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Diabetic NephropathiesNCT03334318

PERL Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Study

An observational study of Diabetic Nephropathies, run by Joslin Diabetes Center at 19 sites in 2 countries.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

Seven-point capillary profiles have shown that mean glucose correlates with both diabetic retinopathy and nephropathy risk. However, there remains great controversy as to whether the degree of variability around mean glucose may also contribute to these microvascular complications. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 70 years
Conditions the study is for
Diabetic Nephropathies
What is being tested?
Mean blood glucose, Blood glucose CV and % time 70-180 mg/dL
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
175 participants
Where
19 sitesin 2 countries
Study dates
1 Oct 2017to 31 Dec 2021
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

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 70 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Participants of the PERL Clinical Trial

Who may be able to join

  • Being an active participant in the PERL clinical trial

Who cannot join

  • Having completed PERL Visit 16
  • Pregnancy
  • History of skin reactions in relation to the application of Abbott Freestyle Libre Pro

Trial locations and contacts

19 sites in 2 countries.

19 sites in 2 countries

United States15 sites
  • Brehm Center for Diabetes Research / University of Michigan

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48105

  • Emory University - Grady Memorial Hospital

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30303

  • Barbara Davis Center / University of Colorado Denver

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045

  • Joslin Diabetes Center

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215

  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611

  • UT Southwestern Dallas

    Dallas, Texas, 75390

  • Henry Ford Health System

    Detroit, Michigan, 48202

  • University of Minnesota

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455

  • ICAHN School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    New York, New York, 10029

  • Virginia Mason Medical Center

    Seattle, Washington, 98101

  • University of Washington

    Seattle, Washington, 98105

  • Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center

    Spokane, Washington, 99204

  • Washington University

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110

  • SUNY Upstate Medical University

    Syracuse, New York, 13210

  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Montefiore Medical Center

    The Bronx, New York, 10461

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Canada4 sites
  • Unversity of Calgary

    Calgary, Alberta, T2T 5C7

  • University of Alberta

    Edmonton, Alberta, T6G2E1

  • University of Toronto

    Toronto, Ontario, M5T-3L9

  • BC Diabetes

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Y 3W2

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About this study

Official title: PERL (Preventing Early Renal Loss in Diabetes) Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Study

Seven-point capillary profiles have shown that mean glucose correlates with both diabetic retinopathy and nephropathy risk. However, there remains great controversy as to whether the degree of variability around mean glucose may also contribute to these microvascular complications. The PERL trial (NCT02017171), testing whether treatment with allopurinol can slow down kidney function loss in type 1 diabetes, provides a unique opportunity to assess the role of glycemic variability in the progression of diabetic kidney disease in individuals who already have mild to moderate kidney disease. By applying Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) in the PERL Study population, the investigators will be able to better understand how metrics of glycemia (mean, time above and below range, and various measures of variability) are associated with renal outcomes in the PERL population as a whole, but also in important subgroups (e.g., albuminuric vs. normoalbuminuric subjects with ongoing GFR decline, allopurinol vs. placebo arms). The nvestigators also aim to obtain precise information on the range of blood glucose corresponding to any given HbA1c value in this population since previous studies generally excluded patients with renal disease.

Read the detailed description

Participants who consent to the study will have an Abbott Freestyle Libre Pro sensor placed on the back of their upper arm at their first PERL visit after this ancillary study has begun and at all subsequent PERL Visits. The sensor will be continuously worn by participants for 14 days. At the end of the 14 days, the sensor will be removed and mailed by the participant to the Coordinating center. Since subjects are at various stages of the PERL protocol, the number of remaining visits at which the CGM will be applied will vary among subjects.

STUDY AIMS

  1. To assess the effect of glycemic variability, as measured by the coefficient of variation of CGM glucose (CV, the ratio of standard deviation and the mean of CGM glucose values), on the PERL renal functional endpoint (iohexol GFR at the end of study).
  2. To assess the effect of other glycemic parameters measured by CGM (mean glucose, % time 70-180 mg/dL, % time below 54 mg/dL, % time below 70 mg/dL, % time above 180 mg/dL, % time above 250 mg/dL, mean amplitude of glucose excursions [MAGE], low blood glucose index [LBGI], high blood glucose index [HBGI]) on the PERL renal functional endpoint.
  3. To assess the relationship between CGM-measured glycemic parameters and HbA1c at various levels of renal function.
  4. To compare the effects of CGM metrics on the PERL renal endpoint and the corresponding effect of HbA1c.
  5. To assess the effect of allopurinol treatment on all of the different glycemic metrics including HbA1c, CV, etc. and on their association with the PERL renal endpoint.
Being tested
Mean blood glucose, Blood glucose CV, % time 70-180 mg/dL, % time below 54 mg/dL, % time above 180 mg/dL
Medical subject headings
Diabetic Nephropathies

What participants receive

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

  • Mean blood glucoseOther

    Mean of blood glucose values measures by continuous glucose monitoring from week 80 to week 164 of the PERL trial.

  • Blood glucose CVOther

    Coefficient of variation of blood glucose values measures by continuous glucose monitoring from week 80 to week 164 of the PERL trial.

  • % time 70-180 mg/dLOther

    Percent of time with blood glucose in the 70-180 mg/dL range as measured by continuous glucose monitoring from week 80 to week 164 of the PERL trial.

  • % time below 54 mg/dLOther

    Percent of time with blood glucose below 54 mg/dL as measured by continuous glucose monitoring from week 80 to week 164 of the PERL trial.

  • % time above 180 mg/dLOther

    Percent of time with blood glucose above 180 mg/dL as measured by continuous glucose monitoring from week 80 to week 164 of the PERL trial.

