A Study of the Safety and Efficacy of MK-1293 Compared to Lantus™ in Participants With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) (MK-1293-003)

A Phase III Clinical Trial to Study the Safety and Efficacy of MK-1293 Compared to Lantus™ in Subjects With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and efficacy of MK-1293 to Lantus™ in participants with T1DM. The primary hypothesis is that after 24 weeks, the mean change in hemoglobin A1c (A1C) from baseline is non-inferior in participants treated with MK-1293 compared with participants treated with Lantus™.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
• Intervention / Treatment: Drug: MK-1293; Drug: Prandial Insulin; Drug: Lantus™

• Study Type: Interventional
• Enrollment (Actual): 508
• Phase: Phase 3

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
• Genders Eligible for Study: All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• T1DM For at least 1 year
• is currently using or has been using prandial insulin for at least 4 weeks. Participants taking any type of basal insulin should require a total daily dose of >=10 units/day. For participants currently taking pre-mixed insulin, the basal insulin component should be equivalent to a total daily dose of >=10 units/day.
• is male, or is female who is not of reproductive potential or if of reproductive potential agrees to remain abstinent or use (or have their partner use) an acceptable method of birth control during the study and for 14 days after the last dose of study medication

Exclusion Criteria:

• has had 1 or more severe hypoglycemic episodes associated with hypoglycemic seizure or loss of consciousness within the past 6 months
• history of ketoacidosis in the last 6 months
• participant, as assessed by the investigator, is not appropriate for or does not agree to target a fasting glucose of 70-100 mg/dL [3.9 -5.6 mmol/L].
• history of intolerance or hypersensitivity to Lantus™ or contraindication to Lantus™ or one of its excipients
• used a formulation of insulin glargine other than Lantus™
• has received injectable incretin-based therapy within the past 8 weeks
• on a weight loss program and not in the maintenance phase, or has started a weight loss medication within the past 8 weeks
• has undergone bariatric surgery within the past 12 months
• is likely to require treatment for 2 or more consecutive weeks or repeated courses of corticosteroids (note: inhaled, nasal, and topical corticosteroids are permitted)
• has undergone a surgical procedure within the past 4 weeks or has planned major surgery during the study
• has new or worsening signs or symptoms of coronary heart disease or congestive heart failure within the past 3 months, or has any following disorders within the past 3 months: acute coronary syndrome, coronary artery intervention, stroke or transient ischemic neurological disorder
• has severe peripheral vascular disease
• has high blood pressure
• has chronic myopathy, or a progressive neurological or neuromuscular disorder
• has active nephropathy
• history of active liver disease (other than non-alcoholic hepatic steatosis), including chronic active hepatitis B or C, primary biliary cirrhosis, or symptomatic gallbladder disease
• has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
• has a hematological disorder (such as aplastic anemia, myeloproliferative or myelodysplastic syndromes, thrombocytopenia)
• history of malignancy in the past 5 years, except for adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer, or in situ cervical cancer
• history of melanoma, leukemia, lymphoma, or renal cell carcinoma
• is currently being treated for hyperthyroidism or has been on a stable dose of thyroid hormone replacement therapy for <6 weeks
• is a user of recreational or illicit drugs or has had a recent history of drug or alcohol abuse or dependence
• is pregnant or breast-feeding, or is expecting to conceive or donate eggs
• has donated blood products or has had phlebotomy of >300 mL within the past 8 weeks or intends to donate blood products during the study
• has poor mental function or works the night shift

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Primary Purpose: Treatment
• Allocation: Randomized
• Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
• Masking: None (Open Label)

Number of Arms

2

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm	Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: MK-1293; MK-1293 dosed subcutaneously once daily at bedtime for 52 weeks. Doses were individually titrated post randomization to the suggested target for fasting fingerstick glucose levels of >70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L) and ≤100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L).	Drug: MK-1293; MK-1293 dosed subcutaneously once daily at bedtime for 52 weeks. Initial dose will be determined based on the participant's previous insulin therapy. Thereafter, the dose will be titrated to the suggested target for fasting fingerstick glucose levels. MK-1293 dosing once daily at times other than bedtime will be permitted for participants with a previously established dosing time.; Drug: Prandial Insulin; Participants will continue their prandial insulin during the study.
Active Comparator: Lantus; Lantus dosed subcutaneously once daily at bedtime for 52 weeks. Doses were individually titrated post-randomization to the suggested target for fasting fingerstick glucose levels of >70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L) and ≤100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L).	Drug: Prandial Insulin; Participants will continue their prandial insulin during the study.; Drug: Lantus™; Lantus™ dosed subcutaneously once daily at bedtime for 52 weeks. Initial dose will be determined based on the participant's previous insulin therapy. Thereafter, the dose will be titrated to the suggested target for fasting fingerstick glucose levels. Lantus™ dosing once daily at times other than bedtime will be permitted for participants with a previously established dosing time.; Other Names: Insulin glargine

