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Phase 3 28-Week Study With 24-Week and 52-week Extension Phases to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Exenatide Once Weekly and Dapagliflozin Versus Exenatide and Dapagliflozin Matching Placebo

A 28-week, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Active-Controlled, Phase 3 Study With a 24-week Extension Phase Followed by a 52-week Extension Phase to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Simultaneous Administration of Exenatide Once Weekly 2 mg and Dapagliflozin Once Daily 10 mg Compared to Exenatide Once Weekly 2 mg Alone and Dapagliflozin Once Daily 10 mg Alone in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Who Have Inadequate Glycemic Control on Metformin

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02229396
Enrollment
695
Registered
2014-09-01
Start date
2014-09-04
Completion date
2017-12-28
Last updated
2018-12-31

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

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus

Keywords

Diabetes Mellitus, Exenatide, Dapagliflozin, Diabetes medication, Treatment efficacy, Placebo, Metabolism, Cardiovascular metabolic

Brief summary

Study D5553C0003 is a 28-week, randomized, double-blind, active-controlled, multicenter, Phase 3 efficacy and safety study with 24-week and 52-week extension phases of simultaneous administration of exenatide once weekly (EQW) 2 mg and dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily (QD) compared to EQW 2 mg alone and dapagliflozin 10 mg QD alone in patients with Type 2 diabetes who have inadequate glycemic control on metformin.

Interventions

DRUGExantide with Dapagliflozin

2 mg weekly suspension injection and 10 mg Dapagliflozin

DRUGExentide

2 mg

DRUGDapagliflozin

10 mg once daily Dapagliflozin

Sponsors

AstraZeneca
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 130 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Has a diagnosis of T2DM. * Has HbA1c of 8.0% to 12.0%, inclusive, at Visit 1 and Visit 2. * Treated with a stable dose of metformin ≥1500 mg/day for at least 2 months prior to Screening.

Exclusion criteria

* FPG ≥280 mg/dL (15.6 mmol/L). * Serum calcitonin concentration ≥40 pg/mL (≥40 ng/L) at Visit 1 (Screening) * Clinically significant abnormal free T4 values or patients needing initiation or adjustment of thyroid treatment according to the investigator. * Abnormal thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) value at Screening will be further evaluated by free T4.Patients with clinically significant abnormal free T4 values will be excluded. * Known active proliferative retinopathy. * History of, or currently have, acute or chronic pancreatitis, or have triglyceride concentrations ≥500 mg/dL (≥5.65 mmol/L) at Visit 1 * History or presence of inflammatory bowel disease or other severe GI diseases, particularly those which may impact gastric emptying, such as gastroparesis or pyloric stenosis. * History of gastric bypass surgery or gastric banding surgery, or either procedure is planned during the time period of the study. Current use of gastric balloons is also excluded.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in HbA1c From Baseline to Week 28Baseline to Week 28To compare the change from baseline to Week 28 in HbA1c between exenatide once weekly (EQW) 2 mg and dapagliflozin 10 mg administered simultaneously compared to EQW 2 mg alone and dapagliflozin 10 mg alone.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in Fasting Plasma Glucose From Baseline to Week 28Baseline to Week 28To compare the change from baseline to Week 28 in fasting plasma glucose between exenatide once weekly (EQW) 2 mg and dapagliflozin 10 mg administered simultaneously compared to EQW 2 mg alone and dapagliflozin 10 mg alone.
Change From Baseline to Week 28 in 2-hour Postprandial Glucose After a Standard Meal Tolerance TestBaseline to Week 28To compare the change from baseline to Week 28 in 2-hour postprandial glucose after a standard Meal Tolerance Test between exenatide once weekly (EQW) 2 mg and dapagliflozin 10 mg administered simultaneously compared to EQW 2 mg alone and dapagliflozin 10 mg alone.
Percentage of Patients Achieving Weight Loss ≥5.0% at Week 28Baseline to Week 28To compare the percentage of patients achieving weight loss ≥5.0% at 28 weeks between exenatide once weekly (EQW) 2 mg and dapagliflozin 10 mg administered simultaneously compared to EQW 2 mg alone and dapagliflozin 10 mg alone.
Change in Body Weight From Baseline to Week 28Baseline to Week 28To compare the change from baseline to Week 28 in body weight between exenatide once weekly (EQW) 2 mg and dapagliflozin 10 mg administered simultaneously compared to EQW 2 mg alone and dapagliflozin 10 mg alone.
Percentage of Patients Achieving HbA1c <7% at Week 28Baseline to Week 28To compare the percentage of patients achieving HbA1c \<7% at 28 weeks between exenatide once weekly (EQW) 2 mg and dapagliflozin 10 mg administered simultaneously compared to EQW 2 mg alone and dapagliflozin 10 mg alone.
Change in Systolic Blood Pressure From Baseline to Week 28Baseline to Week 28To compare the change from baseline to Week 28 in systolic blood pressure between exenatide once weekly (EQW) 2 mg and dapagliflozin 10 mg administered simultaneously compared to EQW 2 mg alone and dapagliflozin 10 mg alone.
Change in Fasting Plasma Glucose From Baseline to Week 2Baseline to Week 2To compare the change from baseline to Week 2 in fasting plasma glucose between exenatide once weekly (EQW) 2 mg and dapagliflozin 10 mg administered simultaneously compared to EQW 2 mg alone and dapagliflozin 10 mg alone.

