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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1Phase 2NCT03345004

Diamyd Administered Into Lymph Nodes in Combination With Vitamin D in Type 1 Diabetes

A Phase 2 study testing Diamyd and Vitamin D in people with Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 and Diabetes Mellitus, run by Diamyd Medical AB at 18 sites in 4 countries.

Completed

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

Official record
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Trial summary

The objective of DIAGNODE-2 is to evaluate the efficacy of Diamyd compared to Placebo, upon administration directly into a lymph node in combination with an oral vitamin D/Placebo regimen, in terms of preserving endogenous insulin secretion as measured by C-peptide. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 12 to 24 years
What is being tested?
Diamyd and Vitamin D
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
109 participants
Where
18 sitesin 4 countries
Study dates
20 Dec 2017to 27 Apr 2021
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 12 to 24 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Informed consent given by patients and/or patient's parent(s) or legal acceptable representative(s) (guardian(s)) according to national regulations
  • Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) according to the Amercian Diabetes Association (ADA) classification diagnosed ≤6 months at the time of screening
  • Age: ≥12 and <25 years old
  • Fasting C-peptide ≥0.12 nmol/L (0.36 ng/ml) on at least one occasion (maximum 2 tests on different days within a period of 2 weeks)
  • Positive for Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase isoform 65 (GAD65A) but < 50 000 IU/ml
  • Females must agree to avoid pregnancy and have a negative urine pregnancy test. Patients of childbearing potential must agree to use adequate contraception, until one (1) year after the last administration of Diamyd. Adequate contraception is as follows:
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  • For females of childbearing potential:
  • oral (except low-dose gestagen (lynestrenol and norestisteron)), injectable, or implanted hormonal contraceptives
  • combined (estrogen and progestogen containing)
  • oral, intravaginal or transdermal progesterone hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation
  • intrauterine device
  • intrauterine hormone-releasing system (for example, progestin-releasing coil)
  • bilateral tubal occlusion
  • vasectomized male (with appropriate post vasectomy documentation of the absence of sperm in the ejaculate)
  • male partner using condom
  • abstinence from heterosexual intercourse
  • For males of childbearing potential:
  • condom (male)
  • abstinence from heterosexual intercourse

Who cannot join

  • Previous or current treatment with immunosuppressant therapy (although topical or inhaled steroids are accepted)
  • Continuous treatment with anti-inflammatory drug (sporadic treatment e.g. because of headache or in connection with fever a few days will be accepted)
  • Treatment with any oral or injected anti-diabetic medications other than insulin
  • A history of anemia or significantly abnormal hematology results at screening
  • A history of epilepsy, head trauma or cerebrovascular accident, or clinical features of continuous motor unit activity in proximal muscles
  • Clinically significant history of acute reaction to vaccines or other drugs in the past
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  • Treatment with any vaccine, including influenza vaccine, within 4 months prior to planned first study drug dose or planned treatment with any vaccine up to 4 months after the last injection with study drug.
  • Participation in other clinical trials with a new chemical entity within the previous 3 months
  • Inability or unwillingness to comply with the provisions of this protocol
  • A history of alcohol or drug abuse
  • A significant illness other than diabetes within 2 weeks prior to first dosing
  • Known HIV or hepatitis
  • Females who are lactating or pregnant (the possibility of pregnancy must be excluded by urine βHCG on-site within 24 hours prior to the Diamyd/placebo treatment)
  • Presence of associated serious disease or condition, including active skin infections that preclude intralymphatic injection, which in the opinion of the investigator makes the patient non-eligible for the study
  • Deemed by the investigator not being able to follow instructions and/or follow the study protocol

Trial locations and contacts

18 sites in 4 countries.

