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Efficacy and Safety of Oral Semaglutide Versus Placebo in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Treated With Insulin (PIONEER 8)

Primary Purpose

Diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
International
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
semaglutide
semaglutide
semaglutide
placebo
Sponsored by
Novo Nordisk A/S
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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: - 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 above or equal to 20 years at the time of signing informed consent. - Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus 90 days or more prior to the day of screening. - HbA1c (glycosylated haemoglobin) of 7.0-9.5% (53-80 mmol/mol) (both inclusive). - Stable treatment with one of the following insulin regimens (minimum 10 IU/day) 90 or more days prior to the day of screening. Maximum 20% change in total daily dose is acceptable: (1) Basal insulin alone or (2) Basal and bolus insulin in any combination or (3) Premixed insulin including combinations of soluble insulins 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 Greece only: adequate contraceptive measures are defined as combined hormonal contraception (containing oestrogen and progesterone), which suppress ovulation (oral, intravaginal, percutaneous), progesterone-only hormonal contraception which suppress ovulation (oral, injectable, implantable), intrauterine device, hormone-releasing intrauterine system, bilateral tubal occlusion, partner with vasectomy, sexual abstinence. For Japan only: Adequate contraceptive measures are abstinence (not having sex), diaphragm, condom (by the partner), intrauterine device, sponge, spermicide or oral contraceptives. For Canada only: adequate contraceptive measures are defined as combined hormonal contraception (containing oestrogen and progesterone), which suppress ovulation (oral, intravaginal, percutaneous), progesterone-only hormonal contraception which suppress ovulation (oral, injectable, implantable), intrauterine device, hormone-releasing intrauterine system, bilateral tubal occlusion, partner with vasectomy, sexual abstinence - 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 and randomisation. - Classified as being in New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class IV. - Planned coronary, carotid or peripheral artery revascularisation known on the day of screening. - Renal impairment defined as estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) less than 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 change of insulin treatment for acute illness for a total of 14 days or less. - Known hypoglycaemic unawareness according to Clarke's questionnaire. - 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). - Subjects with alanine aminotransferase (ALT) more than 2.5 x upper normal limit (UNL).

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Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm 4

Arm Type

Experimental

Experimental

Experimental

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

Semaglutide 3 mg

Semaglutide 3 mg + 7 mg

Semaglutide 3 mg + 7 mg + 14 mg

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 data from the in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any. The endpoint was also analysed based on data from the on-treatment without rescue medication observation period. On-treatment without rescue medication observation period started at the date of the first dose of trial product and includes the period after initiation of rescue medication, if any, and excludes the period after premature trial discontinuation, if any.

