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    Summary
    EudraCT Number:2015-002767-42
    Sponsor's Protocol Code Number:2015-588
    National Competent Authority:Denmark - DHMA
    Clinical Trial Type:EEA CTA
    Trial Status:Completed
    Date on which this record was first entered in the EudraCT database:2016-04-14
    Trial results View results
    Index
    A. PROTOCOL INFORMATION
    B. SPONSOR INFORMATION
    C. APPLICANT IDENTIFICATION
    D. IMP IDENTIFICATION
    D.8 INFORMATION ON PLACEBO
    E. GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE TRIAL
    F. POPULATION OF TRIAL SUBJECTS
    G. INVESTIGATOR NETWORKS TO BE INVOLVED IN THE TRIAL
    N. REVIEW BY THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY OR ETHICS COMMITTEE IN THE COUNTRY CONCERNED
    P. END OF TRIAL
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    A. Protocol Information
    A.1Member State ConcernedDenmark - DHMA
    A.2EudraCT number2015-002767-42
    A.3Full title of the trial
    Effects of metformin treatment on myocardial efficiency in patients with heart failure:
    A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
    A.3.1Title of the trial for lay people, in easily understood, i.e. non-technical, language
    Effects of metformin treatment on myocardial efficiency in patients with heart failure
    A.3.2Name or abbreviated title of the trial where available
    METRONOME
    A.4.1Sponsor's protocol code number2015-588
    A.7Trial is part of a Paediatric Investigation Plan No
    A.8EMA Decision number of Paediatric Investigation Plan
    B. Sponsor Information
    B.Sponsor: 1
    B.1.1Name of SponsorAarhus University Hospital
    B.1.3.4Country
    B.3.1 and B.3.2Status of the sponsorNon-Commercial
    B.4 Source(s) of Monetary or Material Support for the clinical trial:
    B.4.1Name of organisation providing supportThe Health Research Fund of Central Denmark Region
    B.4.2Country
    B.4.1Name of organisation providing supportThe Memorial Fund “Kirsten Anthonius Mindelegat"
    B.4.2Country
    B.4.1Name of organisation providing supportThe Danish Heart Foundation
    B.4.2Country
    B.4.1Name of organisation providing supportThe Danish Diabetes Academy supported by the Novo Nordisk Foundation
    B.4.2Country
    B.4.1Name of organisation providing supportThe Health Faculty at Aarhus University
    B.4.2Country
    B.4.1Name of organisation providing supportThe Helga and Peter Korning Foundation
    B.4.2Country
    B.4.1Name of organisation providing supportThe Augustinus Foundation
    B.4.2Country
    B.5 Contact point designated by the sponsor for further information on the trial
    B.5.1Name of organisationAarhus University Hospital
    B.5.2Functional name of contact pointHenrik Wiggers
    B.5.3 Address:
    B.5.3.1Street AddressPalle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 99
    B.5.3.2Town/ cityAarhus N
    B.5.3.3Post code8200
    B.5.6E-mailhenrikwiggers@dadlnet.dk
    D. IMP Identification
    D.IMP: 1
    D.1.2 and D.1.3IMP RoleTest
    D.2 Status of the IMP to be used in the clinical trial
    D.2.1IMP to be used in the trial has a marketing authorisation No
    D.2.5The IMP has been designated in this indication as an orphan drug in the Community No
    D.2.5.1Orphan drug designation number
    D.3 Description of the IMP
    D.3.1Product nameGlucophage XR
    D.3.2Product code EMD 89502
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Modified-release tablet
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation No
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPOral use
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNMetformin hydrochloride
    D.3.9.3Other descriptive nameMETFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE
    D.3.9.4EV Substance CodeSUB03200MIG
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit mg milligram(s)
    D.3.10.2Concentration typeequal
    D.3.10.3Concentration number500
    D.3.11 The IMP contains an:
    D.3.11.1Active substance of chemical origin Yes
    D.3.11.2Active substance of biological/ biotechnological origin (other than Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    The IMP is a:
    D.3.11.3Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    D.3.11.3.1Somatic cell therapy medicinal product No
    D.3.11.3.2Gene therapy medical product No
    D.3.11.3.3Tissue Engineered Product No
    D.3.11.3.4Combination ATIMP (i.e. one involving a medical device) No
    D.3.11.3.5Committee on Advanced therapies (CAT) has issued a classification for this product No
    D.3.11.4Combination product that includes a device, but does not involve an Advanced Therapy No
    D.3.11.5Radiopharmaceutical medicinal product No
    D.3.11.6Immunological medicinal product (such as vaccine, allergen, immune serum) No
    D.3.11.7Plasma derived medicinal product No
    D.3.11.8Extractive medicinal product No
    D.3.11.9Recombinant medicinal product No
    D.3.11.10Medicinal product containing genetically modified organisms No
    D.3.11.11Herbal medicinal product No
    D.3.11.12Homeopathic medicinal product No
    D.3.11.13Another type of medicinal product No
    D.8 Information on Placebo
    D.8 Placebo: 1
    D.8.1Is a Placebo used in this Trial?Yes
    D.8.3Pharmaceutical form of the placeboTablet
    D.8.4Route of administration of the placeboOral use
    E. General Information on the Trial
    E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.1Medical condition(s) being investigated
    E.1.1.1Medical condition in easily understood language
    Heart failure is a condition where the heart does not have enough strength to pump blood all the way round the body efficiently, and causes edema, shortness of breath and reduced physical capacity.
