Research Study Comparing a New Medicine Semaglutide to Liraglutide in People With Type 2 Diabetes (SUSTAIN 10)
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03191396 |
Recruitment Status :
Completed
First Posted : June 19, 2017
Results First Posted : August 28, 2019
Last Update Posted : October 15, 2019
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Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment | Phase |
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Diabetes Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 | Drug: Semaglutide Drug: Liraglutide | Phase 3 |
Study Type : | Interventional (Clinical Trial) |
Actual Enrollment : | 577 participants |
Allocation: | Randomized |
Intervention Model: | Parallel Assignment |
Masking: | None (Open Label) |
Primary Purpose: | Treatment |
Official Title: | Efficacy and Safety of Semaglutide 1.0 mg Once-weekly Versus Liraglutide 1.2 mg Once-daily as add-on to 1-3 Oral Anti-diabetic Drugs (OADs) in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes |
Actual Study Start Date : | June 27, 2017 |
Actual Primary Completion Date : | July 9, 2018 |
Actual Study Completion Date : | August 13, 2018 |

Arm | Intervention/treatment |
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Experimental: Semaglutide
Half the study participants are randomised to receive semaglutide
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Drug: Semaglutide
Dose gradually increased to 1.0 mg, given s.c. (under the skin), once-weekly for 30 weeks. Participants will remain on their pre-study anti-diabetic drugs (tablets), if any |
Active Comparator: Liraglutide
Half the study participants are randomised to receive liraglutide
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Drug: Liraglutide
Dose gradually increased to 1.2 mg, given s.c. once-daily for 30 weeks. Participants will remain on their pre-study anti-diabetic drugs, if any |
- Change in HbA1c [ Time Frame: Week 0, week 30 ]Mean change from baseline (week 0) to week 30 in glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) %. The endpoint was evaluated based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication period' where subjects were considered treated with trial product, but had not yet initiated rescue medication. Missing data were imputed using observed data from subjects within the same group defined by randomised treatment, using a regression model including stratification factor as categorical effect and data from baseline and all previous visits as covariates.
- Change in Body Weight (kg) [ Time Frame: Week 0, week 30 ]Mean change from baseline (week 0) to week 30 in body weight measured in kilograms. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period. Missing data were imputed using observed data from subjects within the same group defined by randomised treatment, using a regression model including stratification factor as categorical effect and data from baseline and all previous visits as covariates.
- Change in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) [ Time Frame: Week 0, week 30 ]Mean change from baseline in fasting plasma glucose measured in mmol/L. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period. Missing data were imputed using observed data from subjects within the same group defined by randomised treatment, using a regression model including stratification factor as categorical effect and data from baseline and all previous visits as covariates.
- Change in Self-measured Plasma Glucose (SMPG), 7 Point Profile: Mean 7-point Profile [ Time Frame: Week 0, week 30 ]Mean change from baseline in 7-point profile. SMPG was recorded at the following 7 time points: before breakfast, 90 minutes after start of breakfast, before lunch, 90 minutes after start of lunch, before dinner, 90 minutes after dinner and at bedtime. The mean of the 7-point SMPG profile, defined as the area under the profile, was calculated using the trapezoidal method and divided by the measurement time. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period. Missing data were imputed using observed data from subjects within the same group defined by randomised treatment, using a regression model including stratification factor as categorical effect and data from baseline and all previous visits as covariates.
- Change in Self-measured Plasma Glucose (SMPG), 7 Point Profile: Mean Post Prandial Increment (Over All Meals) [ Time Frame: Week 0, week 30 ]Mean post prandial glucose incrememts over all meals. Results are based on the on-treatment without rescue medication period. Missing data were imputed using observed data from subjects within the same group defined by randomised treatment, using a regression model including stratification factor as categorical effect and data from baseline and all previous visits as covariates.
