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Multifactorial Intervention to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease in Type 1 Diabetes

Multifactorial Intervention to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease in Type 1 Diabetes

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06082063
Acronym
Steno1
Enrollment
2000
Registered
2023-10-13
Start date
2024-07-01
Completion date
2029-07-01
Last updated
2025-01-10

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

Conditions

Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Failure, Type 1 Diabetes, Kidney Failure

Brief summary

A prospective, randomised, open-labelled, multi-center study. The aim of the Steno 1 study is to test multifactorial intervention in individuals with type 1 diabetes at high risk of CVD with ambitious treatment targets. We will include 2000 participants. Follow-up is 5 years.

Detailed description

Background: Individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are at high risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Even with optimal glycemic control, the risk is doubled compared to healthy individuals. Treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D) is based on multifactorial intervention (MFI). The development of new drug classes has had profound impact on treatment guidelines through a documented reduction in mortality and morbidity in individuals with T2D. MFI acknowledges the need for control and interventions directed towards several risk factors for CVD, and not focus merely on glucose levels. A fundamental change in risk management with a strong focus on MFIs to lower CVD risk in individuals with T1D and comorbidity of CVD, CKD, HF or obesity, has the potential to improve morbidity and survival in T1D. Objective: The aim of the Steno 1 study is to test MFI in individuals with T1D at high risk of CVD with ambitious treatment targets. We hypothesize, that the MFI reduces major adverse cardiovascular endpoints (MACE) hospitalization for heart failure (HHF), kidney failure and mortality. Design: This study uses a PROBE design (prospective, cluster-randomized, open, blinded endpoint evaluation), as it will not be possible to mask the MFI. The study is a superiority trial. Patient population: High-risk individuals with T1D of \>10 years duration (\>40 years of age with presence of either CKD, CVD, HF, obesity or a \>10% 5-year CVD risk determined by the Steno T1 Risk Engine). Participants are recruited from Steno Diabetes Centres or partner clinics. Randomization: There will be formed three clusters (large patient pool, intermediate- and small). Within each cluster, participating centers will be randomised to either group A or group B. Group A will receive current guideline-recommended standard of care and group B will receive the multifactorial risk based intensive therapy. Participants are allocated to centers based on geography and not based on phenotype. Intervention: For the intensively treated group, the MFI will be determined by the risk profile and risk markers of each individual and the participants will be allocated to Semaglutide, sotagliflozin, finerenone, ezetimibe and/ or PCSK9-inhibitors. The intervention will also comprise more ambitious treatment targets for blood pressure and lipid levels. In addition, all participants will take aspirin 75 mg OD. Endpoints: The primary endpoint is to determine whether MFI is superior to standard care with respect to MACE+HHF (composite of time to first non-fatal myocardial infarction, first non-fatal stroke, cardiovascular death or first hospitalization for heart failure). Secondary endpoints are to determine whether MFI is superior to standard care with respect to all-cause mortality, a composite endpoint of renal function (end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) (dialysis, renal death, transplantation) or \>50% sustained decline in eGFR) compared to standard of care and to determine whether MFI including the use of SGLT2i and GLP1RA leads to an increased frequency of diabetic ketoacidosis compared to standard of care.

Interventions

Antiplatelet treatment: with aspirin 75mg OD is mandatory except for concomitant anticoagulant therapy or allergy. In case of allergy clopidogrel will be used.

DRUGSemaglutide

GLP-1RA treatment: With semaglutide once weekly individually stepped highest tolerable dose according to standard guidelines aiming at 1 mg/week for persons with HbA1c \>53 mmol/mol or BMI\>25 kg/m2 and/or ischemic heart disease and/or stroke. For safety see below under benefits and risks. Investigators should pay attention to the need for adjustment in insulin dose after initiation of GLP-1RA treatment.

