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A Study of LY2189265 in Japanese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

Assessment of Dose-Dependent Effects of LY2189265 on Glycemic Control in Japanese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01001104
Enrollment
145
Registered
2009-10-23
Start date
2009-10-31
Completion date
2010-12-31
Last updated
2015-09-28

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

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Keywords

Metabolic Diseases, Glucose Metabolism Disorders, Diabetes, GLP-1, Lilly

Brief summary

The main purpose of this study is to assess dose-response characteristics in Japanese patients with Type 2 Diabetes taking LY2189265 monotherapy.

Interventions

Administered by subcutaneous (SC) injection, once weekly (QW) for 12 weeks.

DRUGPlacebo

Administered by SC injection, QW for 12 weeks.

Sponsors

Eli Lilly and Company
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes with a body mass index (BMI)≥18.5 kilograms per square meter (kg/m\^2) but \<40.0 kg/m\^2. * Patients who are oral antidiabetic drug (OAD) naïve or are taking OAD monotherapy except for a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor (DPP-IV) and are willing to discontinue their OAD. * Patients who are OAD naïve with screening glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) value of 7.0% to 9.5% and randomization HbA1c value of 7.0% to 9.5%, or who are taking OAD monotherapy with screening HbA1c value of 6.0% to 8.5% and randomization HbA1c value of 7.0% to 9.5%. * Patients who have, in the opinion of the investigator, a stable weight during the 12 weeks prior to screening.

