Trial Outcomes & Findings for Efficacy and Safety of Teneligliptin in Combination With Metformin in Chinese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (NCT NCT02924064)

NCT ID: NCT02924064

Last Updated: 2026-01-06

Results Overview

The change in HbA1c from baseline to Week 24 in Teneligliptin compared to Placebo was performed on FAS.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

247 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

at Day 1(baseline) and Week 24

Results posted on

2026-01-06

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Teneligliptin 20mg + Metformin
Teneligliptin (20 mg once daily) for 24 weeks in combination with metformin.
Placebo + Metformin
Placebo for 24 weeks in combination with metformin.
Overall Study
STARTED
123
124
Overall Study
FAS
122
124
Overall Study
COMPLETED
99
81
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
24
43

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Teneligliptin 20mg + Metformin
Teneligliptin (20 mg once daily) for 24 weeks in combination with metformin.
Placebo + Metformin
Placebo for 24 weeks in combination with metformin.
Overall Study
Adverse Event
2
2
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
0
2
Overall Study
Physician Decision
0
2
Overall Study
Protocol Violation
1
3
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
4
5
Overall Study
Other
17
29

Baseline Characteristics

Efficacy and Safety of Teneligliptin in Combination With Metformin in Chinese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Teneligliptin 20mg + Metformin
n=122 Participants
Teneligliptin (20 mg once daily) for 24 weeks in combination with metformin.
Placebo + Metformin
n=124 Participants
Placebo for 24 weeks in combination with metformin.
Total
n=246 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
56.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.8 • n=37 Participants
54.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.1 • n=56 Participants
55.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.0 • n=82 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
41 Participants
n=37 Participants
57 Participants
n=56 Participants
98 Participants
n=82 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
81 Participants
n=37 Participants
67 Participants
n=56 Participants
148 Participants
n=82 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=37 Participants
0 Participants
n=56 Participants
0 Participants
n=82 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
122 Participants
n=37 Participants
124 Participants
n=56 Participants
246 Participants
n=82 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=37 Participants
0 Participants
n=56 Participants
0 Participants
n=82 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
n=37 Participants
0 Participants
n=56 Participants
0 Participants
n=82 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
0 Participants
n=37 Participants
0 Participants
n=56 Participants
0 Participants
n=82 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=37 Participants
0 Participants
n=56 Participants
0 Participants
n=82 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=37 Participants
0 Participants
n=56 Participants
0 Participants
n=82 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: at Day 1(baseline) and Week 24

Population: All subjects in the randomized set who have received at least one dose of study medication during the double-blind treatment period and have at least one post-baseline efficacy observation. Subjects who were not diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus were excluded.

The change in HbA1c from baseline to Week 24 in Teneligliptin compared to Placebo was performed on FAS.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Teneligliptin 20mg + Metformin
n=122 Participants
Teneligliptin (20 mg once daily) for 24 weeks in combination with metformin.
Placebo + Metformin
n=124 Participants
Placebo for 24 weeks in combination with metformin.
The Changes in HbA1c at Week 24
-0.72 percentage of HbA1c
Standard Error 0.07
-0.01 percentage of HbA1c
Standard Error 0.07

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: at Day 1(baseline) and Week 24

Population: All subjects in the randomized set who have received at least one dose of study medication during the double-blind treatment period and have at least one post-baseline efficacy observation. Subjects who were not diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus were excluded.

The change in FPG from baseline to Week 24 in Teneligliptin compared to Placebo was performed on FAS.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Teneligliptin 20mg + Metformin
n=122 Participants
Teneligliptin (20 mg once daily) for 24 weeks in combination with metformin.
Placebo + Metformin
n=124 Participants
Placebo for 24 weeks in combination with metformin.
The Changes in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) at Week 24
-13.5 mg/dL
Standard Error 3.3
3.0 mg/dL
Standard Error 3.3

Adverse Events

Teneligliptin 20mg + Metformin

Serious events: 4 serious events
Other events: 35 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Placebo + Metformin