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 data from the in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any. The endpoint was also evaluated based on data from the on-treatment without rescue medication observation period. It started at the date of first dose of trial product and excluded the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Change in HbA1c (Week 52)
Change from baseline (week 0) in HbA1c to week 52. The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Change in Body Weight (kg) (Week 52)
Change from baseline (week 0) in body weight to week 52. The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Change in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Change from baseline (week 0) in FPG to week 26 and week 52. The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Change in Self-measured Plasma Glucose (SMPG) Mean 7-point Profile
Change from baseline (week 0) in self-measured plasma glucose (SMPG) mean 7-point profile to week 26 and week 52. 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. The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Change in SMPG Mean Postprandial Increment Over All Meals
Change from baseline (week 0) in SMPG mean postprandial increment over all meals to week 26 and week 52. The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Change in Body Weight (Percentage)
Relative change from baseline (week 0) in body weight (%) was evaluated at weeks 26 and 52.The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Change in Body Mass Index
Change from baseline (week 0) in body mass index (BMI) was evaluated at weeks 26 and 52. BMI was calculated based on body weight and height based on the formula: BMI kg/m^2 = body weight (kg)/(Height (m) x Height (m)). Data based on in-trial observation period is presented. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Change in Waist Circumference
Change from baseline (week 0) in waist circumference was evaluated at weeks 26 and 52.The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Change in Total Cholesterol - Ratio to Baseline
Change from baseline in total cholesterol (mmol/L) is presented as ratio to baseline at week 26 and week 52. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Change in LDL Cholesterol - Ratio to Baseline
Change from baseline in LDL cholesterol (mmol/L) is presented as ratio to baseline at week 26 and week 52. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Change in 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. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
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. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Change in Total Daily Insulin Dose
Change from baseline in total daily insulin dose to week 26 and week 52 is presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Participants Who Achieve: HbA1c < 7.0% (53 mmol/Mol) (American Diabetes Association (ADA) Target) (Yes/no)
Number of particpants achieving HbA1c < 7.0 % (53 mmol/mol) according to American Diabetes Association (ADA) target, at week 26 and week 52. The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Participants Who Achieve: HbA1c ≤ 6.5% (48 mmol/Mol) (AACE Target) (Yes/no)
Number of participants achieving HbA1c ≤ 6.5% (48 mmol/mol) according to American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) target, at week 26 and week 52. The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Participants Who Achieve Body 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. The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Participants Who Achieve Body 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. The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiatiion of of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
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 use of new anti-diabetic medication 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 use of new anti-diabetic medication as add-on to trial product and used for more than 21 days with the initiation at or after randomisation (week 1) 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 was defined as the time period when a participant was on treatment with trial product, including any period after initiation of rescue medication.
Number of Treatment-emergent Severe or BG-confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemic Episodes
Treatment emergent severe or BG confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemic episodes were recorded during 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.
Participants With Treatment-emergent Severe or BG-confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemic Episodes
Treatment emergent severe or BG confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemic episodes were recorded during 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 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 (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 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 52. Change from baseline results are presented as shift in findings (normal; abnormal and not clinically significant (NCS); abnormal and clinically significant (CS)) from week 0 to week 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 Physical Examination
Participants with physical examination findings, normal, abnormal NCS and abnormal CS at baseline (weeks -2) and weeks 52 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.
Semaglutide Plasma Concentrations for Population PK Analyses
This outcome measure is only applicable for the oral semaglutide treatment arms (3 mg, 7 mg and 14 mg). Semaglutide plasma concentrations were measured at week 4, 14, 26, 38 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 SF-36v2 (Acute Version) Health Survey: Scores From the 8 Domains, the Physical Component Summary (PCS) and the Mental Component Summary (MCS)
SF-36 is a 36-item patient-reported survey of patient health that measures the participant's overall health-related quality of life (HRQoL). SF-36v2™ (acute version) questionnaire measured eight domains of functional health and well-being as well as two component summary scores (physical component summary (PCS) and mental component summary (MCS)). The 0-100 scale scores (where higher scores indicated a better HRQoL) from the SF-36 were converted to norm-based scores to enable a direct interpretation in relation to the distribution of the scores in the 2009 U.S. general population. In the metric of norm-based scores, 50 and 10 corresponds to the mean and standard deviation respectively of the 2009 U.S. general population. Change from baseline (week 0) in the domain scores and component summary (PCS and MCS) scores were evaluated at weeks 26 and 52. A positive change score indicates an improvement since baseline. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period.
Change in IWQoL-Lite-CT: Total Score and Scores From the 4 Domains
The Impact of Weight on Quality of Life Clinical Trials Version (IWQOL-Lite-CT) is designed to assess the impact of changes in weight on patients' quality of life within the context of clinical trials. The items of the IWQOL-Lite-CT pertain to physical functioning (physical, physical function and pain/discomfort) and psychosocial domains and all items employ a 5-point graded response scale (never, rarely, sometimes, usually, always; or not at all true, a little true, moderately true, mostly true, completely true). All IWQOL-Lite-CT composite scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores reflecting better levels of functioning. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Change in DTSQs: Individual Items and 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 and week 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

