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A Study Comparing Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion With Multiple Daily Injections With Insulin Lispro and Glargine

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Diabetes Mellitus Type 1
Interventions
Device: Insulin pumps
Registration Number
NCT00468754
Lead Sponsor
Hoffmann-La Roche
Brief Summary

This trial will compare the metabolic control in type 1 diabetes obtained by continuous infusion of insulin lispro with that obtained by multiple daily injections of insulin lispro and glargine, a long-acting insulin analogue. Patients will be switched to the alternative treatment after 4 months. Glucose variability in the last month of each treatment will be analyzed.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria
  • Type 1 diabetic patients, 18-60 years of age
  • Diabetic for >2 years
  • Treated with CSII for >=6 months
  • HbA1c <8.5%
Exclusion Criteria
  • Treatment with daily insulin injections
  • Inability to handle pump therapy
  • Untreated retinopathy

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
BInsulin pumps-
AInsulin pumps-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Variability of blood glucose characterised by the standard deviation of the mean blood glucoseLength of study
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
HbA1cLength of study
Frequency of severe hypoglycemiaLength of study
Daily insulin requirementLength of study
Mean BG during the last month of the respective treatment periodLength of study
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