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NCT02004886

A Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability and Glucose-Lowering Efficacy of MK-0893 in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (MK-0893-005)

Completed Phase 2 Results posted Last updated 5 September 2018
What this trial tests

Phase 2 trial testing MK-0893 in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in 74 participants. Completed in 7 February 2007.

Timeline
11 August 2006
Primary endpoint
7 February 2007
7 February 2007

Quick facts

Lead sponsorMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC
PhasePhase 2
StatusCompleted
Study typeINTERVENTIONAL
Allocationrandomized
Designparallel
Maskingdouble
Primary purposetreatment
Enrollment74
Start date11 August 2006
Primary completion7 February 2007
Estimated completion7 February 2007

Drugs / interventions tested

Conditions studied

Sponsor

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC — full company profile →

Who can join

Adults 21 to 65, any sex, with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.

Results — posted to ClinicalTrials.gov

Per-arm endpoint measurements with 95% confidence intervals where reported. Source: trial results section.

Change From Baseline in 24-hour Weighted Mean Glucose (WMG) at Week 4 Primary · Baseline and Week 4

Blood samples were collected 30 minutes prior to all meals, and 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180 minutes post-meal, then and at midnight, 3 AM, and the next morning at 6:30 AM and 7:30 AM. A 24-hour weighted mean glucose (WMG) was determined by averaging multiple plasma glucose measurements over a 24-hour period.

GroupValue95% CI
MK-0893 (40 mg)-37.9-47.1 – -28.8
MK-0893 (120 mg)-65.7-74.8 – -56.5
Metformin (2000 mg)-38.1-47.0 – -29.2
Placebo-12.0-20.7 – -3.4
Number of Participants Experiencing an Adverse Event (AE) Primary · Up to 42 days

An adverse event (AE) is any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function or chemistry of the body temporally associated with study drug administration whether or not considered related to the use of the product.

GroupValue95% CI
MK-0893 (40 mg)3
MK-0893 (120 mg)7
Metformin (2000 mg)9
Placebo8
Number of Participants Discontinuing Study Treatment Due to an AE Primary · Up to 28 days

An AE is any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function or chemistry of the body temporally associated with study drug administration whether or not considered related to the use of the product.

GroupValue95% CI
MK-0893 (40 mg)0
MK-0893 (120 mg)1
Metformin (2000 mg)0
Placebo0
Change From Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) Secondary · Baseline and Week 4

Plasma Glucose levels were measured at Baseline and at Week 4. The change from baseline was defined as the Week 4 value minus the Baseline value.

GroupValue95% CI
MK-0893 (40 mg)-32.5-45.1 – -19.8
MK-0893 (120 mg)-57.7-70.3 – -45.1
Metformin (2000 mg)-22.8-35.0 – -10.5
Placebo-14.1-26.1 – -2.2
Change From Baseline in Fructosamine at Week 4 Secondary · Baseline and Week 4

Fructosamine levels in the blood were measured at Baseline and at Week 4. The change from baseline was defined as the Week 4 value minus the Baseline value.

GroupValue95% CI
MK-0893 (40 mg)NANA – NA
MK-0893 (120 mg)NANA – NA
Metformin (2000 mg)NANA – NA
PlaceboNANA – NA
Change From Baseline in Fasting C-peptide at Week 4 Secondary · Baseline and Week 4

Fasting C-peptide levels in the blood were measured at Baseline and at Week 4. The change from baseline was defined as the Week 4 value minus the Baseline value.

GroupValue95% CI
MK-0893 (40 mg)0.1-0.5 – 0.7
MK-0893 (120 mg)-0.3-0.8 – 0.3
Metformin (2000 mg)-0.1-0.6 – 0.5
Placebo-0.0-0.6 – 0.5
Change From Baseline in Fasting Insulin at Week 4 Secondary · Baseline and Week 4

Fasting insulin levels in the blood were measured at Baseline and at Week 4. The change from baseline was defined as the Week 4 value minus the Baseline value.

GroupValue95% CI
MK-0893 (40 mg)NANA – NA
MK-0893 (120 mg)NANA – NA
Metformin (2000 mg)NANA – NA
PlaceboNANA – NA
Change From Baseline in 2-hour Post-prandial Glucose Excursion at Week 4 Secondary · Baseline and Week 4

2-hour post-prandial glucose excursion is the change in glucose concentration in the blood 2 hours after a meal. Change from baseline in 2-hour post-prandial glucose excursion at Week 4 is defined as Week 4 minus baseline.

