Efficacy and Safety of Oral Semaglutide Versus Liraglutide and Versus Placebo in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (PIONEER 4)
Primary Purpose
Diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
International
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
semaglutide
liraglutide
placebo
Sponsored by

About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Diabetes
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Informed consent obtained before any trial-related activities. Trial-related activities are any procedures that are carried out as part of the trial, including activities to determine suitability for the trial
- Male or female, age above or equal to 18 years at the time of signing informed consent. For Japan only: Male or female, age at least 20 years at the time of signing informed consent
- Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus for at least 90 days prior to day of screening.
- HbA1c (glycosylated haemoglobin) of 7.0-9.5 % (53-80.3 mmol/mol) (both inclusive)
- Stable daily dose of metformin (above or equal to 1500 mg or maximum tolerated dose as documented in the subject medical record) alone or in combination with a stable daily dose of a SGLT-2 (sodium-glucose co-transporter-2) inhibitor for at least 90 days prior to day of screening (fixed-dose combinations are allowed)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Female who is pregnant, breast-feeding or intends to become pregnant or is of child-bearing potential and not using an adequate contraceptive method (adequate contraceptive measure as required by local regulation or practice).For certain specific countries: Additional specific requirements apply
- Any disorder, which in the investigator's opinion might jeopardise subject's safety or compliance with the protocol
- Family or personal history of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2 (MEN 2) or Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (MTC)
- History of pancreatitis (acute or chronic)
- History of major surgical procedures involving the stomach and potentially affecting absorption of trial product (e.g. subtotal and total gastrectomy, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass surgery)
- Any of the following: myocardial infarction (MI), stroke or hospitalisation for unstable angina or transient ischaemic attack within the past 180 days prior to the day of screening
- Subjects presently classified as being in New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class IV
- Planned coronary, carotid or peripheral artery revascularisation known on the day of screening
- Subjects with ALT (alanine aminotransferase) above 2.5 × upper normal limit (UNL)
- Renal impairment defined as estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) below 60 mL/min/1.73 m^2 as per Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration formula (CKD-EPI)
- Treatment with any medication for the indication of diabetes or obesity other than stated in the inclusion criteria in a period of 90 days before the day of screening. An exception is short-term insulin treatment for acute illness for a total of below or equal to 14 days
- Proliferative retinopathy or maculopathy requiring acute treatment. Verified by fundus photography or dilated fundoscopy performed within 90 days prior to randomisation
- History or presence of malignant neoplasms within the last 5 years (except basal and squamous cell skin cancer and carcinoma in situ)
- History of diabetic ketoacidosis
Sites / Locations
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Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm Type
Experimental
Active Comparator
Placebo Comparator
Arm Label
Oral Semaglutide
Liraglutide
Placebo
Arm Description
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Change in HbA1c (Week 26)
Change from baseline (week 0) in glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) was evaluated at week 26. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product. The endpoint was also evaluated based on the data from the on-treatment without rescue medication observation period, which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, excluding any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation.
Secondary Outcome Measures
Change in Body Weight (Week 26)
Change from baseline (week 0) in body weight was evaluated at week 26. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product. The endpoint was also evaluated based on the data from the on-treatment without rescue medication observation period, which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, excluding any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation.
Change in HbA1c (Week 52)
Change from baseline (week 0) in HbA1c was evaluated at 52 weeks. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Change in Body Weight (Week 52)
Change from baseline (week 0) in body weight was evaluated at 52 weeks. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Change in Body Weight (%)
Relative change from baseline (week 0) in body weight (kg) was evaluated at weeks 26 and 52. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Change in Fasting Plasma Glucose
Change from baseline (week 0) in fasting plasma glucose (FPG) was evaluated at weeks 26 and 52. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Change in Body Mass Index
Change from baseline (week 0) in body mass index (BMI) was evaluated at weeks 26 and 52. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Change in Waist Circumference
Change from baseline (week 0) in waist circumference was evaluated at weeks 26 and 52. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Change in Total Cholesterol - Ratio to Baseline
Change from baseline (week 0) in total cholesterol (mmol/L) at weeks 26 and 52 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Change in Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol - Ratio to Baseline
Change from baseline (week 0) in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (mmol/L) at weeks 26 and 52 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Change in Very Low Density Lipoprotein (VLDL) Cholesterol - Ratio to Baseline
Change from baseline (week 0) in VLDL cholesterol (mmol/L) at weeks 26 and 52 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Change in High-density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol - Ratio to Baseline
Change from baseline (week 0) in HDL cholesterol (mmol/L) at weeks 26 and 52 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Change in Triglycerides - Ratio to Baseline
Change from baseline (week 0) in triglycerides (mmol/L) at weeks 26 and 52 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Change in Free Fatty Acids - Ratio to Baseline
Change from baseline (week 0) in free fatty acids (FFA) (mmol/L) at weeks 26 and 52 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Change in SMPG - Mean 7-point Profile
