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Efficacy and Safety of TAK-875 Compared to Glimepiride When Used With Metformin in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes

A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Active-Controlled, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of TAK-875 25 mg and 50 mg Compared to Glimepiride When Used in Combination With Metformin in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes

Status
Terminated
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01481116
Enrollment
2454
Registered
2011-11-29
Start date
2012-01-31
Completion date
2014-04-30
Last updated
2016-06-01

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Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Keywords

Drug Therapy

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of TAK-875, once daily (QD), plus metformin compared to glimepiride plus metformin in participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of TAK-875, once daily (QD), plus metformin compared to glimepiride plus metformin in participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Detailed description

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has increased dramatically throughout the world over the past decades despite the availability of several different treatment options. Current pharmacologic treatments include insulin, thiazolidinediones, sulfonylureas, metformin, dipeptidyl-peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors, and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) mimetics. A number of these treatments are associated with clinically important side effects such as low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), weight gainflud retention, exaggeration of pre-existent heart failure, and gastrointestinal side effects. These side effects and the disadvantages associated with many of the currently available antidiabetic agents can reduce compliance and limit their long-term use. Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the body to regulate blood sugar (glucose). In individuals with T2DM, the insulin produced by the body does not effectively control the amount of sugar in the bloodstream. If not properly managed, T2DM may cause elevated blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) and ultimately result in serious health problems. In response to this problem, Takeda is developing TAK-875 (an investigational drug) as an addition to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in patients with T2DM. TAK-875 may affect the production of insulin and may improve how the body uses the sugar in the blood. The aim of this study is to find out if TAK-875, when taken for approximately 2 years in combination with current diabetes medicine (called metformin), is safe and effective at helping people with T2DM control their high blood sugar when compared to glimepiride (a type of medication called a sulfonylurea). The study is being done to find out if the combination of TAK-875 plus metformin works as well as the combination of glimepiride plus metformin. Approximately 2430 patients worldwide aged 18 or over with T2DM, will take part in this study and will be involved in the study for up to 110 or 120 weeks. TAK-875 is being developed at Takeda Global Research and Development, Inc. as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in participants with T2DM. This study will investigate TAK-875 in participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus whose blood sugar level is inadequately controlled with metformin monotherapy. Due to potential concerns about liver safety, on balance, the benefits of treating patients with fasiglifam (TAK-875) do not outweigh the potential risks. For this reason, Takeda has decided voluntarily to terminate the development activities for fasiglifam.

Interventions

TAK-875 25 mg, tablets, orally, once daily and metformin ≥1500 mg or Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) for up to 104 weeks.

DRUGGlimepiride

Glimepiride 1 mg, tablets, orally, once daily (up-titrated to 2 mg after 1 week of treatment. Up-titrated to a maximum of 6 mg in 2 mg increments/down titrated if recurrent (or severe) hypoglycemia occurs) and metformin ≥1500 mg or MTD for up to 104 weeks.