GroupValue95% CI
MK-0893 (40 mg)-10.5-20.2 – -0.8
MK-0893 (120 mg)-15.3-25.1 – -5.5
Metformin (2000 mg)-29.0-38.4 – -19.5
Placebo-2.8-12.2 – 6.5
Change From Baseline in 3-hour Area Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve (AUC) for Glucose at Week 4 Secondary · Baseline and Week 4

Blood samples collected for glucose 30 minutes prior to the breakfast meal and 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180 minutes post-meal. AUC is a measure of the amount of drug in the blood over time. 3-hour AUC for Glucose was measured at Baseline and at Week 4. The change from baseline was defined as the Week 4 value minus the Baseline value.

GroupValue95% CI
MK-0893 (40 mg)-128.8-169.5 – -88.2
MK-0893 (120 mg)-230.2-270.5 – -189.9
Metformin (2000 mg)-136.7-175.7 – -97.6
Placebo-39.0-77.3 – -0.8
Change From Baseline in 3-hour AUC for C-peptide at Week 4 Secondary · Baseline and Week 4

Blood samples were collected for C-peptide 30 minutes prior to the breakfast meal and 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180 minutes post-meal. AUC is a measure of the amount of drug in the blood over time. 3-hour AUC for C-peptide was measured at Baseline and at Week 4. The change from baseline was defined as the Week 4 value minus the Baseline value.

GroupValue95% CI
MK-0893 (40 mg)1.0-0.9 – 2.9
MK-0893 (120 mg)-0.5-2.5 – 1.4
Metformin (2000 mg)-0.2-2.1 – 1.6
Placebo-0.1-1.9 – 1.8
Change From Baseline in 3-hour Insulin Total AUC at Week 4 Secondary · Baseline and Week 4

Blood samples were collected for insulin 30 minutes prior to the breakfast meal and 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180 minutes post-meal. AUC is a measure of the amount of drug in the blood over time. 3-hour Insulin Total AUC was measured at Baseline and at Week 4. The change from baseline was defined as the Week 4 value minus the Baseline value.

GroupValue95% CI
MK-0893 (40 mg)5.3-15.5 – 26.1
MK-0893 (120 mg)6.1-15.3 – 27.6
Metformin (2000 mg)1.2-18.4 – 20.7
Placebo7.8-11.2 – 26.8

Adverse events — posted to ClinicalTrials.gov

Time frame: Up to 42 days. Reporting threshold: 5%. Adverse-event reports describe events observed during the trial — not all are caused by the drug.

MK-0893 (40 mg)
Serious: 0/19 (0%)
Deaths:
MK-0893 (120 mg)
Serious: 0/18 (0%)
Deaths:
Metformin (2000 mg)
Serious: 0/18 (0%)
Deaths:
Placebo
Serious: 0/19 (0%)
Deaths:
Other adverse events (41 terms — click to expand)

ReactionSystemMK-0893 (40 mg)MK-0893 (120 mg)Metformin (2000 mg)Placebo
DiarrhoeaGastrointestinal disorders
FlatulenceGastrointestinal disorders
Stomach DiscomfortGastrointestinal disorders
NasopharyngitisInfections and infestations
DizzinessNervous system disorders
HeadacheNervous system disorders
External Ear PainEar and labyrinth disorders
Eye IrritationEye disorders
Vision BlurredEye disorders
Abdominal PainGastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal Pain LowerGastrointestinal disorders
Dry MouthGastrointestinal disorders
Gingival PainGastrointestinal disorders
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders
VomitingGastrointestinal disorders
AstheniaGeneral disorders
Chest DiscomfortGeneral disorders
FatigueGeneral disorders
Feeling AbnormalGeneral disorders
NoduleGeneral disorders
PyrexiaGeneral disorders
ThirstGeneral disorders
Herpes SimplexInfections and infestations
InfluenzaInfections and infestations
Otitis MediaInfections and infestations
SinusitisInfections and infestations
Viral InfectionInfections and infestations
Blood Glucose IncreasedInvestigations
DyslipidaemiaMetabolism and nutrition disorders
Fluid RetentionMetabolism and nutrition disorders
ArthritisMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back PainMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
DysuriaRenal and urinary disorders
Testicular PainReproductive system and breast disorders
BronchospasmRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
CoughRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
DyspnoeaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pharyngolaryngeal PainRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
RalesRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Rash ErythematousSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02004886 adverse events section.

Sponsor's own description

This study will assess the safety, tolerability and glucose-lowering efficacy of MK-0893 in participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The primary hypothesis is that MK-0893 will reduce 24-hour weighted mean glucose (WMG) significantly more than placebo.

Publications & conference data

No peer-reviewed publications indexed yet for this trial. Completed trials usually publish results within 12-18 months.

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