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Type 1 DiabetesPhase 4DHCL2019NCT04053712

Dual-hormone Closed-loop Glucose Control in Type 1 Diabetes

A Phase 4 study testing Glucagon and Closed-loop system in people with Type 1 Diabetes and Hypoglycemia, run by Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen at 1 site in Denmark.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

Despite recent pharmacological and technological advantages, hypoglycemia remains to be the key limiting factor in achieving optimal glycemic control in people with type 1 diabetes. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Type 1 Diabetes, Hypoglycemia
What is being tested?
Glucagon and Closed-loop system
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
13 participants
Where
1 siteDenmark
Study dates
16 Jul 2019to 19 Mar 2021
Phase
Phase 4
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 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Age ≥ 18 years
  • T1D ≥ 2 years
  • Insulin pump therapy ≥ 1
  • Currently treated with FiAsp® - insulin
  • HbA1c ≤ 8.5% (69 mmol/mol) Exclusion criteria
  • Pregnancy or nursing
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  • Inability and willingness to comply with all protocol procedures, e.g. exercise, sleeping, blood sampling, and meal consumption
  • Plan to become pregnant or sexually active and not using adequate contraceptive methods (sterilization, intrauterine device, contraceptive pill, patch or injection)
  • Hypoglycemia unawareness (self-reported lack of hypoglycemia symptoms when blood glucose is < 3.0 mmol/l)
  • Use of anti-diabetic medicine (other than insulin), corticosteroids or other drugs affecting glucose metabolism during or within 30 days prior to study participation
  • History of coronary artery disease or congestive heart failure
  • Abnormal ECG suggestive of coronary artery disease and increased risk of malignant arrhythmia
  • Allergy to glucagon or lactose
  • Pheochromocytoma
  • Other concomitant medical or psychological condition that according to the investigator's assessment makes the patient unsuitable for study participation
  • Withdrawal criteria
  • In case of pregnancy (or desire for pregnancy), female subjects are withdrawn
  • Lack of compliance to any of the important study procedures in the discretion of the investigator
  • Unacceptable adverse effects in the discretion of the investigator
  • Withdrawal on participants request will be accepted at any time without further justification
  • Patients who complete or withdraw from the study continue their usual quarterly follow-up visits at the diabetes clinic. Withdrawal does not affect their statutory patient rights.

Who cannot join

None listed.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Denmark1 site
  • Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen

    Gentofte Municipality

Other trials in Denmark

About this study

Despite recent pharmacological and technological advantages, hypoglycemia remains to be the key limiting factor in achieving optimal glycemic control in people with type 1 diabetes. State-of-the-art treatment for type 1 diabetes is insulin in pens or pumps that focus on reducing hyperglycemia after relative insulin deficiency e.g. after food intake. In recent years, we focused on adding low-dose glucagon to insulin therapies for the treatment and prevention of hypoglycemia - referred to as "dual-hormone treatment". We have shown that low-dose glucagon is efficient in treating mild hypoglycemia and that several factors may affect its glucose response. Our next step is to test whether the combined delivery of insulin and glucagon can improve glucose control in individuals with type 1 diabetes. In this proposal, we want to test the efficacy, safety and feasibility of a dual-hormone closed-loop system, also known as an artificial pancreas. The closed-loop system involves automatic infusion of glucagon and insulin based on continuous glucose measurements. The system will be tested in a 33-hour in-clinic study comparing the glucose control by the combined automatic delivery of insulin and glucagon with the automatic delivery of insulin-only. The study is performed at Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen (SDCC) in collaboration with the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). We expect that the study will clarify whether low-dose glucagon added to insulin therapy can improve the glucose control in adults with type 1 diabetes. We believe that the utilization of glucagon will allow for a weight neutral optimization of glucose control, reduce risk of hypoglycemia and reduce disease burden that will reduce diabetes complications and cardiovascular diseases.

Read the detailed description

Rationale: We hypothesize that our newly developed dual-hormone insulin-glucagon closed-loop system (DCL) is safe, efficient and superior to our single-hormone insulin-only closed-loop system (SCL). The study aims to compare the glucose control achieved by DCL with our SCL.

Design: A randomized single-blinded placebo-controlled cross-over 33-hour in-clinic study of glucose control achieved with DCL versus SCL in adults and adolescents with type 1 diabetes.

Participants: 13 insulin-pump treated T1D participants will be included, if they are 15-80 years old, have T1D for ≥ 3 years, use insulin pumps with FiAsp®, and have an HbA1c≤ 8.5% (69 mmol/mol).

Procedures: In this two-phase study 1) we test the operability of our closed-loop systems and 2) compare glucose control by DCL with SCL. The two studies are identical except for the blinding procedures. In the first phase (pilot study), four participants are included, and the glucagon/saline pump is not masked. In the second phase (main study), 13 participants are included, and are as well as the investigators blinded for the content in the glucagon/saline pump.

