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Type 1 DiabetesAP@Home04_P3NCT04055480

Closing the Loop in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes Under Free Living Conditions

A study testing Closed-loop using standard rapid-acting insulin and Closed-loop using faster insulin aspart in people with Type 1 Diabetes, run by University of Cambridge at 4 sites in 3 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

The main objective of this study is to determine whether home use of day and night closed loop insulin delivery under free living conditions applying faster insulin aspart (FiAsp) is non-inferior to home use of closed-loop applying standard insulin aspart. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Type 1 Diabetes
What is being tested?
Closed-loop using standard rapid-acting insulin and Closed-loop using faster insulin aspart
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
25 participants
Where
4 sitesin 3 countries
Study dates
10 Aug 2019to 30 Aug 2020
Phase
Interventional
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

  • The subject has type 1 diabetes as defined by WHO
  • The subject is 18 years of age or older
  • The subject will have been on an insulin pump for at least 6 months with good knowledge of insulin self-adjustment including carbohydrate counting
  • The subject is treated with one of the rapid acting or ultra-rapid acting insulin analogues (Insulin Aspart, faster acting insulin Aspart, Insulin Lispro or Insulin Glulisine)
  • HbA1c <10% (86mmol/mol) for phase 3, based on analysis from central laboratory or equivalent
  • The subject is willing to perform regular finger-prick blood glucose monitoring, with at least 2 measurements per day
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  • The subject is willing to wear closed-loop system at home and at work place
  • The subject is willing to follow study specific instructions including the use of bolus calculator for all meals / snacks
  • The subject is willing to upload pump and CGM data at regular intervals
  • Female subjects of child bearing age should be on effective contraception and must have a negative urine-HCG pregnancy test at screening.

Who cannot join

  • Non-type 1 diabetes mellitus
  • Subjects who are living alone
  • Any other physical or psychological disease or condition likely to interfere with the normal conduct of the study and interpretation of the study results
  • Current treatment with drugs known to have significant interference with glucose metabolism, such as systemic corticosteroids, as judged by the investigator
  • Known or suspected allergy against insulin or previous reaction to FiAsp
  • Subjects with clinically significant nephropathy (eGFR < 45ml/min), neuropathy or active retinopathy (defined as presence of maculopathy or more than background diabetic retinopathy changes) as judged by the investigator
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  • More than one episode of severe hypoglycaemia as defined by American Diabetes Association (42) in preceding 12 months (Severe hypoglycaemia is defined as an event requiring assistance of another person to actively administer carbohydrates, glucagon, or take other corrective actions including episodes of hypoglycaemia severe enough to cause unconsciousness, seizures or attendance at hospital.)
  • Total daily insulin dose > 2 IU/kg/day
  • Subject is pregnant or breast feeding or planning pregnancy within next 10 months
  • Severe visual impairment
  • Severe hearing impairment
  • Lack of reliable telephone facility for contact
  • Subject not proficient in English (UK), French (Switzerland) or German (Germany, Switzerland and Austria)
  • Additional exclusion criteria specific for Austria
  • Positive results on urine drug screen (amphetamines/metamphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, opiates).
  • Positive alcohol breath test.
  • Positive reaction to any of the following tests: hepatitis B surface (HBs) antigen, anti-hepatitis C virus (anti-HCV) antibodies, anti-human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) 1 antibodies, anti-HIV2 antibodies.

Trial locations and contacts

4 sites in 3 countries.

4 sites in 3 countries

United Kingdom2 sites
  • Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    Cambridge, CB2 0QQ

  • Manchester Royal Infirmary, Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    Manchester

Other trials in United Kingdom

Austria1 site
  • Medical University of Graz

    Graz

Other trials in Austria

Switzerland1 site
  • Inselspital, Bern University Hospital

    Bern

Other trials in Switzerland

About this study

Official title: A Multi-centre, Randomised, Two-period, Crossover Study to Evaluate Home Use of Closed-loop Applying Faster Insulin Aspart Versus Standard Insulin Aspart

The main objective of this study is to determine whether home use of day and night closed loop insulin delivery under free living conditions applying faster insulin aspart (FiAsp) is non-inferior to home use of closed-loop applying standard insulin aspart.

This is a double-blind, multi-centre, randomised, crossover design study, involving a run-in period followed by two study periods during which glucose levels will be controlled either by an automated closed-loop system using standard rapid acting insulin analogue or by an automated closed-loop system using faster insulin aspart in random order.

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Subjects will receive appropriate training in the safe use of closed-loop insulin delivery system. Subjects will have regular contact with the study team during the home study phase including 24/7 telephone support.

The primary outcome is time spent in target range between 3.9 and 10.0 mmol/L as recorded by CGM during home stay. Secondary outcomes are the HbA1c, time spent with glucose levels above and below target, as recorded by CGM, and other CGM based metrics.

Read the detailed description

Purpose of clinical trial The purpose is to determine whether home use of day and night closed loop applying faster insulin aspart is not inferior to home use of closed loop applying standard insulin aspart.

