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An Observational Study Evaluating SYMLIN® (Pramlintide Acetate) Injection Use in Insulin Using Patients With Type 2 and Type 1 Diabetes

A Prospective, Open-Label, Observational Study Evaluating SYMLIN® (Pramlintide Acetate) Injection Use in Insulin Using Patients With Type 2 and Type 1 Diabetes Following SYMLIN Introduction Into the Marketplace

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00229658
Enrollment
1297
Registered
2005-09-30
Start date
2005-09-30
Completion date
2008-05-31
Last updated
2015-03-25

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Keywords

diabetes, pramlintide, Symlin, Amylin, phase 4

Brief summary

This is an open label, observational study designed to collect data that characterize the use of SYMLIN following the introduction of the medication into the marketplace. Health care providers and subjects selected for study participation are intended to be representative of those providers prescribing, and subjects receiving, SYMLIN therapy.

Interventions

Subcutaneous injection prior to each major meal

Sponsors

AstraZeneca
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* The following inclusion criteria are consistent with information in the SYMLIN package insert and apply to insulin using patients with type 2 or type 1 diabetes who: * Have failed to achieve the desired or optimal level of glycemic control despite utilizing appropriate, individualized insulin regimens * Have A1C \<=9.0% within 3 months of study enrollment * Are receiving ongoing diabetes care under the guidance of a Health Care Provider (HCP) trained in the use of SYMLIN

Exclusion criteria

* The following

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Incidence of Patient-Ascertained Severe Hypoglycemia (PASH) During the Adjustment Period0-3 monthsPASH is defined as episodes of hypoglycemia requiring the assistance of another individual (including aid in ingestion of oral carbohydrate); and/or requiring the administration of glucagon injection, intravenous glucose, or other medical intervention. The adjustment period represents the initial 0-3 months of pramlintide treatment
Annual Event Rate of Patient-Ascertained Severe Hypoglycemia (PASH) During the Adjustment Period0-3 monthsThe annual event rate was calculated as the total number of events during the time period divided by the total years of exposure to pramlintide for all patients during the time period. The adjustment period represents the initial 0-3 months of pramlintide treatment. PASH is defined as episodes of hypoglycemia requiring the assistance of another individual (including aid in ingestion of oral carbohydrate); and/or requiring the administration of glucagon injection, intravenous glucose, or other medical intervention.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Incidence of Medically Assisted Severe Hypoglycemia (MASH) During the Adjustment Period0-3 monthsMASH is defined as episodes of severe hypoglycemia requiring IM glucagon, IV glucose, hospitalization, paramedic assistance, emergency room visit, and/or is assessed as a serious adverse event (SAE) by the investigator. MASH is a subset of PASH. The adjustment period represents the initial 0-3 months of pramlintide treatment
The Annual Event Rate of Medically Assisted Severe Hypoglycemia (MASH) During the Adjustment Period0-3 monthsThe annual event rate was calculated as the total number of events during the time period divided by the total years of exposure to pramlintide for all patients during the time period. The adjustment period represents the initial 0-3 months of pramlintide treatment. MASH is defined as episodes of severe hypoglycemia requiring IM glucagon, IV glucose, hospitalization, paramedic assistance, emergency room visit, and/or is assessed as a serious adverse event (SAE) by the investigator. MASH is a subset of PASH.
Incidence of Medically Assisted Severe Hypoglycemia (MASH) During the Steady State Period>3-6 monthsThe steady state period represents the \>3-6 months of pramlintide treatment following the adjustment period. MASH is defined as episodes of severe hypoglycemia requiring IM glucagon, IV glucose, hospitalization, paramedic assistance, emergency room visit, and/or is assessed as a serious adverse event (SAE) by the investigator. MASH is a subset of PASH.
Annual Event Rate of Medically Assisted Severe Hypoglycemia (MASH) During the Steady State Period>3-6 monthsThe annual event rate was calculated as the total number of events during the time period divided by the total years of exposure to pramlintide for all patients during the time period. The steady state period represents the \>3-6 months of pramlintide treatment following the adjustment period. MASH is defined as episodes of severe hypoglycemia requiring IM glucagon, IV glucose, hospitalization, paramedic assistance, emergency room visit, and/or is assessed as a serious adverse event (SAE) by the investigator. MASH is a subset of PASH.
The Incidence of Patient-Ascertained Severe Hypoglycemia (PASH) During the Steady State Period>3-6 monthsThe steady state period represents the \>3-6 months of pramlintide treatment following the adjustment period. PASH is defined as episodes of hypoglycemia requiring the assistance of another individual (including aid in ingestion of oral carbohydrate); and/or requiring the administration of glucagon injection, intravenous glucose, or other medical intervention.
Change in HbA1c From Baseline at Month 66 monthsChange in HbA1c from baseline at month 6. The HbA1c test measures the percent of glycosylated hemoglobin in the blood.
Change in Body Weight From Baseline at Month 33 monthsMean change in body weight from baseline at month 3
Change in Body Weight From Baseline at Month 66 monthsMean change in body weight from baseline at month 6
Change in HbA1c From Baseline at Month 33 monthsChange in HbA1c from baseline at month 3. The HbA1c test measures the percent of glycosylated hemoglobin in the blood.
The Annual Event Rate of Patient-Ascertained Severe Hypoglycemia (PASH) During the Steady State Period>3-6 monthsThe annual event rate was calculated as the total number of events during the time period divided by the total years of exposure to pramlintide for all patients during the time period. The steady state period represents the \>3-6 months of pramlintide treatment following the adjustment period. PASH is defined as episodes of hypoglycemia requiring the assistance of another individual (including aid in ingestion of oral carbohydrate); and/or requiring the administration of glucagon injection, intravenous glucose, or other medical intervention.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Type 1 Diabetes
Insulin using patients with Type 1 diabetes
766
Type 2 Diabetes
Insulin using patients with Type 2 diabetes
531
Total1,297

