the maximum tolerated dose), unless there was a safety concern.
IGlar + IAsp
n=245 Participants
Subjects received insulin glargine plus prandial insulin aspart subcutaneously for duration of 26 weeks. A stable pre- trial OD dose of IGlar (20-50 units, in a 3 mL pre-filled Solostar®) was continued with metformin therapy (≥ 1500 mg or the maximum tolerated dose). IAsp was added to the IGlar therapy with a start dose of 4U using a 3 mL pre-filled FlexPen®, as prandial insulin treatment before each main meal. The dose of IGlar was adjusted twice weekly based on the mean of three pre-breakfast SMPG values measured on the days of the titration and the two days prior to the titration (target SMPG: 4.0-5.0 mmol/L \[72- 90 mg/dL\]). The dose of IAsp was titrated twice weekly based on pre-prandial and bedtime SMPGs, obtained on the three previous days (target SMPG: 4.0 - 6.0 mmol/L).
Change in HbA1c (Glycosylated Haemoglobin)
-1.48 Percentage of glycosylated haemoglobin
Standard Error 0.05
-1.46 Percentage of glycosylated haemoglobin
Standard Error 0.05

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Weeks 0-26

Population: The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated". One subject in IGlar + IAsp arm did not contribute to the analysis for this endpoint.

Severe or blood glucose (BG) confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemic episodes were defined as episodes that were severe and/or BG confirmed by a plasma glucose value of \<56 mg/dL (3.1 mmol/L), with symptoms consistent with hypoglycaemia.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
IDegLira
n=252 Participants
Insulin Degludec/Liraglutide (IDegLira: 100 U/3.6 mg per mL) was injected subcutaneously once daily (OD) for a duration of 26 weeks. IDegLira was supplied in a 3 mL pre-filled PDS290 pen-injector with a fixed IDeg/liraglutide ratio of 100 units/3.6 mg per mL solution. IDegLira treatment was initiated at 16 dose steps (containing 16 units IDeg /0.6 mg liraglutide) and adjusted twice weekly based on the mean of three pre-breakfast self-measured plasma glucose (SMPG) values measured on the days of the titration and the two days prior to the titration (target SMPG: 4.0-5.0 mmol/L \[72- 90 mg/dL\]).The maximum daily dose was 50 dose steps (50U IDeg /1.8 mg Lira). All subjects continued with metformin at pre-trial doses (≥ 1500 mg or the maximum tolerated dose), unless there was a safety concern.
IGlar + IAsp
n=253 Participants
Subjects received insulin glargine plus prandial insulin aspart subcutaneously for duration of 26 weeks. A stable pre- trial OD dose of IGlar (20-50 units, in a 3 mL pre-filled Solostar®) was continued with metformin therapy (≥ 1500 mg or the maximum tolerated dose). IAsp was added to the IGlar therapy with a start dose of 4U using a 3 mL pre-filled FlexPen®, as prandial insulin treatment before each main meal. The dose of IGlar was adjusted twice weekly based on the mean of three pre-breakfast SMPG values measured on the days of the titration and the two days prior to the titration (target SMPG: 4.0-5.0 mmol/L \[72- 90 mg/dL\]). The dose of IAsp was titrated twice weekly based on pre-prandial and bedtime SMPGs, obtained on the three previous days (target SMPG: 4.0 - 6.0 mmol/L).
Number of Treatment Emergent Severe or Blood Glucose Confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemic Episodes.
129 Number of episodes
975 Number of episodes

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 0, Week 26

Population: The FAS included all randomised subjects. The statistical evaluation of the FAS followed the intention-to-treat (ITT) principle and subjects contributed to the evaluation "as randomised". 08 subjects in both IDegLira and IGlar + IAsp arm did not contribute to the analysis for this endpoint.

