NCT00837512

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to determine if microneedles can effectively and painlessly deliver insulin to children and young adults with type 1 diabetes.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
16

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2008

Longer than P75 for phase_2

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2008

Completed
5 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 4, 2009

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 5, 2009

Completed
3.8 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2012

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 1, 2013

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

January 8, 2014

Completed
Last Updated

January 8, 2014

Status Verified

November 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

4.3 years

First QC Date

February 4, 2009

Results QC Date

August 13, 2013

Last Update Submit

November 20, 2013

Conditions

Keywords

microneedle continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Onset Time (Tmax)

    Average time to peak insulin concentration

    0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.25, 1.5, 1.75, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4 hours

Study Arms (2)

Microneedle

EXPERIMENTAL

Microneedle used to deliver insulin at a depth less than 900 micrometers

Device: Microneedle

Subcutaneous insulin catheter

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Subcutaneous insulin catheter used to deliver insulin at a depth of 9 mm (9000 micrometers)

Device: Subcutaneous insulin catheter

Interventions

Microneedle used to deliver insulin at a depth less than 900 micrometers

Microneedle

Subcutaneous insulin catheter used to deliver insulin at a depth of 9 mm (9000 micrometers)

Also known as: subcutaneous insulin infusion catheter
Subcutaneous insulin catheter

Eligibility Criteria

Age8 Years - 18 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • ≥ 8 years of age
  • \<19 years of age
  • Type 1 Diabetes for at least 2 years
  • Uses a conventional, FDA-approved insulin pump for the past year
  • Uses Lispro insulin
  • Mean hemoglobin A1C ≤ 8.5 % for the past year
  • Body mass index ≤ 85th percentile for age
  • Understand and be willing to adhere to the study protocol

You may not qualify if:

  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Acanthosis nigricans
  • Clinically significant major organ system disease
  • On glucocorticoid therapy
  • Insulin requirement ≥ 150 U/day
  • Illness on the day of the study
  • Cognitive impairment (IQ \< 85 or \> 2 grades behind age-appropriate grade)
  • Pregnant or breast-feeding (if female).

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Norman JJ, Brown MR, Raviele NA, Prausnitz MR, Felner EI. Faster pharmacokinetics and increased patient acceptance of intradermal insulin delivery using a single hollow microneedle in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Pediatr Diabetes. 2013 Sep;14(6):459-65. doi: 10.1111/pedi.12031. Epub 2013 Mar 21.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Diabetes MellitusGlucose Metabolism DisordersMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesEndocrine System DiseasesAutoimmune DiseasesImmune System Diseases

Results Point of Contact

Title
Dr. Eric Felner
Organization
Emory University School of Medicine

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restrictive Agreement
No

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Pediatric Endocrinology

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 4, 2009

First Posted

February 5, 2009

Study Start

September 1, 2008

Primary Completion

December 1, 2012

Study Completion

July 1, 2013

Last Updated

January 8, 2014

Results First Posted

January 8, 2014

Record last verified: 2013-11

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