First Posted
January 12, 2017
Last Updated
February 14, 2020
Sponsor
Novo Nordisk A/S
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT03021187
Brief Title
Efficacy and Safety of Oral Semaglutide Versus Placebo in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Treated With Insulin
Acronym
PIONEER 8
Official Title
Efficacy and Safety of Oral Semaglutide Versus Placebo in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Treated With Insulin. A 52-week, Randomised, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial (PIONEER 8 - Insulin add-on)
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
February 2020
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
February 2, 2017 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
January 18, 2018 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
August 22, 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 the trial is to investigate the efficacy and safety of oral semaglutide versus placebo in subjects with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus treated with insulin. All subjects should continue their pre-trial insulin therapy (basal, basal-bolus or premixed regimen including combinations of soluble insulins) throughout the trial. Subjects treated with metformin in addition to insulin treatment must continue their metformin treatment throughout the entire trial.

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
731 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Semaglutide 3 mg
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Title
Semaglutide 3 mg + 7 mg
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Title
Semaglutide 3 mg + 7 mg + 14 mg
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Title
Placebo
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
semaglutide
Intervention Description
Oral semaglutide administered once-daily for 52 weeks as an add-on to the subjects' pre-trial insulin treatment
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
semaglutide
Intervention Description
Oral semaglutide (3 mg followed by 7 mg) administered once-daily for 52 weeks as an add-on to the subjects' pre-trial insulin treatment
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
semaglutide
Intervention Description
Oral semaglutide (3 mg followed by 7 mg and finally 14 mg) administered once-daily for 52 weeks as an add-on to the subjects' pre-trial insulin treatment
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
placebo
Intervention Description
Oral semaglutide placebo administered once-daily for 52 weeks as an add-on to the subjects' pre-trial insulin treatment
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 data from the in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any. The endpoint was also analysed based on data from the on-treatment without rescue medication observation period. On-treatment without rescue medication observation period started at the date of the first dose of trial product and includes the period after initiation of rescue medication, if any, and excludes the period after premature trial discontinuation, if any.
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 data from the in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any. The endpoint was also evaluated based on data from the on-treatment without rescue medication observation period. It started at the date of first dose of trial product and excluded the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Time Frame
Week 0, week 26
Title
Change in HbA1c (Week 52)
Description
Change from baseline (week 0) in HbA1c to week 52. The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Time Frame
Week 0, week 52
Title
Change in Body Weight (kg) (Week 52)
Description
Change from baseline (week 0) in body weight to week 52. The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Time Frame
Week 0, week 52
Title
Change in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Description
Change from baseline (week 0) in FPG to week 26 and week 52. The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Time Frame
Week 0, week 26, week 52
Title
Change in Self-measured Plasma Glucose (SMPG) Mean 7-point Profile
Description
Change from baseline (week 0) in self-measured plasma glucose (SMPG) mean 7-point profile to week 26 and week 52. 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. The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
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 SMPG mean postprandial increment over all meals to week 26 and week 52. The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Time Frame
Week 0, week 26, week 52
Title
Change in Body Weight (Percentage)
Description
Relative change from baseline (week 0) in body weight (%) was evaluated at weeks 26 and 52.The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
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. BMI was calculated based on body weight and height based on the formula: BMI kg/m^2 = body weight (kg)/(Height (m) x Height (m)). Data based on in-trial observation period is presented. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
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.The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Time Frame
Week 0, week 26, week 52
Title
Change in Total Cholesterol - Ratio to Baseline
Description
Change from baseline in total cholesterol (mmol/L) is presented as ratio to baseline at week 26 and week 52. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Time Frame
Week 0, week 26, week 52
Title
