A Research Study to Compare a New Weekly Insulin, Insulin Icodec, and an Available Daily Insulin,… (NCT04848480) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
A Research Study to Compare a New Weekly Insulin, Insulin Icodec, and an Available Daily Insulin, Insulin Degludec, Both in Combination With Mealtime Insulin in People With Type 1 Diabetes (ONWARDS 6)
United States, Austria, Canada582 participantsStarted 2021-04-30
Plain-language summary
This study compares insulin icodec (a new insulin) to insulin degludec (an insulin already available on the market) in people with type 1 diabetes.
The study will look at how well insulin icodec taken weekly controls blood sugar compared to insulin degludec taken daily.
Participants will either get insulin icodec that participants will have to inject once a week on the same day of the week, or insulin degludec that participants will have to inject once a day at the same time every day. Which treatment participants get is decided at random. Participants will also get a mealtime insulin.
The insulin is injected with a needle in a skin fold in the thigh, upper arm or stomach.
The study will last for about 1 year and 2 months. Participants will have 28 clinic visits and 28 phone calls with the study doctor. At 11 clinic visits participants will have blood samples taken.
At 6 clinic visits participants cannot eat or drink (except for water) for 8 hours before the visit.
Participants will be asked to wear a sensor that measures your blood sugar all the time. Participants will be asked to wear it for a total of 57 weeks (around 1 year).
Women cannot take part if pregnant, breast-feeding or plan to become pregnant during the study period.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male or female aged greater than or equal to 18 years at the time of signing informed consent.
* Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus greater than or equal to 1 year prior to the day of screening.
* Treated with multiple daily insulin injections (basal and bolus insulin analogue regimes) greater than or equal to 1 year prior to the day of screening.
* HbA1c below10% at screening visit based on analysis from central laboratory.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Myocardial infarction, stroke, hospitalization for unstable angina pectoris or transient ischaemic attack within 180 days prior to the day of screening.
* Chronic heart failure classified as 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 the past 90 days prior to screening or in the period between screening and randomisation. Pharmacological pupil-dilation is a requirement unless using a digital fundus photography camera specified for non-dilated examination.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.
What they're measuring
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Change in Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) at Week 26