- Change in Fasting Blood Lipids: Total Cholesterol [ Time Frame: Week 0, week 30 ]The change from baseline in total cholesterol (measured in mmol/L) is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the on-treatment without rescue medication period. Missing data were imputed using observed data from subjects within the same group defined by randomised treatment, using a regression model including stratification factor as categorical effect and data from baseline and all previous visits as covariates.
- Change in Fasting Blood Lipids: Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL)-Cholesterol [ Time Frame: Week 0, week 30 ]The change from baseline in LDL cholesterol is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the on-treatment without rescue medication period. Missing data were imputed using observed data from subjects within the same group defined by randomised treatment, using a regression model including stratification factor as categorical effect and data from baseline and all previous visits as covariates.
- Change in Fasting Blood Lipids: High-density Lipoprotein (HDL)-Cholesterol [ Time Frame: Week 0, week 30 ]The change from baseline in HDL cholesterol is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the on-treatment without rescue medication period. Missing data were imputed using observed data from subjects within the same group defined by randomised treatment, using a regression model including stratification factor as categorical effect and data from baseline and all previous visits as covariates.
- Change in Fasting Blood Lipids: Triglycerides [ Time Frame: Week 0, week 30 ]The change from baseline in triglycerides is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the on-treatment without rescue medication period. Missing data were imputed using observed data from subjects within the same group defined by randomised treatment, using a regression model including stratification factor as categorical effect and data from baseline and all previous visits as covariates.
- Change in Body Mass Index (BMI) [ Time Frame: Week 0, week 30 ]Mean change from baseline (week 0) to week 30 in BMI. BMI was calculated as 'body weight in kg/(height in meters) x (height in meters)'. Results are based on the on-treatment without rescue medication period. Missing data were imputed using observed data from subjects within the same group defined by randomised treatment, using a regression model including stratification factor as categorical effect and data from baseline and all previous visits as covariates.
- Change in Waist Circumference [ Time Frame: Week 0, week 30 ]Mean change in waist circumference (cm) from baseline (week 0) to week 30. Results are based on the on-treatment without rescue medication period. Missing data were imputed using observed data from subjects within the same group defined by randomised treatment, using a regression model including stratification factor as categorical effect and data from baseline and all previous visits as covariates.
- Change in Systolic Blood Pressure [ Time Frame: Week 0, week 30 ]Change in systolic blood pressure from baseline (week 0) to week 30 . Results are based on the on-treatment without rescue medication period. Missing data were imputed using observed data from subjects within the same group defined by randomised treatment, using a regression model including stratification factor as categorical effect and data from baseline and all previous visits as covariates.
- Change in Diastolic Blood Pressure [ Time Frame: Week 0, week 30 ]Change in diastolic blood pressure from baseline (week 0) to week 30 . Results are based on the on-treatment without rescue medication period. Missing data were imputed using observed data from subjects within the same group defined by randomised treatment, using a regression model including stratification factor as categorical effect and data from baseline and all previous visits as covariates.
- Change in Body Weight (%) [ Time Frame: Week 0, week 30 ]Mean relative change from baseline in body weight measured in percentage. Results are based on the 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period. Missing data were imputed using observed data from subjects within the same group defined by randomised treatment, using a regression model including stratification factor as categorical effect and data from baseline and all previous visits as covariates.
- Subjects Who Achieve HbA1c Below 7.0% (53 mmol/Mol), American Diabetes Association (ADA) Target [ Time Frame: After 30 weeks of treatment ]Percentage of subjects who achieved HbA1c less than 7.0% (53 mmol/mol) according to American Diabetes Association (ADA) target, after 30 weeks of treatment. Results are based on the on-treatment without rescue medication period. Missing data were imputed using observed data from subjects within the same group defined by randomised treatment, using a regression model including stratification factor as categorical effect and data from baseline and all previous visits as covariates.
- Subjects Who Achieve HbA1c Below or Equal to 6.5% (48 mmol/Mol), American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) Target [ Time Frame: After 30 weeks of treatment ]Percentage of subjects who achieved HbA1c less than 6.5% (48 mmol/mol) according to AACE target,after 30 weeks of treatment. Results are based on the on-treatment without rescue medication period. Missing data were imputed using observed data from subjects within the same group defined by randomised treatment, using a regression model including stratification factor as categorical effect and data from baseline and all previous visits as covariates.