Change in LDL Cholesterol - Ratio to Baseline
Description
Change from baseline in LDL cholesterol (mmol/L) is presented as ratio to baseline at week 26 and week 52. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Time Frame
Week 0, week 26, week 52
Title
Change in 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. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
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. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Time Frame
Week 0, week 26, week 52
Title
Change in Total Daily Insulin Dose
Description
Change from baseline in total daily insulin dose to week 26 and week 52 is presented. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Time Frame
Week 0, week 26, week 52
Title
Participants Who Achieve: HbA1c < 7.0% (53 mmol/Mol) (American Diabetes Association (ADA) Target) (Yes/no)
Description
Number of particpants achieving HbA1c < 7.0 % (53 mmol/mol) according to American Diabetes Association (ADA) target, at week 26 and week 52. The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Time Frame
Week 26, week 52
Title
Participants Who Achieve: HbA1c ≤ 6.5% (48 mmol/Mol) (AACE Target) (Yes/no)
Description
Number of participants achieving HbA1c ≤ 6.5% (48 mmol/mol) according to American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) target, at week 26 and week 52. The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Time Frame
Week 26, week 52
Title
Participants Who Achieve Body 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. The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Time Frame
Week 26, week 52
Title
Participants Who Achieve Body 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. The endpoint was evaluated based on data from the in-trial observation period. In trial observation period started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiatiion of of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
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 use of new anti-diabetic medication 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 use of new anti-diabetic medication as add-on to trial product and used for more than 21 days with the initiation at or after randomisation (week 1) 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 was defined as the 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
Number of Treatment-emergent Severe or BG-confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemic Episodes
Description
Treatment emergent severe or BG confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemic episodes were recorded during 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
Participants With Treatment-emergent Severe or BG-confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemic Episodes
Description
Treatment emergent severe or BG confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemic episodes were recorded during 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 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 (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 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 52. Change from baseline results are presented as shift in findings (normal; abnormal and not clinically significant (NCS); abnormal and clinically significant (CS)) from week 0 to week 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 Physical Examination
Description
Participants with physical examination findings, normal, abnormal NCS and abnormal CS at baseline (weeks -2) and weeks 52 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
Semaglutide Plasma Concentrations for Population PK Analyses
Description
This outcome measure is only applicable for the oral semaglutide treatment arms (3 mg, 7 mg and 14 mg). Semaglutide plasma concentrations were measured at week 4, 14, 26, 38 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
Weeks 0-52
Title
Change in SF-36v2 (Acute Version) Health Survey: Scores From the 8 Domains, the Physical Component Summary (PCS) and the Mental Component Summary (MCS)
Description
SF-36 is a 36-item patient-reported survey of patient health that measures the participant's overall health-related quality of life (HRQoL). SF-36v2™ (acute version) questionnaire measured eight domains of functional health and well-being as well as two component summary scores (physical component summary (PCS) and mental component summary (MCS)). The 0-100 scale scores (where higher scores indicated a better HRQoL) from the SF-36 were converted to norm-based scores to enable a direct interpretation in relation to the distribution of the scores in the 2009 U.S. general population. In the metric of norm-based scores, 50 and 10 corresponds to the mean and standard deviation respectively of the 2009 U.S. general population. Change from baseline (week 0) in the domain scores and component summary (PCS and MCS) scores were evaluated at weeks 26 and 52. A positive change score indicates an improvement since baseline. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period.
Time Frame
Week 0, week 26, week 52
Title
Change in IWQoL-Lite-CT: Total Score and Scores From the 4 Domains
Description