Change in body weight after 26 weeks of treatment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
IDegLira
n=244 Participants
Insulin Degludec/Liraglutide (IDegLira: 100 U/3.6 mg per mL) was injected subcutaneously once daily (OD) for a duration of 26 weeks. IDegLira was supplied in a 3 mL pre-filled PDS290 pen-injector with a fixed IDeg/liraglutide ratio of 100 units/3.6 mg per mL solution. IDegLira treatment was initiated at 16 dose steps (containing 16 units IDeg /0.6 mg liraglutide) and adjusted twice weekly based on the mean of three pre-breakfast self-measured plasma glucose (SMPG) values measured on the days of the titration and the two days prior to the titration (target SMPG: 4.0-5.0 mmol/L \[72- 90 mg/dL\]).The maximum daily dose was 50 dose steps (50U IDeg /1.8 mg Lira). All subjects continued with metformin at pre-trial doses (≥ 1500 mg or the maximum tolerated dose), unless there was a safety concern.
IGlar + IAsp
n=246 Participants
Subjects received insulin glargine plus prandial insulin aspart subcutaneously for duration of 26 weeks. A stable pre- trial OD dose of IGlar (20-50 units, in a 3 mL pre-filled Solostar®) was continued with metformin therapy (≥ 1500 mg or the maximum tolerated dose). IAsp was added to the IGlar therapy with a start dose of 4U using a 3 mL pre-filled FlexPen®, as prandial insulin treatment before each main meal. The dose of IGlar was adjusted twice weekly based on the mean of three pre-breakfast SMPG values measured on the days of the titration and the two days prior to the titration (target SMPG: 4.0-5.0 mmol/L \[72- 90 mg/dL\]). The dose of IAsp was titrated twice weekly based on pre-prandial and bedtime SMPGs, obtained on the three previous days (target SMPG: 4.0 - 6.0 mmol/L).
Change in Body Weight
-0.93 kg
Standard Error 0.22
2.64 kg
Standard Error 0.22

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: After 26 weeks of treatment

Population: The FAS included all randomised subjects. The statistical evaluation of the FAS followed the intention-to-treat (ITT) principle and subjects contributed to the evaluation "as randomised". 14 subjects in IDegLira and 21 subjects in IGlar + IAsp arm did not contribute to the analysis for this endpoint.

Number of subjects with HbA1c below 7% after 26 weeks of treatment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
IDegLira
n=238 Participants
Insulin Degludec/Liraglutide (IDegLira: 100 U/3.6 mg per mL) was injected subcutaneously once daily (OD) for a duration of 26 weeks. IDegLira was supplied in a 3 mL pre-filled PDS290 pen-injector with a fixed IDeg/liraglutide ratio of 100 units/3.6 mg per mL solution. IDegLira treatment was initiated at 16 dose steps (containing 16 units IDeg /0.6 mg liraglutide) and adjusted twice weekly based on the mean of three pre-breakfast self-measured plasma glucose (SMPG) values measured on the days of the titration and the two days prior to the titration (target SMPG: 4.0-5.0 mmol/L \[72- 90 mg/dL\]).The maximum daily dose was 50 dose steps (50U IDeg /1.8 mg Lira). All subjects continued with metformin at pre-trial doses (≥ 1500 mg or the maximum tolerated dose), unless there was a safety concern.
IGlar + IAsp
n=233 Participants
Subjects received insulin glargine plus prandial insulin aspart subcutaneously for duration of 26 weeks. A stable pre- trial OD dose of IGlar (20-50 units, in a 3 mL pre-filled Solostar®) was continued with metformin therapy (≥ 1500 mg or the maximum tolerated dose). IAsp was added to the IGlar therapy with a start dose of 4U using a 3 mL pre-filled FlexPen®, as prandial insulin treatment before each main meal. The dose of IGlar was adjusted twice weekly based on the mean of three pre-breakfast SMPG values measured on the days of the titration and the two days prior to the titration (target SMPG: 4.0-5.0 mmol/L \[72- 90 mg/dL\]). The dose of IAsp was titrated twice weekly based on pre-prandial and bedtime SMPGs, obtained on the three previous days (target SMPG: 4.0 - 6.0 mmol/L).
Responder for HbA1c Below 7.0%
Yes
157 Participants
156 Participants
Responder for HbA1c Below 7.0%
No
81 Participants
77 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: After 26 weeks of treatment

Population: The FAS included all randomised subjects. The statistical evaluation of the FAS followed the intention-to-treat (ITT) principle and subjects contributed to the evaluation "as randomised". 14 subjects in IDegLira and 21 subjects in IGlar + IAsp arm did not contribute to the analysis for this endpoint.

