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HypoglycemiaPhase 2NCT02733588

Delivery of G-Pump™ (Glucagon Infusion) From an OmniPod® to Prevent Hypoglycemia in Post-Bariatric Surgery Patients

A Phase 2 study testing G-Pump™ (glucagon infusion) in people with Hypoglycemia and Complications of Bariatric Procedures, run by Xeris Pharmaceuticals at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The primary objective of this study is to test an optimized control system for sensor-guided (physician administered) delivery of glucagon, and test Proof-of-Concept (POC) in a clinical setting in patients with severe hypoglycemia following bariatric surgery. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 years
What is being tested?
G-Pump™ (glucagon infusion)
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
8 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Mar 2016to 1 Jun 2017
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • diagnosed with ongoing post-bariatric hypoglycemia with prior episodes of neuroglycopenia, unresponsive to dietary intervention (low glycemic index, controlled carbohydrate portions) and trial of acarbose therapy at the maximally tolerated dose.
  • willingness to provide informed consent and follow all study procedures, including attending all scheduled visits.

Who cannot join

  • documented hypoglycemia occurring in the fasting state (> 12 hours fast);
  • chronic kidney disease stage 4 or 5;
  • hepatic disease, including serum alanine aminotransferase or aspartate aminotransferase greater than or equal to 3 times the upper limit of normal; hepatic synthetic insufficiency as defined as serum albumin < 3.0 g/dL; or serum bilirubin > 2.0;
  • congestive heart failure, New York Heart Association class II, III or IV;
  • history of myocardial infarction, unstable angina or revascularization within the past 6 months;
  • history of a cerebrovascular accident;
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  • seizure disorder (other than with suspect or documented hypoglycemia);
  • active treatment with any diabetes medications except for acarbose;
  • active malignancy, except basal cell or squamous cell skin cancers;
  • personal or family history of pheochromocytoma or disorder with increased risk of pheochromocytoma (MEN 2, neurofibromatosis, or Von Hippel-Lindau disease);
  • known insulinoma;
  • major surgical operation within 30 days prior to screening;
  • hematocrit ≤ 33%;
  • bleeding disorder, treatment with warfarin, or platelet count <50,000;
  • blood donation (1 pint of whole blood) within the past 2 months;
  • active alcohol abuse or substance abuse;
  • current administration of oral or parenteral corticosteroids;
  • pregnancy and/ or Lactation: For women of childbearing potential: there is a requirement for a negative urine pregnancy test and for agreement to use contraception during the study and for at least 1 month after participating in the study.
  • use of an investigational drug within 30 days prior to screening.
  • there will be no involvement of special vulnerable populations such as pregnant women, prisoners, institutionalized or incarcerated individuals, or others who may be considered vulnerable populations.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Joslin Diabetes Center

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215

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About this study

Official title: A Phase 2 Proof-of-Concept Study of Sensor-Guided, Clinician-Administered Delivery of G-Pump™ (Glucagon Infusion) From an OmniPod® to Prevent Post-Prandial Hypoglycemia in Post-Bariatric Surgery Patients

The primary objective of this study is to test an optimized control system for sensor-guided (physician administered) delivery of glucagon, and test Proof-of-Concept (POC) in a clinical setting in patients with severe hypoglycemia following bariatric surgery.

Read the detailed description

This is a Phase 2a, single-center, open-label, proof-of-concept study designed to test the ability of the control algorithm to detect and direct timing of G-Pump™ glucagon infused from an OmniPod® pump to prevent hypoglycemia in patients with post-bariatric hypoglycemia syndrome. While the algorithm will provide an alert as to when glucagon should be dosed to prevent hypoglycemia, there will be no automation in this clinical trial and it will ultimately be up to the physician to initiate dosing via the OmniPod® controller.

Participant on continuous glucose monitoring will arrive at the clinic and IV line will be inserted for venous access. Subject will then be asked to drink a liquid mixed meal containing 60 g of carbohydrates, e.g. Boost® Nutritional Drink, over 10 minutes. Blood samples will be collected for glucose and hormone measurement.

The open-loop system will be set to recognize low sensor glucose values, triggering an alert to the physician, who will deliver a bolus of 150 or 300 µg of glucagon via the pump, with the goal of preventing further decline in glucose values. Depending on response, a second bolus dose of 150 or 300 µg of glucagon may be administered. Plasma glucose will be measured after glucagon administration to ensure successful treatment and glucose stability, and glucagon levels will be analyzed concurrently to determine magnitude of increase above baseline. Sensors will be downloaded for subsequent analysis of appropriateness of alert timing and trigger for glucagon bolus delivery.

Being tested
G-Pump™ (glucagon infusion)
Keywords
hypoglycemia, glucagon, glucose metabolism disorders, hormones, gastrointestinal agents, bariatric surgery, incretins
Medical subject headings
Hypoglycemia, Glucose Metabolism Disorders

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • G-Pump™ (glucagon infusion)Drug

    Also called glucagon

    0.15 or 0.3 mg G-Pump™ (glucagon infusion) administered from OmniPod® pump

Study groups in NCT02733588
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
G-Pump™ (glucagon infusion)Experimental0.15 or 0.3 mg G-Pump™ (glucagon infusion) administered from OmniPod® pump
Receives: Drug: G-Pump™ (glucagon infusion)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Detection/Notification of Hypoglycemia

    Frequency with which the device controller software correctly identifies impending hypoglycemia (glucose < 75 mg/dl) and notifies the investigator to initiate treatment. Reported as the number of successful identifications.

    Measured: 0 - 120 minutes following dosing

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Number of Subjects With Severe Hypoglycemia

    Frequency of severe hypoglycemia defined as glucose levels below 60 mg/dl. Reported as the number of subjects with severe hypoglycemia.

    Measured: 0 - 120 minutes following dosing

  2. Number of Subjects With Rebound Hyperglycemia

    Frequency of rebound hyperglycemia defined as glucose levels above 180 mg/dl. Reported as the number of subjects with rebound hyperglycemia.

    Measured: 0 - 120 minutes following dosing

  3. Glucose Time in Range

    Time glucose remains in goal range, 60-180 mg/dl, reported in minutes

    Measured: 0 - 120 minutes following dosing

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted11 Apr 2016 (estimated)
  2. Study startMar 2016
  3. Primary completion5 Apr 2017
  4. Study completion1 Jun 2017

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
8 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02733588
Sponsor's protocol ID
XSGO-PB01
Other IDs
1R44DK107114-01
Status last verified
Oct 2018
First submitted
30 Mar 2016
Last updated
30 Oct 2018
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Laguna Sanz AJ, Mulla CM, Fowler KM, Cloutier E, Goldfine AB, Newswanger B, Cummins M, Deshpande S, Prestrelski SJ, Strange P, Zisser H, Doyle FJ 3rd, Dassau E, Patti ME. Design and Clinical Evaluation of a Novel Low-Glucose Prediction Algorithm with Mini-Dose Stable Glucagon Delivery in Post-Bariatric Hypoglycemia. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2018 Feb;20(2):127-139. doi: 10.1089/dia.2017.0298.

    PubMed 29355439

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing G-Pump™ (glucagon infusion) in people with Hypoglycemia and Complications of Bariatric Procedures, run by Xeris Pharmaceuticals at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 20 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Oct 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 30 Oct 2018). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Detection/Notification of Hypoglycemia (time frame: 0 - 120 minutes following dosing). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02733588, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 30 Oct 2018.

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