Study objectives The study objective is to compare day and night automated closed-loop glucose control using faster acting insulin aspart with closed loop control using standard insulin aspart.

  1. EFFICACY: The objective is to assess the efficacy of day and night automated closed-loop glucose control applying standard rapid-acting insulin analogue in maintaining CGM glucose levels within the target range from 3.9 to 10.0 mmol/l, as compared to day and night closed-loop using faster acting insulin aspart
  2. SAFETY: The objective is to evaluate the safety of day and night automated closed-loop glucose control in terms of episodes of severe hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia and other adverse events and adverse device effects.
  3. UTILITY: The objective is to determine the percentage of time when closed-loop was operational, and usability and acceptance of the closed-loop system.

Study Design A double-blind, multi-centre, randomised, two-period crossover study, contrasting day and night automated closed-loop glucose control applying standard rapid acting insulin analogue with day and night closed-loop control applying faster acting insulin aspart.

Study Efficacy Endpoints The primary outcome is the time spent in the target glucose range from 3.9 to 10.0 mmol/l based on CGM glucose levels during the free living phase.

Secondary outcomes include time spent above and below the target glucose range, based on CGM levels.

Safety Evaluation Frequency of severe hypoglycaemic episodes as defined by American Diabetes Association, frequency of severe hyperglycaemia (>20 mmol/l) and / or significant ketosis (plasma ketones >3mmol/l) and nature and severity of other adverse events.

Utility Evaluation Percentage of time spent in closed-loop. Usability and acceptance of the closed-loop system will be assessed using a patient experience questionnaire at the end of the second intervention. Additionally, human factor questionnaires will be administered following recruitment and at the end of each intervention arm.

Sample Size 24 adults completing the study. Up to 30 subjects will be recruited to allow for dropouts.

Maximum duration of study for a subject 20 weeks (5 months)

Recruitment The subjects will be recruited through the adult diabetes outpatient clinics or other established methods at participating centres.

Consent Participants will be asked to provide written informed consent.

Baseline Assessment Eligible subjects will undergo a baseline evaluation including a blood sample for the measurement of HbA1c, renal, liver functions, full blood count, thyroid functions and coeliac antibody screen (if not done in the previous 3 months). Urine pregnancy test will be done in females. Additional centre specific assessments will also be undertaken. Human factor questionnaires will be administered.

Study Training and Run-in Period Training sessions on the use of study CGM, insulin pump and closed-loop system will be provided by the research team. During the 2-4 weeks run-in period, subjects will use study CGM and insulin pump and will have regular contact with the research team. At the end of the run-in period, for compliance and to assess the ability of the subject to use the CGM and study pump safely, before the start of the first home study phase, at least 7 days of CGM data need to be recorded and safe use of study insulin pump demonstrated. CGM and insulin pump data during the run-in period will be used to assess baseline glucose control and optimise treatment before the start of the first home study phase.

Competency Assessment Competency on the use of study insulin pump, study CGM and closed-loop system will be evaluated using a competency assessment tool developed by the research team. Further training may be delivered as required.

Randomisation Eligible subjects will be randomised using randomisation software to the use of closed-loop with faster acting aspart or to closed-loop with standard insulin aspart.

Automated closed-loop Training on the use of closed-loop will be provided by the research team. Automated closed-loop control will be commenced and during the 2-3 hour training the participant will operate the system under the supervision of the clinical team. Competency on the use of closed-loop system will be evaluated. Subjects will be advised to use automated closed-loop system for next 8 weeks

Cross-over Assessment At the end of the first intervention human factor questionnaires will be administered.

There will be no washout period in phase 3 extension.

End of study assessments A patient experience questionnaire will be given at the end of the second intervention. Additionally human factor questionnaires will be administered.

Procedures for safety monitoring during trial Standard operating procedures for monitoring and reporting of all adverse events and adverse device events will be in place, including serious adverse events (SAE), serious adverse device effects (SADE) and specific adverse events (AE) such as severe hypoglycaemia.

Subjects will be asked to test and record blood ketones if their finger-stick glucose is above 14 mmol/l as part of the safety assessment for hyperglycaemia.

A data monitoring and ethics committee (DMEC) will be informed of all serious adverse events and any unanticipated adverse device/method effects that occur during the study and will review compiled adverse event data at periodic intervals.