- Subjects Who Achieve Weight Loss Above or Equal to 3% [ Time Frame: After 30 weeks of treatment ]Percentage of subjects who achieved weight loss above or equal to 3% after 30 weeks of treatment. Results are based on the on-treatment without rescue medication period. Missing data were imputed using observed data from subjects within the same group defined by randomised treatment, using a regression model including stratification factor as categorical effect and data from baseline and all previous visits as covariates.
- Subjects Who Achieve Weight Loss Above or Equal to 5% [ Time Frame: After 30 weeks of treatment ]Percentage of subjects who achieved weight loss above or equal to 5% after 30 weeks of treatment. Results are based on the on-treatment without rescue medication period. Missing data were imputed using observed data from subjects within the same group defined by randomised treatment, using a regression model including stratification factor as categorical effect and data from baseline and all previous visits as covariates.
- Subjects Who Achieve Weight Loss Above or Equal to 10% [ Time Frame: After 30 weeks of treatment ]Percentage of subjects who achieved weight loss above or equal to 10% after 30 weeks of treatment. Results are based on the on-treatment without rescue medication period. Missing data were imputed using observed data from subjects within the same group defined by randomised treatment, using a regression model including stratification factor as categorical effect and data from baseline and all previous visits as covariates.
- Subjects Who Achieve HbA1c Below 7.0% (53 mmol/Mol) Without Severe or Blood Glucose Confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemia Episodes and no Weight Gain [ Time Frame: After 30 weeks of treatment ]Percentage of subjects who achieved HbA1c below 7.0% (53 mmol/mol) without severe or blood glucose confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia episodes and no weight gain, after 30 weeks of treatment. Results are based on the on-treatment without rescue medication period. Missing data were imputed using observed data from subjects within the same group defined by randomised treatment, using a regression model including stratification factor as categorical effect and data from baseline and all previous visits as covariates.
- Subjects Who Achieve HbA1c Reduction Above or Equal to 1% [ Time Frame: After 30 weeks of treatment ]Percentage of subjects who achieved weight loss above or equal to 1% after 30 weeks of treatment. Results are based on the on-treatment without rescue medication period. Missing data were imputed using observed data from subjects within the same group defined by randomised treatment, using a regression model including stratification factor as categorical effect and data from baseline and all previous visits as covariates.
- Subjects Who Achieve HbA1c Reduction Above or Equal to 1% and Weight Loss Above or Equal to 3% [ Time Frame: After 30 weeks of treatment ]Percentage of subjects who achieved HbA1c reduction above or equal to 1% and weight loss above or equal to 3% after 30 weeks of treatment. Results are based on the on-treatment without rescue medication period. Missing data were imputed using observed data from subjects within the same group defined by randomised treatment, using a regression model including stratification factor as categorical effect and data from baseline and all previous visits as covariates.
- Subjects Who Achieve HbA1c Reduction Above or Equal to 1% and Weight Loss Above or Equal to 5% [ Time Frame: After 30 weeks of treatment ]Percentage of subjects who achieved HbA1c reduction above or equal to 1% and weight loss above or equal to 5% after 30 weeks of treatment. Results are based on the on-treatment without rescue medication period. Missing data were imputed using observed data from subjects within the same group defined by randomised treatment, using a regression model including stratification factor as categorical effect and data from baseline and all previous visits as covariates.
- Subjects Who Achieve HbA1c Reduction Above or Equal to 1% and Weight Loss Above or Equal to 10% [ Time Frame: After 30 weeks of treatment ]Percentage of subjects who achieved HbA1c reduction above or equal to 1% and weight loss above or equal to 10% after 30 weeks of treatment. Results are based on the on-treatment without rescue medication period. Missing data were imputed using observed data from subjects within the same group defined by randomised treatment, using a regression model including stratification factor as categorical effect and data from baseline and all previous visits as covariates.