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 26 and week 52 in mean 7-point self-measured plasma glucose (SMPG) profile. SMPG was recorded at the following 7 time points: before breakfast, 90 minutes after start of breakfast, before lunch, 90 minutes after start of lunch, before dinner, 90 minutes after dinner and at bedtime. Mean 7-point profile was defined as the area under the profile, calculated using the trapezoidal method, divided by the measurement time. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Change in SMPG - Mean Postprandial Increment Over All Meals
Change from baseline (week 0) in the average of the post-prandial increments over all meals was evaluated at weeks 26 and 52. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Participants Who Achieve HbA1c <7.0% (53 mmol/Mol) ADA Target (Yes/no)
Participants who achieved HbA1c <7.0% (American Diabetes Association (ADA) target) (yes/no), was evaluated at weeks 26 and 52. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Participants Who Achieve HbA1c <6.5% (48 mmol/Mol) AACE Target (Yes/no)
Participants who achieved HbA1c less than or equal to 6.5% (American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) target) (yes/no) at weeks 26 and 52 are presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Participants Who Achieve Weight Loss ≥5% (Yes/no)
Participants who achieved weight loss more than or equal to 5% of their baseline body weight (yes/no) at weeks 26 and 52 are presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Participants Who Achieve Weight Loss ≥ 10% (Yes/no)
Participants who achieved weight loss more than or equal to 10% of their baseline body weight (yes/no) at weeks 26 and 52 are presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Participants Who Achieve HbA1c <7.0 % (53 mmol/Mol) Without Hypoglycaemia (Severe or BG Confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemia) and no Weight Gain (Yes/no)
Participants who achieved HbA1c less than 7.0 % without severe or blood glucose (BG) confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia and without weight gain (yes/no) at weeks 26 and 52 are presented. Severe hypoglycaemia was defined as an episode requiring assistance of another person to actively administer carbohydrate or glucagon, or take other corrective actions. BG-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia was defined as an episode with plasma glucose value <3.1 mmol/L with symptoms consistent with hypoglycaemia. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Participants Who Achieve HbA1c Reduction ≥1% (10.9 mmol/Mol) and Weight Loss ≥3% (Yes/no)
Participants who achieved HbA1c reduction more than or equal to 1% of their baseline HbA1c and weight loss of more than or equal to 3% of their baseline body weight (yes/no) at weeks 26 and 52 are presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Time to Additional Anti-diabetic Medication
Presented results are the number of participants who had taken additional anti-diabetic medication anytime during the periods, from week 0 to week 26 and week 0 to week 52. Additional anti-diabetic medication was defined as any new anti-diabetic medication used for more than 21 days with the initiation at or after randomisation (week 0) and before (planned) end-of-treatment (week 52), and/or intensification of anti-diabetic medication (a more than 20% increase in dose relative to baseline) for more than 21 days with the intensification at or after randomisation and before (planned) end-of-treatment. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Time to Rescue Medication
Presented results are the number of participants who had taken rescue medication anytime during the periods, from week 0 to week 26 and week 0 to week 52. Rescue medication was defined as any new anti-diabetic medication used as add-on to trial product and used for more than 21 days with the initiation at or after randomisation (week 0) and before last day on trial product, and/or intensification of anti-diabetic medication (a more than 20% increase in dose relative to baseline) for more than 21 days with the intensification at or after randomisation and before last day on trial product. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment without rescue medication observation period, which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, excluding any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation.
Number of Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During Exposure to Trial Product
Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) were recorded from week 0 to week 57 (52-week treatment period plus the 5-week follow-up period). Adverse events (AEs) with onset during the on-treatment observation period were considered treatment-emergent. On-treatment observation period: Time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.
Change in Amylase - Ratio to Baseline
Change from baseline (week 0) in amylase (units/litre (U/L)) at weeks 26 and 52 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment observation period which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.
Change in Lipase - Ratio to Baseline
Change from baseline (week 0) in lipase (U/L) at weeks 26 and 52 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment observation period which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.
Change in Pulse Rate
Change from baseline (week 0) in pulse rate was evaluated at weeks 26 and 52. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment observation period which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.
Change in SBP and DBP
Change from baseline (week 0) in systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) was evaluated at weeks 26 and 52. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment observation period which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.
Change in ECG Evaluation
Change from baseline (week 0) in electrocardiogram (ECG) was evaluated at weeks 26 and week 52. Change from baseline results are presented as shift in findings (normal, abnormal and not clinically significant (NCS) and abnormal and clinically significant (CS)) from week 0 to week 26 and week 52. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Change in Physical Examination
Participants with physical examination findings, normal, abnormal NCS and abnormal CS at baseline (weeks -2) and weeks 52 are presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product. Results are presented for the following examinations: 1) Cardiovascular system; 2) Central and peripheral nervous system; 3) Gastrointestinal system, incl. mouth; 4) General appearance; 5) Head, ears, eyes, nose, throat, neck; 6) Lymph node palpation; 7) Musculoskeletal system; 8) Respiratory system; 9) Skin; 10) Thyroid gland.
