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Metabolic effects of two years of exenatide treatment on diabetes, obesity, and hepatic biomarkers in patients with type 2 diabetes: an interim analysis of data from the open-label, uncontrolled extension of three double-blind, placebo-controlled trials.

Buse JB, Klonoff DC, Nielsen LL, Guan X, Bowlus CL, Holcombe JH, Maggs DG, Wintle ME

Clinical therapeutics1 Jan 2007Cited by 194 (Europe PMC)

Summary

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Results from this study13

13 results from studies that gave the peptide. 13 results from people.

  1. 01HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with T2DM, exenatide reduced HbA1c from baseline at week 30.

    In plain wordsExenatide reduced blood sugar from baseline in adults with diabetes.

    Outcome
    DecreaseHbA1c at week 30
    Study

    n = 283

    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · 30 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    HbA1c change
    −0.9%
    week 30

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Reductions in mean (SE) HbA(1c) from baseline to week 30 (-0.9% [0.1%]) were sustained through 2 years (-1.1% [0.1%]; P < 0.05 vs baseline), with 50% of the population achieving HbA(1c) < or = 7%.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    For this interim analysis, data were pooled from patients who completed 1 of three 30-week, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials and their open-label extensions.
    Summary · context
    Subjects continued their existing metformin and/or sulfonylurea regimens.
  2. 02HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with T2DM, HbA1c reductions persisted through two years of exenatide.

    In plain wordsBlood sugar remained below baseline after two years of exenatide.

    Outcome
    DecreaseHbA1c at two years
    Study

    n = 283

    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · 2 yearsAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    HbA1c change
    −1.1%
    2 years

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Reductions in mean (SE) HbA(1c) from baseline to week 30 (-0.9% [0.1%]) were sustained through 2 years (-1.1% [0.1%]; P < 0.05 vs baseline), with 50% of the population achieving HbA(1c) < or = 7%.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    For this interim analysis, data were pooled from patients who completed 1 of three 30-week, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials and their open-label extensions.
    Summary · context
    Subjects continued their existing metformin and/or sulfonylurea regimens.
  3. 03HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with T2DM, half achieved the reported HbA1c target during exenatide treatment.

    In plain wordsHalf of the adults reached the reported blood sugar target during exenatide treatment.

    Outcome
    Not applicableHbA1c target attainment
    Study

    n = 283

    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · 2 yearsAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Target attainment
    50%
    HbA1c <=7%

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Reductions in mean (SE) HbA(1c) from baseline to week 30 (-0.9% [0.1%]) were sustained through 2 years (-1.1% [0.1%]; P < 0.05 vs baseline), with 50% of the population achieving HbA(1c) < or = 7%.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    For this interim analysis, data were pooled from patients who completed 1 of three 30-week, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials and their open-label extensions.
    Summary · context
    Subjects continued their existing metformin and/or sulfonylurea regimens.
  4. 04HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with T2DM, exenatide reduced body weight from baseline at week 30.

    In plain wordsAdults weighed less than at baseline after exenatide treatment.

    Outcome
    DecreaseWeight at week 30
    Study

    n = 283

    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · 30 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Weight change
    −2.1 kg
    week 30

    Source sentences

    Summary
    At week 30, exenatide was associated with a significant reduction in mean (SD) body weight from baseline (-2.1 [0.2] kg), with progressive reductions after 2 years (-4.7 [0.3] kg; P < 0.001 vs baseline).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    For this interim analysis, data were pooled from patients who completed 1 of three 30-week, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials and their open-label extensions.
    Summary · context
    Subjects continued their existing metformin and/or sulfonylurea regimens.
  5. 05HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with T2DM, weight reductions progressed through two years of exenatide.

    In plain wordsAdults continued to lose weight relative to baseline during two years of exenatide.

    Outcome
    DecreaseWeight at two years
    Study

    n = 283

    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · 2 yearsAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Weight change
    −4.7 kg
    2 years

    Source sentences

    Summary
    At week 30, exenatide was associated with a significant reduction in mean (SD) body weight from baseline (-2.1 [0.2] kg), with progressive reductions after 2 years (-4.7 [0.3] kg; P < 0.001 vs baseline).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    For this interim analysis, data were pooled from patients who completed 1 of three 30-week, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials and their open-label extensions.
    Summary · context
    Subjects continued their existing metformin and/or sulfonylurea regimens.
  6. 06HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    Exenatide-treated adults with elevated baseline ALT lost more weight than those with normal baseline ALT.

    In plain wordsAdults with high starting ALT lost more weight than those with normal starting ALT during exenatide treatment.

    Outcome
    DecreaseWeight loss by baseline ALT
    Study

    n = 283

    Comparator
    Normal baseline ALT
    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · 2 yearsAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Patients with elevated ALT at baseline lost significantly more weight than patients with normal ALT at baseline (P = 0.04).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    For this interim analysis, data were pooled from patients who completed 1 of three 30-week, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials and their open-label extensions.
    Summary · context
    Subjects continued their existing metformin and/or sulfonylurea regimens.
  7. 07HumanNon-randomized trialOther

    In exenatide-treated adults, weight change correlated minimally with baseline ALT.

    In plain wordsWeight change showed little relation to starting ALT in adults receiving exenatide.

    Outcome
    Not applicableWeight change correlation with baseline ALT
    Study

    n = 283

    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · 2 yearsAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Correlation
    −0.09 r
    baseline ALT and weight change

    Source sentences

    Summary
    However, weight change was minimally correlated with baseline ALT (r = -0.09) or ALT change (r = 0.31).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    For this interim analysis, data were pooled from patients who completed 1 of three 30-week, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials and their open-label extensions.
    Summary · context
    Subjects continued their existing metformin and/or sulfonylurea regimens.
  8. 08HumanNon-randomized trialOther

    In exenatide-treated adults, weight change correlated minimally with ALT change.