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyAdministrative21
Overall StudyInvestigator decision1310
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up8255
Overall StudyOther8060
Overall StudySerious Adverse Event22
Overall StudyWithdrawal of consent4639

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicType 1 DiabetesType 2 DiabetesTotal
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
8 Participants0 Participants8 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
37 Participants125 Participants162 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
721 Participants406 Participants1127 Participants
Age, Continuous43.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.22
56.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.1
48.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.1
Body Weight87.21 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 19.843
112.53 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 24.79
97.57 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 25.273
Duration of Diabetes20.66 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.709
14.76 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.355
18.24 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.857
HbA1c7.86 %
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.082
8.23 %
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.538
8.01 %
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.301
Region of Enrollment
United States
766 participants531 participants1297 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
500 Participants296 Participants796 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
266 Participants235 Participants501 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 7660 / 531
serious
Total, serious adverse events
14 / —13 / —

Outcome results

Primary

Annual Event Rate of Patient-Ascertained Severe Hypoglycemia (PASH) During the Adjustment Period

The annual event rate was calculated as the total number of events during the time period divided by the total years of exposure to pramlintide for all patients during the time period. The adjustment period represents the initial 0-3 months of pramlintide treatment. PASH is defined as episodes of hypoglycemia requiring the assistance of another individual (including aid in ingestion of oral carbohydrate); and/or requiring the administration of glucagon injection, intravenous glucose, or other medical intervention.

Time frame: 0-3 months

Population: Intent-to-Treat

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Type 1 DiabetesAnnual Event Rate of Patient-Ascertained Severe Hypoglycemia (PASH) During the Adjustment Period0.3255 Events per patient year
Type 2 DiabetesAnnual Event Rate of Patient-Ascertained Severe Hypoglycemia (PASH) During the Adjustment Period0.1941 Events per patient year
Primary

Incidence of Patient-Ascertained Severe Hypoglycemia (PASH) During the Adjustment Period

PASH is defined as episodes of hypoglycemia requiring the assistance of another individual (including aid in ingestion of oral carbohydrate); and/or requiring the administration of glucagon injection, intravenous glucose, or other medical intervention. The adjustment period represents the initial 0-3 months of pramlintide treatment