Sponsors

Takeda
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

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

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

1. In the opinion of the investigator, the participant is capable of understanding and complying with protocol requirements. 2. The participant or, when applicable, the participant's legally acceptable representative signs and dates a written, informed consent form and any required privacy authorization prior to the initiation of any study procedures. 3. The participant is male or female and 18 years of age or older with a historical diagnosis of T2DM. 4. The participant meets one of the following criteria: 1. The participant has an HbA1c level ≥7.0 and \<10.0%, and has been on a stable daily dose of ≥1500 mg (or documented MTD) of metformin for at least 2 months prior to Screening. This participant will immediately enter the Placebo Run-in Period, or; 2. The participant has an HbA1c level ≥ 7.5 and \<10.5%, and has been on a stable daily dose of \<1500 mg of metformin without documented MTD for at least 2 months prior to Screening. After completing the Screening Visit, this participant will have their metformin dose immediately increased to ≥1500 mg (or MTD) for an 8-week Titration Period. Following this 8-week period, the participant must qualify for entry into the Placebo Run-in Period by completing the Week -3 procedures and having an HbA1c concentration ≥7.0 and \<10.0%. 5. The participant has had no treatment with antidiabetic agents other than metformin within 2 months prior to Screening (Exception: if a participant has received other antidiabetic therapy for ≤7 days within the 2 months prior to Screening). 6. The participant has a body mass index (BMI) of ≤45 kg/m2 at Screening. 7. Participants regularly using other, non-excluded medications, must be on a stable dose for at least 4 weeks prior to Screening. However, PRN (as needed) use of prescription or over-the-counter medications is allowed at the discretion of the investigator. 8. The participant is able and willing to monitor glucose with a home glucose monitor and consistently record his or her own blood glucose concentrations and complete participant diaries. Additional Inclusion Criteria Prior to Randomization 1. The participant has an HbA1c concentration ≥7.0% and \<10.0%, and a FPG ≤270 mg/dL (15.0 mmol/L) at the Week -1 Visit. (If the subject does not qualify for randomization based on these criteria, the assessment may be repeated weekly, for a maximum of 2 additional weeks). 2. The participant's compliance with the single-blind study medication during the Placebo Run-in Period is at least 75% and does not exceed 125% based on tablet/capsule counts performed by the study staff. 3. A female participant of childbearing potential must have a negative urine hCG pregnancy test at Baseline (Day 1) prior to Randomization and prior to administration of the first dose of double-blind study medication.

Exclusion criteria

1. The participant has received any investigational compound within 30 days prior to Screening or has received an investigational antidiabetic drug within the 3 months prior to Screening. 2. The participant has been randomized into a previous TAK-875 study 3. The participant is an immediate family member, study site employee, or is in a dependant relationship with a study site employee who is involved in conduct of this study (e.g., spouse, parent, child, sibling) or may consent under duress. 4. The participant donated or received any blood products within 12 weeks prior to Screening or is planning to donate blood during the study. 5. The participant has a hemoglobin ≤12 g/dL (≤120 gm/L) for males and ≤10 g/dL (≤100 gm/L) for females at Screening. 6. The participant has a systolic blood pressure ≥160 mm Hg or diastolic pressure ≥95 mm Hg at Screening (If the participant meets this exclusion criterion, the assessment may be repeated once at least 30 minutes after the initial measurement). 7. The participant has history of cancer that has been in remission for \<5 years prior to Screening. A history of basal cell carcinoma or stage 1 squamous cell carcinoma of the skin is allowed. 8. The participant has alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and/or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels \>2.0x upper limit of normal (ULN) at Screening. 9. The participant has a total bilirubin level greater than the ULN at Screening. Exception: if a participant has documented Gilbert's Syndrome the participant will be allowed with an elevated bilirubin level per the investigator's discretion. 10. The participant has a serum creatinine ≥1.5 mg/dL(males) and ≥1.4 mg/dL(females) and/or estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR) \<60 mL/min/1.73m2 at Screening. 11. The participant has uncontrolled thyroid disease. 12. The participant has a history of laser treatment for proliferative diabetic retinopathy within 6 months prior to Screening. 13. The participant has had gastric banding, or gastric bypass surgery within one year prior to Screening. 14. The participant has a known history of infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Hepatitis B virus (HBV), or Hepatitis C virus (HCV). 15. The participant had coronary angioplasty, coronary stent placement, coronary bypass surgery, myocardial infarction, unstable angina pectoris, clinically significant abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG), cerebrovascular accident or transient ischemic attack within 3 months prior to or at Screening. 16. The participant has a history of hypersensitivity, allergies, or has had an anaphylactic reaction(s) to any component of TAK-875, metformin, or glimepiride. 17. The participant has a history of drug abuse (defined as illicit drug use) or a history of alcohol abuse within 2 years prior to Screening. 18. The participant received excluded medications prior to Screening or is expected to receive excluded medication. 19. If female, the participant is pregnant (confirmed by laboratory testing, i.e., serum/urine human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), in females of childbearing potential) or lactating or intending to become pregnant before, during, or within 1 month after participating in this study; or intending to donate ova during such time period. 20. The participant is unable to understand verbal or written English or any other language for which a certified translation of the approved informed consent is available. 21. The participant has any other physical or psychiatric disease or condition that in the judgment of the investigator may affect life expectancy or may make it difficult to successfully manage and follow the participant according to the protocol. Additional