Number of subjects with HbA1c below 6.5% after 26 weeks of treatment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
IDegLira
n=238 Participants
Insulin Degludec/Liraglutide (IDegLira: 100 U/3.6 mg per mL) was injected subcutaneously once daily (OD) for a duration of 26 weeks. IDegLira was supplied in a 3 mL pre-filled PDS290 pen-injector with a fixed IDeg/liraglutide ratio of 100 units/3.6 mg per mL solution. IDegLira treatment was initiated at 16 dose steps (containing 16 units IDeg /0.6 mg liraglutide) and adjusted twice weekly based on the mean of three pre-breakfast self-measured plasma glucose (SMPG) values measured on the days of the titration and the two days prior to the titration (target SMPG: 4.0-5.0 mmol/L \[72- 90 mg/dL\]).The maximum daily dose was 50 dose steps (50U IDeg /1.8 mg Lira). All subjects continued with metformin at pre-trial doses (≥ 1500 mg or the maximum tolerated dose), unless there was a safety concern.
IGlar + IAsp
n=233 Participants
Subjects received insulin glargine plus prandial insulin aspart subcutaneously for duration of 26 weeks. A stable pre- trial OD dose of IGlar (20-50 units, in a 3 mL pre-filled Solostar®) was continued with metformin therapy (≥ 1500 mg or the maximum tolerated dose). IAsp was added to the IGlar therapy with a start dose of 4U using a 3 mL pre-filled FlexPen®, as prandial insulin treatment before each main meal. The dose of IGlar was adjusted twice weekly based on the mean of three pre-breakfast SMPG values measured on the days of the titration and the two days prior to the titration (target SMPG: 4.0-5.0 mmol/L \[72- 90 mg/dL\]). The dose of IAsp was titrated twice weekly based on pre-prandial and bedtime SMPGs, obtained on the three previous days (target SMPG: 4.0 - 6.0 mmol/L).
Responder for HbA1c Below or Equal to 6.5 %
Yes
118 Participants
104 Participants
Responder for HbA1c Below or Equal to 6.5 %
No
120 Participants
129 Participants

Adverse Events

IDegLira

Serious events: 12 serious events
Other events: 84 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

