Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors and sulfonylureas have been extensively used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Although both medications effectively lower plasma glucose levels, differences may exist in their pharmacokinetics and effect on the kidney. In the context of diabetic kidney disease, DPP-4 inhibitors may confer renal protection through several putative mechanisms. In contrast, sulfonylureas are associated with weight gain and cardiac dysfunction, which may adversely influence kidney function.
The investigators hypothesize that DPP-4 inhibitors and sulfonylureas may have a different effect on the diabetic kidney. This study compares the effect of DPP-4 inhibitors and sulfonylureas on urinary albumin excretion in patients with newly diagnosed T2DM.
Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment | Phase |
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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Proteinuria | Drug: Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibitor Drug: Sulfonylurea | Phase 4 |
Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) occurs in a considerable number of individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). DKD leads to substantial morbidity and reduces the quality of life in afflicted patients. Chronic hyperglycemia induces proapoptotic signaling pathways in mesangial cells, leading to microvascular injury in the diabetic kidney. Clinical interventions targeting plasma glucose, body weight, and blood pressure have been shown to attenuate the progression of DKD.
Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors and sulfonylureas have been extensively used in the treatment of T2DM. Although both medications effectively lower plasma glucose levels, differences may exist in their pharmacokinetics and effect on the kidney. In the context of DKD, DPP-4 inhibitors may confer renal protection through several putative mechanisms. However, whether such renal protection involves the glucose lowering efficacy of DPP-4 inhibitors or additional mechanisms remains controversial. In contrast, currently there is inadequate information concerning the effect of sulfonylureas on the development of DKD. If the glucose lowering effect of DPP-4 inhibitors is a major determinant of renal protection, then sulfonylureas may theoretically offer similar benefit by maintaining euglycemia. However, sulfonylureas are associated with weight gain and cardiac dysfunction, which may adversely influence kidney function.
Given that DPP-4 inhibitors and sulfonylureas have different effect on physiologic parameters including body weight and blood pressure, the investigators hypothesize that these medications may have different effects on the diabetic kidney. This study compares the effect of DPP-4 inhibitors and sulfonylureas on urinary albumin excretion in patients with newly diagnosed T2DM.
In this study, patients with newly diagnosed T2DM are screened for eligibility. All participants receive 1000 mg of metformin therapy at the beginning of the study. Subsequently, patients are assigned to receive either the DPP-4 inhibitor Vildagliptin 50 mg twice daily or the sulfonylurea Glimepiride 2 mg twice daily. Treatment allocation is made by a committee of endocrinologists to match participants in the treatment groups by age, body weight, serum glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR), and serum creatinine.
At the initial clinic visit, participants receive blood tests for serum HbA1c, serum creatinine, serum alanine transferase, and plasma lipid profile after a 12-hour fast. Urine samples will be collected in the morning after a 12-hour fast, and urinary ACR is measured by the turbidimetric method. Laboratory tests for these clinical variables are repeated after 24 weeks of pharmacologic treatment. Participants who loss follow up or withdraw from the study will be assessed by an intention to treat analysis. The change in urinary ACR is defined as the primary outcome measure, whereas changes in serum HbA1c, serum creatinine, body weight, and systolic blood pressure are considered secondary outcome measures.
Study Type : | Interventional (Clinical Trial) |
Actual Enrollment : | 101 participants |
Allocation: | Non-Randomized |
Intervention Model: | Parallel Assignment |
Masking: | None (Open Label) |
Primary Purpose: | Treatment |
Official Title: | Comparing the Effect of Dipeptidyl-peptidase 4 Inhibitors and Sulfonylureas on Urinary Albumin Excretion in People With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus |
Actual Study Start Date : | March 1, 2016 |
Actual Primary Completion Date : | February 10, 2018 |
Actual Study Completion Date : | February 28, 2018 |
Arm | Intervention/treatment |
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Experimental: Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors
Vildagliptin 50 milligrams twice daily in addition to metformin 1000 milligrams once daily
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Drug: Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibitor
Vildagliptin 50 milligrams twice daily in addition to metformin 1000 milligrams once daily
Other Name: DPP-4 inhibitor
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Active Comparator: Sulfonylureas
Glimepiride 2 milligrams twice daily in addition to metformin 1000 milligrams once daily
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Drug: Sulfonylurea
Glimepiride 2 milligrams twice daily in addition to metformin 1000 milligrams once daily
Other Name: SU
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Ages Eligible for Study: | 20 Years to 95 Years (Adult, Older Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Study Director: | Shih Te Tu, MD | Changhua Christian Hospital |
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First Submitted Date ICMJE | June 11, 2019 | ||||||||||
First Posted Date ICMJE | June 12, 2019 | ||||||||||
Last Update Posted Date | June 14, 2019 | ||||||||||
Actual Study Start Date ICMJE | March 1, 2016 | ||||||||||
Actual Primary Completion Date | February 10, 2018 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) | ||||||||||
Current Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE |
Change in urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio [ Time Frame: 24 weeks ] Change in urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio after pharmacologic treatment
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Original Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE | Same as current | ||||||||||