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change From Baseline in HbA1c at Weeks 78 and 104Baseline and Weeks 78 and 104The change in the value of HbA1c (the concentration of glucose bound to hemoglobin as a percent of the absolute maximum that can be bound) to be collected at Weeks 78 and 104 relative to baseline.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change From Baseline in Body Weight at Weeks 78 and 104Baseline and Weeks 78 and 104The change between the body weight to be collected at Weeks 78 and 104 relative to baseline.
Change From Baseline in HbA1c at Weeks 26 and 52Baseline and Weeks 26 and 52The change in the value of HbA1c collected at Weeks 26 and 52 relative to baseline.
Percentage of Participants With HypoglycemiaDay 1 up to Weeks 78 and 104Participants were provided diaries to document any hypoglycemic events that occurred between study visits. Any experience of hypoglycemic signs and symptoms (regardless of the blood glucose value by glucometer) or had a blood glucose value less than or equal to (\<=) 70 milligram per deciliter (mg/dL) (3.9 millimole per liter (mmol/L) by glucometer (regardless of symptoms) were to be recorded.
Percentage of Participants With HbA1c <7% for Participants Who Did Not Report HypoglycemiaWeeks 26, 52, 78 and 104
Change From Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose at Weeks 26, 52, 78 and 104Baseline and Weeks 26, 52, 78 and 104The change between the fasting plasma glucose value to be collected at Weeks 26, 52, 78 and 104 relative to baseline.
Percentage of Participants With HbA1c <7%Weeks 26, 52, 78 and 104

Countries

Argentina, Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Czechia, Estonia, Hong Kong, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

Participants took part at 291 sites in Argentina, Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hong Kong, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Romania, the Russian Federation, South Africa, Taiwan, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and the United States from 06 November 2011 to 24 April 2014.

Pre-assignment details

Participants with a historical diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus who were inadequately controlled while receiving metformin alone were enrolled in 1 of 3 treatment groups as follows: glimepiride; TAK-875 25 milligram (mg); TAK-875 50 mg.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Glimepiride
TAK-875 placebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily and glimepiride 1 mg, over-encapsulated capsules, orally, once daily for 1 week followed by up-titration in 2 mg increments up to 6 mg, orally, once daily along with metformin greater than or equal to (\>=)1500 mg per day or maximum tolerated dose, tablets, orally for up to 104 weeks. Glimepiride dose could be down-titrated from 6 mg in case of recurrent or severe hypoglycemia.
824
TAK-875 25 mg
TAK-875 25 mg, tablets, orally, once daily and glimepiride placebo-matching capsules, orally, once daily along with metformin \>=1500 mg per day or maximum tolerated dose, tablets, orally for up to 104 weeks.
817
TAK-875 50 mg
TAK-875 50 mg, tablets, orally, once daily and glimepiride placebo-matching capsules, orally, once daily along with metformin \>=1500 mg per day or maximum tolerated dose, tablets, orally for up to 104 weeks.
813
Total2,454

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002
Overall StudyAdverse Event262642
Overall StudyContraindications110
Overall StudyDeath210
Overall StudyHypoglycemic Event400
Overall StudyInvestigator Decision321
Overall StudyInvestigator's Discretion200
Overall StudyLack of Efficacy331
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up81211
Overall StudyMajor Protocol Deviation371
Overall StudyNon-Compliant With Study Drug011
Overall StudyOther110
Overall StudyParticipant Moved Out of Area201
Overall StudyParticipant Moved Out of Country101
Overall StudyParticipant Started Taking Glipizide100
Overall StudyPregnancy001
Overall StudySponsor Decision013
Overall StudyStudy Termination730729713
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject373337