Change in Eye Examination Category
Participants with eye examination (fundoscopy) findings, normal, abnormal NCS and abnormal CS at baseline (week -2) and week 52 are presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Occurrence of Anti-semaglutide Binding Antibodies (Yes/no)
This outcome measure is only applicable for the oral semaglutide 14 mg treatment arm. Number of participants who measured with anti-semaglutide binding antibodies anytime during post-baseline visits (weeks 0-57) are presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Occurrence of Anti-semaglutide Neutralising Antibodies (Yes/no)
This outcome measure is only applicable for the oral semaglutide 14 mg treatment arm. Number of participants who measured with anti-semaglutide neutralising antibodies anytime during post-baseline visits (weeks 0-57) are presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Occurrence of Anti-semaglutide Binding Antibodies Cross Reacting With Native GLP-1 (Yes/no)
This outcome measure is only applicable for the oral semaglutide 14 mg treatment arm. Number of participants who measured with anti-semaglutide binding antibodies cross reacting with native glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) anytime during post-baseline visits (weeks 0-57) are presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Occurrence of Anti-semaglutide Neutralising Antibodies Cross Reacting With Native GLP-1 (Yes/no)
This outcome measure is only applicable for the oral semaglutide 14 mg treatment arm. Number of participants who measured with anti-semaglutide neutralising antibodies cross reacting with native GLP-1 anytime during post-baseline visits (weeks 0-57) are presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Anti-semaglutide Binding Antibody Levels
This outcome measure is only applicable for the oral semaglutide 14 mg treatment arm. It is based on the data from participants who were measured with anti-semaglutide antibodies anytime during post-baseline visits (weeks 0-57). Results are presented as percentage of bound radioactivity-labelled semaglutide /total added radioactivity-labelled semaglutide (%B/T). Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Number of Treatment-emergent Severe or Blood Glucose-confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemic Episodes
Treatment emergent severe or BG confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemic episodes were recorded during weeks 0-57 (52-week treatment period plus the 5-week follow-up period). Hypoglycaemic episodes with onset during the on-treatment observation period were considered treatment-emergent. On-treatment observation period was defined as the time period when a subject was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication. Severe hypoglycaemia was defined as an episode requiring assistance of another person to actively administer carbohydrate or glucagon, or take other corrective actions. BG-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia: Confirmed by a glucose value <3.1 mmol/L (56 mg/dL) with symptoms consistent with hypoglycaemia.
Participants With Treatment-emergent Severe or BG-confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemic Episodes
Treatment emergent severe or BG confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemic episodes were recorded from week 0 to week 57 (52-week treatment period plus the 5-week follow-up period). Hypoglycaemic episodes with onset during the on-treatment observation period were considered treatment-emergent. On-treatment observation period was defined as the time period when a subject was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication. Severe hypoglycaemia was defined as an episode requiring assistance of another person to actively administer carbohydrate or glucagon, or take other corrective actions. BG-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia: Confirmed by a glucose value <3.1 mmol/L (56 mg/dL) with symptoms consistent with hypoglycaemia.
Change in DTSQs: Individual Items and Total Treatment Satisfaction Score (6 of the 8 Items Summed)
Change from baseline (week 0) in Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire - status version (DTSQs) was evaluated at week 26 (wk 26) and week 52 (wk 52). The DTSQs items are scored on a 7-point graded response scale ranging from 6 to 0. Higher scores indicate higher levels of treatment satisfaction for DTSQs items 1, 4 -8. For items 2 and 3 a higher score indicates a higher patient perceived experience of hyperglycaemia and hypoglycaemia, respectively. Thus, lower scores indicate a perception of blood glucose levels being "none of the time" unacceptably high (item 2) or low (item 3). The domain score of total treatment satisfaction (total treatment satisfaction score) was computed by adding the six items scores 1, 4-8. The score has a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 36. A higher treatment satisfaction score indicates a higher level of treatment satisfaction.
Full Information
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT02863419
Brief Title
Efficacy and Safety of Oral Semaglutide Versus Liraglutide and Versus Placebo in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Acronym
PIONEER 4
Official Title
Efficacy and Safety of Oral Semaglutide Versus Liraglutide and Versus Placebo in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
July 2022
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
August 10, 2016 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
August 19, 2017 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
March 30, 2018 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Novo Nordisk A/S
4. Oversight
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
This trial is conducted globally. The aim of this trial is to investigate efficacy and safety of oral Semaglutide versus Liraglutide and versus Placebo in Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantInvestigator
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
711 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
Oral Semaglutide
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Title
Liraglutide
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Title
Placebo
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
semaglutide
Intervention Description
Oral semaglutide once-daily.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
liraglutide
Intervention Description
Subcutaneous (s.c.) injection once-daily.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
placebo
Intervention Description
Placebo once-daily.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change in HbA1c (Week 26)
Description
Change from baseline (week 0) in glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) was evaluated at week 26. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product. The endpoint was also evaluated based on the data from the on-treatment without rescue medication observation period, which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, excluding any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation.
Time Frame
Week 0, week 26
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change in Body Weight (Week 26)
Description
Change from baseline (week 0) in body weight was evaluated at week 26. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product. The endpoint was also evaluated based on the data from the on-treatment without rescue medication observation period, which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, excluding any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation.
