Trial Outcomes & Findings for Study of Pharmacodynamics of LIK066 in Overweight and Obese Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (NCT NCT03152591)

NCT ID: NCT03152591

Last Updated: 2021-01-05

Results Overview

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

29 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline, Day 15

Results posted on

2021-01-05

Participant Flow

This study was conducted in 5 centers in 2 countries: Germany (3), and USA (2).

Participants were randomized in the ratio of 1:1 to receive either LIK066 50 mg tid or placebo for 14 days and morning dose on Day 15.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
LIK066
LIK066 tablets received three times daily; before breakfast, lunch and dinner for 14 days and once on day 15 morning before meal test
Placebo
Placebo tablets received three times daily; before breakfast, lunch and dinner for 14 days and once on day 15 morning before meal test
Overall Study
STARTED
15
14
Overall Study
Pharmacokinetic (PK) Analysis Set
14
0
Overall Study
Pharmacodynamic (PD) Analysis Set
15
14
Overall Study
COMPLETED
15
14
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Study of Pharmacodynamics of LIK066 in Overweight and Obese Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
LIK066
n=15 Participants
LIK066 tablets received three times daily; before breakfast, lunch and dinner for 14 days and once on day 15 morning before meal test
Placebo
n=14 Participants
Placebo tablets received three times daily; before breakfast, lunch and dinner for 14 days and once on day 15 morning before meal test
Total
n=29 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
26.1 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.76 • n=5 Participants
29.1 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.66 • n=7 Participants
27.6 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.34 • n=5 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Female
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
14 Participants
n=7 Participants
29 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
14 Participants
n=7 Participants
29 Participants
n=5 Participants
Average fasting total testosterone
1.98 nmol/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.841 • n=5 Participants
2.07 nmol/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.608 • n=7 Participants
2.02 nmol/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.724 • n=5 Participants
Average fasting free testosterone
0.037 nmol/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.0163 • n=5 Participants
0.032 nmol/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.0086 • n=7 Participants
0.034 nmol/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.0132 • n=5 Participants
Sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG)
18.3 nmol/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.72 • n=5 Participants
24.6 nmol/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.51 • n=7 Participants
21.4 nmol/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.58 • n=5 Participants
Free androgen Index
12.4 ratio
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.65 • n=5 Participants
9.0 ratio
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.77 • n=7 Participants
10.7 ratio
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.27 • n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Day 15

Population: Pharmacodynamic (PD) analysis set

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
LIK066
n=15 Participants
LIK066 tablets received three times daily; before breakfast, lunch and dinner for 14 days and once on day 15 morning before meal test
Placebo
n=14 Participants
Placebo tablets received three times daily; before breakfast, lunch and dinner for 14 days and once on day 15 morning before meal test
Change in Average Morning Fasting Free Testosterone Blood Concentrations From Baseline
0.91 nmol/L
Interval 0.77 to 1.07
1.03 nmol/L
Interval 0.88 to 1.21

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Day 15

Population: Pharmacodynamic (PD) analysis set

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
LIK066
n=15 Participants
LIK066 tablets received three times daily; before breakfast, lunch and dinner for 14 days and once on day 15 morning before meal test
Placebo
n=14 Participants
Placebo tablets received three times daily; before breakfast, lunch and dinner for 14 days and once on day 15 morning before meal test
Change From Baseline in Luteinizing Hormone (LH) at Day 15
1.37 U/L
Interval 1.11 to 1.69
1.10 U/L
Interval 0.89 to 1.36

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Day 15

Population: Pharmacodynamic (PD) analysis set

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
LIK066
n=15 Participants
LIK066 tablets received three times daily; before breakfast, lunch and dinner for 14 days and once on day 15 morning before meal test
Placebo
n=14 Participants
Placebo tablets received three times daily; before breakfast, lunch and dinner for 14 days and once on day 15 morning before meal test
Change From Baseline in Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) at Day 15
1.13 U/L
Interval 0.89 to 1.43
0.89 U/L
Interval 0.7 to 1.13

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Day 15

Population: Pharmacodynamic (PD) analysis set

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
LIK066
n=15 Participants
LIK066 tablets received three times daily; before breakfast, lunch and dinner for 14 days and once on day 15 morning before meal test
Placebo
n=14 Participants
Placebo tablets received three times daily; before breakfast, lunch and dinner for 14 days and once on day 15 morning before meal test
Change From Baseline in Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) at Day 15
1.06 nmol/L
Interval 0.95 to 1.2
0.93 nmol/L
Interval 0.83 to 1.03

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Day 15

Population: Pharmacodynamic (PD) analysis set

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
LIK066
n=15 Participants
LIK066 tablets received three times daily; before breakfast, lunch and dinner for 14 days and once on day 15 morning before meal test
Placebo
n=14 Participants
Placebo tablets received three times daily; before breakfast, lunch and dinner for 14 days and once on day 15 morning before meal test
Change From Baseline in Androstenedione at Day 15
0.85 nmol/L
Interval 0.74 to 0.97
1.03 nmol/L
Interval 0.91 to 1.17

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Day 15

Population: Pharmacodynamic (PD) analysis set

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
LIK066
n=15 Participants
LIK066 tablets received three times daily; before breakfast, lunch and dinner for 14 days and once on day 15 morning before meal test
Placebo
n=14 Participants
Placebo tablets received three times daily; before breakfast, lunch and dinner for 14 days and once on day 15 morning before meal test
Change From Baseline in Dehydroepiandrostenedione (DHEA) at Day 15
0.75 nmol/L
Interval 0.58 to 0.98
1.09 nmol/L
Interval 0.85 to 1.39