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicTotalGlimepirideTAK-875 50 mgTAK-875 25 mg
Age, Continuous56.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.57
57.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.56
56.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.81
56.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.34
Age, Customized
>=65 years
523 participants187 participants165 participants171 participants
Age, Customized
Less than (<) 65 years
1931 participants637 participants648 participants646 participants
Baseline Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) Category
>=8.5%
691 participants238 participants221 participants232 participants
Baseline Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) Category
< 8.5 percent (%)
1760 participants584 participants592 participants584 participants
Baseline Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) Category
Not Available
3 participants2 participants0 participants1 participants
Body Mass Index (BMI)31.42 kilogram per square meter (kg/m^2)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.329
31.34 kilogram per square meter (kg/m^2)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.334
31.43 kilogram per square meter (kg/m^2)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.403
31.50 kilogram per square meter (kg/m^2)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.253
Duration of Diabetes6.312 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.056
6.372 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.293
5.995 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.711
6.566 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.132
Height166.6 centimeter (cm)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.37
166.2 centimeter (cm)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.66
167.3 centimeter (cm)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.19
166.2 centimeter (cm)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.23
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
American Indian or Alaska Native
40 participants8 participants12 participants20 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
293 participants101 participants93 participants99 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black or African American
209 participants62 participants77 participants70 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic or Latino
204 participants68 participants70 participants66 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Multiracial
82 participants33 participants23 participants26 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
14 participants3 participants7 participants4 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Non-Hispanic or Latino
321 participants105 participants106 participants110 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Not Available
1929 participants651 participants637 participants641 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
1816 participants617 participants601 participants598 participants
Region of Enrollment
Argentina
113 participants37 participants37 participants39 participants
Region of Enrollment
Australia
9 participants4 participants3 participants2 participants
Region of Enrollment
Bulgaria
51 participants17 participants16 participants18 participants
Region of Enrollment
Canada
121 participants42 participants39 participants40 participants
Region of Enrollment
Colombia
3 participants2 participants1 participants0 participants
Region of Enrollment
Czech Republic
93 participants31 participants31 participants31 participants
Region of Enrollment
Estonia
36 participants12 participants12 participants12 participants
Region of Enrollment
Hong Kong
29 participants9 participants10 participants10 participants
Region of Enrollment
Israel
150 participants50 participants50 participants50 participants
Region of Enrollment
Latvia
43 participants15 participants14 participants14 participants
Region of Enrollment
Lithuania
66 participants21 participants22 participants23 participants
Region of Enrollment
Malaysia
50 participants17 participants17 participants16 participants
Region of Enrollment
Mexico
43 participants14 participants15 participants14 participants
Region of Enrollment
New Zealand
44 participants15 participants15 participants14 participants
Region of Enrollment
Philippines
114 participants39 participants37 participants38 participants
Region of Enrollment
Poland
193 participants64 participants63 participants66 participants
Region of Enrollment
Romania
155 participants52 participants51 participants52 participants
Region of Enrollment
Russian Federation
78 participants26 participants26 participants26 participants
Region of Enrollment
South Africa
247 participants83 participants83 participants81 participants
Region of Enrollment
Taiwan, Province Of China
34 participants11 participants12 participants11 participants
Region of Enrollment
Ukraine
239 participants80 participants79 participants80 participants
Region of Enrollment
United Kingdom
51 participants18 participants17 participants16 participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
492 participants165 participants163 participants164 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
1212 Participants428 Participants362 Participants422 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
1242 Participants396 Participants451 Participants395 Participants
Smoking Classification
Current smoker
383 participants114 participants126 participants143 participants
Smoking Classification
Ex-smoker
484 participants158 participants185 participants141 participants
Smoking Classification
Never smoked
1587 participants552 participants502 participants533 participants
Weight87.55 kilogram (kg)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 18.501
86.95 kilogram (kg)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 18.415
88.37 kilogram (kg)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 18.796
87.35 kilogram (kg)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 18.283

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
334 / 822337 / 816323 / 813
serious
Total, serious adverse events
63 / 82241 / 81658 / 813

Outcome results

Primary

Change From Baseline in HbA1c at Weeks 78 and 104

The change in the value of HbA1c (the concentration of glucose bound to hemoglobin as a percent of the absolute maximum that can be bound) to be collected at Weeks 78 and 104 relative to baseline.