Time Frame
Week 0, week 26
Title
Change in HbA1c (Week 52)
Description
Change from baseline (week 0) in HbA1c was evaluated at 52 weeks. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Time Frame
Week 0, week 52
Title
Change in Body Weight (Week 52)
Description
Change from baseline (week 0) in body weight was evaluated at 52 weeks. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Time Frame
Week 0, week 52
Title
Change in Body Weight (%)
Description
Relative change from baseline (week 0) in body weight (kg) was evaluated at weeks 26 and 52. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Time Frame
Week 0, Week 26, Week 52
Title
Change in Fasting Plasma Glucose
Description
Change from baseline (week 0) in fasting plasma glucose (FPG) was evaluated at weeks 26 and 52. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Time Frame
Week 0, week 26, week 52
Title
Change in Body Mass Index
Description
Change from baseline (week 0) in body mass index (BMI) was evaluated at weeks 26 and 52. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Time Frame
Week 0, week 26, week 52
Title
Change in Waist Circumference
Description
Change from baseline (week 0) in waist circumference was evaluated at weeks 26 and 52. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Time Frame
Week 0, week 26, week 52
Title
Change in Total Cholesterol - Ratio to Baseline
Description
Change from baseline (week 0) in total cholesterol (mmol/L) at weeks 26 and 52 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Time Frame
Week 0, week 26, week 52
Title
Change in Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol - Ratio to Baseline
Description
Change from baseline (week 0) in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (mmol/L) at weeks 26 and 52 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Time Frame
Week 0, week 26, week 52
Title
Change in Very Low Density Lipoprotein (VLDL) Cholesterol - Ratio to Baseline
Description
Change from baseline (week 0) in VLDL cholesterol (mmol/L) at weeks 26 and 52 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Time Frame
Week 0, week 26, week 52
Title
Change in High-density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol - Ratio to Baseline
Description
Change from baseline (week 0) in HDL cholesterol (mmol/L) at weeks 26 and 52 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Time Frame
Week 0, week 26, week 52
Title
Change in Triglycerides - Ratio to Baseline
Description
Change from baseline (week 0) in triglycerides (mmol/L) at weeks 26 and 52 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Time Frame
Week 0, week 26, week 52
Title
Change in Free Fatty Acids - Ratio to Baseline
Description
Change from baseline (week 0) in free fatty acids (FFA) (mmol/L) at weeks 26 and 52 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Time Frame
Week 0, week 26, week 52
Title
Change in SMPG - Mean 7-point Profile
Description
Change from baseline (week 0) to week 26 and week 52 in mean 7-point self-measured plasma glucose (SMPG) profile. SMPG was recorded at the following 7 time points: before breakfast, 90 minutes after start of breakfast, before lunch, 90 minutes after start of lunch, before dinner, 90 minutes after dinner and at bedtime. Mean 7-point profile was defined as the area under the profile, calculated using the trapezoidal method, divided by the measurement time. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Time Frame
Week 0, week 26, week 52
Title
Change in SMPG - Mean Postprandial Increment Over All Meals
Description
Change from baseline (week 0) in the average of the post-prandial increments over all meals was evaluated at weeks 26 and 52. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Time Frame
Week 0, week 26, week 52
Title
Participants Who Achieve HbA1c <7.0% (53 mmol/Mol) ADA Target (Yes/no)
Description
Participants who achieved HbA1c <7.0% (American Diabetes Association (ADA) target) (yes/no), was evaluated at weeks 26 and 52. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Time Frame
Week 26, week 52
Title
Participants Who Achieve HbA1c <6.5% (48 mmol/Mol) AACE Target (Yes/no)
Description
Participants who achieved HbA1c less than or equal to 6.5% (American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) target) (yes/no) at weeks 26 and 52 are presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Time Frame
Week 26, week 52
Title
Participants Who Achieve Weight Loss ≥5% (Yes/no)
Description
Participants who achieved weight loss more than or equal to 5% of their baseline body weight (yes/no) at weeks 26 and 52 are presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Time Frame
Week 26, week 52
Title
Participants Who Achieve Weight Loss ≥ 10% (Yes/no)
Description
Participants who achieved weight loss more than or equal to 10% of their baseline body weight (yes/no) at weeks 26 and 52 are presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Time Frame
Week 26, week 52
Title
Participants Who Achieve HbA1c <7.0 % (53 mmol/Mol) Without Hypoglycaemia (Severe or BG Confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemia) and no Weight Gain (Yes/no)
Description
Participants who achieved HbA1c less than 7.0 % without severe or blood glucose (BG) confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia and without weight gain (yes/no) at weeks 26 and 52 are presented. Severe hypoglycaemia was defined as an episode requiring assistance of another person to actively administer carbohydrate or glucagon, or take other corrective actions. BG-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia was defined as an episode with plasma glucose value <3.1 mmol/L with symptoms consistent with hypoglycaemia. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Time Frame
Week 26, week 52
Title
Participants Who Achieve HbA1c Reduction ≥1% (10.9 mmol/Mol) and Weight Loss ≥3% (Yes/no)
Description
Participants who achieved HbA1c reduction more than or equal to 1% of their baseline HbA1c and weight loss of more than or equal to 3% of their baseline body weight (yes/no) at weeks 26 and 52 are presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Time Frame
Week 26, week 52
Title
Time to Additional Anti-diabetic Medication
Description
Presented results are the number of participants who had taken additional anti-diabetic medication anytime during the periods, from week 0 to week 26 and week 0 to week 52. Additional anti-diabetic medication was defined as any new anti-diabetic medication used for more than 21 days with the initiation at or after randomisation (week 0) and before (planned) end-of-treatment (week 52), and/or intensification of anti-diabetic medication (a more than 20% increase in dose relative to baseline) for more than 21 days with the intensification at or after randomisation and before (planned) end-of-treatment. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Time Frame
Weeks 0-52
Title
Time to Rescue Medication
Description
Presented results are the number of participants who had taken rescue medication anytime during the periods, from week 0 to week 26 and week 0 to week 52. Rescue medication was defined as any new anti-diabetic medication used as add-on to trial product and used for more than 21 days with the initiation at or after randomisation (week 0) and before last day on trial product, and/or intensification of anti-diabetic medication (a more than 20% increase in dose relative to baseline) for more than 21 days with the intensification at or after randomisation and before last day on trial product. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment without rescue medication observation period, which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, excluding any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation.