Exclusion criteria

* Patients who are currently taking prescription medications to promote weight loss * Patients who are receiving chronic systemic glucocorticoid therapy, or have received such therapy within 4 weeks immediately prior to screening. * Patients who have a known clinically significant gastrointestinal disorder, have undergone excision of all or any part of the gastrointestinal tract, have undergone gastric bypass surgery for treatment of obesity, or chronically take drugs that directly influence gastrointestinal motility. * Patients who have poorly controlled hypertension, renal artery stenosis, or evidence of labile blood pressure including symptomatic postural hypotension. * Patients who have obvious clinical signs or symptoms of pancreatitis, a history of chronic pancreatitis or acute pancreatitis. Patients who have amylase and/or lipase of 1.5 times or more the upper limit of the reference range. * Have a family history, obvious clinical signs, or symptoms of medullary carcinoma of thyroid.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change From Baseline in Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) at 12 WeeksBaseline, 12 weeksChange in HbA1c from baseline following 12 weeks of therapy (that is, HbA1c at week 12 minus HbA1c at baseline). Changes in HbA1c were analyzed by a mixed model repeated measures (MMRM) model that included dose, pre-study therapy, body mass index (BMI) group at baseline, baseline value, visit, and dose\*visit, where the participant was treated as a random effect.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Percentage of Participants Achieving Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c)<6.5% up to 12 Weeksup to 12 weeksPercentage of participants achieving HbA1c\<6.5% up to the 12-week endpoint.
Change From Baseline in Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) Values to 12 WeeksBaseline, 12 weeksChange in FBG following 12 weeks of therapy (that is, FBG at week 12 minus FBG at baseline). The change in FBG was analyzed using a mixed model repeated measures (MMRM) model that included dose, pre-study therapy, body mass index (BMI) group at baseline, baseline value, visit, and dose\*visit, where the participant was treated as a random effect.
Change From Baseline in the Mean Daily Blood Glucose (Based on Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose [SMBG]) at 12 WeeksBaseline, 12 weeksSMBG levels were measured at the following 7 timepoints during the day: fasting prebreakfast, 2 hours postbreakfast, prior to lunch, 2 hours postlunch, prior to dinner, 2 hours postdinner, and prior to bed. The change in mean daily blood glucose was analyzed by a mixed model repeated measures (MMRM) model that included dose, pre-study therapy, body mass index (BMI) group at baseline, baseline value, and dose\*visit, where the participant was treated as a random effect.
Change From Baseline in Total Body Weight at 12 WeeksBaseline, 12 weeksChanges in body weight were analyzed by a mixed model repeated measures (MMRM) model that included dose, pre-study therapy, body mass index (BMI) group at baseline, baseline value, visit, and dose\*visit, where the participant was treated as a random effect.
Percentage of Participants Achieving Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c)<7% up to 12 Weeksup to 12 weeksPercentage of participants who achieved HbA1c\<7% up to the 12-week endpoint.
Change From Baseline in Beta-Cell Function Using the Updated Homeostasis Model Assessment Beta-Cell Function (HOMA2-B) at 12 WeeksBaseline, 12 weeksHOMA2-B is an estimated steady state beta cell function based on updated HOMA2 model. The HOMA2 model estimates steady state pancreatic beta cell function (%B) as a percentage of a normal reference population using simultaneously measured fasting plasma glucose and fasting insulin. Changes in HOMA2-B were analyzed by a mixed model repeated measures (MMRM) model that included dose, pre-study therapy, body mass index (BMI) group at baseline, baseline value, visit, and dose\*visit, where the participant was treated as a random effect.
Steady-State Concentrations of LY218926512 weeksEvaluable pharmacokinetics (PK) concentrations from all sampling time-points were combined and utilized in a population approach to determine the population mean estimate and standard deviation at 12 weeks. The model predicted LY2189265 steady state concentrations in each dose level were calculated as estimated area under the curve (AUC)/dosing period of 168 hours. The models and model parameters were described by nonlinear, mixed-effects regression modeling (NONMEM) using the program NONMEM 7®.
Percentage of Participants With Self-Reported Hypoglycemic Episodes During the 12-week Treatment Period12 weeksAssessed the percentage of participants who reported a hypoglycemic episode during the 12-week treatment period. Hypoglycemia was defined as a measured plasma glucose level of ≤70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or ≤3.9 millimoles per liter (mmol/L).
Change From Baseline in Insulin Sensitivity Using the Updated Homeostasis Model Assessment Insulin Sensitivity (HOMA2-S) at 12 WeeksBaseline, 12 weeksHOMA2-S is an estimated insulin sensitivity based on updated HOMA2 model. The HOMA2 model is a computer model that estimates insulin sensitivity (%S) as percentages of a normal reference population using simultaneously measured fasting plasma glucose and fasting insulin. Changes in HOMA2-S were analyzed by a mixed model repeated measures (MMRM) model that included dose, pre-study therapy, body mass index (BMI) group at baseline, baseline value, visit, and dose\*visit, where the participant was treated as a random effect.

Countries

Japan

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
0.75 mg LY2189265
Administered by subcutaneous (SC) injection, once weekly (QW) for 12 weeks.
35
0.5 mg LY2189265
Administered by SC injection, QW for 12 weeks.
37
0.25 mg LY2189265
Administered by SC injection, QW for 12 weeks.
36
Placebo
Administered by SC injection, QW for 12 weeks.
37
Total145

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002FG003
Overall StudyAdverse Event2100
Overall StudyEntry Criteria Not Met0001
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up0010
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject0002

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicPlaceboTotal0.75 mg LY21892650.5 mg LY21892650.25 mg LY2189265
Age, Continuous51.70 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.67
52.17 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.82
52.23 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.8
52.50 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.17
52.26 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.82
Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG)159.65 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 33.29
156.45 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 31.26
156.51 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 26.43
150.95 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 29.31
158.75 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 35.62
Percentage of Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c)7.98 percentage of glycosylated hemoglobin
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.64
8.00 percentage of glycosylated hemoglobin
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.64
8.01 percentage of glycosylated hemoglobin
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.63
7.98 percentage of glycosylated hemoglobin
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.66
8.05 percentage of glycosylated hemoglobin
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.66
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Japanese
37 participants145 participants35 participants37 participants36 participants
Region of Enrollment
Japan
37 participants145 participants35 participants37 participants36 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
8 Participants38 Participants7 Participants14 Participants9 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
29 Participants107 Participants28 Participants23 Participants27 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
16 / 3717 / 3618 / 3715 / 35
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 371 / 360 / 371 / 35