    E.1.1.2Therapeutic area Diseases [C] - Cardiovascular Diseases [C14]
    MedDRA Classification
    E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.2Version 19.0
    E.1.2Level LLT
    E.1.2Classification code 10008908
    E.1.2Term Chronic heart failure
    E.1.2System Organ Class 100000004849
    E.1.3Condition being studied is a rare disease No
    E.2 Objective of the trial
    E.2.1Main objective of the trial
    To investigate in a randomized, double-blinded placebo-controlled design if metformin treatment in patients with heart failure has beneficial effects on left ventricular myocardial oxidative metabolism, efficiency, contractile function and physical performance.
    E.2.2Secondary objectives of the trial
    Not applicable
    E.2.3Trial contains a sub-study No
    E.3Principal inclusion criteria
    - Patients with chronic heart failure uptitrated to recommended or maximally tolerated dose of ACE-I/ARB (unless contraindicated) and beta-blocker (unless contraindicated). If indicated, an aldosterone receptor antagonist should be given (unless contraindicated). An ICD and/or CRT should be implanted, if indicated. Patients with a CRT device should be treated for > 3 months.
    - LVEF < 45%
    - NYHA-class II, III or IV
    - Relativley preserved renal function (eGFR > 30 ml/min)
    - Ability to understand the written patient information and to give informed consent.
    - Negative urine-HCG for women of childbearing potential
    - Patients must have insulin resistance, defined as 1 or more of the following criteria:
    - HbA1c 5.5 - 6.4% (37 - 47 mmol/mol) within the last 12 months prior to enrolment
    - Impaired fasting glucose (IFG): Fasting P-glucose 5.6 – 6.9 mmol/l within 12 months prior to enrolment (patient in stable condition)
    - Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) if OGTT has been performed at any time prior to enrolment: Fasting P-glucose < 7.0 mmol/l and 2 hour P-glucose 7.8 -11.0 mmol/l
    E.4Principal exclusion criteria
    - Metformin treatment within the last 3 months
    - Known allergy to metformin or major side effects to metformin treatment
    - Acute myocardial infarction, unstable angina or revascularization < 3 months at the time of randomization
    - Planned coronary revascularization
    - Significant, uncorrected cardiac valve disease
    - Cardiac arrest or life threatening ventricular arrhythmias within the last 3 months (unless treated with an ICD)
    - Atrial fibrillation with poorly controlled ventricular rate at rest (> 100 beats/min)
    - Hypertrophic or restrictive cardiomyopathy, infiltrative or storage myocardial disease, active myocarditis, or pericardial disease.
    - Listed for heart transplantation or expected to be so during the next year.