    In plain wordsWeight change showed little relation to ALT change in adults receiving exenatide.

    Outcome
    Not applicableWeight change correlation with ALT change
    Study

    n = 283

    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · 2 yearsAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Correlation
    0.31 r
    ALT change and weight change

    Source sentences

    Summary
    However, weight change was minimally correlated with baseline ALT (r = -0.09) or ALT change (r = 0.31).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    For this interim analysis, data were pooled from patients who completed 1 of three 30-week, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials and their open-label extensions.
    Summary · context
    Subjects continued their existing metformin and/or sulfonylurea regimens.
  9. 09HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with T2DM, HOMA-B, blood pressure, and AST improved during the uncontrolled exenatide extension.

    In plain wordsDuring the uncontrolled exenatide extension, a cell-function measure, blood pressure, and liver enzyme AST improved.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedHOMA-B, blood pressure, and AST
    Study

    n = 283

    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · 2 yearsAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Also, homeostasis model assessment of the beta-cell function (HOMA-B), blood pressure, and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) all improved.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    For this interim analysis, data were pooled from patients who completed 1 of three 30-week, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials and their open-label extensions.
    Summary · context
    Subjects continued their existing metformin and/or sulfonylurea regimens.
  10. 10HumanNon-randomized trialSafety outcome

    In adults with T2DM, mild-to-moderate nausea was the most frequent reported adverse event during exenatide treatment.

    In plain wordsMild-to-moderate nausea was the most frequent reported side effect during exenatide treatment.

    Outcome
    Not applicableNausea
    Study

    n = 283

    Outcome group
    Gastrointestinal adverse events · Gastrointestinal
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · 2 yearsAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    The most frequently reported adverse event was mild-to-moderate nausea.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    For this interim analysis, data were pooled from patients who completed 1 of three 30-week, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials and their open-label extensions.
    Summary · context
    Subjects continued their existing metformin and/or sulfonylurea regimens.
  11. 11HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with elevated baseline ALT, ALT decreased during exenatide treatment.

    In plain wordsLiver enzyme ALT decreased from baseline in adults whose starting ALT was high.

    Outcome
    DecreaseALT with elevated baseline ALT
    Study

    n = 151

    Outcome group
    Liver fat and liver function · Liver
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · 2 yearsAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    ALT change
    −11 IU/L
    elevated baseline ALT

    Source sentences

    Summary
    However, patients with elevated ALT at baseline (151/283 [53%]) had a mean (SEM) reduction of ALT (-11 [1] IU/L from baseline 38 [1] IU/1; P < 0.05) and 39% achieved normal ALT by week 104.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    For this interim analysis, data were pooled from patients who completed 1 of three 30-week, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials and their open-label extensions.
    Summary · context
    Subjects continued their existing metformin and/or sulfonylurea regimens.
  12. 12HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with elevated baseline ALT, some achieved normal ALT by week 104 during exenatide treatment.

    In plain wordsSome adults with high starting ALT reached normal ALT during exenatide treatment.

    Outcome
    Not applicableALT normalization
    Study

    n = 151

    Outcome group
    Liver fat and liver function · Liver
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · 2 yearsAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    ALT normalization
    39%
    week 104

    Source sentences

    Summary
    However, patients with elevated ALT at baseline (151/283 [53%]) had a mean (SEM) reduction of ALT (-11 [1] IU/L from baseline 38 [1] IU/1; P < 0.05) and 39% achieved normal ALT by week 104.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    For this interim analysis, data were pooled from patients who completed 1 of three 30-week, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials and their open-label extensions.
    Summary · context
    Subjects continued their existing metformin and/or sulfonylurea regimens.
  13. 13HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with normal baseline ALT, ALT did not change significantly during exenatide treatment.

    In plain wordsLiver enzyme ALT did not change significantly in adults whose starting ALT was normal.

    Outcome
    No significant changeALT with normal baseline ALT
    Study

    n = 132

    Outcome group
    Liver fat and liver function · Liver
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · 2 yearsAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Patients with normal baseline alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (132/283 [47%]; normal: female < or =19 IU/L; male < or =30 IU/L) had no significant ALT change.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    For this interim analysis, data were pooled from patients who completed 1 of three 30-week, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials and their open-label extensions.
    Summary · context
    Subjects continued their existing metformin and/or sulfonylurea regimens.

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Registered trials4

Trials this study reports on, or that list this study as a reference. Registry data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

4 trials · 3 completed · 1 stopped early · 3 with posted results · source ClinicalTrials.gov (opens in a new tab)

CompletedPhase 3Results postedNCT01722266

Liraglutide in the Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

University at Buffalon = 721 Nov 2012 to 1 Dec 2014

Type 1 Diabetes

CompletedPhase 3Results postedNCT00856609

The Effects of Exenatide (Byetta ) on Energy Expenditure and Weight Loss in Nondiabetic Obese Subjects

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)n = 1503 Mar 2009 to 19 Sept 2016

Weight Loss · Obesity

TerminatedPhase 2Results postedNCT00529204

Effects Of Exenatide On Liver Biochemistry, Liver Histology And Lipid Metabolism In Patients With Fatty Liver Disease

University of California, Davisn = 1Oct 2007 to Feb 2010

Diabetes Complications · Fatty Liver

Trial pageClinicalTrials.govUpdated 20 Jun 2017
CompletedPhase 3NCT00111540

Study to Examine the Effect on Glucose Control and Safety/Tolerability of Exenatide Given Two Times a Day to Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes

AstraZenecan = 456Nov 2002 to Sept 2006

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Trial pageClinicalTrials.govUpdated 23 Feb 2015

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