Two days prior to study visit, a CGM (Dexcom® G6) is place on the participant's abdomen. At study visits, participants arrive in the evening at our research unit and get their insulin pump disconnected. Two study pumps (Dana Diabecare RS®, SOOIL) are attached: one pump infuses insulin (FiAsp®, Novo Nordisk) and the other infuses either glucagon (GlucaGen®, Novo Nordisk) or saline. Once a sampling cannula is placed in an antecubital vein, the study is initiated and the closed-loop system (DCL vs SCL) takes over the glucose control for the next 33 hours. Except from the control algorithm (SCL vs DCL), the study days are identical. Participants can move around freely in the clinic for 33 hours but will perform a 45-min moderate (50% VO2max) exercise session, consume three meals with variant carbohydrate content, and sleep during two overnight periods. Participants will be monitored frequently with blood samples (drawn from the antecubital vein), blood pressure, pulse, and VAS scale for nausea.

Being tested
Glucagon, Closed-loop system
Keywords
Closed-loop, Dual-hormone, Glucagon, FiAsp, Artificial pancreas
Medical subject headings
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1, Hypoglycemia

What participants receive

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

  • GlucagonDrug

    GlucaGen(R), Novo Nordisk, DK

  • Closed-loop systemDevice

    Closed-loop system comprise of two DANA RS (R) insulin pumps (FiAsp-GlucaGen vs FiAsp-saline), one DexCom G6 sensor, and a smartphone for the control algorithm.

Study groups in NCT04053712
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Single-hormonePlacebo comparatorFiAsp (R) - Saline
Receives: Device: Closed-loop system
Dual-hormoneActive comparatorFiAsp(R) - GlucaGen(R)
Receives: Drug: Glucagon; Device: Closed-loop system

What is being measured

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

  1. Percentage of time with glucose values < 3.9 mmol/l as measured by glucose sensor

    Measured: 33 hours

  2. Number of carbohydrate interventions to treat hypoglycemia

    Carbohydrate interventions are predefined and provided in case of hypoglycemia

    Measured: 33 hours

Secondary outcomes (32)
  1. Percentage of time with glucose values < 3.9 mmol/l as measured by venous plasma glucose

    Calculated for the whole study period as well as for the following intervals: night 1 (23:00-07:00), night 2 (23:00-07:00), night 1 and 2, 23:00-15:00 and 15:00-07:00.

    Measured: 33 hours

  2. Percentage of participants achieving (A) time in range (3.9-10 mmol/l) > 70 %, (B) time in alert hypoglycemia (<3.9 mmol/l) < 4 %, and (C) time in clinical hypoglycemia (<3.0 mmol) < 1% as measured by glucose sensor and venous plasma glucose

    A composite outcome will be calculated for the whole study period as well as for the following intervals: night 1 (23:00-07:00), night 2 (23:00-07:00), night 1 and 2, 23:00-15:00 and 15:00-07:00.

    Measured: 33 hours

  3. Mean blood glucose value measured by glucose sensor and venous plasma glucose

    Calculated for the whole study period as well as for the following intervals: night 1 (23:00-07:00), night 2 (23:00-07:00), night 1 and 2, 23:00-15:00 and 15:00-07:00.

    Measured: 33 hours

  4. Percentage of time with glucose values in the range 3.9-8.0 mmol/l measured by glucose sensor and venous plasma glucose

    Calculated for the whole study period as well as for the following intervals: night 1 (23:00-07:00), night 2 (23:00-07:00), night 1 and 2, 23:00-15:00 and 15:00-07:00.

    Measured: 33 hours

  5. Percentage of time with glucose values in the range 3.9-10.0 mmol/l measured by glucose sensor and venous plasma glucose

    Calculated for the whole study period as well as for the following intervals: night 1 (23:00-07:00), night 2 (23:00-07:00), night 1 and 2, 23:00-15:00 and 15:00-07:00.

    Measured: 33 hours

  6. Percentage of time with glucose values in the range > 13.9 measured by glucose sensor and venous plasma glucose

    Calculated for the whole study period as well as for the following intervals: night 1 (23:00-07:00), night 2 (23:00-07:00), night 1 and 2, 23:00-15:00 and 15:00-07:00.

    Measured: 33 hours

  7. Percentage of time with glucose values < 3.0 mmol/l as measured by glucose sensor and venous plasma glucose

    Calculated for the whole study period as well as for the following intervals: night 1 (23:00-07:00), night 2 (23:00-07:00), night 1 and 2, 23:00-15:00 and 15:00-07:00.

    Measured: 33 hours

  8. Number of hypoglycemic episodes (<3.9 mmol/l and <3.0 mmol/l) overnight and during daytime

    Measured: 33 hours

  9. Nadir blood glucose value for each hypoglycemic episode as measured by glucose sensor and venous plasma glucose

    Measured: 33 hours

  10. Glucose sensor glycemic variability measured as SD and CV during overnight and during daytime

    Calculated for the whole study period as well as for the following intervals: night 1 (23:00-07:00), night 2 (23:00-07:00), night 1 and 2, 23:00-15:00 and 15:00-07:00.