Time frame: Baseline and Weeks 78 and 104

Population: Full Analysis Set (FAS) included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of double-blind study medication and who had a baseline and at least 1 post- baseline assessment.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
GlimepirideChange From Baseline in HbA1c at Weeks 78 and 104Change at Week 78-0.80 percentage of glycosylated hemoglobinStandard Error 0.957
GlimepirideChange From Baseline in HbA1c at Weeks 78 and 104Baseline8.00 percentage of glycosylated hemoglobinStandard Error 0.814
GlimepirideChange From Baseline in HbA1c at Weeks 78 and 104Change at Week 104NA percentage of glycosylated hemoglobin
TAK-875 25 mgChange From Baseline in HbA1c at Weeks 78 and 104Change at Week 78-0.82 percentage of glycosylated hemoglobinStandard Error 0.865
TAK-875 25 mgChange From Baseline in HbA1c at Weeks 78 and 104Baseline8.01 percentage of glycosylated hemoglobinStandard Error 0.777
TAK-875 25 mgChange From Baseline in HbA1c at Weeks 78 and 104Change at Week 104-1.03 percentage of glycosylated hemoglobinStandard Error 1.159
TAK-875 50 mgChange From Baseline in HbA1c at Weeks 78 and 104Baseline7.99 percentage of glycosylated hemoglobinStandard Error 0.792
TAK-875 50 mgChange From Baseline in HbA1c at Weeks 78 and 104Change at Week 1040.03 percentage of glycosylated hemoglobinStandard Error 0.603
TAK-875 50 mgChange From Baseline in HbA1c at Weeks 78 and 104Change at Week 78-0.98 percentage of glycosylated hemoglobinStandard Error 0.834
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Body Weight at Weeks 78 and 104

The change between the body weight to be collected at Weeks 78 and 104 relative to baseline.

Time frame: Baseline and Weeks 78 and 104

Population: FAS included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of double-blind study medication and who had a baseline and at least 1 post- baseline value during the double-blind treatment period. Data for body weight was not available at Week 104 due to early termination of the study.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
GlimepirideChange From Baseline in Body Weight at Weeks 78 and 104Baseline84.32 kgStandard Error 0.981
GlimepirideChange From Baseline in Body Weight at Weeks 78 and 104Change at Week 781.24 kgStandard Error 0.492
TAK-875 25 mgChange From Baseline in Body Weight at Weeks 78 and 104Baseline84.55 kgStandard Error 1.003
TAK-875 25 mgChange From Baseline in Body Weight at Weeks 78 and 104Change at Week 78-0.07 kgStandard Error 0.524
TAK-875 50 mgChange From Baseline in Body Weight at Weeks 78 and 104Baseline85.67 kgStandard Error 0.995
TAK-875 50 mgChange From Baseline in Body Weight at Weeks 78 and 104Change at Week 78-0.21 kgStandard Error 0.487
Comparison: Change at Week 78p-value: 0.06595% CI: [-2.7, 0.08]Mixed Model Repeated Measures
Comparison: Change at Week 78p-value: 0.03495% CI: [-2.78, -0.11]Mixed Model Repeated Measures
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose at Weeks 26, 52, 78 and 104

The change between the fasting plasma glucose value to be collected at Weeks 26, 52, 78 and 104 relative to baseline.