    - Planned major surgery
    - Female patients who are pregnant, nursing, or of childbearing potential while not practicing effective chemical contraceptive methods (i.e. oral, implanted, injectable, or transdermal contraceptive hormones; intrauterine device)
    - Age < 18 years
    - Current abuse of alcohol or drugs
    - Cancer, with a life-expectancy of less than 2 years
    - Stroke within the last 6 months
    - Liver disease with P-ALAT >3 times upper normal limit (it is possible to repeat this measurement once within a month)
    - Significant comorbidity or issue that makes the patient unsuitable for participation as judged by the investigator
    - Participation in another study involving long-term medical intervention (participation in device studies is allowed)
    E.5 End points
    E.5.1Primary end point(s)
    Myocardial efficiency
    E.5.1.1Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point
    After 3 months of metformin treatment
    E.5.2Secondary end point(s)
    Left ventricular global longitudinal strain during peak exercise
    Myocardial oxygen consumption
    Myocardial perfusion at rest
    LV myocardial function evaluated by LVEF and diastolic function
    LV mass
    6 minute walking distance
    Maximum oxygen consumption evaluated by CPX-test
    Insulin resistance
    Minnesota living with heart failure questionnaire
    NT-proBNP
    E.5.2.1Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point
    After 3 months of metformin treatment
    E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial
    E.6Scope of the trial
    E.6.1Diagnosis No
    E.6.2Prophylaxis No
    E.6.3Therapy Yes
    E.6.4Safety No
    E.6.5Efficacy No
    E.6.6Pharmacokinetic No
    E.6.7Pharmacodynamic No
    E.6.8Bioequivalence No
    E.6.9Dose response No
    E.6.10Pharmacogenetic No
    E.6.11Pharmacogenomic No
    E.6.12Pharmacoeconomic No
    E.6.13Others No
    E.7Trial type and phase
    E.7.1Human pharmacology (Phase I) No
    E.7.1.1First administration to humans No
    E.7.1.2Bioequivalence study No
    E.7.1.3Other No
    E.7.1.3.1Other trial type description
    E.7.2Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) Yes
    E.7.3Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) No
    E.7.4Therapeutic use (Phase IV) No
    E.8 Design of the trial
    E.8.1Controlled Yes
    E.8.1.1Randomised Yes
    E.8.1.2Open No
    E.8.1.3Single blind No
    E.8.1.4Double blind Yes
    E.8.1.5Parallel group No
    E.8.1.6Cross over No
    E.8.1.7Other No
    E.8.2 Comparator of controlled trial
    E.8.2.1Other medicinal product(s) No
    E.8.2.2Placebo Yes
    E.8.2.3Other No
    E.8.2.4Number of treatment arms in the trial2
    E.8.3 The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned Yes
    E.8.4 The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned No
    E.8.5The trial involves multiple Member States No
    E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA
    E.8.6.1Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA No
    E.8.6.2Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA No
    E.8.7Trial has a data monitoring committee No
    E.8.8 Definition of the end of the trial and justification where it is not the last visit of the last subject undergoing the trial
    LVLS
    E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned years
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned months
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned days
    F. Population of Trial Subjects
    F.1 Age Range
    F.1.1Trial has subjects under 18 No
    F.1.1.1In Utero No
    F.1.1.2Preterm newborn infants (up to gestational age < 37 weeks) No
    F.1.1.3Newborns (0-27 days) No
    F.1.1.4Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months) No
    F.1.1.5Children (2-11years) No
    F.1.1.6Adolescents (12-17 years) No
    F.1.2Adults (18-64 years) Yes
    F.1.2.1Number of subjects for this age range: 15
    F.1.3Elderly (>=65 years) Yes
    F.1.3.1Number of subjects for this age range: 21
    F.2 Gender
    F.2.1Female Yes
    F.2.2Male Yes
    F.3 Group of trial subjects
    F.3.1Healthy volunteers No
    F.3.2Patients Yes
    F.3.3Specific vulnerable populations No
    F.3.3.1Women of childbearing potential not using contraception No
    F.3.3.2Women of child-bearing potential using contraception No
    F.3.3.3Pregnant women No
    F.3.3.4Nursing women No
    F.3.3.5Emergency situation No
    F.3.3.6Subjects incapable of giving consent personally No
    F.3.3.7Others No
    F.4 Planned number of subjects to be included
    F.4.1In the member state36
    F.5 Plans for treatment or care after the subject has ended the participation in the trial (if it is different from the expected normal treatment of that condition)
    None
    G. Investigator Networks to be involved in the Trial
    N. Review by the Competent Authority or Ethics Committee in the country concerned
    N.Competent Authority Decision Authorised
    N.Date of Competent Authority Decision2016-06-29
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion of the trial applicationFavourable
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion: Reason(s) for unfavourable opinion
    N.Date of Ethics Committee Opinion2015-08-27
    P. End of Trial
    P.End of Trial StatusCompleted
    P.Date of the global end of the trial2018-02-14
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