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Day 15

Population: Pharmacodynamic (PD) analysis set

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
LIK066
n=15 Participants
LIK066 tablets received three times daily; before breakfast, lunch and dinner for 14 days and once on day 15 morning before meal test
Placebo
n=14 Participants
Placebo tablets received three times daily; before breakfast, lunch and dinner for 14 days and once on day 15 morning before meal test
Change From Baseline in Dehydroepiandrostenedione Sulfate (DHEAS) at Day 15
0.84 umol/L
Interval 0.75 to 0.94
1.10 umol/L
Interval 0.99 to 1.23

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Day 15

Population: Pharmacodynamic (PD) analysis set

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
LIK066
n=15 Participants
LIK066 tablets received three times daily; before breakfast, lunch and dinner for 14 days and once on day 15 morning before meal test
Placebo
n=14 Participants
Placebo tablets received three times daily; before breakfast, lunch and dinner for 14 days and once on day 15 morning before meal test
Change From Baseline in Total Testosterone, at Day 15
0.95 nmol/L
Interval 0.84 to 1.06
1.04 nmol/L
Interval 0.92 to 1.17

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Day 15

Population: Pharmacodynamic (PD) analysis set

Free Androgen Index (FAI) is a ratio used to determine abnormal androgen status in humans. The ratio is the total testosterone level divided by the sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) level, and then multiplying by 100. FAI has no units.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
LIK066
n=15 Participants
LIK066 tablets received three times daily; before breakfast, lunch and dinner for 14 days and once on day 15 morning before meal test
Placebo
n=14 Participants
Placebo tablets received three times daily; before breakfast, lunch and dinner for 14 days and once on day 15 morning before meal test
Change From Baseline in Free Androgen Index (FAI), at Day 15
0.85 Ratio
Interval 0.69 to 1.05
1.07 Ratio
Interval 0.88 to 1.31

Adverse Events

LIK066

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

Placebo

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
LIK066
n=15 participants at risk
LIK066 tablets received three times daily; before breakfast, lunch and dinner for 14 days and once on day 15 morning before meal test
Placebo
n=14 participants at risk
Placebo tablets received three times daily; before breakfast, lunch and dinner for 14 days and once on day 15 morning before meal test
Gastrointestinal disorders
ABDOMINAL DISTENSION
13.3%
2/15 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
0.00%
0/14 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
Gastrointestinal disorders
ABDOMINAL PAIN
13.3%
2/15 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
0.00%
0/14 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
Gastrointestinal disorders
ABDOMINAL PAIN UPPER
6.7%
1/15 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
0.00%
0/14 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
Gastrointestinal disorders
DIARRHOEA
100.0%
15/15 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
21.4%
3/14 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
Gastrointestinal disorders
DYSPEPSIA
6.7%
1/15 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
0.00%
0/14 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
Gastrointestinal disorders
FLATULENCE
40.0%
6/15 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
0.00%
0/14 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
Gastrointestinal disorders
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT IRRITATION
0.00%
0/15 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
7.1%
1/14 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
Gastrointestinal disorders
NAUSEA
33.3%
5/15 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
14.3%
2/14 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
Gastrointestinal disorders
VOMITING
0.00%
0/15 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
7.1%
1/14 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
General disorders
THIRST
26.7%
4/15 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
7.1%
1/14 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
Infections and infestations
NASOPHARYNGITIS
13.3%
2/15 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
7.1%
1/14 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
Infections and infestations
RHINITIS
6.7%
1/15 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
0.00%
0/14 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
Infections and infestations
VAGINAL INFECTION
6.7%
1/15 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
0.00%
0/14 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
Infections and infestations
VULVOVAGINAL MYCOTIC INFECTION
6.7%
1/15 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
0.00%
0/14 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
Investigations
MENSTRUATION NORMAL
26.7%
4/15 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
14.3%
2/14 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
DECREASED APPETITE
6.7%
1/15 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
0.00%
0/14 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
MUSCULOSKELETAL DISCOMFORT
0.00%
0/15 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
7.1%
1/14 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
Nervous system disorders
HEADACHE
26.7%
4/15 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
7.1%
1/14 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
Nervous system disorders
MIGRAINE
0.00%
0/15 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
7.1%
1/14 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
Psychiatric disorders
INSOMNIA
6.7%
1/15 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
0.00%
0/14 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
Psychiatric disorders
MOOD ALTERED
6.7%
1/15 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
0.00%
0/14 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
Renal and urinary disorders
POLYURIA
0.00%
0/15 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
7.1%
1/14 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
Reproductive system and breast disorders
HYPOMENORRHOEA
13.3%
2/15 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
7.1%
1/14 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
Reproductive system and breast disorders
MENSTRUAL DISORDER
0.00%
0/15 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
7.1%
1/14 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
DRY THROAT
0.00%
0/15 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
7.1%
1/14 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
RASH
6.7%
1/15 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.
0.00%
0/14 • Adverse Events were collected for the maximum duration of participants' treatment exposure plus any follow up period, approximately 2 months.

Additional Information

Study Director

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Phone: 862-778-8300

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