Liraglutide Treatment to Patients With Severe Renal Insufficiency (NCT01394341) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
Liraglutide Treatment to Patients With Severe Renal Insufficiency
Denmark40 participantsStarted 2011-09
Plain-language summary
Incretin-based therapy for the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) is new and fundamentally different from the classical treatments with oral antidiabetic agents and insulin. The novel and original aspect of this investigator-initiated study is the focus on treatment with an incretin-based agent (the GLP-1 analogue liraglutide) in T2D patients with severely reduced kidney function. At present there is virtually no knowledge of the physiology and clinical implications of the role of incretin hormones and incretin-based therapy in this group of diabetic patients.The aim of the study is to establish an evidence-based rationale for introducing a GLP-1 analogue to the limited armamentarium of antidiabetic drugs for patients with type T2D and severe renal insufficiency. The overall hypothesis is that patients with T2D and severe renal insufficiency will tolerate and benefit from treatment with the GLP-1 analogue liraglutide, hereby improving glycaemic control and reducing risk factors of cardiovascular disease
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 85 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria - patients with T2D in dialysis
* Male or female; aged 18-85 years
* End-stage renal disease
* Chronic dialysis treatment (minimum 3 months)
* T2D (diagnosed according to WHO criteria)
* Treated with diet/lifestyle intervention, oral antidiabetic drugs (SU, glitazones) and/or insulin
* Documented beta cell function (evaluated by a glucagon test)
Inclusion criteria - patients with T2D and normal kidney function
* Male or female; aged 18-85 years
* Normal kidney function: Plasma creatinine \<0.105 mmol/L for men and \<0.090 mmol/L for women
* T2D (diagnosed according to WHO criteria)
* Treated with diet/lifestyle intervention, oral antidiabetic drugs (SU, glitazones) and/or insulin
* Documented beta cell function (evaluated by a glucagon test)
* Hemoglobin A1c ≥6.5%
Exclusion Criteria - both groups
* Type 1 diabetes mellitus
* Chronic pancreatitis / previous acute pancreatitis
* Known or suspected hypersensitivity to trial product(s) or related products
* Treatment with oral glucocorticoids, calcineurin inhibitors, dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP4) inhibitors or other drugs, which in the Investigator's opinion could interfere with glucose or lipid metabolism 90 days prior to screening
* Cancer (except basal cell skin cancer or squamous cell skin cancer) or any other clinically significant disorder which in the investigators' opinion could interfere with the results of the trial
* Inflammatory bowel disease
* Cardiac disease defined as: decompensated heart fa…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.