DRUGSotagliflozin

SGLT2i treatment with sotagliflozin 200 mg once daily for persons with UACR \>30 mg/g and eGFR \< 45 ml/min/1.73 m2 and for persons with a diagnosis of HF. For safety see below under benefits and risks. The limit of eGFR (\<45ml/min) for initiation of SGLT2i treatment is set to reduce risk of ketoacidosis. SGLT2i treatment should not be offered to participants on insulin pump therapy, to reduce risk of ketoacidosis. Investigators should pay attention to the need for adjustment in insulin dose after initiation of SGLT2i treatment.

DRUGFinerenone

Finerenone: 10 mg once daily titrated to 20 mg as add-on in persons with persistent albuminuria (\>30 mg/g) despite RAS blockade.

Sponsors

Aarhus University Hospital
CollaboratorOTHER
Steno Diabetes Center Nordjylland
CollaboratorOTHER
Steno Diabetes Center Odense
CollaboratorOTHER
Slagelse Hospital
CollaboratorOTHER
Nykøbing Falster County Hospital
CollaboratorOTHER
Zealand University Hospital
CollaboratorOTHER
Hillerod Hospital, Denmark
CollaboratorOTHER
Rigshospitalet, Denmark
CollaboratorOTHER
Hvidovre University Hospital
CollaboratorOTHER
Regionshospitalet Viborg, Skive
CollaboratorOTHER
Randers Regional Hospital
CollaboratorOTHER
Herning Hospital
CollaboratorOTHER
Esbjerg Hospital - University Hospital of Southern Denmark
CollaboratorOTHER
Regionshospitalet Silkeborg
CollaboratorOTHER
Bispebjerg Hospital
CollaboratorOTHER
Regionshospitalet Horsens
CollaboratorOTHER
Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Intervention model description

This study uses a PROBE design (prospective, cluster-randomized, open, blinded endpoint evaluation). The study is a superiority trial.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
40 Years to 90 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Given written informed consent 2. Male or female patients ≥40 years old with type 1 diabetes (diagnosis before age 30 with insulin from onset or if diagnosis after 30 years of age insulin from onset and DKA or positive autoantibodies ( in accordance with local guidelines)) during \>10 years. 3. Presence of chronic kidney disease (UACR \>30 mg/g or eGFR \< 60 ml/min/1.73 m2) OR history of ischemic heart disease (previous myocardial infarction, stroke or angina) OR history of heart failure OR obesity grade 2 and 3 (BMI\>35 kg/m2) OR 10-year CVD risk \>10% according to Steno Type 1 Risk Engine. 4. Fertile females must use highly efficient chemical, hormonal and mechanical contraceptives during the whole study and at least 2 months after cessation of study drug. The following contraceptive methods are approved: IUD or hormonal contraception that inhibits ovulation, i.e. pills, implantations, transdermal patches, vaginal ring or depot injection. Alternatively, be in menopause (i.e. must not have had regular menstrual bleeding for at least one year), have undergone bilateral oophorectomy or have been surgically sterilized or hysterectomised at least 12 months prior to screening. Fertile participants will be pregnancy tested every six months with urine HCG. 5. Ability to communicate with the investigator and understand informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

1. Type 2 diabetes, MODY, secondary diabetes. 2. History of pancreatitis. 3. Body mass index \< 18.5 kg/m2 4. Females of childbearing potential who are pregnant, breast-feeding, intend to become pregnant or are not using adequate contraceptive methods. 5. Known or suspected abuse of alcohol or recreational drugs. 6. Participant in another intervention study. 7. CKD stage 5.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
MACE + HHF5 yearsCalculate the incidence of cardiovascular events (MACE+HF) to determine whether a multifactorial intervention is superior to standard care with respect to MACE+HHF (composite of time to first non-fatal myocardial infarction, first non-fatal stroke, cardiovascular death or first hospitalization for heart failure).