18 sites in 4 countries

Spain9 sites
  • Adult and Pediatrics Endocrinology and Diabetology, Hospital Universitario Cruces

    Barakaldo, 48903

  • Adult Endocrinology and Diabetology, Hospital vall D' Hebrón

    Barcelona, 08035

  • Pediatrics Endocrinology and Diabetology, Hospital Vall D'Hebrón

    Barcelona, 08035

  • Adult Endocrinology and Diabetology, Hospital Ramón y Cajal

    Madrid, 28033

  • Adult Endocrinology and Diabetology, Hospital Carlos Haya

    Málaga, 29009

  • Pediatrics Endocrinology and Diabetology, Hospital Materno-Ifantil

    Málaga, 29011

  • Adult Endocrinology and Diabetology, Hospital Macarena

    Seville, 41009

  • Pediatrics Endocrinology and Diabetology, Hospital Virgen del Rocío

    Seville, 41013

  • Adult and Pediatrics Endocrinology and Diabetology, Hospital Miguel Servet

    Zaragoza, 50009

Other trials in Spain

Sweden6 sites
  • Barn- och Ungdomskliniken, Universitetssjukhuset

    Linköping, 58185

  • Endokrinmedicinska kliniken. Universitetssjukhuset

    Linköping, 58185

  • Barn-och Ungdomsmedicinmottagningen and Endokrinmottagningen, Skånes Universitetssjukhus

    Malmö, 20502

  • Barn- och ungdomskliniken, Uddevalla Sjukhus

    Uddevalla, 45180

  • Diabetesmottagningen, Uddevalla Sjukhus

    Uddevalla, 45180

  • Barnmottagningen, Norrlands Universitetssjukhus

    Umeå, 901 85

Other trials in Sweden

Czechia2 sites
  • Diabetes Centre, Institute of Clinical and Experimental Medicine

    Prague, 14021

  • Department of Paediatrics, University Hospital Motol

    Prague, 15006

Other trials in Czechia

Netherlands1 site
  • Diabeter Rotterdam

    Rotterdam, 3011 TA

Other trials in Netherlands

About this study

Official title: A Phase IIb, 2-Arm, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicentre Study to Optimize Diamyd Therapy Administered Into Lymph Nodes Combined With Oral Vitamin D to Investigate the Impact on the Progression of Type 1 Diabetes

The objective of DIAGNODE-2 is to evaluate the efficacy of Diamyd compared to Placebo, upon administration directly into a lymph node in combination with an oral vitamin D/Placebo regimen, in terms of preserving endogenous insulin secretion as measured by C-peptide.

Read the detailed description

The study is a 2-arm, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter, clinical trial. Eligible patients will receive injections of Diamyd/placebo into an inguinal lymph gland at three occasions, with one month intervals in combination with an oral vitamin D/placebo regimen (starting 1 month ahead of injections) during 4 months. All patients will continue to receive intensive insulin treatment from their personal physicians during the whole study period. The patients will be followed in a blinded manner for a total of 15 months. All patients that have not performed the 15 months visit when the updated protocol is implemented, will be asked to participate in the Extension Study Period which includes an additional visit at month 24.

Being tested
Diamyd, Vitamin D, Placebo for Diamyd, Placebo for Vitamin D
Keywords
Diamyd, Diabetes, Juvenile Diabetes, Diabetes Type 1, Type 1 Diabetes, Autoimmune Diabetes, Insulin Dependent Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, rhGAD65, GAD65, Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Mellitus Type 1, Glucose Metabolism Disorders, Metabolic Diseases, Vitamin D, Vitamins, Micronutrients, Cholecalciferol, Ergocalciferols
Medical subject headings
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1, Diabetes Mellitus, Autoimmune Diseases, Metabolic Diseases, Glucose Metabolism Disorders, Immune System Diseases, Endocrine System Diseases

What participants receive

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

  • DiamydBiological

    Also called GAD-alum

    Alhydrogel®-formulated recombinant human glutamic acid decarboxylase (rhGAD65)

  • Vitamin DDietary supplement

    Oil suspension of Vitamin D

  • Placebo for DiamydBiological

    Alhydrogel® only

  • Placebo for Vitamin DDietary supplement

    Placebo oil suspension for Vitamin D

Study groups in NCT03345004
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Active armActive comparatorPatients will be assigned to receive i) three (3) intralymphatic injections with Recombinant human Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase adsorbed to Alhydrogel (Diamyd) on Days 30, 60, and 90 and; ii) oral vitamin D 2000 IU/daily for 4 months (from Day 1 through Day 120)
Receives: Biological: Diamyd; Dietary Supplement: Vitamin D
Placebo armPlacebo comparatorPatients will be assigned to receive i) three (3) intralymphatic injections of Placebo for Diamyd on Days 30, 60, and 90 and; ii) oral Placebo for vitamin D once a day for 4 months (from Day 1 through Day 120)
Receives: Biological: Placebo for Diamyd; Dietary Supplement: Placebo for Vitamin D