Serious events: 6 serious events
Other events: 43 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Teneligliptin 20mg + Metformin
n=124 participants at risk
Teneligliptin (20 mg once daily) for 24 weeks in combination with metformin.
Placebo + Metformin
n=123 participants at risk
Placebo for 24 weeks in combination with metformin.
Cardiac disorders
Arrhythmia
0.00%
0/124 • 24 weeks
All subjects in the randomized set who have received at least one dose of study medication during the double-blind treatment period. One subject who had been randomized in placebo group was handled as Teneligliptin group, because the subject had been administered Teneligliptin mistakenly.
0.81%
1/123 • 24 weeks
All subjects in the randomized set who have received at least one dose of study medication during the double-blind treatment period. One subject who had been randomized in placebo group was handled as Teneligliptin group, because the subject had been administered Teneligliptin mistakenly.
Cardiac disorders
Sinus node dysfunction
0.00%
0/124 • 24 weeks
All subjects in the randomized set who have received at least one dose of study medication during the double-blind treatment period. One subject who had been randomized in placebo group was handled as Teneligliptin group, because the subject had been administered Teneligliptin mistakenly.
0.81%
1/123 • 24 weeks
All subjects in the randomized set who have received at least one dose of study medication during the double-blind treatment period. One subject who had been randomized in placebo group was handled as Teneligliptin group, because the subject had been administered Teneligliptin mistakenly.
Eye disorders
Cataract
0.00%
0/124 • 24 weeks
All subjects in the randomized set who have received at least one dose of study medication during the double-blind treatment period. One subject who had been randomized in placebo group was handled as Teneligliptin group, because the subject had been administered Teneligliptin mistakenly.
0.81%
1/123 • 24 weeks
All subjects in the randomized set who have received at least one dose of study medication during the double-blind treatment period. One subject who had been randomized in placebo group was handled as Teneligliptin group, because the subject had been administered Teneligliptin mistakenly.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastric polyps
0.00%
0/124 • 24 weeks
All subjects in the randomized set who have received at least one dose of study medication during the double-blind treatment period. One subject who had been randomized in placebo group was handled as Teneligliptin group, because the subject had been administered Teneligliptin mistakenly.
0.81%
1/123 • 24 weeks
All subjects in the randomized set who have received at least one dose of study medication during the double-blind treatment period. One subject who had been randomized in placebo group was handled as Teneligliptin group, because the subject had been administered Teneligliptin mistakenly.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Ligament sprain
0.00%
0/124 • 24 weeks
All subjects in the randomized set who have received at least one dose of study medication during the double-blind treatment period. One subject who had been randomized in placebo group was handled as Teneligliptin group, because the subject had been administered Teneligliptin mistakenly.
0.81%
1/123 • 24 weeks
All subjects in the randomized set who have received at least one dose of study medication during the double-blind treatment period. One subject who had been randomized in placebo group was handled as Teneligliptin group, because the subject had been administered Teneligliptin mistakenly.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Subarachnoid haemorrhage
0.81%
1/124 • 24 weeks
All subjects in the randomized set who have received at least one dose of study medication during the double-blind treatment period. One subject who had been randomized in placebo group was handled as Teneligliptin group, because the subject had been administered Teneligliptin mistakenly.
0.00%
0/123 • 24 weeks
All subjects in the randomized set who have received at least one dose of study medication during the double-blind treatment period. One subject who had been randomized in placebo group was handled as Teneligliptin group, because the subject had been administered Teneligliptin mistakenly.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Intervertebral disc protrusion
0.81%
1/124 • 24 weeks
All subjects in the randomized set who have received at least one dose of study medication during the double-blind treatment period. One subject who had been randomized in placebo group was handled as Teneligliptin group, because the subject had been administered Teneligliptin mistakenly.
0.00%
0/123 • 24 weeks
All subjects in the randomized set who have received at least one dose of study medication during the double-blind treatment period. One subject who had been randomized in placebo group was handled as Teneligliptin group, because the subject had been administered Teneligliptin mistakenly.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Osteoarthropathy
0.81%
1/124 • 24 weeks
All subjects in the randomized set who have received at least one dose of study medication during the double-blind treatment period. One subject who had been randomized in placebo group was handled as Teneligliptin group, because the subject had been administered Teneligliptin mistakenly.