Time frame: 0-3 months

Population: Intent-to-Treat

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Type 1 DiabetesIncidence of Patient-Ascertained Severe Hypoglycemia (PASH) During the Adjustment Period4.8 Incidence (%)
Type 2 DiabetesIncidence of Patient-Ascertained Severe Hypoglycemia (PASH) During the Adjustment Period2.8 Incidence (%)
Secondary

Annual Event Rate of Medically Assisted Severe Hypoglycemia (MASH) During the Steady State Period

The annual event rate was calculated as the total number of events during the time period divided by the total years of exposure to pramlintide for all patients during the time period. The steady state period represents the \>3-6 months of pramlintide treatment following the adjustment period. MASH is defined as episodes of severe hypoglycemia requiring IM glucagon, IV glucose, hospitalization, paramedic assistance, emergency room visit, and/or is assessed as a serious adverse event (SAE) by the investigator. MASH is a subset of PASH.

Time frame: >3-6 months

Population: Intent-to-Treat, number analyzed includes patients still enrolled in the study during the steady-state period (3-6 months)

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Type 1 DiabetesAnnual Event Rate of Medically Assisted Severe Hypoglycemia (MASH) During the Steady State Period0.0375 Events per patient year
Type 2 DiabetesAnnual Event Rate of Medically Assisted Severe Hypoglycemia (MASH) During the Steady State Period0.0124 Events per patient year
Secondary

Change in Body Weight From Baseline at Month 3

Mean change in body weight from baseline at month 3

Time frame: 3 months

Population: Intent-to-Treat, patients who discontinue SYMLIN 7 or more days prior to a site visit are not included in the analyses

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Type 1 DiabetesChange in Body Weight From Baseline at Month 3-1.95 kgStandard Error 0.154
Type 2 DiabetesChange in Body Weight From Baseline at Month 3-1.94 kgStandard Error 0.237
Secondary

Change in Body Weight From Baseline at Month 6

Mean change in body weight from baseline at month 6

Time frame: 6 months

Population: Intent-to-Treat, patients who discontinue SYMLIN 7 or more days prior to a site visit are not included in the analyses

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Type 1 DiabetesChange in Body Weight From Baseline at Month 6-2.77 kgStandard Error 0.246
Type 2 DiabetesChange in Body Weight From Baseline at Month 6-1.98 kgStandard Error 0.322
Secondary

Change in HbA1c From Baseline at Month 3

Change in HbA1c from baseline at month 3. The HbA1c test measures the percent of glycosylated hemoglobin in the blood.

Time frame: 3 months

Population: Intent-to-Treat, patients who discontinue SYMLIN 7 or more days prior to a site visit are not included in the analyses

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Type 1 DiabetesChange in HbA1c From Baseline at Month 3-0.12 percentStandard Error 0.037
Type 2 DiabetesChange in HbA1c From Baseline at Month 3-0.33 percentStandard Error 0.056
Secondary

Change in HbA1c From Baseline at Month 6

Change in HbA1c from baseline at month 6. The HbA1c test measures the percent of glycosylated hemoglobin in the blood.

Time frame: 6 months

Population: Intent-to-Treat, patients who discontinue SYMLIN 7 or more days prior to a site visit are not included in the analyses

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Type 1 DiabetesChange in HbA1c From Baseline at Month 6-0.26 percentStandard Error 0.046
Type 2 DiabetesChange in HbA1c From Baseline at Month 6-0.44 percentStandard Error 0.071
Secondary

Incidence of Medically Assisted Severe Hypoglycemia (MASH) During the Adjustment Period

MASH is defined as episodes of severe hypoglycemia requiring IM glucagon, IV glucose, hospitalization, paramedic assistance, emergency room visit, and/or is assessed as a serious adverse event (SAE) by the investigator. MASH is a subset of PASH. The adjustment period represents the initial 0-3 months of pramlintide treatment