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Primary: Change From Baseline in Hemoglobin A1c (A1C) at Week 24	A1C is blood marker used to report average blood glucose levels over prolonged periods of time and is reported as a percentage (%). This change from baseline reflects the Week 24 A1C minus the Week 0 A1C.	Baseline and Week 24
Percentage of Participants With Any Confirmed Positive Anti-insulin Antibody (AIA) at Any Time Up Through Week 24	Percentage of participants with confirmed positive AIA at any time up through Week 24 including baseline.	Up to Week 24
Percentage of Participants With Negative AIA at Baseline Who Develop Confirmed Positive AIA at Any Time Up Through Week 24	Percentage of participants who became positive to AIA at or before Week 24, among participants who were AIA negative at baseline.	Up to Week 24
Change From Baseline in AIA Titer After 24 Weeks of Treatment	This immunogenicity analysis will assess the effect of treatment with MK-1293 compared with Lantus on anti-insulin antibody development after 24 weeks of treatment. This change from baseline reflects the Week 24 AIA titer minus the Week 0 AIA titer.	Baseline and Week 24
Percentage of Participants Who Develop Insulin Neutralizing Antibodies Up Through Week 24	Percentage of Participants Who Develop Insulin Neutralizing Antibodies Up Through Week 24. This immunogenicity analysis assessed the effect of treatment with MK-1293 and with Lantus on insulin-neutralizing antibody (INab) development up through 24 weeks of treatment.	Up to Week 24