    Measured: 33 hours

  11. Low Blood Glucose Index (LBGI) overnight and during daytime by glucose sensor and venous plasma glucose

    Calculated for the whole study period as well as for the following intervals: night 1 (23:00-07:00), night 2 (23:00-07:00), night 1 and 2, 23:00-15:00 and 15:00-07:00.

    Measured: 33 hours

  12. Percentage of participants with a mean blood glucose value (glucose sensor and venous plasma glucose) ≤ 8.6 mmol/l (corresponding to an estimated HbA1c of 7.0% / 53 mmol/mol)

    Measured: 33 hours

  13. Percentage of patients with a mean blood glucose value (glucose sensor and venous plasma glucose) ≤ their standard therapy mean glucose value (calculated based on HbA1c measurement)

    Measured: 33 hours

  14. Mean Absolute Relative Difference (MARD) between glucose sensor and venous plasma glucose

    Participants have two glucose sensors during the study

    Measured: 33 hours

  15. Percentages of values between glucose sensor and venous plasma glucose in zone A, B, C, D and E in the Clarke Error Grid analysis.

    Participants have two glucose sensors during the study. One sensor closed to the infusion of glucagon.

    Measured: 33 hours

  16. Mean blood pressure over the study period (mmHG)

    Blood pressure and pulse taken at predefined timepoints

    Measured: 33 hours

  17. Mean pulse rate over the study period (beats per min)

    Blood pressure and pulse taken at predefined timepoints

    Measured: 33 hours

  18. Mean nausea level measured with a visual analog scale (VAS range: 0-10)

    Calculated for the whole study period as well as for the following intervals: night 1 (23:00-07:00), night 2 (23:00-07:00), night 1 and 2, 23:00-15:00 and 15:00-07:00.

    Measured: 33 hours

  19. Total insulin dose per study day (UI)

    Measured: 33 hours

  20. Total time of insulin suspension per study day (UI)

    Measured: 33 hours

  21. Total glucagon dose per study day (microgram)

    the outcome will be calculated for the whole study period as well as for the following intervals: night 1 (23:00-07:00), night 2 (23:00-07:00), night 1 and 2, 23:00-15:00 and 15:00-07:00.

    Measured: 33 hours

  22. Mean plasma glucagon

    the outcome will be calculated for the whole study period as well as for the following intervals: night 1 (23:00-07:00), night 2 (23:00-07:00), night 1 and 2, 23:00-15:00 and 15:00-07:00.

    Measured: 33 hours

  23. Mean plasma insulin aspart

    the outcome will be calculated for the whole study period as well as for the following intervals: night 1 (23:00-07:00), night 2 (23:00-07:00), night 1 and 2, 23:00-15:00 and 15:00-07:00.

    Measured: 33 hours

  24. Difference in participant estimated grams of carbohydrate and actual carbohydrate in study meals

    Meals presented at the study will be estimated for carbohydrate content by the participant on

    Measured: 33 hours

  25. Difference in participant estimated blood glucose level and plasma glucose level at predefined timepoints

    Self-assessment of glucose levels (Clarke Error Grid)

    Measured: 33 hours

  26. Total energy expenditure during the study visit (kcal/kg) measured by ActiGraph GT9X Link

    Freedson and Sasaki MET prediction equations to determine energy expenditure in MET

    Measured: 33 hours

  27. Steps taken during the study visit measured by ActiGraph GT9X Link

    Measured: 33 hours

  28. Minutes per study day (min/d) spent in different levels of activity (sedentary, light, moderate, vigorous, or MVPA) measured by ActiGraph GT9X Link

    Measured: 45 min

  29. Minutes between lights off and the first sleep episode (Sleep latency) measured by ActiGraph GT9X Link

    Measured: 14 hours

  30. Total sleep time measured by ActiGraph GT9X Link

    Minutes between sleep onset and wake time

    Measured: 14 hours

  31. The percentage of time asleep from lights off to lights on (sleep efficiency) measured by ActiGraph GT9X Link

    Measured: 14 hours

  32. Mean Borg scale level during exercise (RANGE:0-10)

    Assessed every 5-10 minutes during bicycling

    Measured: 45 min

Timeline

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

  1. First posted12 Aug 2019
  2. Study start16 Jul 2019
  3. Primary completion19 Mar 2021
  4. Study completion19 Mar 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 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Model description
A randomized single-blinded placebo-controlled cross-over 33-hour in-clinic study in adults with type 1 diabetes.
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
13 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04053712
Sponsor's protocol ID
H-19026331
Other IDs
2019-001631-31, 2019043528, 2019043269, CIV-19-04-028465, 2019
Acronym
DHCL2019
Status last verified
Aug 2022
First submitted
8 Aug 2019
Last updated
18 Aug 2022
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Glucagon and Closed-loop system in people with Type 1 Diabetes and Hypoglycemia, run by Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen at 1 site in Denmark.

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 21 inclusion and 0 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 18 Aug 2022. 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 Denmark. 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 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

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

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?

Percentage of time with glucose values < 3.9 mmol/l as measured by glucose sensor (time frame: 33 hours). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 18 Aug 2022.

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