Countries

Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, South Africa, United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

Study conducted between 04 September 2014 and 28 December 2017. 118 centers in 6 countries randomized patients in the study. A Primary Analysis was performed following completion of the 28-week Treatment Period with a data cut-off date of 26 April 2016. All Primary and Secondary Outcome measures were reported at the time of the Primary Analysis.

Pre-assignment details

The study had a Screening Visit, a 1-week placebo Lead-in Period, a Randomization Visit, and 9 further visits at 1- to 4-week intervals during a 28-week Treatment Period. Patients then entered a 24-week Extension Period 1 and subsequent 52-week Extension Period 2. A follow-up visit occurred 10 weeks after last dose of study medication.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Dapagliflozin + Placebo
Dapagliflozin 10 mg tablet administered orally once daily + matching placebo for exenatide administered as SC injection once weekly. Patients continued to administer the same type and dose of metformin therapy they were using at study entry.
230
Exenatide + Dapagliflozin
Exenatide once weekly (EQW) 2 mg administered as SC injection + dapagliflozin 10 mg tablet administered orally once daily. Patients continued to administer the same type and dose of metformin therapy they were using at study entry.
228
Exenatide + Placebo
Exenatide once weekly (EQW) 2 mg administered as SC injection + matching placebo for dapagliflozin tablet administered orally once daily. Patients continued to administer the same type and dose of metformin therapy they were using at study entry.
227
Total685

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002
Overall StudyAdverse Event61212
Overall StudyDeath231
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up141421
Overall StudyOther101815
Overall StudyPatient Incorrectly Randomized001
Overall StudyProtocol Violation210
Overall StudyStudy-Specific Withdrawal Criteria013
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject422841
Overall StudyWithdrew; No Record on Termination Page201

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicExenatide + DapagliflozinExenatide + PlaceboTotalDapagliflozin + Placebo
Age, Continuous53.8 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.82
54.2 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.62
54.2 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.53
54.5 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.16
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
American Indian Or Alaska Native
0 Participants2 Participants2 Participants0 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
3 Participants1 Participants5 Participants1 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black Or African American
34 Participants27 Participants94 Participants33 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Other
1 Participants3 Participants11 Participants7 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
190 Participants194 Participants573 Participants189 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
126 Participants111 Participants357 Participants120 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
102 Participants116 Participants328 Participants110 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
2 / 2333 / 2311 / 230
other
Total, other adverse events
73 / 23387 / 23178 / 230
serious
Total, serious adverse events
18 / 23317 / 23118 / 230

Outcome results

Primary

Change in HbA1c From Baseline to Week 28

To compare the change from baseline to Week 28 in HbA1c between exenatide once weekly (EQW) 2 mg and dapagliflozin 10 mg administered simultaneously compared to EQW 2 mg alone and dapagliflozin 10 mg alone.

