Islet Transplantation for Type 1 Diabetes
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Insulin-Dependent
- Interventions
- Procedure: Islet Transplantation
- Registration Number
- NCT00014911
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to test whether the islet cell transplantation procedures and results from a previous study in Edmonton, Canada, can be repeated. The study also is designed to learn more about diabetes control using islet cell transplantation.
This is a Phase I/II study (a study that examines effectiveness and looks for side effects). The transplanting of islet cells has been studied in Type 1 diabetic patients whose blood sugar levels will not stay normal, despite intensive insulin therapy. A recent study conducted in Edmonton, Canada, was able to demonstrate that islet transplantation led to insulin independence in a majority of the patients treated. This study extends the results obtained from the Edmonton study, which used islet transplantation in Type 1 diabetic patients with steroid-free immunosuppression.
- Detailed Description
This is a Phase I/II study (a study that examines effectiveness and looks for side effects). The transplanting of islet cells has been studied in Type 1 diabetic patients whose blood sugar levels will not stay normal, despite intensive insulin therapy. A recent study conducted in Edmonton, Canada, was able to demonstrate that islet transplantation led to insulin independence in a majority of the patients treated. This study extends the results obtained from the Edmonton study, which used islet transplantation in Type 1 diabetic patients with steroid-free immunosuppression.
Eligible patients were randomly selected from the total pool of people who applied through the Immune Tolerance Network. Patients will receive at least 10,000 "islet equivalents" per kilogram (2.2 pounds) of body weight. This likely will require 2 separate islet infusions from 2 separate donors. Immediately before the first transplant, patients will be given anti-rejection (immune suppressing) drugs, including tacrolimus and sirolimus (orally) and daclizumab (intravenously). The islets will be infused into the liver through a tube placed in the portal vein. Heparin (a medication to prevent blood clots) will be administered with the islet infusion. A longer-acting form of heparin will also be given by daily injections during the next week after each transplant. After surgery, patients will receive insulin intravenously for 24 hours. Patients will have an abdominal ultrasound and blood tests to determine liver function. If fewer than 10,000 islets were transplanted, patients will continue insulin treatment, with the dosages adjusted if necessary to account for the transplanted islets. They will take daclizumab every 2 weeks for 8 weeks and tacrolimus and sirolimus daily. Patients will be given antibiotics to prevent infections. Blood tests to determine how much immunosuppressant drug is in the blood will be performed until the drug is at a stable level. Periodically there will be tests to see if the islet cells are functioning. Blood will be drawn to check drug levels and for other tests routinely. Daily insulin requirements will be checked, and these will be recorded monthly. Patients will be followed for at least 1 year post last islet transplantation. Additional follow-up may be provided at least annually for up to 9 years post first transplantation.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 36
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Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Islet Transplantation Islet Transplantation All study participants Islet Transplantation Daclizumab All study participants Islet Transplantation Sulfamethoxazole All study participants Islet Transplantation Sirolimus All study participants Islet Transplantation Tacrolimus All study participants Islet Transplantation Ganciclovir All study participants Islet Transplantation Trimethoprim All study participants Islet Transplantation Pentamidine All study participants
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Percent of Participants That Achieved Insulin Independence With Adequate Control of Blood Glucose Levels at One Year Post Final Islet Transplantation. One year status post participant receipt of final islet transplantation Insulin independence: exogenous insulin not required and glycemic control is achieved as defined by maintaining 1.) a blood glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level \< 6.5% (Normal:\<5.7%; pre-diabetes: 5.7% -6.4%; diabetes: 6.5% or higher),2) a blood glucose level after an overnight fast not exceeding 140 mg per deciliter (dL) more than three times in any week (Normal: 70 to 120 mg/dL), and 3)not exceeding a 2-hour postprandial blood glucose level of 180 mg/dL more than four times per week (Normal: \<140mg/dL if \<=50 years of age, \<150 mg/dL for ages 50-60 years and \<160 mg/dL for ages 60+)
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Percent of Participants With Partial Islet Function One Year Post Final Islet Transplantation. One year post receipt of final islet transplantation Partial islet function definition: a fasting basal C-peptide level \>= 0.3 ng/mL and a continuing need for insulin or suboptimal glycemic control (Note: C-peptide is a substance that the pancreas releases into the bloodstream in equal amounts to insulin, thereby showing how much insulin the body is making). Adequate glycemic control is defined by: 1) a blood HbA1c level \<6.5%, 2) a blood glucose level after an overnight fast not exceeding 140 mg/dL more than three times in any week and, 3) a 2-hour postprandial blood glucose level not exceeding 180 mg/dL more than four times per week
Percent of Participants That Achieved Insulin Independence From First Transplant First transplantation until end of study (up to six years post final transplantation) Insulin independence: exogenous insulin not required and glycemic control is achieved as defined by maintaining 1) a blood glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level \< 6.5% (Normal:\<5.7%; pre-diabetes: 5.7% -6.4%; diabetes: 6.5% or higher),2) a blood glucose level after an overnight fast not exceeding 140 mg per deciliter (dL) more than three times in any week (Normal: 70 to 120 mg/dL), and 3)not exceeding a 2-hour postprandial blood glucose level of 180 mg/dL more than four times per week (Normal: \<140mg/dL if \<=50 years of age, \<150 mg/dL for ages 50-60 years and \<160 mg/dL for ages 60+)
Percent of Participants With Detectable Fasting Basal C-Peptide Levels Two years post first transplantation C-peptide is a substance that the pancreas releases into the bloodstream in equal amounts to insulin, thereby showing how much insulin the body is making. C-peptide secretion is used to measure the function of transplanted islets. Higher levels indicate better islet function. Detectable fasting basal levels of C-peptide secretion are \>=0.3 ng/ml.
Trial Locations
- Locations (9)
Justus-Leibig University
🇩🇪Giessen, Germany
University of Alberta
🇨🇦Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
University of Geneva
🇨ðŸ‡Geneva, Switzerland
Washington University
🇺🇸St. Louis, Missouri, United States
University of Miami
🇺🇸Miami, Florida, United States
Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason Research Center
🇺🇸Seattle, Washington, United States
University of Milan
🇮🇹Milan, Italy
Massachusetts General Hospital
🇺🇸Boston, Massachusetts, United States
University of Minnesota
🇺🇸Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States