Time Frame
Weeks 0-52
Title
Number of Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During Exposure to Trial Product
Description
Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) were recorded from week 0 to week 57 (52-week treatment period plus the 5-week follow-up period). Adverse events (AEs) with onset during the on-treatment observation period were considered treatment-emergent. On-treatment observation period: Time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.
Time Frame
Weeks 0-57
Title
Change in Amylase - Ratio to Baseline
Description
Change from baseline (week 0) in amylase (units/litre (U/L)) at weeks 26 and 52 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment observation period which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.
Time Frame
Week 0, week 26, week 52
Title
Change in Lipase - Ratio to Baseline
Description
Change from baseline (week 0) in lipase (U/L) at weeks 26 and 52 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment observation period which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.
Time Frame
Week 0, week 26, week 52
Title
Change in Pulse Rate
Description
Change from baseline (week 0) in pulse rate was evaluated at weeks 26 and 52. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment observation period which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.
Time Frame
Week 0, week 26, week 52
Title
Change in SBP and DBP
Description
Change from baseline (week 0) in systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) was evaluated at weeks 26 and 52. Results are based on the data from the on-treatment observation period which was the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.
Time Frame
Week 0, week 26, week 52
Title
Change in ECG Evaluation
Description
Change from baseline (week 0) in electrocardiogram (ECG) was evaluated at weeks 26 and week 52. Change from baseline results are presented as shift in findings (normal, abnormal and not clinically significant (NCS) and abnormal and clinically significant (CS)) from week 0 to week 26 and week 52. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Time Frame
Week 0, week 26, week 52
Title
Change in Physical Examination
Description
Participants with physical examination findings, normal, abnormal NCS and abnormal CS at baseline (weeks -2) and weeks 52 are presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product. Results are presented for the following examinations: 1) Cardiovascular system; 2) Central and peripheral nervous system; 3) Gastrointestinal system, incl. mouth; 4) General appearance; 5) Head, ears, eyes, nose, throat, neck; 6) Lymph node palpation; 7) Musculoskeletal system; 8) Respiratory system; 9) Skin; 10) Thyroid gland.
Time Frame
Week -2, week 52
Title
Change in Eye Examination Category
Description
Participants with eye examination (fundoscopy) findings, normal, abnormal NCS and abnormal CS at baseline (week -2) and week 52 are presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Time Frame
Week -2, Week 52
Title
Occurrence of Anti-semaglutide Binding Antibodies (Yes/no)
Description
This outcome measure is only applicable for the oral semaglutide 14 mg treatment arm. Number of participants who measured with anti-semaglutide binding antibodies anytime during post-baseline visits (weeks 0-57) are presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Time Frame
Weeks 0-57
Title
Occurrence of Anti-semaglutide Neutralising Antibodies (Yes/no)
Description
This outcome measure is only applicable for the oral semaglutide 14 mg treatment arm. Number of participants who measured with anti-semaglutide neutralising antibodies anytime during post-baseline visits (weeks 0-57) are presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Time Frame
Weeks 0-57
Title
Occurrence of Anti-semaglutide Binding Antibodies Cross Reacting With Native GLP-1 (Yes/no)
Description
This outcome measure is only applicable for the oral semaglutide 14 mg treatment arm. Number of participants who measured with anti-semaglutide binding antibodies cross reacting with native glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) anytime during post-baseline visits (weeks 0-57) are presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Time Frame
Week 0-57
Title
Occurrence of Anti-semaglutide Neutralising Antibodies Cross Reacting With Native GLP-1 (Yes/no)
Description
This outcome measure is only applicable for the oral semaglutide 14 mg treatment arm. Number of participants who measured with anti-semaglutide neutralising antibodies cross reacting with native GLP-1 anytime during post-baseline visits (weeks 0-57) are presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Time Frame
Weeks 0-57
Title
Anti-semaglutide Binding Antibody Levels
Description
This outcome measure is only applicable for the oral semaglutide 14 mg treatment arm. It is based on the data from participants who were measured with anti-semaglutide antibodies anytime during post-baseline visits (weeks 0-57). Results are presented as percentage of bound radioactivity-labelled semaglutide /total added radioactivity-labelled semaglutide (%B/T). Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which was the time period from when a participant was randomised until the final scheduled visit, including any period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature discontinuation of trial product.