Time frame: Baseline and Weeks 26, 52, 78 and 104

Population: FAS included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of double-blind study medication and who had a baseline and at least 1 post- baseline value during the double-blind treatment period.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
GlimepirideChange From Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose at Weeks 26, 52, 78 and 104Change at Week 780.0 milligram per deciliter (mg/dL)Standard Error 41.87
GlimepirideChange From Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose at Weeks 26, 52, 78 and 104Change at Week 52-19.8 milligram per deciliter (mg/dL)Standard Error 40.81
GlimepirideChange From Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose at Weeks 26, 52, 78 and 104Baseline164.5 milligram per deciliter (mg/dL)Standard Error 41.25
GlimepirideChange From Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose at Weeks 26, 52, 78 and 104Change at Week 26-19.5 milligram per deciliter (mg/dL)Standard Error 41.9
GlimepirideChange From Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose at Weeks 26, 52, 78 and 104Change at Week 104NA milligram per deciliter (mg/dL)
TAK-875 25 mgChange From Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose at Weeks 26, 52, 78 and 104Change at Week 52-19.3 milligram per deciliter (mg/dL)Standard Error 36.85
TAK-875 25 mgChange From Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose at Weeks 26, 52, 78 and 104Baseline165.2 milligram per deciliter (mg/dL)Standard Error 38.45
TAK-875 25 mgChange From Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose at Weeks 26, 52, 78 and 104Change at Week 26-17.4 milligram per deciliter (mg/dL)Standard Error 34.67
TAK-875 25 mgChange From Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose at Weeks 26, 52, 78 and 104Change at Week 78-17.6 milligram per deciliter (mg/dL)Standard Error 30.03
TAK-875 25 mgChange From Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose at Weeks 26, 52, 78 and 104Change at Week 104-24.0 milligram per deciliter (mg/dL)Standard Error 1.41
TAK-875 50 mgChange From Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose at Weeks 26, 52, 78 and 104Change at Week 104-32.0 milligram per deciliter (mg/dL)Standard Error 17.58
TAK-875 50 mgChange From Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose at Weeks 26, 52, 78 and 104Change at Week 78-21.4 milligram per deciliter (mg/dL)Standard Error 41.27
TAK-875 50 mgChange From Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose at Weeks 26, 52, 78 and 104Baseline163.7 milligram per deciliter (mg/dL)Standard Error 38.65
TAK-875 50 mgChange From Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose at Weeks 26, 52, 78 and 104Change at Week 52-23.7 milligram per deciliter (mg/dL)Standard Error 33.78
TAK-875 50 mgChange From Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose at Weeks 26, 52, 78 and 104Change at Week 26-23.0 milligram per deciliter (mg/dL)Standard Error 31.99
Secondary

Change From Baseline in HbA1c at Weeks 26 and 52

The change in the value of HbA1c collected at Weeks 26 and 52 relative to baseline.

Time frame: Baseline and Weeks 26 and 52

Population: FAS included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of double-blind study medication and who had a baseline and at least 1 post- baseline value during the double-blind treatment period.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
GlimepirideChange From Baseline in HbA1c at Weeks 26 and 52Week 26-0.91 percentage of glycosylated hemoglobinStandard Error 0.039
GlimepirideChange From Baseline in HbA1c at Weeks 26 and 52Week 52-0.78 percentage of glycosylated hemoglobinStandard Error 0.043
TAK-875 25 mgChange From Baseline in HbA1c at Weeks 26 and 52Week 26-0.63 percentage of glycosylated hemoglobinStandard Error 0.039
TAK-875 25 mgChange From Baseline in HbA1c at Weeks 26 and 52Week 52-0.65 percentage of glycosylated hemoglobinStandard Error 0.044
TAK-875 50 mgChange From Baseline in HbA1c at Weeks 26 and 52Week 26-0.81 percentage of glycosylated hemoglobinStandard Error 0.039
TAK-875 50 mgChange From Baseline in HbA1c at Weeks 26 and 52Week 52-0.81 percentage of glycosylated hemoglobinStandard Error 0.043
Secondary

