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Weekly Basal Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes (QWINT-4 Trial)

Phase 3
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Have been treated with a stable regimen of one of the following basal insulins used according to local product label with or without noninsulin diabetes therapy for at least 90 days prior to screening
once daily U-100 or U-200 insulin degludec
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up week 22 to week 26
Awards & highlights

QWINT-4 Trial Summary

This trial will compare the efficacy and safety of a new once-weekly diabetes medication with daily insulin glargine in people with type 2 diabetes.

Who is the study for?
Adults with Type 2 diabetes who are already on a stable regimen of basal insulin and at least two daily prandial insulin injections, have an HbA1c level between 7.0% to 10%, and a BMI ≤45 kg/m² can join this trial. They must not plan to change their glucose monitoring or have had severe hypoglycemia or ketoacidosis recently.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing the safety and effectiveness of Insulin Efsitora Alfa (LY3209590), taken once weekly, against daily Insulin Glargine in people with Type 2 diabetes over a period up to 34 weeks, including screening, treatment, and follow-up phases.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia), allergic reactions at the injection site, weight gain, swelling in arms or legs, and possible changes in potassium levels which could cause heart rhythm problems.

QWINT-4 Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have been on a stable insulin regimen for at least 90 days.
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I am taking U-100 or U-200 insulin degludec daily.
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I use U-100 or U-300 insulin glargine daily.
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I use U-100 insulin detemir or NPH insulin once or twice daily.
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I have been using insulin at least twice a day for over 90 days, including before dinner.
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I have type 2 diabetes, use basal insulin, and take prandial insulin injections twice daily.
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I am taking 10 or more units of basal insulin daily.
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I take 2 or fewer units of insulin per kilogram of my body weight daily.
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I have been on a stable insulin regimen for at least 3 months.
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I've been taking insulin at least twice a day for 3 months, including with my evening meal.

QWINT-4 Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~week 22 to week 26
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and week 22 to week 26 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change from Baseline in HbA1c
Secondary outcome measures
Basal Insulin Dose
Basal Insulin Dose to Total Insulin Dose Ratio
Bolus Insulin Dose
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QWINT-4 Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Insulin Efsitora Alfa + Insulin LisproExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants will be given insulin efsitora alfa by subcutaneous (SC) injection along with insulin lispro
Group II: Insulin Glargine + Insulin LisproActive Control2 Interventions
Participants will be given insulin glargine by SC injection along with insulin lispro
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Insulin Efsitora Alfa
2022
Completed Phase 3
~730
Insulin Lispro (U100)
2020
Completed Phase 3
~2160

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Eli Lilly and CompanyLead Sponsor
2,613 Previous Clinical Trials
3,200,199 Total Patients Enrolled
Study DirectorEli Lilly and Company

Media Library

Insulin Efsitora Alfa (Insulin) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05462756 — Phase 3
Type 2 Diabetes Research Study Groups: Insulin Efsitora Alfa + Insulin Lispro, Insulin Glargine + Insulin Lispro
Type 2 Diabetes Clinical Trial 2023: Insulin Efsitora Alfa Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05462756 — Phase 3
Insulin Efsitora Alfa (Insulin) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05462756 — Phase 3

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there any unfilled slots in this test that new patients could take part in?

"Although the original posting was on 8/11/2022, this clinical trial mentioned on clinicaltrials.gov is still actively recruiting patients."

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Are there any negative side effects of LY3209590?

"LY3209590 has been given a safety score of 3 by our analysts at Power. This is due to the fact that LY3209590 is currently in Phase 3 clinical trials, which means that there is efficacy data as well as multiple rounds of safety data available."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Michigan
Florida
How old are they?
65+
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Did not meet criteria
What site did they apply to?
Thomas Jefferson University - Clinical Research Institute
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Why did patients apply to this trial?

Because I’m interested in learning more about type 2 diabetes.
PatientReceived no prior treatments
~274 spots leftby Apr 2025