Insulin Delivery Using Microneedles in Type 1 Diabetes

This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified March 2012 by Emory University
Sponsor:
Collaborator:
Emory University
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Eric Felner, MD, MSCR, Emory University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00837512
First received: February 4, 2009
Last updated: March 19, 2012
Last verified: March 2012

February 4, 2009
March 19, 2012
September 2008
December 2012   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Difference in glycemic control between the subcutaneous insulin catheter (SIC) and microneedle for bolus delivery of insulin. [ Time Frame: 1 year ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
Same as current
Complete list of historical versions of study NCT00837512 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site
Difference in pain with insulin delivery through a microneedle (MN) as compared to a subcutaneous insulin catheter (SIC). [ Time Frame: 3 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
Same as current
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Insulin Delivery Using Microneedles in Type 1 Diabetes
Insulin Delivery Using Microneedles in Type 1 Diabetes

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.

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Interventional
Phase 2
Phase 3
Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
  • Device: Microneedle
    Microneedle used to deliver insulin at a depth less than 900 micrometers
  • Device: Subcutaneous insulin catheter
    Subcutaneous insulin catheter used to deliver insulin at a depth of 9 mm (9000 micrometers)
    Other Name: subcutaneous insulin infusion catheter
  • Experimental: Microneedle
    Intervention: Device: Microneedle
  • Active Comparator: Subcutaneous insulin catheter
    Intervention: Device: Subcutaneous insulin catheter
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*   Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.
 
Recruiting
60
July 2013
December 2012   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Inclusion Criteria:

  • ≥ 8 years of age
  • <19 years of age
  • T1D 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

Exclusion Criteria:

  • T2D
  • 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).
Both
8 Years to 18 Years
No
Contact: Nicholas Raviele, BS 404-727-3189 nicholas.raviele@emory.edu
Contact: Eric Felner, MD, MSCR 404-727-9811 efelner@emory.edu
United States
 
NCT00837512
FWA00005792
Yes
Eric Felner, MD, MSCR, Emory University
Eric Felner, MD, MSCR
Emory University
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Emory University
March 2012

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