- Change in SF-36v2 Short Form Health Survey. Total Summary Scores (Physical Component and Mental Component) and Scores From the 8 Domains [ Time Frame: Week 0, week 30 ]Short form-36 version 2 (SF-36v2) is a 36-item patient-reported survey of patient health that measures the subject's overall health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The questionnaire measures the individual overall HRQoL on 8 domains: physical functioning, role-physical, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, role-emotional and mental health. Each domain is scored using the sum of the individual item responses and normalised relative to the 2009 US reference population. Overall, the domain scores range from around 0-100 (higher scores indicated a better HRQoL), where the range of possible scores depends on the 2009 US reference population for each domain. The two total summary scores (mental and physical summary components) are calculated through weighted sums of the 8 domain scores. The presented result is the change from baseline (week 0) to week 30 in SF-36v2 scores. A positive change in score indicates an improvement since baseline.
- Change in Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (DTSQ). Treatment Satisfaction Summary Score (Sum of 6 of 8 Items) and the 8 Items Separately [ Time Frame: Week 0, week 30 ]The DTSQs questionnaire was used to assess subject's treatment satisfaction. This instrument contains 8 items and measures the treatment for diabetes in terms of convenience, flexibility and general feelings regarding treatment. Q 1 = "satisfaction with current treatment"; Q 2 = "hyperglycemia"; Q 3 = "hypoglycemia"; Q 4 = "flexibility"; Q 5 = "convenience"; Q 6 = "understanding of diabetes"; Q 7 = "recommend treatment to others"; and Q 8 = "willingness to continue". Each item is rated on a 7-point Likert scale with a score ranging from 0 (ie, very dissatisfied) to 6 (ie, very satisfied). DTSQ items 2 and 3 are rated differently: 0 reflects 'never' and 6 reflects 'most of the time'. The 'treatment satisfaction' score is the sum of 6 of the 8 DTSQs components (Q 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8) (range 0-36). Higher scores on the DTSQ total score indicate higher treatment satisfaction. The results presented is the change from baseline (week 0) to week 30 in DTSQ scores.
- Number of Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAE) [ Time Frame: Week 0 to week 35 ]A TEAE was defined as an adverse event with onset date (or increase in severity) during the on-treatment observation period. The on-treatment observation period represents the time period where subjects were considered exposed to trial product.
- Number of Treatment-emergent Severe or Blood Glucose Confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemic Episodes [ Time Frame: Week 0 to week 35 ]Hypoglycaemic episodes were defined as treatment emergent if the onset of the episode occurred within the on-treatment observation period, where the subjects were exposed to the trial product. Severe or BG-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia: an episode that was severe according to the ADA classification or blood glucose confirmed by a plasma glucose value below 3.1 mmol/L (56 mg/dL) with symptoms consistent with hypoglycaemia.
- Treatment-emergent Severe or Blood Glucose Confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemia Episodes [ Time Frame: Week 0 to week 35 ]Number of subjects with treatment-emergent severe or blood glucose confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia episodes is presented. Hypoglycaemic episodes were defined as treatment emergent if the onset of the episode occurred within the on-treatment observation period, where the subjects were exposed to the trial product. Severe or BG-confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia: an episode that was severe according to the ADA classification or blood glucose confirmed by a plasma glucose value below 3.1 mmol/L (56 mg/dL) with symptoms consistent with hypoglycaemia.
- Change in Haematology - Haemoglobin [ Time Frame: Week 0, week 30 ]Mean change from baseline (week 0) to week 30 in haemoglobin. Results are based on the on-treatment observation period where subjects were considered exposed to trial product.
- Change in Haematology - Haematocrit [ Time Frame: Week 0, week 30 ]Mean change from baseline (week 0) to week 30 in haematology laboratory parameter haematocrit. Haematocrit is the volume of red blood cells in the total blood. Results are based on the on-treatment observation period where subjects were considered exposed to trial product.