Criteria for withdrawal of patients on safety grounds

A subject may terminate participation in the study at any time without necessarily giving a reason and without any personal disadvantage. An investigator can stop the participation of a subject after consideration of the benefit/risk ratio. Possible reasons are:

  • Serious adverse events
  • Significant protocol violation or noncompliance
  • Failure to satisfy competency assessment
  • Decision by the investigator, or the sponsor, that termination is in the subject's best medical interest
  • Pregnancy, planned pregnancy, or breast feeding
  • Allergic reaction to insulin
  • Technical grounds (e.g. subject relocates)
Conditions
Type 1 Diabetes
Being tested
Closed-loop using standard rapid-acting insulin, Closed-loop using faster insulin aspart
Keywords
closed-loop, artificial pancreas, insulin
Medical subject headings
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1, Insulin Resistance

What participants receive

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

  • Closed-loop using standard rapid-acting insulinDevice

    Closed-loop using standard rapid-acting insulin

  • Closed-loop using faster insulin aspartDevice

    Closed-loop using faster insulin aspart

Study groups in NCT04055480
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Closed-loop using standard rapid-acting insulinActive comparatorUnsupervised home use of day and night hybrid closed loop insulin delivery system (CamAPS FX) for 8 weeks using standard rapid-acting insulin The CamAPS FX closed-loop system comprises Dana insulin pump (Diabecare, Sooil, Seoul, South Korea) Dexcom G6 real-time CGM sensor (Dexcom, Northridge, CA, USA) An Android smartphone hosting CamAPS FX Application with the Cambridge model predictive control algorithm and communicating wirelessly with the insulin pump Glooko/Diasend cloud upload system to monitor CGM/insulin data.
Receives: Device: Closed-loop using standard rapid-acting insulin
Closed-loop using faster insulin aspartExperimentalUnsupervised home use of day and night hybrid closed loop insulin delivery system (CamAPS FX) for 8 weeks using faster insulin aspart The CamAPS FX closed-loop system comprises Dana insulin pump (Diabecare, Sooil, Seoul, South Korea) Dexcom G6 real-time CGM sensor (Dexcom, Northridge, CA, USA) An Android smartphone hosting CamAPS FX Application with the Cambridge model predictive control algorithm and communicating wirelessly with the insulin pump Glooko/Diasend cloud upload system to monitor CGM/insulin data.
Receives: Device: Closed-loop using faster insulin aspart

What is being measured

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

  1. Time spent in the target glucose range from 3.9 to 10.0 mmol/l based on subcutaneous glucose monitoring (CGM).

    Measured: 8 week intervention period

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Time spent above target glucose (3.9 to 10.0 mmol/l) based on continuous subcutaneous glucose monitoring (CGM)

    Measured: 8 week intervention period

  2. Time spent below target glucose (3.9 to 10.0 mmol/l) based on continuous subcutaneous glucose monitoring (CGM)

    Measured: 8 week intervention period

  3. Average, standard deviation and coefficient of variation of glucose levels based on continuous subcutaneous glucose monitoring

    Measured: 8 week intervention period

  4. The time with glucose levels < 3.5 mmol/l <3.0mmol/l and <2.8 mmol/l based on continuous subcutaneous glucose monitoring

    Measured: 8 week intervention period

  5. The time with glucose levels in the significant hyperglycaemia, as based on continuous subcutaneous glucose monitoring (glucose levels > 16.7 mmol/l)

    Measured: 8 week intervention period

  6. Low Blood Glucose Index (LBGI) based on continuous subcutaneous glucose monitoring

    Measured: 8 week intervention period

  7. Total, basal and bolus insulin dose

    Measured: 8 week intervention period

Timeline

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

  1. First posted13 Aug 2019
  2. Study start10 Aug 2019
  3. Primary completion15 Jun 2020
  4. Study completion30 Aug 2020

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 N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
25 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04055480
Sponsor's protocol ID
136248_APHome04
Acronym
AP@Home04_P3
Status last verified
Aug 2020
First submitted
6 Aug 2019
Last updated
2 Sep 2020
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: Study protocol, statistical analysis plan and fully anonymised individual participant data that underlie the results reported in the manuscript will be available 6 months following publication and ending 36 months following manuscript publication to investigators whose proposed use of the data has been approved by an independent review committee identified for this purpose, to achieve aims in the approved proposal. Proposals should be directed to rh347@cam.ac.uk and may be submitted up to 36 months following article publication. To gain access, data requestors will need to sign a data access agreement. Fully anonymised data may be shared with third parties (EU or non-EU based) for the purposes of advancing management and treatment of diabetes.

Publications

  • Haliloglu B, Boughton CK, Lakshman R, Ware J, Nwokolo M, Thabit H, Mader JK, Bally L, Leelarathna L, Wilinska ME, Allen JM, Hartnell S, Evans ML, Hovorka R. Postprandial Glucose Excursions with Ultra-Rapid Insulin Analogs in Hybrid Closed-Loop Therapy for Adults with Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2024 Jul;26(7):449-456. doi: 10.1089/dia.2023.0509. Epub 2024 Feb 27.

    PubMed 38315506

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Closed-loop using standard rapid-acting insulin and Closed-loop using faster insulin aspart in people with Type 1 Diabetes, run by University of Cambridge at 4 sites in 3 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 10 inclusion and 17 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 2 Sep 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 4 sites in United Kingdom, Austria, Switzerland. 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?

Time spent in the target glucose range from 3.9 to 10.0 mmol/l based on subcutaneous glucose monitoring (CGM). (time frame: 8 week intervention period). 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 NCT04055480, 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 2 Sep 2020.

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