The Impact of Weight on Quality of Life Clinical Trials Version (IWQOL-Lite-CT) is designed to assess the impact of changes in weight on patients' quality of life within the context of clinical trials. The items of the IWQOL-Lite-CT pertain to physical functioning (physical, physical function and pain/discomfort) and psychosocial domains and all items employ a 5-point graded response scale (never, rarely, sometimes, usually, always; or not at all true, a little true, moderately true, mostly true, completely true). All IWQOL-Lite-CT composite scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores reflecting better levels of functioning. Results are based on the data from the in-trial observation period, which started at the date of randomisation and included the period after initiation of rescue medication and/or premature trial product discontinuation, if any.
Time Frame
Week 0, week 26, week 52
Title
Change in DTSQs: Individual Items and 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 and week 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 above or equal to 20 years at the time of signing informed consent. - Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus 90 days or more prior to the day of screening. - HbA1c (glycosylated haemoglobin) of 7.0-9.5% (53-80 mmol/mol) (both inclusive). - Stable treatment with one of the following insulin regimens (minimum 10 IU/day) 90 or more days prior to the day of screening. Maximum 20% change in total daily dose is acceptable: (1) Basal insulin alone or (2) Basal and bolus insulin in any combination or (3) Premixed insulin including combinations of soluble insulins 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 Greece only: adequate contraceptive measures are defined as combined hormonal contraception (containing oestrogen and progesterone), which suppress ovulation (oral, intravaginal, percutaneous), progesterone-only hormonal contraception which suppress ovulation (oral, injectable, implantable), intrauterine device, hormone-releasing intrauterine system, bilateral tubal occlusion, partner with vasectomy, sexual abstinence. For Japan only: Adequate contraceptive measures are abstinence (not having sex), diaphragm, condom (by the partner), intrauterine device, sponge, spermicide or oral contraceptives. For Canada only: adequate contraceptive measures are defined as combined hormonal contraception (containing oestrogen and progesterone), which suppress ovulation (oral, intravaginal, percutaneous), progesterone-only hormonal contraception which suppress ovulation (oral, injectable, implantable), intrauterine device, hormone-releasing intrauterine system, bilateral tubal occlusion, partner with vasectomy, sexual abstinence - 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 and randomisation. - Classified as being in New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class IV. - Planned coronary, carotid or peripheral artery revascularisation known on the day of screening. - Renal impairment defined as estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) less than 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 change of insulin treatment for acute illness for a total of 14 days or less. - Known hypoglycaemic unawareness according to Clarke's questionnaire. - 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). - Subjects with alanine aminotransferase (ALT) more than 2.5 x upper normal limit (UNL).
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Anniston
State/Province
Alabama
ZIP/Postal Code
36207
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Birmingham
State/Province
Alabama
ZIP/Postal Code
35211
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Fountain Hills
State/Province
Arizona
ZIP/Postal Code
85268
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Glendale
State/Province
Arizona
ZIP/Postal Code
85308
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Mesa
State/Province
Arizona
ZIP/Postal Code
85213
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Phoenix
State/Province
Arizona
ZIP/Postal Code
85037
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Tucson
State/Province
Arizona
ZIP/Postal Code
85723-0001
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Tucson
State/Province
Arizona
ZIP/Postal Code
85741
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Anaheim
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
92801
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Fresno
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
93720
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Los Angeles
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
90017
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Los Angeles
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
90057
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Riverside
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
92506
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Van Nuys
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
91405
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Vista
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
92083
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Colorado Springs
State/Province
Colorado
ZIP/Postal Code
80904
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
Hialeah
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
33016
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Atlanta
State/Province
Georgia
ZIP/Postal Code
30342
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Chicago
State/Province
Illinois
ZIP/Postal Code
60607
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Franklin
State/Province
Indiana
ZIP/Postal Code
46131
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Lexington
State/Province
Kentucky
ZIP/Postal Code
40503
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Paducah
State/Province
Kentucky
ZIP/Postal Code
42003
