Islet After Kidney Transplant for Type 1 Diabetes
- Registration Number
- NCT00784966
- Lead Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if prolonged administration of the anti TNF (tumor necrosis factor)-Alpha agent etanercept is associated with enhanced graft survival in patients undergoing islet after kidney transplantation.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- WITHDRAWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
- Patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus, who have a stable functioning renal transplant, are taking the appropriate maintenance immunosuppression and have no severe health problems that preclude them receiving an islet transplant will be considered for inclusion.
Exclusion Criteria
- Have a history of or findings suggestive of unstable diabetic complications (e.g. active eye disease)
- Active infections (clinically or by laboratory testing)
- History of current malignancy or suspicion of malignancy until properly investigated and excluded
- Liver or biliary abnormalities
- Unstable cardiovascular disease
- Findings to suggest immunological sensitization or those women who have the potential to get pregnant and are not using a sufficient method of contraception
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description 1 etanercept Two weeks etanercept post islet transplant 2 etanercept Two months etanercept treatment post islet transplant
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The functional capability of the islet allograft to normalize glucose metabolism in the absence of insulin therapy. Outcome measures will be assessed at protocol prescribed intervals. Long term outcomes assessment will be measured at 5 years post transplant or all evidence of islet function has ceased plus six months.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Reduction in insulin requirements in those patients who do not achieve insulin independence with improved metabolic control. Outcome measures will be assessed at protocol prescribed intervals.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
🇺🇸Richmond, Virginia, United States