Time Frame
Weeks 0-57
Title
Number of Treatment-emergent Severe or Blood Glucose-confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemic Episodes
Description
Treatment emergent severe or BG confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemic episodes were recorded during weeks 0-57 (52-week treatment period plus the 5-week follow-up period). Hypoglycaemic episodes with onset during the on-treatment observation period were considered treatment-emergent. On-treatment observation period was defined as the time period when a subject was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication. Severe hypoglycaemia was defined as an episode requiring assistance of another person to actively administer carbohydrate or glucagon, or take other corrective actions. BG-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia: Confirmed by a glucose value <3.1 mmol/L (56 mg/dL) with symptoms consistent with hypoglycaemia.
Time Frame
Weeks 0-57
Title
Participants With Treatment-emergent Severe or BG-confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemic Episodes
Description
Treatment emergent severe or BG confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemic episodes were recorded from week 0 to week 57 (52-week treatment period plus the 5-week follow-up period). Hypoglycaemic episodes with onset during the on-treatment observation period were considered treatment-emergent. On-treatment observation period was defined as the time period when a subject was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication. Severe hypoglycaemia was defined as an episode requiring assistance of another person to actively administer carbohydrate or glucagon, or take other corrective actions. BG-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia: Confirmed by a glucose value <3.1 mmol/L (56 mg/dL) with symptoms consistent with hypoglycaemia.
Time Frame
Weeks 0-57
Title
Change in DTSQs: Individual Items and Total Treatment Satisfaction Score (6 of the 8 Items Summed)
Description
Change from baseline (week 0) in Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire - status version (DTSQs) was evaluated at week 26 (wk 26) and week 52 (wk 52). The DTSQs items are scored on a 7-point graded response scale ranging from 6 to 0. Higher scores indicate higher levels of treatment satisfaction for DTSQs items 1, 4 -8. For items 2 and 3 a higher score indicates a higher patient perceived experience of hyperglycaemia and hypoglycaemia, respectively. Thus, lower scores indicate a perception of blood glucose levels being "none of the time" unacceptably high (item 2) or low (item 3). The domain score of total treatment satisfaction (total treatment satisfaction score) was computed by adding the six items scores 1, 4-8. The score has a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 36. A higher treatment satisfaction score indicates a higher level of treatment satisfaction.
Time Frame
Week 0, week 26, week 52
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Informed consent obtained before any trial-related activities. Trial-related activities are any procedures that are carried out as part of the trial, including activities to determine suitability for the trial
Male or female, age above or equal to 18 years at the time of signing informed consent. For Japan only: Male or female, age at least 20 years at the time of signing informed consent
Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus for at least 90 days prior to day of screening.
HbA1c (glycosylated haemoglobin) of 7.0-9.5 % (53-80.3 mmol/mol) (both inclusive)
Stable daily dose of metformin (above or equal to 1500 mg or maximum tolerated dose as documented in the subject medical record) alone or in combination with a stable daily dose of a SGLT-2 (sodium-glucose co-transporter-2) inhibitor for at least 90 days prior to day of screening (fixed-dose combinations are allowed)
Exclusion Criteria:
Female who is pregnant, breast-feeding or intends to become pregnant or is of child-bearing potential and not using an adequate contraceptive method (adequate contraceptive measure as required by local regulation or practice).For certain specific countries: Additional specific requirements apply
Any disorder, which in the investigator's opinion might jeopardise subject's safety or compliance with the protocol
Family or personal history of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2 (MEN 2) or Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (MTC)
History of pancreatitis (acute or chronic)
History of major surgical procedures involving the stomach and potentially affecting absorption of trial product (e.g. subtotal and total gastrectomy, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass surgery)
Any of the following: myocardial infarction (MI), stroke or hospitalisation for unstable angina or transient ischaemic attack within the past 180 days prior to the day of screening
Subjects presently classified as being in New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class IV
Planned coronary, carotid or peripheral artery revascularisation known on the day of screening
Subjects with ALT (alanine aminotransferase) above 2.5 × upper normal limit (UNL)
Renal impairment defined as estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) below 60 mL/min/1.73 m^2 as per Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration formula (CKD-EPI)
Treatment with any medication for the indication of diabetes or obesity other than stated in the inclusion criteria in a period of 90 days before the day of screening. An exception is short-term insulin treatment for acute illness for a total of below or equal to 14 days
Proliferative retinopathy or maculopathy requiring acute treatment. Verified by fundus photography or dilated fundoscopy performed within 90 days prior to randomisation
History or presence of malignant neoplasms within the last 5 years (except basal and squamous cell skin cancer and carcinoma in situ)
History of diabetic ketoacidosis
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
Birmingham
State/Province
Alabama
ZIP/Postal Code
35222
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Los Alamitos
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
90720
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
San Diego
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
92111
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Denver
State/Province
Colorado
ZIP/Postal Code
80246
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Hallandale Beach
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
33009
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Jacksonville
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
32256