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Change From Baseline in A1C at Week 52	A1C is blood marker used to report average blood glucose levels over prolonged periods of time and is reported as a percentage (%). This change from baseline reflects the Week 52 A1C minus the Week 0 A1C.	Baseline and Week 52
Total Insulin Dose at Week 24	Total insulin dose = basal insulin (MK-1293 or Lantus) + bolus (prandial) insulin (non-study medication).	Week 24
Total Insulin Dose Per Kilogram (kg) of Body Weight (Unit/kg) at Week 24	Total insulin dose = basal insulin (MK-1293 or Lantus) + bolus (prandial) insulin (non-study medication).	Week 24
Change From Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) at Week 24	Blood glucose was measured on a fasting basis (collected after a 10-hour fast). FPG is expressed as mg/dL. This change from baseline reflects the FPG level at Week 24 minus the FPG level at Week 0.	Baseline and Week 24
Percentage of Participants With Confirmed Positive AIA Up Through Week 52	Percentage of participants with confirmed positive AIA at any time up through Week 52 including baseline.	Up to Week 52 including baseline
Percentage of Participants With Negative AIA at Baseline Who Develop Confirmed Positive AIA at Any Time Up Through Week 52	Percentage of participants who became positive to AIA at or before Week 52, among participants who were AIA negative at baseline.	Up to Week 52
Change From Baseline in AIA Titer After 52 Weeks of Treatment	This immunogenicity analysis assessed the effect of treatment with MK-1293 compared with Lantus on anti-insulin antibody development after 52 weeks of treatment. This change from baseline reflects the AIA titers at Week 52 minus the AIA titers at Week 0.	Baseline and Week 52
Total Insulin Dose at Week 52	Total insulin dose = basal insulin (MK-1293 or Lantus) + bolus (prandial) insulin (non-study medication).	Week 52
Total Insulin Dose Per Kilogram (kg) of Body Weight (Unit/kg) at Week 52	Total insulin dose = basal insulin (MK-1293 or Lantus) + bolus (prandial) insulin (non-study medication).	Week 52
Change From Baseline in FPG at Week 52	Blood glucose was measured on a fasting basis (collected after a 10-hour fast). This change from baseline reflects the FPG level at Week 52 minus the FPG level at Week 0.	Baseline and Week 52
Percentage of Participants Who Develop Insulin Neutralizing Antibodies Up Through Week 52	Percentage of Participants Who Develop Insulin Neutralizing Antibodies Up Thought Week 52. This immunogenicity analysis assessed the effect of treatment with MK-1293 and with Lantus on insulin-neutralizing antibody (INAb) development up through 52 weeks of treatment.	Up to Week 52
Change From Baseline in 7-point Self-monitored Blood Glucose (SMBG) at Week 24	The 7-point SMBG profile consisted of the following measurements by glucose meter: morning pre-meal (fasting), 2 hours after morning meal, midday pre-meal, 2 hours after midday meal, evening pre meal, pre-bedtime (pre-dose and at least 2 hours after evening meal), between 2:00 AM and 4:00 AM in the morning.	Baseline and Week 24
Change From Baseline in 7-point SMBG at Week 52	The 7-point SMBG profile consisted of the following measurements by glucose meter: morning pre-meal (fasting), 2 hours after morning meal, midday pre-meal, 2 hours after midday meal, evening pre meal, pre-bedtime (pre-dose and at least 2 hours after evening meal), between 2:00 AM and 4:00 AM in the morning.	Baseline and Week 52
Percentage of Participants Attaining A1C Glycemic Goals of <7% and <6.5% After 24 Weeks of Treatment.	Percentage of participants attaining A1C glycemic goals of <7.0% and <6.5% after 24 weeks of treatment.	24 weeks
Percentage of Participants Attaining A1C Glycemic Goals of <7% and <6.5% After 52 Weeks of Treatment.	Percentage of participants attaining A1C glycemic goals of <7.0% and <6.5% after 52 weeks of treatment.	52 weeks
Basal Insulin Dose at Week 52	Basal Insulin Dose at Week 52.	Week 52
Basal Insulin Dose Per kg of Body Weight at Week 52	Basal Insulin Dose per kg of Body Weight at Week 52.	Week 52
Bolus Insulin Dose at Week 52	Bolus Insulin Dose at Week 52.	Week 52
Bolus Insulin Dose Per kg of Body Weight at Week 52	Bolus Insulin Dose per kg of Body Weight at Week 52.	Week 52
Basal Insulin Dose at Week 24	Basal Insulin Dose at Week 24.	Week 24
Basal Insulin Dose Per kg of Body Weight at Week 24	Basal Insulin Dose per kg of Body Weight at Week 24.	Week 24
Bolus Insulin Dose at Week 24	Bolus Insulin Dose at Week 24.	Week 24
Bolus Insulin Dose Per kg of Body Weight at Week 24	Bolus Insulin Dose per kg of Body Weight at Week 24.	Week 24

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Publications and helpful links

General Publications

• Home PD, Lam RLH, Carofano WL, Golm GT, Eldor R, Crutchlow MF, Marcos MC, Rosenstock J, Hollander PA, Gallwitz B. Efficacy and safety of MK-1293 insulin glargine compared with originator insulin glargine (Lantus) in type 1 diabetes: A randomized, open-label clinical trial. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2018 Sep;20(9):2220-2228. doi: 10.1111/dom.13354. Epub 2018 Jun 5.

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): October 17, 2013
• Primary Completion (Actual): May 4, 2015
• Study Completion (Actual): November 12, 2015

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: February 7, 2014
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: February 7, 2014
• First Posted (Estimate): February 11, 2014

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): September 5, 2018
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: August 7, 2018
• Last Verified: August 1, 2018

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Glucose Metabolism Disorders; Metabolic Diseases; Immune System Diseases; Autoimmune Diseases; Endocrine System Diseases; Diabetes Mellitus; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1; Hypoglycemic Agents; Physiological Effects of Drugs; Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action; Antimetabolites; Hypolipidemic Agents; Lipid Regulating Agents; Insulin; Insulin, Globin Zinc; Insulin Glargine; MK-1293
• Other Study ID Numbers: 1293-003; 2011-003971-12 (EudraCT Number)

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: YES
• IPD Plan Description: https://www.merck.com/clinical-trials/pdf/ProcedureAccessClinicalTrialData.pdf