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Metairie
State/Province
Louisiana
ZIP/Postal Code
70002
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Natchitoches
State/Province
Louisiana
ZIP/Postal Code
71457-5881
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Hyattsville
State/Province
Maryland
ZIP/Postal Code
20782
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Rockville
State/Province
Maryland
ZIP/Postal Code
20852
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Boston
State/Province
Massachusetts
ZIP/Postal Code
02215
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Troy
State/Province
Michigan
ZIP/Postal Code
48098
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Henderson
State/Province
Nevada
ZIP/Postal Code
89052-2649
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Las Vegas
State/Province
Nevada
ZIP/Postal Code
89148
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
West Seneca
State/Province
New York
ZIP/Postal Code
14224
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Asheville
State/Province
North Carolina
ZIP/Postal Code
28803
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Chapel Hill
State/Province
North Carolina
ZIP/Postal Code
27517
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Cincinnati
State/Province
Ohio
ZIP/Postal Code
45245
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Dayton
State/Province
Ohio
ZIP/Postal Code
45439
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Beaver
State/Province
Pennsylvania
ZIP/Postal Code
15009
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Lansdale
State/Province
Pennsylvania
ZIP/Postal Code
19446-1002
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
Chattanooga
State/Province
Tennessee
ZIP/Postal Code
37411
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Kingsport
State/Province
Tennessee
ZIP/Postal Code
37660-4652
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Austin
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
78731
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Dallas
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
75251
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
77090
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Mesquite
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
75149
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Midland
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
79707
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Round Rock
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
78681
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Murray
State/Province
Utah
ZIP/Postal Code
84123
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Winchester
State/Province
Virginia
ZIP/Postal Code
22601
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Winnipeg
State/Province
Manitoba
ZIP/Postal Code
R3E 3P4
Country
Canada
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Moncton
State/Province
New Brunswick
ZIP/Postal Code
E1G 1A7
Country
Canada
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Brampton
State/Province
Ontario
ZIP/Postal Code
L6S 0C6
Country
Canada
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Etobicoke
State/Province
Ontario
ZIP/Postal Code
M9W 1P1
Country
Canada
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
London
State/Province
Ontario
ZIP/Postal Code
N6G 2M1
Country
Canada
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Toronto
State/Province
Ontario
ZIP/Postal Code
M5T 3L9
Country
Canada
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Waterloo
State/Province
Ontario
ZIP/Postal Code
N2J 1C4
Country
Canada
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Besançon cedex
ZIP/Postal Code
25030
Country
France
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Bourgoin-jallieu
ZIP/Postal Code
38302
Country
France
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Brest
ZIP/Postal Code
29200
Country
France
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
LA ROCHE-sur-YON cedex 9
ZIP/Postal Code
85295
Country
France
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
LA ROCHELLE cedex
ZIP/Postal Code
17019
Country
France
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Le Coudray
ZIP/Postal Code
28630
Country
France
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Le Creusot
ZIP/Postal Code
71200
Country
France
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Narbonne
ZIP/Postal Code
11108
Country
France
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Paris
ZIP/Postal Code
75014
Country
France
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Saint Herblain
ZIP/Postal Code
44800
Country
France
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
TOULOUSE cedex
ZIP/Postal Code
31054
Country
France
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Venissieux
ZIP/Postal Code
69200
Country
France
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Athens
ZIP/Postal Code
GR-11527
Country
Greece
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Athens
ZIP/Postal Code
GR-17562
Country
Greece
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Ioannina
ZIP/Postal Code
45500
Country
Greece
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Larissa
ZIP/Postal Code
GR-41110
Country
Greece
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Piraeus
ZIP/Postal Code
GR-18536
Country
Greece
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Thessaloniki
ZIP/Postal Code
GR-54649
Country
Greece
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Ahmedabad
State/Province
Gujarat
ZIP/Postal Code