What is being measured

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

  1. Change in Stimulated C-peptide During a MMTT

    Change in C-peptide between Baseline and 15 Months. C-peptide was measured by Area Under the Curve [AUC] at 0-120 min during a Mixed Meal Tolerance Test (MMTT) and divided by 120 min. The results are given as the ratio (back-transformed from log-scale) between 15 Months and Baseline as predicted by the MMRM (Mixed Model Repeated Measures) model.

    Measured: Baseline and 15 months

Secondary outcomes (20)
  1. Change in IDAA1c

    Change in insulin-dose-adjusted HbA1c (IDAA1c)

    Measured: Baseline and 15 months

  2. Change in HbA1c

    Change in HbA1c (mmol/mol)

    Measured: Baseline and 15 months

  3. Change in Insulin Consumption

    Change in daily exogenous insulin consumption (IU)

    Measured: Baseline and 15 months

  4. Change in Glycemic Variability/Fluctuations

    Change in glycemic variability/fluctuations (evaluated from data from continuous glucose monitoring FreeStyle LibrePro, FGM) over 14 day period.

    Measured: Screening and 15 months

  5. Percentage of Patients With IDAA1c ≤ 9

    Percentage of patients with IDAA1c ≤ 9

    Measured: 15 months

  6. Stimulated Maximum C-peptide Above 0.2 Nmol/L

    Percentage of patients with a stimulated maximum C-peptide level above 0.2 nmol/L (0.6 ng/ml)

    Measured: 15 months

  7. Stimulated C-peptide Above 0.2 Nmol/L at 90 Min

    Percentage of patients with a stimulated 90min C-peptide level above 0.2 nmol/L (0.6 ng/ml)

    Measured: 15 months

  8. Number of Hypoglycemias

    Number of self-reported episodes of severe hypoglycemia (Severe hypoglycemia defined as needing help from others and/or seizures and/or unconscious) (counts)

    Measured: Baseline and 15 months

  9. Number of Patients Having at Least 1 Severe Hypoglycemic Event

    Number of patients having at least 1 severe hypoglycemic event (counts)

    Measured: Baseline and 15 months

  10. Change in Maximum C-peptide

    Change in maximum C-peptide during MMTT (nmol/L)

    Measured: Baseline and 15 months

  11. Change in Fasting C-peptide

    Change in Fasting C-peptide (nmol/L)

    Measured: Baseline and 15 months

  12. C-peptide Levels During a MMTT

    C-peptide measured at 30, 60, 90, and 120 minutes during MMTT (nmol/L) at 15 months

    Measured: 15 months

  13. Change in Body Weight

    Change in body weight (kg)

    Measured: Baseline and 15 months

  14. Injection Site Reactions

    Injection site reactions

    Measured: 15 months

  15. Number of Clinically Significant Abnormal Results From Laboratory Measurements (Haematology and Clinical Chemistry) and Urinalysis.

    Number of clinically significant abnormal results from laboratory measurements (haematology and clinical chemistry) and urinalysis. (counts)

    Measured: 15 months

  16. Number of Clinically Significant Abnormal Results From Physical and Neurological Examinations

    Physical examination (general appearance including skin, mouth, throat, cardiovascular, abdomen, lymphatic glands, and neurological/musculoskeletal [including reflexes]).

    Standardised clinical neurological examination including extremity reflexes, Romberg, Walk on a line, 2 meters, Standing on 1 leg, left and right, 15 seconds per leg, Finger-nose, Mimic, Babinski reflex.