  • % time above 250 mg/dLOther

    Percent of time with blood glucose above 250 mg/dL as measured by continuous glucose monitoring from week 80 to week 164 of the PERL trial.

  • MAGE (Mean amplitude of glucose excursions)Other

    Mean amplitude of glucose excursions as measured by continuous glucose monitoring as measured by continuous glucose monitoring from week 80 to week 164 of the PERL trial.

  • LBGI (Low Blood Glucose Index)Other

    Low blood glucose index as measured by continuous glucose monitoring from week 80 to week 164 of the PERL trial.

  • HBGI (High Blood Glucose Index)Other

    High blood glucose index as measured by continuous glucose monitoring from week 80 to week 164 of the PERL trial.

  • AllopurinolDrug

    Oral allopurinol tablets administered in the PERL Clinical Trial

  • PlaceboDrug

    Oral placebo tablets administered in the PERL Clinical Trial

Study groups in NCT03334318
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Allopurinol-treatedParticipants in the PERL Clinical Trial (NCT02017171) randomized to allopurinol
Receives: Other: Mean blood glucose; Other: Blood glucose CV; Other: % time 70-180 mg/dL; Other: % time below 54 mg/dL; Other: % time above 180 mg/dL; Other: % time above 250 mg/dL; Other: MAGE (Mean amplitude of glucose excursions); Other: LBGI (Low Blood Glucose Index); Other: HBGI (High Blood Glucose Index); Drug: Allopurinol
Placebo-treatedParticipants in the PERL Clinical Trial (NCT02017171) randomized to placebo
Receives: Other: Mean blood glucose; Other: Blood glucose CV; Other: % time 70-180 mg/dL; Other: % time below 54 mg/dL; Other: % time above 180 mg/dL; Other: % time above 250 mg/dL; Other: MAGE (Mean amplitude of glucose excursions); Other: LBGI (Low Blood Glucose Index); Other: HBGI (High Blood Glucose Index); Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

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

  1. iGFR at the end of the PERL trial

    Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) at the end of the PERL trial, measured by the plasma clearance of non-radioactive iohexol (iGFR) and adjusted for the iGFR at baseline.

    Measured: Week 164 of the PERL trial

Secondary outcomes (16)
  1. HbA1c at week 80 of the PERL trial

    Hba1c value at week 80 of the PERL trial

    Measured: Week 80 of the PERL Trial

  2. HbA1c at week 96 of the PERL trial

    Hba1c value at week 96 of the PERL trial

    Measured: Week 96 of the PERL Trial

  3. HbA1c at week 112 of the PERL trial

    Hba1c value at week 112 of the PERL trial

    Measured: Week 112 of the PERL Trial

  4. HbA1c at week 128 of the PERL trial

    Hba1c value at week 128 of the PERL trial

    Measured: Week 128 of the PERL Trial

  5. HbA1c at week 142 of the PERL trial

    Hba1c value at week 142 of the PERL trial

    Measured: Week 142 of the PERL Trial

  6. HbA1c at week 156 of the PERL trial

    Hba1c value at week 156 of the PERL trial

    Measured: Week 156 of the PERL Trial

  7. HbA1c at week 164 of the PERL trial

    Hba1c value at week 164 of the PERL trial

    Measured: Week 164 of the PERL Trial

  8. Mean blood glucose

    Mean of blood glucose values measured by continuous glucose monitoring

    Measured: From week 80 to week 164 of the PERL trial

  9. CV (coefficient of variation) of blood glucose

    Coefficient of variation of blood glucose values measured by continuous glucose monitoring

    Measured: From week 80 to week 164 of the PERL trial

  10. % time 70-180 mg/dL

    Percentage of time with blood glucose in the 70-180 mg/dL range (as measured by continuous glucose monitoring)

    Measured: From week 80 to week 164 of the PERL trial

  11. % time below 54 mg/dL

    Percentage of time with blood glucose below 54 mg/dL (as measured by continuous glucose monitoring)

    Measured: From week 80 to week 164 of the PERL trial

  12. % time above 180 mg/dL

    Percentage of time with blood glucose above 180 mg/dL (as measured by continuous glucose monitoring)

    Measured: From week 80 to week 164 of the PERL trial

  13. % time above 250 mg/dL

    Percentage of time with blood glucose above 250 mg/dL (as measured by continuous glucose monitoring)

    Measured: From week 80 to week 164 of the PERL trial

  14. MAGE (Mean amplitude of glucose excursions)

    Mean amplitude of glucose excursions as measured by continuous glucose monitoring

    Measured: From week 80 to week 164 of the PERL trial

  15. LBGI (Low blood glucose index)

    Low blood glucose index based on blood glucose values measured by continuous glucose monitoring

    Measured: From week 80 to week 164 of the PERL trial

  16. HBGI (High blood glucose index)

    High blood glucose index based on blood glucose values measured by continuous glucose monitoring

    Measured: From week 80 to week 164 of the PERL trial

Timeline

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

  1. First posted7 Nov 2017
  2. Study start1 Oct 2017
  3. Primary completion31 Aug 2019
  4. Study completion31 Dec 2021

Resources

More details

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

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
175 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03334318
Sponsor's protocol ID
2018PG-T1D014
Status last verified
Mar 2022
First submitted
23 Oct 2017
Last updated
29 Mar 2022
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Diabetic Nephropathies, run by Joslin Diabetes Center at 19 sites in 2 countries.

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 1 inclusion and 3 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 29 Mar 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 19 sites in United States, Canada. 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.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

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?

iGFR at the end of the PERL trial (time frame: Week 164 of the PERL trial). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 29 Mar 2022.

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