Overview

A Study Using Flash Glucose Measurements for a New Once-weekly Insulin (Insulin Icodec) in People With Type 2 Diabetes Who Have Not Used Insulin Before (ONWARDS 9)

Status:
Not yet recruiting
Trial end date:
2024-04-15
Target enrollment:
0
Participant gender:
All
Summary
This study looks at how a person with type 2 diabetes can be treated with insulin icodec and a flash glucose monitor (a small sensor inserted under the skin to measure blood sugar all the time). The study will look at how well insulin icodec controls blood sugar when used in combination with a flash glucose monitor. Participants will get insulin icodec that they have to inject once a week on the same day of the week. The insulin will be injected with a needle in a skin fold in the thigh, upper arm, or stomach. The study will last for about 8 months. Participants will have to wear a flash glucose monitor throughout the study. This is a sensor that fits on arm. Participants will be asked to use a commercially available app called LibreView to allow team to view flash glucose monitor data. Participants will get a study phone to scan the flash glucose monitor 4 times daily and they will be able to see all of the flash glucose monitor data during the study. Women cannot take part if pregnant, breast-feeding or planning to get pregnant during the study period.
Phase:
Phase 3
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?
No
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Novo Nordisk A/S
Treatments:
Insulin
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- Informed consent obtained before any study-related activities. Study-related
activities are any procedures that are carried out as part of the study, including
activities to determine suitability for the study

- Age above or equal to 18 years at the time of signing informed consent

- Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D) greater than or equal to (>=) 180 days before
screening

- HbA1c from 7.0%-11.0% (53.0-96.7 millimoles per mole [mmol/mol]) both inclusive at
screening confirmed by central laboratory analysis

- Insulin-naïve. However, short term insulin treatment for a maximum of 14 consecutive
days before screening is allowed, as is prior insulin treatment for gestational
diabetes

- Stable daily dose(s) >=90 days before screening of any of the following antidiabetic
drug(s) or combination regimen(s) at effective or maximum tolerated dose as judged by
the investigator:

1. Any metformin formulations >= 1500 milligrams (mg) or maximum tolerated or
effective dose or

2. Any metformin combination formulations >=1500 mg or maximum tolerated or
effective dose or

3. Other antidiabetic Drugs including combination products (>=half of the maximum
approved dose according to local label or maximum tolerated or effective dose) of
the classes specified below: Sulfonylureas, Meglitinides (glinides), Dipeptidyl
peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors, Sodium-dependent glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2)
inhibitors, Thiazolidinedione, Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, Oral combination
products (for the allowed individual oral antidiabetic drugs, Oral or injectable
glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists

- Intensification with basal insulin is indicated to achieve fasting glycaemic target
(4.4-7.2 millimoles per liter [mmol/L]; 80-130 milligrams per deciliter [mg/dL]) at
the discretion of the treating investigator

- Body mass index (BMI) less than or equal to (<=) 40.0 kilograms per meter square
(kg/m^2)

Exclusion Criteria:

- Unwilling or unable to avoid concomitant medication e.g., ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
that can influence the flash glucose monitoring (FGM) sensor throughout the study and
contraindications e.g., implanted medical devices such as pacemakers

- Any episodes of diabetic ketoacidosis within 90 days before screening as declared by
the participant or in the medical records

- Myocardial infarction, stroke, transient ischaemic attack or hospitalisation for
unstable angina pectoris within 180 days before the day of screening and between
screening and initiation visits

- Chronic heart failure classified as being in New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class
IV at screening

- Anticipated initiation or change in concomitant medications (for more than 14
consecutive days) known to affect weight or glucose metabolism (e.g., treatment with
orlistat, thyroid hormones, or corticosteroids)

- Uncontrolled and potentially unstable diabetic retinopathy or maculopathy. Verified by
a fundus examination performed within 90 days before the day of screening or in the
period between screening and initiation visits. Pharmacological pupil dilation is a
requirement unless using a digital fundus photography camera specified for non-dilated
examination