0.00%
0/123 • 24 weeks
All subjects in the randomized set who have received at least one dose of study medication during the double-blind treatment period. One subject who had been randomized in placebo group was handled as Teneligliptin group, because the subject had been administered Teneligliptin mistakenly.
Nervous system disorders
Cerebral infarction
1.6%
2/124 • 24 weeks
All subjects in the randomized set who have received at least one dose of study medication during the double-blind treatment period. One subject who had been randomized in placebo group was handled as Teneligliptin group, because the subject had been administered Teneligliptin mistakenly.
0.81%
1/123 • 24 weeks
All subjects in the randomized set who have received at least one dose of study medication during the double-blind treatment period. One subject who had been randomized in placebo group was handled as Teneligliptin group, because the subject had been administered Teneligliptin mistakenly.
Vascular disorders
Hypertension
0.00%
0/124 • 24 weeks
All subjects in the randomized set who have received at least one dose of study medication during the double-blind treatment period. One subject who had been randomized in placebo group was handled as Teneligliptin group, because the subject had been administered Teneligliptin mistakenly.
0.81%
1/123 • 24 weeks
All subjects in the randomized set who have received at least one dose of study medication during the double-blind treatment period. One subject who had been randomized in placebo group was handled as Teneligliptin group, because the subject had been administered Teneligliptin mistakenly.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Teneligliptin 20mg + Metformin
n=124 participants at risk
Teneligliptin (20 mg once daily) for 24 weeks in combination with metformin.
Placebo + Metformin
n=123 participants at risk
Placebo for 24 weeks in combination with metformin.
Infections and infestations
Upper respiratory tract infection
11.3%
14/124 • 24 weeks
All subjects in the randomized set who have received at least one dose of study medication during the double-blind treatment period. One subject who had been randomized in placebo group was handled as Teneligliptin group, because the subject had been administered Teneligliptin mistakenly.
17.9%
22/123 • 24 weeks
All subjects in the randomized set who have received at least one dose of study medication during the double-blind treatment period. One subject who had been randomized in placebo group was handled as Teneligliptin group, because the subject had been administered Teneligliptin mistakenly.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperlipidaemia
6.5%
8/124 • 24 weeks
All subjects in the randomized set who have received at least one dose of study medication during the double-blind treatment period. One subject who had been randomized in placebo group was handled as Teneligliptin group, because the subject had been administered Teneligliptin mistakenly.
5.7%
7/123 • 24 weeks
All subjects in the randomized set who have received at least one dose of study medication during the double-blind treatment period. One subject who had been randomized in placebo group was handled as Teneligliptin group, because the subject had been administered Teneligliptin mistakenly.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperuricaemia
8.9%
11/124 • 24 weeks
All subjects in the randomized set who have received at least one dose of study medication during the double-blind treatment period. One subject who had been randomized in placebo group was handled as Teneligliptin group, because the subject had been administered Teneligliptin mistakenly.
10.6%
13/123 • 24 weeks
All subjects in the randomized set who have received at least one dose of study medication during the double-blind treatment period. One subject who had been randomized in placebo group was handled as Teneligliptin group, because the subject had been administered Teneligliptin mistakenly.
Renal and urinary disorders
Proteinuria
5.6%
7/124 • 24 weeks
All subjects in the randomized set who have received at least one dose of study medication during the double-blind treatment period. One subject who had been randomized in placebo group was handled as Teneligliptin group, because the subject had been administered Teneligliptin mistakenly.
4.1%
5/123 • 24 weeks
All subjects in the randomized set who have received at least one dose of study medication during the double-blind treatment period. One subject who had been randomized in placebo group was handled as Teneligliptin group, because the subject had been administered Teneligliptin mistakenly.
Vascular disorders
Hypertension
2.4%
3/124 • 24 weeks
All subjects in the randomized set who have received at least one dose of study medication during the double-blind treatment period. One subject who had been randomized in placebo group was handled as Teneligliptin group, because the subject had been administered Teneligliptin mistakenly.
5.7%
7/123 • 24 weeks
All subjects in the randomized set who have received at least one dose of study medication during the double-blind treatment period. One subject who had been randomized in placebo group was handled as Teneligliptin group, because the subject had been administered Teneligliptin mistakenly.

Additional Information

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