    The outcome of the assessments was recored as "normal" or "abnormal"

    Measured: 15 months

  17. GAD65A Titer

    GAD65A titer (IU/ml)

    Measured: Baseline and 15 months

  18. Number of Clinically Significant Abnormal Results in Vital Signs

    Vital signs (blood pressure) (mmHg)

    Measured: 15 months

  19. Change in Quality of Life (QoL)

    Change in QoL as measured by the standardised measure of health questionnaire EQ-5D-5L between baseline and Month 15. The EQ-5D-5L is based on 5 questions rated at 5 levels indicating from no problem (level 1) to extreme problems (level 5) regarding current state of mobility, self-care, activity, pain and anxiety. The outcome is presented as a weighted index value, where 1 is the best possible health and 0 represents being dead.

    Measured: Baseline and 15 months

  20. Change in Body Mass Index (BMI)

    Change in BMI (kg/m2)

    Measured: Baseline and 15 months

Timeline

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

  1. First posted17 Nov 2017
  2. Study start20 Dec 2017
  3. Primary completion13 Jul 2020
  4. Study completion27 Apr 2021

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
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
The study is a 2-arm, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter, clinical trial.
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
109 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03345004
Sponsor's protocol ID
DIAGNODE-2 (D/P2/17/6)
Other IDs
2017-001861-25, 2017
Status last verified
Apr 2022
First submitted
1 Nov 2017
Last updated
9 Jan 2023
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Ludvigsson J, Wahlberg J, Casas R. Intralymphatic Injection of Autoantigen in Type 1 Diabetes. N Engl J Med. 2017 Feb 16;376(7):697-699. doi: 10.1056/NEJMc1616343. No abstract available.

    PubMed 28199812
  • Ludvigsson J, Tavira B, Casas R. More on Intralymphatic Injection of Autoantigen in Type 1 Diabetes. N Engl J Med. 2017 Jul 27;377(4):403-5. doi: 10.1056/NEJMc1703468. No abstract available.

    PubMed 28745988
  • Puente-Marin S, Dietrich F, Achenbach P, Barcenilla H, Ludvigsson J, Casas R. Intralymphatic glutamic acid decarboxylase administration in type 1 diabetes patients induced a distinctive early immune response in patients with DR3DQ2 haplotype. Front Immunol. 2023 Feb 2;14:1112570. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1112570. eCollection 2023.

    PubMed 36817467
  • Nowak C, Lind M, Sumnik Z, Pelikanova T, Nattero-Chavez L, Lundberg E, Rica I, Martinez-Brocca MA, Ruiz de Adana M, Wahlberg J, Hanas R, Hernandez C, Clemente-Leon M, Gomez-Gila A, Ferrer Lozano M, Sas T, Pruhova S, Dietrich F, Puente-Marin S, Hannelius U, Casas R, Ludvigsson J. Intralymphatic GAD-Alum (Diamyd(R)) Improves Glycemic Control in Type 1 Diabetes With HLA DR3-DQ2. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2022 Aug 18;107(9):2644-2651. doi: 10.1210/clinem/dgac343.

    PubMed 35665810
  • Ludvigsson J, Sumnik Z, Pelikanova T, Nattero Chavez L, Lundberg E, Rica I, Martinez-Brocca MA, Ruiz de Adana M, Wahlberg J, Katsarou A, Hanas R, Hernandez C, Clemente Leon M, Gomez-Gila A, Lind M, Lozano MF, Sas T, Samuelsson U, Pruhova S, Dietrich F, Puente Marin S, Nordlund A, Hannelius U, Casas R. Intralymphatic Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase With Vitamin D Supplementation in Recent-Onset Type 1 Diabetes: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Phase IIb Trial. Diabetes Care. 2021 Jul;44(7):1604-1612. doi: 10.2337/dc21-0318. Epub 2021 May 21.

    PubMed 34021020

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing Diamyd and Vitamin D in people with Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 and Diabetes Mellitus, run by Diamyd Medical AB at 18 sites in 4 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 19 inclusion and 15 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 9 Jan 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 18 sites in Spain, Sweden, Czechia, Netherlands. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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 9 Jan 2023). 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?

Change in Stimulated C-peptide During a MMTT (time frame: Baseline and 15 months). 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 NCT03345004, which also lists 5 linked publications.

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 9 Jan 2023.

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