Outcome results

Primary

Change From Baseline in Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) at 12 Weeks

Change in HbA1c from baseline following 12 weeks of therapy (that is, HbA1c at week 12 minus HbA1c at baseline). Changes in HbA1c were analyzed by a mixed model repeated measures (MMRM) model that included dose, pre-study therapy, body mass index (BMI) group at baseline, baseline value, visit, and dose\*visit, where the participant was treated as a random effect.

Time frame: Baseline, 12 weeks

Population: Full analysis set: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of the study drug.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
0.75 mg LY2189265Change From Baseline in Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) at 12 Weeks-1.35 percentage glycosylated hemoglobin
0.5 mg LY2189265Change From Baseline in Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) at 12 Weeks-1.15 percentage glycosylated hemoglobin
0.25 mg LY2189265Change From Baseline in Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) at 12 Weeks-0.90 percentage glycosylated hemoglobin
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) at 12 Weeks-0.18 percentage glycosylated hemoglobin
p-value: <0.001Mixed Models Analysis
p-value: <0.001Mixed Models Analysis
p-value: <0.001Mixed Models Analysis
p-value: <0.001Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Beta-Cell Function Using the Updated Homeostasis Model Assessment Beta-Cell Function (HOMA2-B) at 12 Weeks

HOMA2-B is an estimated steady state beta cell function based on updated HOMA2 model. The HOMA2 model estimates steady state pancreatic beta cell function (%B) as a percentage of a normal reference population using simultaneously measured fasting plasma glucose and fasting insulin. Changes in HOMA2-B were analyzed by a mixed model repeated measures (MMRM) model that included dose, pre-study therapy, body mass index (BMI) group at baseline, baseline value, visit, and dose\*visit, where the participant was treated as a random effect.

Time frame: Baseline, 12 weeks

Population: Full analysis set: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of the study drug.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
0.75 mg LY2189265Change From Baseline in Beta-Cell Function Using the Updated Homeostasis Model Assessment Beta-Cell Function (HOMA2-B) at 12 Weeks38.63 percentage beta-cell function
0.5 mg LY2189265Change From Baseline in Beta-Cell Function Using the Updated Homeostasis Model Assessment Beta-Cell Function (HOMA2-B) at 12 Weeks26.67 percentage beta-cell function
0.25 mg LY2189265Change From Baseline in Beta-Cell Function Using the Updated Homeostasis Model Assessment Beta-Cell Function (HOMA2-B) at 12 Weeks20.04 percentage beta-cell function
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Beta-Cell Function Using the Updated Homeostasis Model Assessment Beta-Cell Function (HOMA2-B) at 12 Weeks6.94 percentage beta-cell function
p-value: <0.001Mixed Models Analysis
p-value: 0.036Mixed Models Analysis
p-value: 0.002Mixed Models Analysis
p-value: <0.001Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) Values to 12 Weeks

Change in FBG following 12 weeks of therapy (that is, FBG at week 12 minus FBG at baseline). The change in FBG was analyzed using a mixed model repeated measures (MMRM) model that included dose, pre-study therapy, body mass index (BMI) group at baseline, baseline value, visit, and dose\*visit, where the participant was treated as a random effect.