380007
Country
India
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Bangalore
State/Province
Karnataka
ZIP/Postal Code
560 017
Country
India
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Kozhikode
State/Province
Kerala
ZIP/Postal Code
673017
Country
India
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Indore
State/Province
Madhya Pradesh
ZIP/Postal Code
452010
Country
India
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Mumbai
State/Province
Maharashtra
ZIP/Postal Code
400008
Country
India
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Mumbai
State/Province
Maharashtra
ZIP/Postal Code
400010
Country
India
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Pune
State/Province
Maharashtra
ZIP/Postal Code
411001
Country
India
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
New Dehli
State/Province
New Delhi
ZIP/Postal Code
110029
Country
India
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Jaipur
State/Province
Rajasthan
ZIP/Postal Code
302004
Country
India
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Chennai
State/Province
Tamil Nadu
ZIP/Postal Code
600086
Country
India
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Kolkata
State/Province
West Bengal
ZIP/Postal Code
700054
Country
India
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Kolkata
ZIP/Postal Code
700020
Country
India
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Amagasaki-shi, Hyogo
ZIP/Postal Code
661-0002
Country
Japan
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Chuo-ku, Tokyo
ZIP/Postal Code
103-0002
Country
Japan
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Ebina-shi, Kanagawa
ZIP/Postal Code
243-0432
Country
Japan
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Iruma-shi, Saitama
ZIP/Postal Code
358-0011
Country
Japan
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Kanagawa
ZIP/Postal Code
247-0055
Country
Japan
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto
ZIP/Postal Code
860-0811
Country
Japan
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Kumamoto
ZIP/Postal Code
862-0976
Country
Japan
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Miyazaki
ZIP/Postal Code
880-0034
Country
Japan
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Naka-shi
ZIP/Postal Code
311 0113
Country
Japan
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Osaka
ZIP/Postal Code
569-1045
Country
Japan
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Saga-shi, Saga
ZIP/Postal Code
849-0937
Country
Japan
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Sapporo-shi
ZIP/Postal Code
062 0007
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
Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka
ZIP/Postal Code
424-0853
Country
Japan
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Suita-shi, Osaka
ZIP/Postal Code
565-0853
Country
Japan
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Tokyo
ZIP/Postal Code
103-0027
Country
Japan
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Tokyo
ZIP/Postal Code
103-0028
Country
Japan
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Tokyo
ZIP/Postal Code
105-8471
Country
Japan
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Ube-shi, Yamaguchi
ZIP/Postal Code
755-0046
Country
Japan
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Durango
ZIP/Postal Code
34000
Country
Mexico
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
San Luis Potosi
ZIP/Postal Code
78200
Country
Mexico
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Bialystok
ZIP/Postal Code
15-404
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Lublin
ZIP/Postal Code
20-044
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Poznan
ZIP/Postal Code
60-589
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Pulawy
ZIP/Postal Code
24-100
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Manati
ZIP/Postal Code
00674
Country
Puerto Rico
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Kazan
ZIP/Postal Code
420073
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Moscow
ZIP/Postal Code
115478
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Penza
ZIP/Postal Code
440026
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Saint-Petersburg
ZIP/Postal Code
191119
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
Saint-Petersburg
ZIP/Postal Code
194354
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
City
St. Petersburg
ZIP/Postal Code
194354
Country
Russian Federation

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
Yes
IPD Sharing Plan Description
According to the Novo Nordisk disclosure commitment on novonordisk-trials.com
Citations:
PubMed Identifier
31530667
Citation
Zinman B, Aroda VR, Buse JB, Cariou B, Harris SB, Hoff ST, Pedersen KB, Tarp-Johansen MJ, Araki E; PIONEER 8 Investigators. Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Oral Semaglutide Versus Placebo Added to Insulin With or Without Metformin in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: The PIONEER 8 Trial. Diabetes Care. 2019 Dec;42(12):2262-2271. doi: 10.2337/dc19-0898. Epub 2019 Sep 17.
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
32998732
Citation
Husain M, Bain SC, Holst AG, Mark T, Rasmussen S, Lingvay I. Effects of semaglutide on risk of cardiovascular events across a continuum of cardiovascular risk: combined post hoc analysis of the SUSTAIN and PIONEER trials. Cardiovasc Diabetol. 2020 Sep 30;19(1):156. doi: 10.1186/s12933-020-01106-4.
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

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