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
All-cause mortality5 yearsCalculate the incidence of all-cause mortality to determine whether a multifactorial intervention is superior to standard care with respect to all-cause mortality.
Renal function5 yearsCalculate the incidence of ESKD to determine whether a multifactorial intervention is superior to standard care with respect to renal function (end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) (dialysis, renal death, transplantation) or \>50% sustained decline in eGFR) compared to standard of care.
Diabetic ketoacidosis, safety5 yearsCalculate the incidence of DKA to determine whether a multifactorial intervention including the use of SGLT2i and GLP-1RA leads to a change in the frequency of diabetic ketoacidosis compared to standard care.

Other

MeasureTime frameDescription
Reduction in kidney function5 yearsCalculate the reduction in eGFR (ml/min/1.73m2) to determine whether a multifactorial intervention is superior to standard care with respect to sustained reduction in kidney function (\>30% decline in eGFR as well as \>40% decline in eGFR).
EQ5D questionnaire5 yearsTo determine whether a multifactorial intervention is superior to standard care with respect to quality of life as measured with the EQ5D questionnaire.
5- and 10-year cardiovascular risk as assessed using the Steno T1 Risk Engine5 yearsTo calculate the 5- and 10 year risk of cardiovascular disease at baseline and after 3 and 5 years by the use of the Steno T1 Risk engine to determine whether a multifactorial intervention reduces estimated 5- and 10-year cardiovascular risk compared to standard of care.
Urinary albumin to creatinine ratio (UACR)5 yearsMeasurement of urinary albumin to creatinine raio (UACR) mg/g at baseline and after 3 and 5 years to determine whether a multifactorial intervention reduces urinary albumin to creatinine ratio (UACR) compared to standard of care.
Decline in eGFR5 yearsMeasure eGFR (ml/min/1.72 m2) at baseline and after 3 and 5 years to determine whether a multifactorial intervention reduces decline in eGFR compared to standard of care.
HbA1c5 yearsMeasure HbA1c (mmol/mol) at baseline and after 3 and 5 years to determine whether a multifactorial intervention reduces HbA1c levels compared to standard of care.
BMI5 yearsMeasure height (cm) and weight (kg) at baseline and after 3 and 5 years to calculate BMI (kg/m2) to determine whether a multifactorial intervention reduces BMI compared to standard of care.
LDL cholesteerol5 yearsMeasure LDL-cholesterol (mmol/L) at baseline and after 3 and 5 years to determine whether a multifactorial intervention reduces LDL cholesterol levels compared to standard of care.
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)5 yearsCalculate events of DKA at baeline and after 3 and 5 years to calculate the incidence of DKA to compare incidence of diabetic ketoacidosis between the groups.
Long term risk of CVD events10 yearsCalculate the incidence of cardiovascular events (MACE+HHF) at 5 and 10 years to compare in both groups
Survival10 yearsCalculate mortality rates after 5 and 10 years to compare overall survival between the groups
Long term risk of ESKD10 yearsCalculate rates of ESKD after 5 and 10 years to compare number of individuals developing ESKD in both groups.
Long term risk of lower extremity amputations10 yearsCalculate numbers of lower extremity amputations after 5 and 10 years to compare between the groups.
Long term risk of DKA10 yearsCalculate the incidence of DKA after 5 and 10 years to compare between the groups.
Biothesiometry5 yearsMeasure biothesiometry (V) at baseline and efter 3 and years to determine whether a multifactorial intervention reduces biothesiometry score compared to standard of care.
Indivudual components of the primary endpoint5 yearsTo determine whether a multifactorial intervention is superior to standard care with respect to the individual components of the primary endpoint.
Lower extremity amputations5 yearsCalculate the incidence of lower extremity amputations to determine whether a multifactorial intervention is superior to standard of care in reducing the total number of lower extremity amputations.
Progression of retinopathy5 yearsCalculate the incidence of progression to retinopathy to determine whether a multifactorial intervention is superior to standard of care in reducing progression of retinopathy.

Countries

Denmark

Contacts

Primary ContactFrederik Persson, MD, DMSc
frederik.persson@regionh.dk+4521623779
Backup ContactElisabeth Stougaard, MD
elisabeth.buur.stougaard@regionh.dk+4522436292

Outcome results

None listed

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