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Miami
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
33155
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Ocala
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
34470
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Orlando
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
32801
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Orlando
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
32804
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Ormond Beach
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
32174-6302
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Saint Petersburg
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
33713
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
West Palm Beach
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
33401
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Peoria
State/Province
Illinois
ZIP/Postal Code
61603
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Topeka
State/Province
Kansas
ZIP/Postal Code
66606
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Slidell
State/Province
Louisiana
ZIP/Postal Code
70461-4231
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Butte
State/Province
Montana
ZIP/Postal Code
59701
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Lebanon
State/Province
New Hampshire
ZIP/Postal Code
03756
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Teaneck
State/Province
New Jersey
ZIP/Postal Code
07666
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Albany
State/Province
New York
ZIP/Postal Code
12203
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Mineola
State/Province
New York
ZIP/Postal Code
11501
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Greensboro
State/Province
North Carolina
ZIP/Postal Code
27408
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Morganton
State/Province
North Carolina
ZIP/Postal Code
28655
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Wilmington
State/Province
North Carolina
ZIP/Postal Code
28401
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Dublin
State/Province
Ohio
ZIP/Postal Code
43016
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Maumee
State/Province
Ohio
ZIP/Postal Code
43537
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Norman
State/Province
Oklahoma
ZIP/Postal Code
73069
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
McMurray
State/Province
Pennsylvania
ZIP/Postal Code
15317
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Summerville
State/Province
South Carolina
ZIP/Postal Code
29485
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Bristol
State/Province
Tennessee
ZIP/Postal Code
37620-7352
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Arlington
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
76012-4637
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Dallas
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
75230
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Dallas
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
75390-9302
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Houston
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
77004-7000
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
North Richland Hills
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
76180
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
San Antonio
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
78229
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
San Antonio
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
78249
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Newport News
State/Province
Virginia
ZIP/Postal Code
23606
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Richmond
State/Province
Virginia
ZIP/Postal Code
23219
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Virginia Beach
State/Province
Virginia
ZIP/Postal Code
23454
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Karlovac
ZIP/Postal Code
47000
Country
Croatia
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Osijek
ZIP/Postal Code
31 000
Country
Croatia
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Slavonski Brod
ZIP/Postal Code
35 000
Country
Croatia
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Zagreb
ZIP/Postal Code
10 000
Country
Croatia
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Zagreb
ZIP/Postal Code
10000
Country
Croatia
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Nachod
ZIP/Postal Code
54701
Country
Czechia
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Plzen
ZIP/Postal Code
304 60
Country
Czechia
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Praha 5
ZIP/Postal Code
150 00
Country
Czechia
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Bochum
ZIP/Postal Code
44791
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Duisburg
ZIP/Postal Code
47051
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Falkensee
ZIP/Postal Code
14612
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Hamburg
ZIP/Postal Code
22607
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Ludwigshafen
ZIP/Postal Code
67059
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Oldenburg I. Holst
ZIP/Postal Code
23758
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Saint Ingbert-Oberwürzbach
ZIP/Postal Code
66386
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Villingen-Schwenningen
ZIP/Postal Code
78048
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Budapest
ZIP/Postal Code
1032
Country
Hungary
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Budapest
ZIP/Postal Code
1042
Country
Hungary
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Gyula
ZIP/Postal Code
5700
Country
Hungary
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Kalocsa
ZIP/Postal Code
6300
Country
Hungary
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Nagykanizsa
ZIP/Postal Code
8800
Country
Hungary
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Szeged
ZIP/Postal Code
H-6725
Country
Hungary
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Szigetvár
ZIP/Postal Code
7900
Country
Hungary
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Szolnok
ZIP/Postal Code
5004
Country
Hungary
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Székesfehérvár
ZIP/Postal Code
8000
Country
Hungary
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Tatabánya
ZIP/Postal Code
2800
Country
Hungary
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
ZIP/Postal Code
113-8655
Country
Japan
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Kumamoto-shi,Kumamoto
ZIP/Postal Code
862 0976
Country
Japan
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Mito-shi, Ibaraki
ZIP/Postal Code
310-0826
Country
Japan