IGlar + IAsp

Serious events: 10 serious events
Other events: 79 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
IDegLira
n=252 participants at risk
Insulin Degludec/Liraglutide (IDegLira: 100 U/3.6 mg per mL) was injected subcutaneously once daily (OD) for a duration of 26 weeks. IDegLira was supplied in a 3 mL pre-filled PDS290 pen-injector with a fixed IDeg/liraglutide ratio of 100 units/3.6 mg per mL solution. IDegLira treatment was initiated at 16 dose steps (containing 16 units IDeg /0.6 mg liraglutide) and adjusted twice weekly based on the mean of three pre-breakfast self-measured plasma glucose (SMPG) values measured on the days of the titration and the two days prior to the titration (target SMPG: 4.0-5.0 mmol/L \[72- 90 mg/dL\]).The maximum daily dose was 50 dose steps (50U IDeg /1.8 mg Lira). All subjects continued with metformin at pre-trial doses (≥ 1500 mg or the maximum tolerated dose), unless there was a safety concern.
IGlar + IAsp
n=253 participants at risk
Subjects received insulin glargine plus prandial insulin aspart subcutaneously for duration of 26 weeks. A stable pre- trial OD dose of IGlar (20-50 units, in a 3 mL pre-filled Solostar®) was continued with metformin therapy (≥ 1500 mg or the maximum tolerated dose). IAsp was added to the IGlar therapy with a start dose of 4U using a 3 mL pre-filled FlexPen®, as prandial insulin treatment before each main meal. The dose of IGlar was adjusted twice weekly based on the mean of three pre-breakfast SMPG values measured on the days of the titration and the two days prior to the titration (target SMPG: 4.0-5.0 mmol/L \[72- 90 mg/dL\]). The dose of IAsp was titrated twice weekly based on pre-prandial and bedtime SMPGs, obtained on the three previous days (target SMPG: 4.0 - 6.0 mmol/L).
Gastrointestinal disorders
Anal fistula
0.00%
0/252 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
0.40%
1/253 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
Cardiac disorders
Angina unstable
0.40%
1/252 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
0.00%
0/253 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
Cardiac disorders
Atrial fibrillation
0.40%
1/252 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
0.00%
0/253 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
Cardiac disorders
Atrial flutter
0.40%
1/252 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
0.00%
0/253 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Breast cancer
0.00%
0/252 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
0.40%
1/253 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac failure
0.40%
1/252 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
0.00%
0/253 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
General disorders
Chest pain
0.40%
1/252 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
0.00%
0/253 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Diabetic foot
0.00%
0/252 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
0.40%
1/253 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
Infections and infestations
Diabetic foot infection
0.40%
1/252 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
0.00%
0/253 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
Vascular disorders
Embolism arterial
0.00%
0/252 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
0.40%
1/253 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastritis
0.00%
0/252 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
0.40%
1/253 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
Infections and infestations
Gastroenteritis
0.40%
1/252 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
0.00%
0/253 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
Hepatobiliary disorders
Hepatic cyst
0.40%
1/252 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
0.00%
0/253 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypoglycaemia
0.40%
1/252 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
0.00%
0/253 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Metrorrhagia
0.00%
0/252 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
0.40%
1/253 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Musculoskeletal chest pain
0.00%
0/252 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
0.40%
1/253 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Osteoarthritis
0.00%
0/252 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
0.40%
1/253 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia
0.00%
0/252 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
0.40%
1/253 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
Infections and infestations
Postoperative wound infection
0.40%
1/252 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
0.40%
1/253 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
Eye disorders
Retinal detachment
0.40%
1/252 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
0.00%
0/253 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
Cardiac disorders
Silent myocardial infarction
0.00%
0/252 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
0.40%
1/253 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
Renal and urinary disorders
Stag horn calculus
0.40%
1/252 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
0.00%
0/253 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
Infections and infestations
Staphylococcal bacteraemia
0.40%
1/252 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
0.00%
0/253 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
IDegLira
n=252 participants at risk
Insulin Degludec/Liraglutide (IDegLira: 100 U/3.6 mg per mL) was injected subcutaneously once daily (OD) for a duration of 26 weeks. IDegLira was supplied in a 3 mL pre-filled PDS290 pen-injector with a fixed IDeg/liraglutide ratio of 100 units/3.6 mg per mL solution. IDegLira treatment was initiated at 16 dose steps (containing 16 units IDeg /0.6 mg liraglutide) and adjusted twice weekly based on the mean of three pre-breakfast self-measured plasma glucose (SMPG) values measured on the days of the titration and the two days prior to the titration (target SMPG: 4.0-5.0 mmol/L \[72- 90 mg/dL\]).The maximum daily dose was 50 dose steps (50U IDeg /1.8 mg Lira). All subjects continued with metformin at pre-trial doses (≥ 1500 mg or the maximum tolerated dose), unless there was a safety concern.
IGlar + IAsp
n=253 participants at risk
Subjects received insulin glargine plus prandial insulin aspart subcutaneously for duration of 26 weeks. A stable pre- trial OD dose of IGlar (20-50 units, in a 3 mL pre-filled Solostar®) was continued with metformin therapy (≥ 1500 mg or the maximum tolerated dose). IAsp was added to the IGlar therapy with a start dose of 4U using a 3 mL pre-filled FlexPen®, as prandial insulin treatment before each main meal. The dose of IGlar was adjusted twice weekly based on the mean of three pre-breakfast SMPG values measured on the days of the titration and the two days prior to the titration (target SMPG: 4.0-5.0 mmol/L \[72- 90 mg/dL\]). The dose of IAsp was titrated twice weekly based on pre-prandial and bedtime SMPGs, obtained on the three previous days (target SMPG: 4.0 - 6.0 mmol/L).
Eye disorders
Diabetic retinopathy
3.6%
9/252 • Number of events 9 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
5.5%
14/253 • Number of events 15 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
6.3%
16/252 • Number of events 24 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
4.0%
10/253 • Number of events 17 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
Nervous system disorders
Headache
5.6%
14/252 • Number of events 17 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
7.1%
18/253 • Number of events 23 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
Infections and infestations
Influenza
7.1%
18/252 • Number of events 21 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
4.7%
12/253 • Number of events 13 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis
4.8%
12/252 • Number of events 12 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
11.9%
30/253 • Number of events 35 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
11.1%
28/252 • Number of events 37 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
1.6%
4/253 • Number of events 4 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
Infections and infestations
Upper respiratory tract infection
6.0%
15/252 • Number of events 15 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".
6.7%
17/253 • Number of events 19 • Adverse events (AEs) were collected from the first day of exposure to randomised treatment and no later than seven days after the last day of randomised treatment (26 weeks + 7 days of follow-up).
The safety analysis set (SAS) included all subjects receiving at least one dose of the investigational product or comparator. Subjects in the safety set contributed to the evaluation "as treated".

Additional Information

Global Clinical Registry (GCR, 1452)

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