Time frame: Baseline to Week 28

Population: The ITT analysis set included all randomized patients who received at least 1 dose of study medication and had at least 1 post-baseline HbA1c assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Dapagliflozin + PlaceboChange in HbA1c From Baseline to Week 28-1.39 % HbA1c
Exenatide + DapagliflozinChange in HbA1c From Baseline to Week 28-1.98 % HbA1c
Exenatide + PlaceboChange in HbA1c From Baseline to Week 28-1.60 % HbA1c
p-value: 0.00395% CI: [-0.63, -0.13]Mixed Models Analysis
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-0.84, -0.34]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Change From Baseline to Week 28 in 2-hour Postprandial Glucose After a Standard Meal Tolerance Test

To compare the change from baseline to Week 28 in 2-hour postprandial glucose after a standard Meal Tolerance Test between exenatide once weekly (EQW) 2 mg and dapagliflozin 10 mg administered simultaneously compared to EQW 2 mg alone and dapagliflozin 10 mg alone.

Time frame: Baseline to Week 28

Population: The ITT analysis set included all randomized patients who received at least 1 dose of study medication and had at least 1 post-baseline HbA1c assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Dapagliflozin + PlaceboChange From Baseline to Week 28 in 2-hour Postprandial Glucose After a Standard Meal Tolerance Test-61.05 mg/dL
Exenatide + DapagliflozinChange From Baseline to Week 28 in 2-hour Postprandial Glucose After a Standard Meal Tolerance Test-87.83 mg/dL
Exenatide + PlaceboChange From Baseline to Week 28 in 2-hour Postprandial Glucose After a Standard Meal Tolerance Test-60.09 mg/dL
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-37.89, -17.59]ANCOVA
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-36.78, -16.78]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change in Body Weight From Baseline to Week 28

To compare the change from baseline to Week 28 in body weight between exenatide once weekly (EQW) 2 mg and dapagliflozin 10 mg administered simultaneously compared to EQW 2 mg alone and dapagliflozin 10 mg alone.

Time frame: Baseline to Week 28

Population: The ITT analysis set included all randomized patients who received at least 1 dose of study medication and had at least 1 post-baseline HbA1c assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Dapagliflozin + PlaceboChange in Body Weight From Baseline to Week 28-2.22 kilogram
Exenatide + DapagliflozinChange in Body Weight From Baseline to Week 28-3.55 kilogram
Exenatide + PlaceboChange in Body Weight From Baseline to Week 28-1.56 kilogram
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-2.79, -1.2]Mixed Models Analysis
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-2.12, -0.55]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Change in Fasting Plasma Glucose From Baseline to Week 2

To compare the change from baseline to Week 2 in fasting plasma glucose between exenatide once weekly (EQW) 2 mg and dapagliflozin 10 mg administered simultaneously compared to EQW 2 mg alone and dapagliflozin 10 mg alone.

Time frame: Baseline to Week 2

Population: The ITT analysis set included all randomized patients who received at least 1 dose of study medication and had at least 1 post-baseline HbA1c assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Dapagliflozin + PlaceboChange in Fasting Plasma Glucose From Baseline to Week 2-26.31 mg/dL
Exenatide + DapagliflozinChange in Fasting Plasma Glucose From Baseline to Week 2-41.34 mg/dL
Exenatide + PlaceboChange in Fasting Plasma Glucose From Baseline to Week 2-21.08 mg/dL
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-27.12, -13.4]Mixed Models Analysis
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-21.85, -8.2]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Change in Fasting Plasma Glucose From Baseline to Week 28

To compare the change from baseline to Week 28 in fasting plasma glucose between exenatide once weekly (EQW) 2 mg and dapagliflozin 10 mg administered simultaneously compared to EQW 2 mg alone and dapagliflozin 10 mg alone.