Time frame: 0-3 months

Population: Intent-to-Treat.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Type 1 DiabetesIncidence of Medically Assisted Severe Hypoglycemia (MASH) During the Adjustment Period1.8 Incidence (%)
Type 2 DiabetesIncidence of Medically Assisted Severe Hypoglycemia (MASH) During the Adjustment Period0.4 Incidence (%)
Secondary

Incidence of Medically Assisted Severe Hypoglycemia (MASH) During the Steady State Period

The steady state period represents the \>3-6 months of pramlintide treatment following the adjustment period. MASH is defined as episodes of severe hypoglycemia requiring IM glucagon, IV glucose, hospitalization, paramedic assistance, emergency room visit, and/or is assessed as a serious adverse event (SAE) by the investigator. MASH is a subset of PASH.

Time frame: >3-6 months

Population: Intent-to-Treat, number analyzed includes patients still enrolled in the study during the steady-state period (3-6 months)

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Type 1 DiabetesIncidence of Medically Assisted Severe Hypoglycemia (MASH) During the Steady State Period0.8 Incidence (%)
Type 2 DiabetesIncidence of Medically Assisted Severe Hypoglycemia (MASH) During the Steady State Period0.3 Incidence (%)
Secondary

The Annual Event Rate of Medically Assisted Severe Hypoglycemia (MASH) During the Adjustment Period

The annual event rate was calculated as the total number of events during the time period divided by the total years of exposure to pramlintide for all patients during the time period. The adjustment period represents the initial 0-3 months of pramlintide treatment. MASH is defined as episodes of severe hypoglycemia requiring IM glucagon, IV glucose, hospitalization, paramedic assistance, emergency room visit, and/or is assessed as a serious adverse event (SAE) by the investigator. MASH is a subset of PASH.

Time frame: 0-3 months

Population: Intent-to-Treat

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Type 1 DiabetesThe Annual Event Rate of Medically Assisted Severe Hypoglycemia (MASH) During the Adjustment Period0.0996 Events per patient year
Type 2 DiabetesThe Annual Event Rate of Medically Assisted Severe Hypoglycemia (MASH) During the Adjustment Period0.0185 Events per patient year
Secondary

The Annual Event Rate of Patient-Ascertained Severe Hypoglycemia (PASH) During the Steady State Period

The annual event rate was calculated as the total number of events during the time period divided by the total years of exposure to pramlintide for all patients during the time period. The steady state period represents the \>3-6 months of pramlintide treatment following the adjustment period. PASH is defined as episodes of hypoglycemia requiring the assistance of another individual (including aid in ingestion of oral carbohydrate); and/or requiring the administration of glucagon injection, intravenous glucose, or other medical intervention.

Time frame: >3-6 months

Population: Intent-to-Treat, number analyzed includes patients still enrolled in the study during the steady-state period (3-6 months)

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Type 1 DiabetesThe Annual Event Rate of Patient-Ascertained Severe Hypoglycemia (PASH) During the Steady State Period0.0844 Events per patient year
Type 2 DiabetesThe Annual Event Rate of Patient-Ascertained Severe Hypoglycemia (PASH) During the Steady State Period0.0248 Events per patient year
Secondary

The Incidence of Patient-Ascertained Severe Hypoglycemia (PASH) During the Steady State Period

The steady state period represents the \>3-6 months of pramlintide treatment following the adjustment period. PASH is defined as episodes of hypoglycemia requiring the assistance of another individual (including aid in ingestion of oral carbohydrate); and/or requiring the administration of glucagon injection, intravenous glucose, or other medical intervention.

Time frame: >3-6 months

Population: Intent-to-Treat, number analyzed includes patients still enrolled in the study during the steady-state period (3-6 months)

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Type 1 DiabetesThe Incidence of Patient-Ascertained Severe Hypoglycemia (PASH) During the Steady State Period1.8 Incidence (%)
Type 2 DiabetesThe Incidence of Patient-Ascertained Severe Hypoglycemia (PASH) During the Steady State Period0.3 Incidence (%)

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026