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Okawa-shi, Fukuoka
ZIP/Postal Code
831-0016
Country
Japan
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
ZIP/Postal Code
060-0001
Country
Japan
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Shimotsuke-shi, Tochigi
ZIP/Postal Code
329-0433
Country
Japan
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Suita-shi, Osaka
ZIP/Postal Code
564-0051
Country
Japan
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Tochigi
ZIP/Postal Code
323-0022
Country
Japan
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Yamato-shi, Kanagawa
ZIP/Postal Code
242-0004
Country
Japan
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Ogre
ZIP/Postal Code
LV-5001
Country
Latvia
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Riga
ZIP/Postal Code
LV-1002
Country
Latvia
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Riga
ZIP/Postal Code
LV-1011
Country
Latvia
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Riga
ZIP/Postal Code
LV-1038
Country
Latvia
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Bialystok
ZIP/Postal Code
15-445
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Bydgoszcz
ZIP/Postal Code
85-822
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Gdansk
ZIP/Postal Code
80-214
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Gniewkowo
ZIP/Postal Code
88-140
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Krakow
ZIP/Postal Code
30-363
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Poznan
ZIP/Postal Code
60-589
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Szczecin
ZIP/Postal Code
70-506
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Warszawa
ZIP/Postal Code
02-507
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Wroclaw
ZIP/Postal Code
52-416
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Toa Baja
ZIP/Postal Code
00949
Country
Puerto Rico
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Bardejov
ZIP/Postal Code
08501
Country
Slovakia
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Bratislava
ZIP/Postal Code
851 01
Country
Slovakia
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Kosice
ZIP/Postal Code
040 01
Country
Slovakia
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Nitra
ZIP/Postal Code
949 01
Country
Slovakia
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Roznava
ZIP/Postal Code
04801
Country
Slovakia
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Vrutky
ZIP/Postal Code
038 61
Country
Slovakia
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Benoni
State/Province
Gauteng
ZIP/Postal Code
1501
Country
South Africa
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Johannesburg
State/Province
Gauteng
ZIP/Postal Code
2193
Country
South Africa
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Durban
State/Province
KwaZulu-Natal
ZIP/Postal Code
4092
Country
South Africa
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Durban
State/Province
KwaZulu-Natal
ZIP/Postal Code
4450
Country
South Africa
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Cape Town
State/Province
Western Cape
ZIP/Postal Code
7500
Country
South Africa
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Kyiv
ZIP/Postal Code
04114
Country
Ukraine
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Odesa
ZIP/Postal Code
65059
Country
Ukraine
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Vinnytsia
ZIP/Postal Code
21010
Country
Ukraine
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Ajman
ZIP/Postal Code
21499
Country
United Arab Emirates
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Al Mafraq
ZIP/Postal Code
2951
Country
United Arab Emirates
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Dubai
ZIP/Postal Code
4545
Country
United Arab Emirates
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Rahba City
ZIP/Postal Code
34555
Country
United Arab Emirates
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Umm Al Quwain
ZIP/Postal Code
24
Country
United Arab Emirates
12. IPD Sharing Statement
Citations:
PubMed Identifier
31186120
Citation
Pratley R, Amod A, Hoff ST, Kadowaki T, Lingvay I, Nauck M, Pedersen KB, Saugstrup T, Meier JJ; PIONEER 4 investigators. Oral semaglutide versus subcutaneous liraglutide and placebo in type 2 diabetes (PIONEER 4): a randomised, double-blind, phase 3a trial. Lancet. 2019 Jul 6;394(10192):39-50. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(19)31271-1. Epub 2019 Jun 8. Erratum In: Lancet. 2019 Jul 6;394(10192):e1.
Results Reference
result
PubMed Identifier
34472698
Citation
Araki E, Terauchi Y, Watada H, Deenadayalan S, Christiansen E, Horio H, Kadowaki T. Efficacy and safety of oral semaglutide in Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes: A post hoc subgroup analysis of the PIONEER 1, 3, 4 and 8 trials. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2021 Dec;23(12):2785-2794. doi: 10.1111/dom.14536. Epub 2021 Sep 27.
Results Reference
result
PubMed Identifier
35373893
Citation
Aroda VR, Bauer R, Christiansen E, Haluzik M, Kallenbach K, Montanya E, Rosenstock J, Meier JJ. Efficacy and safety of oral semaglutide by subgroups of patient characteristics in the PIONEER phase 3 programme. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2022 Jul;24(7):1338-1350. doi: 10.1111/dom.14710. Epub 2022 May 9.
Results Reference
result
PubMed Identifier
33660198
Citation
Pratley RE, Crowley MJ, Gislum M, Hertz CL, Jensen TB, Khunti K, Mosenzon O, Buse JB. Oral Semaglutide Reduces HbA1c and Body Weight in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Regardless of Background Glucose-Lowering Medication: PIONEER Subgroup Analyses. Diabetes Ther. 2021 Apr;12(4):1099-1116. doi: 10.1007/s13300-020-00994-9. Epub 2021 Mar 4.
Results Reference
derived
PubMed Identifier
32267058
Citation
Thethi TK, Pratley R, Meier JJ. Efficacy, safety and cardiovascular outcomes of once-daily oral semaglutide in patients with type 2 diabetes: The PIONEER programme. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2020 Aug;22(8):1263-1277. doi: 10.1111/dom.14054. Epub 2020 May 13.
Results Reference
derived
PubMed Identifier
31903692
Citation
Husain M, Bain SC, Jeppesen OK, Lingvay I, Sorrig R, Treppendahl MB, Vilsboll T. Semaglutide (SUSTAIN and PIONEER) reduces cardiovascular events in type 2 diabetes across varying cardiovascular risk. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2020 Mar;22(3):442-451. doi: 10.1111/dom.13955. Epub 2020 Feb 5.
Results Reference
derived
Links:
URL
http://novonordisk-trials.com
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Efficacy and Safety of Oral Semaglutide Versus Liraglutide and Versus Placebo in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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