NCT01987206

Brief Summary

The goal of this proposed study is to explore the feasibility of using a PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) controller versus an MPC (Model Predictive Control) controller algorithm in an artificial pancreas system, all other components and study design being equal. The study consists of an evaluation of either type of control algorithm as a part of the Artificial Pancreas (AP) device during two periods of 27.5-hour closed-loop control in a clinic environment (Sansum Diabetes Research Institute, Santa Barbara, CA) separated by a minimum of 5 days and a maximum of 2 weeks. The 27.5-hour period includes: 2 announced meals (dinner and breakfast of 65g and 50g CHO respectively) preceded with a dose of rapid-acting insulin equivalent to 100% bolus based on each subject's Insulin to Carbohydrate (I:C) ratio and 1 unannounced meal (lunch of 65g carbohydrates, same meal content as dinner); complete night from 12:00 am to 7:00 am. The goal is to demonstrate that the AP device is able to maintain the subject blood glucose within a safe range at all times.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
10

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for early_phase_1

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2014

Shorter than P25 for early_phase_1

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 12, 2013

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 19, 2013

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2014

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 1, 2015

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 1, 2015

Completed
Last Updated

July 22, 2016

Status Verified

July 1, 2016

Enrollment Period

1.1 years

First QC Date

November 12, 2013

Last Update Submit

July 20, 2016

Conditions

Keywords

artificial pancreas

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • time spent in safe blood glucose range

    The percentage of time spent in safe blood glucose range of \[80-140\] mg/dl will be the primary endpoint. More time spent inside the desired range will be considered successful. Expected levels are \[70-180\] mg/dl in the 5 hours after meals.

    24-hour closed loop

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • glucose level extremes and need for outside intervention

    24-hour closed loop

Study Arms (2)

PID algorithm with HMS

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The control algorithm, at its core, is a Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID)controller that incorporates an Internal Model Control (IMC) based tuning rule using an explicit model of human T1DM glucose-insulin dynamics. Parameters of the model are personalized based on a priori easily available subject parameters. This controller divides the control action into three components - the proportional distance between the current measurement and the target setpoint, the accumulated integral error as expressed by the area between the current state curve and the target set point over time, and the derivative rate of change of the current measurement. The Health Monitoring System algorithm uses the same glucose monitoring (CGM) data as the PID control algorithm but utilizes a separate algorithm for trending and predictions of future glucose values. Using a redundant and independent algorithm is an important safety feature of the overall AP device.

Device: PID control algorithm

MPC algorithm with HMS

EXPERIMENTAL

The first control strategy is a flavor of Model Predictive Control (MPC) algorithm. MPC employs an explicit model of the process to be controlled when optimizing the input. Specifically, MPC controllers for glycemia control use a model of a human's T1DM insulin-glucose dynamics to predict the evolution of the blood glucose values over a so-called prediction horizon of controller steps, and optimize a predicted insulin input trajectory in order to optimize a specified cost objective that penalizes unsafe glycemic values, and also insulin usage. The Health Monitoring System algorithm uses the same CGM data as the MPC control algorithm but utilizes a separate algorithm for trending and predictions of future glucose values. Using a redundant and independent algorithm is an important safety feature of the overall AP device.

Device: MPC control algorithm

Interventions

MPC algorithm with HMS
PID algorithm with HMS

Eligibility Criteria

Age21 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Clinical diagnosis of type 1 diabetes for at least one year and using an insulin pump for at least 6 months with commercially available rapid acting insulin
  • The diagnosis of type 1 diabetes is based on the investigator's judgment; C peptide level and antibody determinations are not needed.
  • Age 21 to 65 years
  • For females, not currently known to be pregnant or nursing
  • HbA1c between 5 to 10%, as measured with DCA2000 or equivalent device
  • Willing to perform the calibration of the study CGMs using a finger stick only and willing to follow instructions for insulin pump and CGM wear.
  • Willing to use the study CGM and study insulin pump during closed-loop.
  • Able to and agrees to avoid the following medication starting 24 hours before sensor wear through completion of the close loop study visit: acetaminophen, prednisone, and pseudoephedrine.
  • An understanding of and willingness to follow the protocol and sign the informed consent.

You may not qualify if:

  • Exhibit hypoglycemia unawareness.
  • Indications of cardiac arrhythmia.
  • Pregnancy (as determined by a positive blood pregnancy test performed in females of childbearing capacity during screening visit and urine test at time of admission for in-patient visit) or nursing mother.
  • Females who are sexually active and able to conceive that do not use contraception.
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis in the past 6 months prior to enrollment requiring emergency room visit or hospitalization
  • Severe hypoglycemia resulting in seizure or loss of consciousness in the 12 months prior to enrollment
  • Current treatment for a seizure disorder; Subjects with a history of seizures may be included in the study if they receive written clearance from their neurologist
  • Active infection
  • A known medical condition that in the judgment of the investigator might interfere with the completion of the protocol such as cognitive deficit.
  • Mental incapacity, unwillingness or language barriers precluding adequate understanding or co-operation, including subjects not able to read or write.
  • Coronary artery disease or heart failure.
  • Subjects with a history of coronary artery disease may be included in the study if they receive written clearance from their cardiologist
  • Presence of a known adrenal disorder
  • Active gastroparesis
  • If on antihypertensive, thyroid, anti-depressant or lipid lowering medication, lack of stability on the medication for the past 2 months prior to enrollment in the study
  • +16 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Sansum Diabetes Research Institute

Santa Barbara, California, 93105, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Pinsker JE, Lee JB, Dassau E, Seborg DE, Bradley PK, Gondhalekar R, Bevier WC, Huyett L, Zisser HC, Doyle FJ 3rd. Randomized Crossover Comparison of Personalized MPC and PID Control Algorithms for the Artificial Pancreas. Diabetes Care. 2016 Jul;39(7):1135-42. doi: 10.2337/dc15-2344. Epub 2016 Jun 11.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
early phase 1
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 12, 2013

First Posted

November 19, 2013

Study Start

July 1, 2014

Primary Completion

August 1, 2015

Study Completion

August 1, 2015

Last Updated

July 22, 2016

Record last verified: 2016-07

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