Time frame: Baseline to Week 28

Population: The ITT analysis set included all randomized patients who received at least 1 dose of study medication and had at least 1 post-baseline HbA1c assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Dapagliflozin + PlaceboChange in Fasting Plasma Glucose From Baseline to Week 28-49.19 milligrams/deciliter (mg/dL)
Exenatide + DapagliflozinChange in Fasting Plasma Glucose From Baseline to Week 28-65.83 milligrams/deciliter (mg/dL)
Exenatide + PlaceboChange in Fasting Plasma Glucose From Baseline to Week 28-45.75 milligrams/deciliter (mg/dL)
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-27.95, -12.2]Mixed Models Analysis
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-24.39, -8.89]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Change in Systolic Blood Pressure From Baseline to Week 28

To compare the change from baseline to Week 28 in systolic blood pressure between exenatide once weekly (EQW) 2 mg and dapagliflozin 10 mg administered simultaneously compared to EQW 2 mg alone and dapagliflozin 10 mg alone.

Time frame: Baseline to Week 28

Population: The ITT analysis set included all randomized patients who received at least 1 dose of study medication and had at least 1 post-baseline HbA1c assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Dapagliflozin + PlaceboChange in Systolic Blood Pressure From Baseline to Week 28-1.8 millimeters of mercury (mmHg)
Exenatide + DapagliflozinChange in Systolic Blood Pressure From Baseline to Week 28-4.3 millimeters of mercury (mmHg)
Exenatide + PlaceboChange in Systolic Blood Pressure From Baseline to Week 28-1.2 millimeters of mercury (mmHg)
p-value: 0.00595% CI: [-5.2, -0.9]Mixed Models Analysis
p-value: 0.02295% CI: [-4.5, -0.4]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Percentage of Patients Achieving HbA1c <7% at Week 28

To compare the percentage of patients achieving HbA1c \<7% at 28 weeks between exenatide once weekly (EQW) 2 mg and dapagliflozin 10 mg administered simultaneously compared to EQW 2 mg alone and dapagliflozin 10 mg alone.

Time frame: Baseline to Week 28

Population: The ITT analysis set included all randomized patients who received at least 1 dose of study medication and had at least 1 post-baseline HbA1c assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Dapagliflozin + PlaceboPercentage of Patients Achieving HbA1c <7% at Week 2819.1 % of patients
Exenatide + DapagliflozinPercentage of Patients Achieving HbA1c <7% at Week 2844.7 % of patients
Exenatide + PlaceboPercentage of Patients Achieving HbA1c <7% at Week 2826.9 % of patients
p-value: <0.001Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
p-value: <0.001Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Secondary

Percentage of Patients Achieving Weight Loss ≥5.0% at Week 28

To compare the percentage of patients achieving weight loss ≥5.0% at 28 weeks between exenatide once weekly (EQW) 2 mg and dapagliflozin 10 mg administered simultaneously compared to EQW 2 mg alone and dapagliflozin 10 mg alone.

Time frame: Baseline to Week 28

Population: The ITT analysis set included all randomized patients who received at least 1 dose of study medication and had at least 1 post-baseline HbA1c assessment.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Dapagliflozin + PlaceboPercentage of Patients Achieving Weight Loss ≥5.0% at Week 2820.0 % of patients
Exenatide + DapagliflozinPercentage of Patients Achieving Weight Loss ≥5.0% at Week 2833.3 % of patients
Exenatide + PlaceboPercentage of Patients Achieving Weight Loss ≥5.0% at Week 2813.7 % of patients
p-value: <0.001Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
p-value: 0.001Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 12, 2026