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CHOICE: CHanges to Treatment and Outcomes in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Initiating InjeCtablE Therapy
CHOICE: CHanges to Treatment and Outcomes in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Initiating InjeCtablE Therapy - A European Observational Study of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Initiating Injectable Therapy to Determine Time to Treatment Change, Factors Associated With Treatment Changes and Outcomes Over 24 Months
Lead sponsor
Assets
Exenatide / GLP-1 / incretin class catch-all
Listed sites
96
Recruiting sites
—
Enrollment
2,515
actual
Study population
Type 2 diabetes
Key I/E criterion
—
Primary endpoint
•Estimates of Probability to Remain on Initial Injectable Treatment at 12
Footprint
Where this trial recruits
Site locations as reported to ClinicalTrials.gov. Site count is not enrollment count; per-site enrollment is not available from source.
Identifiers
Registered as
Timeline
Milestones
Assets
Investigational agents
Study populations
Who this study enrolls
Eligibility
Who can enroll
Study population text
The study population consisted of patients aged 18 or above, with type 2 diabetes starting any of the available initial injectable treatment options (any insulin, or exenatide BID) for the treatment of type 2 diabetes as part of routine clinical care.
Eligibility criteria
Endpoints (21)
What's being measured
Protocol endpoints and posted registry outcome measures, grouped into outcome categories. Composite endpoints show their component event types. Standard codes (LOINC, SNOMED CT) are shown where available.
Coverage by outcome category
Cardiovascular outcomes
1 endpointPercentage of Patients Hospitalized Between Baseline and 24 Months
Time frame:Baseline to Month 24
All-cause hospitalization
threshold achievement, event
Posted result
| Group | Value (number), percentage of patients | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Exenatide BIDLast 6 months prior to baseline | 4.7 | — |
| Baseline to 24 months | 4.3 | — |
| InsulinLast 6 months prior to baseline | 6.4 | — |
| Baseline to 24 months | 7.8 | — |
Weight & body composition
2 endpointsHigher Body Mass Index (BMI) Associated With Treatment Choice at Baseline
Time frame:Baseline
descriptive
Posted result
| Group | Value (mean), kg/m^2 | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Exenatide BID | 35.3 | 1.13 – 1.19 |
| Insulin | 29.7 | — |
Body Mass Index (BMI) - 1kg/m² higher
Changes in Weight From Baseline to Month 24
Time frame:Baseline, Month 24
Body weight, absolute change (kg)
change from baseline, improvement
Posted result
| Group | Value (mean), kg | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Exenatide BID | -3.22 | — |
| Insulin | 2.16 | — |
Glycemic / diabetes
6 endpointsHigher Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1) Associated With Treatment Choice at Baseline
Time frame:Baseline
descriptive
LOINC 4548-4
Posted result
| Group | Value (mean), percent of hemoglobin | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Exenatide BID | 8.4 | — |
| Insulin | 9.2 | — |
Most recent HbA1c at baseline - 1% higher.
Higher Random Glucose Associated With Treatment Choice at Baseline
Time frame:6 months prior to Baseline
descriptive
Posted result
| Group | Value (mean), mmol/L | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Exenatide BID | 10.37 | — |
| Insulin | 12.13 | — |
Random blood glucose - 1 mmol/L higher
Frequent Blood Glucose Self Monitoring Associated With Treatment Choice at Baseline
Time frame:4 weeks prior to Baseline
descriptive
Posted result
| Group | Value (mean), tests/week | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Exenatide BID | 9.28 | — |
| Insulin | 9.91 | — |
Blood glucose self-monitoring - 1 test/week more
Changes in HbA1c From Baseline to Month 24
Time frame:Baseline, Month 24
HbA1c, change
change from baseline, improvement
LOINC 4548-4
Posted result
| Group | Value (mean), percentage of total hemoglobin | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Exenatide BID | -1.03 | — |
| Insulin | -1.71 | — |
Percentage of Patients Achieving HbA1c Concentration <7.0% at Month 24
Time frame:Month 24
HbA1c <7.0% achievement
threshold achievement, improvement
LOINC 4548-4
Posted result
| Group | Value (number), percentage of patients | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Exenatide BID | 26.9 | — |
| Insulin | 28.5 | — |
Percentage of Patients Achieving HbA1c Concentration <6.5% at Month 24
Time frame:Month 24
HbA1c <6.5% achievement
threshold achievement, improvement
LOINC 4548-4
Posted result
| Group | Value (number), percentage of patients | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Exenatide BID | 12.5 | — |
| Insulin | 10.7 | — |
Cardiometabolic biomarkers
1 endpointHigher Value of Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Associated With Treatment Choice at Baseline
Time frame:Baseline
LDL-C, change
descriptive
LOINC 13457-7
Posted result
| Group | Value (mean), mmol/L | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Exenatide BID | 2.82 | — |
| Insulin | 3.00 | — |
LDL cholesterol - 1 mmol/L higher at baseline
Patient-reported / QoL
1 endpointDisinhibited Eating Associated With Treatment Choice at Baseline
Time frame:Baseline
descriptive
Posted result
| Group | Value (mean), units on a scale | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Exenatide BID | 43.52 | — |
| Insulin | 34.38 | — |
Diabetes Health Profile - 18 (DHP-18) subscale disinhibited eating - Yes vs. No
Safety / tolerability / PK
3 endpointsIncidence of Gastro Intestinal Symptoms Between Baseline and 24 Months
Time frame:Baseline to Month 24
event count, event
Posted result
| Group | Value (number), percentage of patients | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Exenatide BID | 29.4 | — |
| Insulin | 5.0 | — |
Incidence of Hypoglycemia Between Baseline and 24 Months
Time frame:Baseline to Month 24
Documented hypoglycemia
event count, event
Posted result
| Group | Value (number), percentage of patients | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Exenatide BID | 17.5 | — |
| Insulin | 35.2 | — |
Percentage of Patients Contacting Health Care Providers Between Baseline and 24 Months
Time frame:Baseline to Month 24
event count, descriptive
Posted result
| Group | Value (number), percentage of patients | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Exenatide BIDLast 6 months prior to baseline | 94.4 | — |
| Baseline to 24 months | 90.4 | — |
| InsulinLast 6 months prior to baseline | 94.1 | — |
| Baseline to 24 months | 92.3 | — |
Other clinical outcomes
7 endpointsEstimates of Probability to Remain on Initial Injectable Treatment at 12 and 24 Months.