Percentage of Participants With HbA1c <7%

Time frame: Weeks 26, 52, 78 and 104

Population: FAS included all randomized subjects who received at least 1 dose of double-blind study medication and who had a baseline and at least 1 post- baseline value during the double-blind treatment period.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
GlimepiridePercentage of Participants With HbA1c <7%Week 2651.8 percentage of participants
GlimepiridePercentage of Participants With HbA1c <7%Week 7845.2 percentage of participants
GlimepiridePercentage of Participants With HbA1c <7%Week 104NA percentage of participants
GlimepiridePercentage of Participants With HbA1c <7%Week 5247.8 percentage of participants
TAK-875 25 mgPercentage of Participants With HbA1c <7%Week 2638.3 percentage of participants
TAK-875 25 mgPercentage of Participants With HbA1c <7%Week 5243.3 percentage of participants
TAK-875 25 mgPercentage of Participants With HbA1c <7%Week 7837.7 percentage of participants
TAK-875 25 mgPercentage of Participants With HbA1c <7%Week 10433.3 percentage of participants
TAK-875 50 mgPercentage of Participants With HbA1c <7%Week 7854.5 percentage of participants
TAK-875 50 mgPercentage of Participants With HbA1c <7%Week 2648.7 percentage of participants
TAK-875 50 mgPercentage of Participants With HbA1c <7%Week 5254.5 percentage of participants
TAK-875 50 mgPercentage of Participants With HbA1c <7%Week 10433.3 percentage of participants
Secondary

Percentage of Participants With HbA1c <7% for Participants Who Did Not Report Hypoglycemia

Time frame: Weeks 26, 52, 78 and 104

Population: Data for this outcome measure was not analyzed as prespecified in the protocol.

Secondary

Percentage of Participants With Hypoglycemia

Participants were provided diaries to document any hypoglycemic events that occurred between study visits. Any experience of hypoglycemic signs and symptoms (regardless of the blood glucose value by glucometer) or had a blood glucose value less than or equal to (\<=) 70 milligram per deciliter (mg/dL) (3.9 millimole per liter (mmol/L) by glucometer (regardless of symptoms) were to be recorded.

Time frame: Day 1 up to Weeks 78 and 104

Population: Safety analysis set included all participants who received at least 1 dose of double-blind study medication. Participants were analyzed according to the study medication they received.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
GlimepiridePercentage of Participants With HypoglycemiaDay 1 up to Week 7830.2 percentage of participants
GlimepiridePercentage of Participants With HypoglycemiaDay 1 up to Week 10430.2 percentage of participants
TAK-875 25 mgPercentage of Participants With HypoglycemiaDay 1 up to Week 785.4 percentage of participants
TAK-875 25 mgPercentage of Participants With HypoglycemiaDay 1 up to Week 1045.4 percentage of participants
TAK-875 50 mgPercentage of Participants With HypoglycemiaDay 1 up to Week 785.3 percentage of participants
TAK-875 50 mgPercentage of Participants With HypoglycemiaDay 1 up to Week 1045.3 percentage of participants
Comparison: Day 1 up to Week 78: Odds Ratios, corresponding confidence interval, and p-values were calculated using logistic regression with factors for treatment, country, schedule and baseline HbA1c value.p-value: <0.00195% CI: [0.09, 0.18]Regression, Logistic
Comparison: Day 1 up to Week 78: Odds Ratios, corresponding confidence interval, and p-values were calculated using logistic regression with factors for treatment, country, schedule and baseline HbA1c value.p-value: <0.00195% CI: [0.09, 0.18]Regression, Logistic
Comparison: Day 1 up to Week 104: Odds Ratios, corresponding confidence interval, and p-values were calculated using logistic regression with factors for treatment, country, schedule and baseline HbA1c value.p-value: <0.00195% CI: [0.09, 0.18]Regression, Logistic
Comparison: Day 1 up to Week 104: Odds Ratios, corresponding confidence interval, and p-values were calculated using logistic regression with factors for treatment, country, schedule and baseline HbA1c value.p-value: <0.00195% CI: [0.09, 0.18]Regression, Logistic

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