- Change in Haematology - Thrombocytes and Leukocytes [ Time Frame: Week 0, week 30 ]Mean change from baseline (week 0) to week 30 in haematology laboratory parameters thrombocytes and leukocytes. Results are based on the on-treatment observation period where subjects were considered exposed to trial product.
- Change in Haematology - Erythrocytes [ Time Frame: Week 0, week 30 ]Mean change from baseline (week 0) to week 30 in haematology laboratory parameter erythrocytes. Results are based on the on-treatment observation period where subjects were considered exposed to trial product.
- Change in Biochemistry - Calcium, Pottassium and Sodium [ Time Frame: Week 0, week 30 ]Mean change from baseline (week 0) to week 30 in biochemistry laboratory parameters calcium, pottassium and sodium. Results are based on the on-treatment observation period where subjects were considered exposed to trial product.
- Change in Biochemistry - Alkaline Phosphatase, Alanine Aminotransferase and Aspartate Aminotransferase. [ Time Frame: Week 0, week 30 ]Mean change from baseline (week 0) to week 30 in biochemistry laboratory parameters alkaline phosphatase, alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase. Results are based on the on-treatment observation period where subjects were considered exposed to trial product.
- Change in Biochemistry - Amylase and Lipase [ Time Frame: Week 0, week 30 ]Mean change from baseline (week 0) to week 30 in biochemistry laboratory parameters amylase and lypase. Observed data with multiple imputation for missing data is presented. Missing data were imputed using observed data from subjects within the same group defined by actual treatment, using a regression model including stratification factor as categorical effect and data from baseline and all previous visits as covariates. Results are based on the on-treatment observation period where subjects were considered exposed to trial product.
- Change in Biochemistry - Creatinine and Bilirubin [ Time Frame: Week 0, week 30 ]Mean change from baseline (week 0) to week 30 in biochemistry laboratory parameters creatinine and bilirubin. Results are based on the on-treatment observation period where subjects were considered exposed to trial product.
- Change in Biochemistry - Albumin [ Time Frame: Week 0, week 30 ]Mean change from baseline (week 0) to week 30 in biochemistry laboratory parameter albumin. Results are based on the on-treatment observation period where subjects were considered exposed to trial product.
- Change in Biochemistry - Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR). [ Time Frame: Week 0, week 30 ]Mean change from baseline (week 0) to week 30 in biochemistry laboratory parameter eGFR. eGFR is calculated using the equation from the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) as defined in KDIGO guidelines. Results are based on the on-treatment observation period where subjects were considered exposed to trial product.
- Change in Calcitonin [ Time Frame: Week 0, week 30 ]Mean change from baseline (week 0) to week 30 in calcitonin. Results are based on the on-treatment observation period where subjects were considered exposed to trial product.
- Change in Pulse Rate [ Time Frame: Week 0, week 30 ]Mean change from baseline (week 0) to week 30 in pulse rate. Pulse rate is measured as number of heart beats per minute. Results are based on the on-treatment observation period where subjects were considered exposed to trial product. Missing data were imputed using observed data from subjects within the same group defined by randomised treatment, using a regression model including stratification factor as categorical effect and data from baseline and all previous visits as covariates.

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Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |

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Study Director: | Global Clinical Registry (GCR, 1452) | Novo Nordisk A/S |
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Responsible Party: | Novo Nordisk A/S |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT03191396 |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
NN9535-4339 2016-004965-22 ( Registry Identifier: EudraCT ) U1111-1190-5868 ( Other Identifier: World Health Organization (WHO) ) |
First Posted: | June 19, 2017 Key Record Dates |
Results First Posted: | August 28, 2019 |
Last Update Posted: | October 15, 2019 |
Last Verified: | October 2019 |
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement: | |
Plan to Share IPD: | Yes |
Plan Description: | According to the Novo Nordisk disclosure commitment on novonordisk-trials.com |
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: | Yes |
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: | No |
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.: | Yes |
Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Glucose Metabolism Disorders Metabolic Diseases Endocrine System Diseases Liraglutide |
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