Time frame: Baseline, 12 weeks

Population: Full analysis set: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of the study drug.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
0.75 mg LY2189265Change From Baseline in Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) Values to 12 Weeks-37.48 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)
0.5 mg LY2189265Change From Baseline in Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) Values to 12 Weeks-28.55 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)
0.25 mg LY2189265Change From Baseline in Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) Values to 12 Weeks-29.21 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) Values to 12 Weeks-9.00 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)
p-value: <0.001Mixed Models Analysis
p-value: 0.003Mixed Models Analysis
p-value: 0.003Mixed Models Analysis
p-value: <0.001Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Insulin Sensitivity Using the Updated Homeostasis Model Assessment Insulin Sensitivity (HOMA2-S) at 12 Weeks

HOMA2-S is an estimated insulin sensitivity based on updated HOMA2 model. The HOMA2 model is a computer model that estimates insulin sensitivity (%S) as percentages of a normal reference population using simultaneously measured fasting plasma glucose and fasting insulin. Changes in HOMA2-S were analyzed by a mixed model repeated measures (MMRM) model that included dose, pre-study therapy, body mass index (BMI) group at baseline, baseline value, visit, and dose\*visit, where the participant was treated as a random effect.

Time frame: Baseline, 12 weeks

Population: Full analysis set: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of the study drug.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
0.75 mg LY2189265Change From Baseline in Insulin Sensitivity Using the Updated Homeostasis Model Assessment Insulin Sensitivity (HOMA2-S) at 12 Weeks-4.66 percentage insulin sensitivity (%S)
0.5 mg LY2189265Change From Baseline in Insulin Sensitivity Using the Updated Homeostasis Model Assessment Insulin Sensitivity (HOMA2-S) at 12 Weeks-6.07 percentage insulin sensitivity (%S)
0.25 mg LY2189265Change From Baseline in Insulin Sensitivity Using the Updated Homeostasis Model Assessment Insulin Sensitivity (HOMA2-S) at 12 Weeks4.65 percentage insulin sensitivity (%S)
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Insulin Sensitivity Using the Updated Homeostasis Model Assessment Insulin Sensitivity (HOMA2-S) at 12 Weeks3.74 percentage insulin sensitivity (%S)
p-value: 0.202Mixed Models Analysis
p-value: 0.917Mixed Models Analysis
p-value: 0.264Mixed Models Analysis
p-value: 0.346Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Change From Baseline in the Mean Daily Blood Glucose (Based on Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose [SMBG]) at 12 Weeks

SMBG levels were measured at the following 7 timepoints during the day: fasting prebreakfast, 2 hours postbreakfast, prior to lunch, 2 hours postlunch, prior to dinner, 2 hours postdinner, and prior to bed. The change in mean daily blood glucose was analyzed by a mixed model repeated measures (MMRM) model that included dose, pre-study therapy, body mass index (BMI) group at baseline, baseline value, and dose\*visit, where the participant was treated as a random effect.

Time frame: Baseline, 12 weeks

Population: Full analysis set: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of the study drug.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
0.75 mg LY2189265Change From Baseline in the Mean Daily Blood Glucose (Based on Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose [SMBG]) at 12 Weeks-48.99 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)
0.5 mg LY2189265Change From Baseline in the Mean Daily Blood Glucose (Based on Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose [SMBG]) at 12 Weeks-53.12 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)
0.25 mg LY2189265Change From Baseline in the Mean Daily Blood Glucose (Based on Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose [SMBG]) at 12 Weeks-40.70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)
PlaceboChange From Baseline in the Mean Daily Blood Glucose (Based on Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose [SMBG]) at 12 Weeks-7.49 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)
p-value: <0.001Mixed Models Analysis
p-value: <0.001Mixed Models Analysis
p-value: <0.001Mixed Models Analysis
p-value: <0.001Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Total Body Weight at 12 Weeks

Changes in body weight were analyzed by a mixed model repeated measures (MMRM) model that included dose, pre-study therapy, body mass index (BMI) group at baseline, baseline value, visit, and dose\*visit, where the participant was treated as a random effect.

Time frame: Baseline, 12 weeks

Population: Full analysis set: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of the study drug.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
0.75 mg LY2189265Change From Baseline in Total Body Weight at 12 Weeks-0.58 kilograms (kg)
0.5 mg LY2189265Change From Baseline in Total Body Weight at 12 Weeks-0.40 kilograms (kg)
0.25 mg LY2189265Change From Baseline in Total Body Weight at 12 Weeks0.41 kilograms (kg)
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Total Body Weight at 12 Weeks-0.84 kilograms (kg)
p-value: 0.987Mixed Models Analysis
p-value: 0.005Mixed Models Analysis
p-value: 0.311Mixed Models Analysis
p-value: 0.556Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Percentage of Participants Achieving Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c)<6.5% up to 12 Weeks

Percentage of participants achieving HbA1c\<6.5% up to the 12-week endpoint.

