Expert Interview
Understanding the potential of Novo Nordisk's (NVO) Tresiba in treatment of type 2 diabetes
Ticker(s): NVOA doctor with significant experience treating patients with type 2 diabetes, and a deep understanding of the Phase 3b SWITCH-2 trial evaluating Tresiba versus insulin glargine in reducing hypoglycemic events in T2D patients.
Can you describe your experience treating patients with type 2 diabetes and your knowledge of the Phase 3b SWITCH 2 trial?
Added By: pjloriaTresiba experienced a statistically significant reduction in hypoglycemic events (186 events per 100 patient years exposed) compared to insulin glargine (265 events per 100 patient years exposed), achieving its primary efficacy endpoint of at least a 30% reduction in such events. What is the clinical relevance of this result?
Added By: pjloriaIs this an appropriate primary endpoint for the study?
Added By: pjloriaTresiba also achieved statistical significance in its secondary endpoint, the observed rate of severe or blood glucose symptomatic nocturnal confirmed hypoglycemia in the maintenance period. Tresiba's rate was 55 events/100 patients years versus 94 events/100 patients years for insulin glargine. What is the clinical relevance of this result?
Added By: pjloriaIs this an appropriate secondary endpoint for the study?
Added By: pjloriaAnother secondary endpoint is the proportion of patients experiencing severe hypoglycemia during the maintenance period. The rate was reduced 51% with Tresiba, which was statistically valid but not significant. What is the clinical relevance of this result?
Added By: pjloriaIs this an appropriate secondary endpoint for this study?
Added By: pjloriaHow does the fact that Tresiba failed to reach statistical significance in this endpoint affect its chances of reaching the market?
Added By: pjloriaWhat current treatment options are used for T2D?
Added By: pjloriaHow many patients would you say are seeking treatment options in the United States?
Added By: pjloriaHow does Tresiba compare to current treatment options?
Added By: pjloriaWhat percentage of T2D patients would you estimate will be prescribed Tresiba?
Added By: pjloriaAre You Interested In These Questions?
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- Novo Nordisk (NVO) Expects to Release Data from SWITCH-1 Trial Evaluating Tresiba in Type 1 Diabetes Patients in Q1 2016 NVO Occurred On: Feb 23, 2016
- Top-line Phase 3b Data Released From Novo Nordisk's (NVO) SWITCH-2 Trial Evaluating Tresiba Versus Insulin Glargine in Type 2 Diabetes Patients NVO Occurred On: Jan 29, 2016
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