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Comparison of Insulin Detemir and NPH With Respect to Lowering the Blood Sugar and Symptoms Experienced by Type 1 Diabetics During Hypoglycaemia

Primary Purpose

Diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
United Kingdom
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
insulin detemir
insulin NPH
Sponsored by
Novo Nordisk A/S
About
Eligibility
Locations
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Diabetes

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Signed and dated informed consent obtained before any trial-related activities.
  • Type 1 diabetes
  • Treatment with insulin for minimum three months
  • Duration of diabetes for more than 12 months
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) less than 30 kg/m2
  • HbA1c equal to or greater than 10 % based on analysis from central laboratory

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Participation in any other clinical trial involving other investigational products within the last three months
  • Current treatment with insulin in a daily dose above 100 U
  • Episode of symptomatic hypoglycaemia, or a capillary plasma glucose value of less than 3.5 mmol/L in the past two weeks
  • Hypoglycaemic unawareness or severe autonomic neuropathy
  • Current treatment with drugs known to interfere with glucose metabolism such as systemic corticosteroids, non-selective beta-blockers and MAO inhibitors
  • Current treatment with oral antidiabetic drugs
  • Impaired hepatic function measured as ALAT of more than two times the upper reference limit
  • Impaired renal function measured as creatinine of more than 150 micromol/L (1.7 mg/dL)
  • Cardiac problems defined as decompensated heart failure (NYHA class III and IV) at any time and/or angina pectoris and/or myocardial infarction within the last 12 months
  • Known or suspected allergy to trial product or related products
  • Mental incapacity, unwillingness or language barriers precluding adequate understanding or co-operation
  • Blood donation of more than 500 mL within the last three months
  • Any condition that the Investigator and/or the Sponsor feels would interfere with study participation or evaluation of results
  • Pregnancy or intention of becoming pregnant, breast-feeding or judged to be using inadequate contraceptive methods. Adequate contraceptive methods are sterilisation, intrauterine device (IUD), oral contraceptives or consistent use of barrier methods
  • Previous participation in this trial

Sites / Locations

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Baseline-adjusted hypoglycaemic symptoms score at nadir plasma glucose concentration based on the Edinburgh Hypoglycaemia Scale: autonomic symptoms, neuroglycopenic symptoms and general malaise

Secondary Outcome Measures

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First Posted
September 25, 2008
Last Updated
January 26, 2017
Sponsor
Novo Nordisk A/S
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00760448
Brief Title
Comparison of Insulin Detemir and NPH With Respect to Lowering the Blood Sugar and Symptoms Experienced by Type 1 Diabetics During Hypoglycaemia
Official Title
Trial Investigating the Hypoglycaemic Response to Single Doses of Insulin Detemir and NPH Insulin in Subjects With Type 1 Diabetes
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
January 2017
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
April 2004 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
October 2005 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
October 2005 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Novo Nordisk A/S

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This trial is conducted in UK. The aim of this clinical trial is to investigate lowering the blood sugar and symptoms experienced during hypoglycaemia

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 1
Interventional Study Model
Crossover Assignment
Masking
ParticipantInvestigator
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
25 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
insulin detemir
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
insulin NPH
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Baseline-adjusted hypoglycaemic symptoms score at nadir plasma glucose concentration based on the Edinburgh Hypoglycaemia Scale: autonomic symptoms, neuroglycopenic symptoms and general malaise
Time Frame
From -40 min and until immediately before trial product administration

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Signed and dated informed consent obtained before any trial-related activities. Type 1 diabetes Treatment with insulin for minimum three months Duration of diabetes for more than 12 months Body Mass Index (BMI) less than 30 kg/m2 HbA1c equal to or greater than 10 % based on analysis from central laboratory Exclusion Criteria: Participation in any other clinical trial involving other investigational products within the last three months Current treatment with insulin in a daily dose above 100 U Episode of symptomatic hypoglycaemia, or a capillary plasma glucose value of less than 3.5 mmol/L in the past two weeks Hypoglycaemic unawareness or severe autonomic neuropathy Current treatment with drugs known to interfere with glucose metabolism such as systemic corticosteroids, non-selective beta-blockers and MAO inhibitors Current treatment with oral antidiabetic drugs Impaired hepatic function measured as ALAT of more than two times the upper reference limit Impaired renal function measured as creatinine of more than 150 micromol/L (1.7 mg/dL) Cardiac problems defined as decompensated heart failure (NYHA class III and IV) at any time and/or angina pectoris and/or myocardial infarction within the last 12 months Known or suspected allergy to trial product or related products Mental incapacity, unwillingness or language barriers precluding adequate understanding or co-operation Blood donation of more than 500 mL within the last three months Any condition that the Investigator and/or the Sponsor feels would interfere with study participation or evaluation of results Pregnancy or intention of becoming pregnant, breast-feeding or judged to be using inadequate contraceptive methods. Adequate contraceptive methods are sterilisation, intrauterine device (IUD), oral contraceptives or consistent use of barrier methods Previous participation in this trial
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Global Clinical Registry (GCR, 1452)
Organizational Affiliation
Novo Nordisk A/S
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Guildford
ZIP/Postal Code
GU2 7XX
Country
United Kingdom

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Citations:
Citation
Smeeton F, Shoajee-Moradie F, Jackson N, Westergaard L, Endahl L, Haahr HL, Umpleby M, Russell-Jones D. No Difference in Cognitive Function, Symptons or Counter-regulatory Responses after Induced Hypoglycemia in Subjects with Type 1 Diabetes. ADA 2007 2007; 56 (Suppl. 1): A168 (634-P)
Results Reference
result
PubMed Identifier
19707744
Citation
Smeeton F, Shojaee Moradie F, Jones RH, Westergaard L, Haahr H, Umpleby AM, Russell-Jones DL. Differential effects of insulin detemir and neutral protamine Hagedorn (NPH) insulin on hepatic glucose production and peripheral glucose uptake during hypoglycaemia in type 1 diabetes. Diabetologia. 2009 Nov;52(11):2317-23. doi: 10.1007/s00125-009-1487-4. Epub 2009 Aug 26.
Results Reference
derived
Links:
URL
http://novonordisk-trials.com
Description
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