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Current Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE |
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Original Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE | Same as current | ||||||||||
Current Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures | Not Provided | ||||||||||
Original Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures | Not Provided | ||||||||||
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Brief Title ICMJE | Comparing the Renal Effect of Dipeptidyl-peptidase 4 Inhibitors and Sulfonylureas | ||||||||||
Official Title ICMJE | Comparing the Effect of Dipeptidyl-peptidase 4 Inhibitors and Sulfonylureas on Urinary Albumin Excretion in People With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus | ||||||||||
Brief Summary |
Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors and sulfonylureas have been extensively used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Although both medications effectively lower plasma glucose levels, differences may exist in their pharmacokinetics and effect on the kidney. In the context of diabetic kidney disease, DPP-4 inhibitors may confer renal protection through several putative mechanisms. In contrast, sulfonylureas are associated with weight gain and cardiac dysfunction, which may adversely influence kidney function. The investigators hypothesize that DPP-4 inhibitors and sulfonylureas may have a different effect on the diabetic kidney. This study compares the effect of DPP-4 inhibitors and sulfonylureas on urinary albumin excretion in patients with newly diagnosed T2DM. |
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Detailed Description |
Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) occurs in a considerable number of individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). DKD leads to substantial morbidity and reduces the quality of life in afflicted patients. Chronic hyperglycemia induces proapoptotic signaling pathways in mesangial cells, leading to microvascular injury in the diabetic kidney. Clinical interventions targeting plasma glucose, body weight, and blood pressure have been shown to attenuate the progression of DKD. Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors and sulfonylureas have been extensively used in the treatment of T2DM. Although both medications effectively lower plasma glucose levels, differences may exist in their pharmacokinetics and effect on the kidney. In the context of DKD, DPP-4 inhibitors may confer renal protection through several putative mechanisms. However, whether such renal protection involves the glucose lowering efficacy of DPP-4 inhibitors or additional mechanisms remains controversial. In contrast, currently there is inadequate information concerning the effect of sulfonylureas on the development of DKD. If the glucose lowering effect of DPP-4 inhibitors is a major determinant of renal protection, then sulfonylureas may theoretically offer similar benefit by maintaining euglycemia. However, sulfonylureas are associated with weight gain and cardiac dysfunction, which may adversely influence kidney function. Given that DPP-4 inhibitors and sulfonylureas have different effect on physiologic parameters including body weight and blood pressure, the investigators hypothesize that these medications may have different effects on the diabetic kidney. This study compares the effect of DPP-4 inhibitors and sulfonylureas on urinary albumin excretion in patients with newly diagnosed T2DM. In this study, patients with newly diagnosed T2DM are screened for eligibility. All participants receive 1000 mg of metformin therapy at the beginning of the study. Subsequently, patients are assigned to receive either the DPP-4 inhibitor Vildagliptin 50 mg twice daily or the sulfonylurea Glimepiride 2 mg twice daily. Treatment allocation is made by a committee of endocrinologists to match participants in the treatment groups by age, body weight, serum glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR), and serum creatinine. At the initial clinic visit, participants receive blood tests for serum HbA1c, serum creatinine, serum alanine transferase, and plasma lipid profile after a 12-hour fast. Urine samples will be collected in the morning after a 12-hour fast, and urinary ACR is measured by the turbidimetric method. Laboratory tests for these clinical variables are repeated after 24 weeks of pharmacologic treatment. Participants who loss follow up or withdraw from the study will be assessed by an intention to treat analysis. The change in urinary ACR is defined as the primary outcome measure, whereas changes in serum HbA1c, serum creatinine, body weight, and systolic blood pressure are considered secondary outcome measures. |
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Study Type ICMJE | Interventional | ||||||||||
Study Phase ICMJE | Phase 4 | ||||||||||
Study Design ICMJE | Allocation: Non-Randomized Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: None (Open Label) Primary Purpose: Treatment |
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Recruitment Status ICMJE | Completed | ||||||||||
Actual Enrollment ICMJE |
101 | ||||||||||
Original Actual Enrollment ICMJE | Same as current | ||||||||||
Actual Study Completion Date ICMJE | February 28, 2018 | ||||||||||
Actual Primary Completion Date | February 10, 2018 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) | ||||||||||
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Ages ICMJE | 20 Years to 95 Years (Adult, Older Adult) | ||||||||||
Accepts Healthy Volunteers ICMJE | No | ||||||||||
Contacts ICMJE | Contact information is only displayed when the study is recruiting subjects | ||||||||||
Listed Location Countries ICMJE | Not Provided | ||||||||||
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NCT Number ICMJE | NCT03983551 | ||||||||||
Other Study ID Numbers ICMJE | 190512 | ||||||||||
Has Data Monitoring Committee | Yes | ||||||||||
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Responsible Party | Po-Chung Cheng, Changhua Christian Hospital | ||||||||||
Study Sponsor ICMJE | Changhua Christian Hospital | ||||||||||
Collaborators ICMJE | Not Provided | ||||||||||
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PRS Account | Changhua Christian Hospital | ||||||||||
Verification Date | June 2019 | ||||||||||
ICMJE Data element required by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors and the World Health Organization ICTRP |