Time frame: up to 12 weeks

Population: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of the study drug, last observation carried forward (LOCF).

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
0.75 mg LY2189265Percentage of Participants Achieving Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c)<6.5% up to 12 Weeks34.3 percentage of participants
0.5 mg LY2189265Percentage of Participants Achieving Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c)<6.5% up to 12 Weeks24.3 percentage of participants
0.25 mg LY2189265Percentage of Participants Achieving Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c)<6.5% up to 12 Weeks8.3 percentage of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Participants Achieving Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c)<6.5% up to 12 Weeks2.7 percentage of participants
p-value: <0.001Cochran-Armitage
p-value: 0.358Fisher Exact
p-value: 0.014Fisher Exact
p-value: <0.001Fisher Exact
Secondary

Percentage of Participants Achieving Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c)<7% up to 12 Weeks

Percentage of participants who achieved HbA1c\<7% up to the 12-week endpoint.

Time frame: up to 12 weeks

Population: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of the study drug, last observation carried forward (LOCF).

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
0.75 mg LY2189265Percentage of Participants Achieving Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c)<7% up to 12 Weeks77.1 percentage of participants
0.5 mg LY2189265Percentage of Participants Achieving Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c)<7% up to 12 Weeks59.5 percentage of participants
0.25 mg LY2189265Percentage of Participants Achieving Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c)<7% up to 12 Weeks47.2 percentage of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Participants Achieving Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c)<7% up to 12 Weeks10.8 percentage of participants
p-value: <0.001Cochran-Armitage
p-value: <0.001Fisher Exact
p-value: <0.001Fisher Exact
p-value: <0.001Fisher Exact
Secondary

Percentage of Participants With Self-Reported Hypoglycemic Episodes During the 12-week Treatment Period

Assessed the percentage of participants who reported a hypoglycemic episode during the 12-week treatment period. Hypoglycemia was defined as a measured plasma glucose level of ≤70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or ≤3.9 millimoles per liter (mmol/L).

Time frame: 12 weeks

Population: Full analysis set: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of the study drug.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
0.75 mg LY2189265Percentage of Participants With Self-Reported Hypoglycemic Episodes During the 12-week Treatment Period5.7 percentage of participants
0.5 mg LY2189265Percentage of Participants With Self-Reported Hypoglycemic Episodes During the 12-week Treatment Period2.7 percentage of participants
0.25 mg LY2189265Percentage of Participants With Self-Reported Hypoglycemic Episodes During the 12-week Treatment Period0.0 percentage of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Participants With Self-Reported Hypoglycemic Episodes During the 12-week Treatment Period0.0 percentage of participants
p-value: 0.073Cochran-Armitage
p-value: 1Fisher Exact
p-value: 0.233Fisher Exact
Secondary

Steady-State Concentrations of LY2189265

Evaluable pharmacokinetics (PK) concentrations from all sampling time-points were combined and utilized in a population approach to determine the population mean estimate and standard deviation at 12 weeks. The model predicted LY2189265 steady state concentrations in each dose level were calculated as estimated area under the curve (AUC)/dosing period of 168 hours. The models and model parameters were described by nonlinear, mixed-effects regression modeling (NONMEM) using the program NONMEM 7®.

Time frame: 12 weeks

Population: Full analysis set: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of the study drug.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
0.75 mg LY2189265Steady-State Concentrations of LY218926515.8 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
0.5 mg LY2189265Steady-State Concentrations of LY218926528.8 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
0.25 mg LY2189265Steady-State Concentrations of LY218926542.7 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)

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