Time frame:Month 24
time to event, event
Posted result
| Group | Value (number), probability (%) | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Exenatide BIDEstimate at 24 months | 53.9 | 50.8 – 57.0 |
| Estimate at 12 months | 67.8 | 65.0 – 70.6 |
| InsulinEstimate at 24 months | 60.6 | 57.7 – 63.5 |
| Estimate at 12 months | 70.6 | 68.0 – 73.1 |
Older Age Associated With Treatment Choice at Baseline
Time frame:Baseline
categorical status, descriptive
Posted result
| Group | Value (mean), years | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Exenatide BID | 58.1 | — |
| Insulin | 63.7 | — |
Age - 1 year older
Diet and Exercise Advice in Diabetes Management Associated With Treatment Choice at Baseline
Time frame:Baseline
descriptive
Posted result
| Group | Value (number), participants | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Exenatide BIDMissing | 12 | — |
| No | 131 | — |
| Yes | 910 | — |
| Unknown | 124 | — |
| InsulinMissing | 1 | — |
| No | 237 | — |
| Yes | 905 | — |
| Unknown | 172 | — |
Receipt of diet/exercise advice - Yes vs. No
Reasons for Discontinuation of Baseline Regimen
Time frame:Baseline to Month 24
categorical status, descriptive
Posted result
| Group | Value (number), number of patients | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Exenatide BIDInadequate response | 170 | — |
| Adverse event | 91 | — |
| Patient decision | 69 | — |
| Non compliance | 9 | — |
| Cannot afford medication | 4 | — |
| Other | 50 | — |
| InsulinInadequate response | 87 | — |
| Adverse event | 11 | — |
| Patient decision | 15 | — |
| Non compliance | 3 | — |
| Cannot afford medication | 1 | — |
| Other | 38 | — |
Factors Associated With Treatment Change in Insulin Cohort
Time frame:Baseline to Month 24
descriptive
Posted result
| Group | Value (number), hazard ratio | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Insulin CohortHbA1c (%) at baseline | 1.118 | 1.062 – 1.177 |
| DHP barriers to activity subscale at baseline | 0.960 | 0.937 – 0.985 |
| Gastrointestinal symptoms: yes vs. no at baseline | 2.532 | 1.698 – 3.777 |
| Insulin regimen: basal/bolus vs. long-acting only | 0.437 | 0.303 – 0.630 |
| Insulin regimen: mixtures vs. long-acting only | 0.676 | 0.523 – 0.874 |
| Insulin regimen: other vs. long-acting only | 0.549 | 0.175 – 1.718 |
| Insulin regimen: short-acting only vs. long-actin | 2.164 | 1.681 – 2.785 |
HbA1c (%) at baseline
DHP barriers to activity subscale at baseline
Gastrointestinal symptoms: yes vs. no at baseline
Insulin regimen: basal/bolus vs. long-acting only
Insulin regimen: mixtures vs. long-acting only
Insulin regimen: other vs. long-acting only
Insulin regimen: short-acting only vs. long-acting only
Factors Associated With Treatment Change in Exenatide BID Cohort
Time frame:Baseline to Month 24
descriptive
Posted result
| Group | Value (number), hazard ratio | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Exenatide BIDGastro intestinal symptoms: yes vs no at baseline | 1.463 | 1.043 – 2.053 |
| EQ-5D index value at baseline | 0.601 | 0.432 – 0.834 |
GI symptoms: yes vs. no at baseline
EQ-5D index value at baseline
Number of Contacts With Health Care Providers Between Baseline and 24 Months
Time frame:Baseline to Month 24
event count, descriptive
Posted result
| Group | Value (mean), number of contacts | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Exenatide BIDLast 6 months prior to baseline | 7.17 | — |
| Baseline to 24 months | 19.00 | — |
| InsulinLast 6 months prior to baseline | 7.64 | — |
| Baseline to 24 months | 24.58 | — |
Publications (4)
Bibliography
Records linked to this trial through ClinicalTrials.gov references, PubMed NCT search, and curated study seeds. 'Canonical' marks design/result papers; others are registry references or candidates.
Registry references + supporting bibliography
- American journal of obstetrics and gynecology2021 Feb (month)PMID33049248doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2020.10.013via clinicaltrials gov reference derived + pubmed nct search
- Health and quality of life outcomes2013 Dec 26PMID24369764doi:10.1186/1477-7525-11-217via clinicaltrials gov reference derived + pubmed nct search
- Diabetes therapy : research, treatment and education of diabetes and related disorders2013 Dec (month)PMID24018835doi:10.1007/s13300-013-0037-8via pubmed nct search
- Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy2013 (year)PMID23667315doi:10.2147/DMSO.S41827via pubmed nct search
Provenance
Sources
Trial facts come from public ClinicalTrials.gov records. Endpoint categories are Delfa's classification of those records, not a ClinicalTrials.gov field. All figures reflect the July 1, 2026 snapshot.