Feasibility Study for Training Pump Naïve Subjects To Use The Paradigm® System And Evaluate Effectiveness

Phase 4

Completed

Conditions: Type 1 Diabetes

Interventions: Device: MiniMed Paradigm REAL-Time System

Registration Number: NCT00530023

Lead Sponsor: Medtronic Diabetes

Brief Summary: Feasibility study to compare the effectiveness of the Paradigm Sensor Augmented System versus subjects continuing to administer insulin in multiple dose injections. Evaluate the educational materials and time required for training subjects naïve to continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) to use the Paradigm 722 REAL Time System in preparation for a large multi-center clinical trial

Detailed Description: Many subjects with Type 1 diabetes continue to manage their disease utilizing multiple daily injections, but despite frequent blood glucose checks, are unable to control their glycemic variability or lower their A1C levels. The MiniMed Paradigm REAL-Time System transmits sensor glucose values to the insulin pump every 5 minutes, allowing users to view their current glucose values as well as glycemic excursions and trends over a 24-hour period. The System will also alert users of high and low glucose levels, allowing subjects and their clinicians to make carefully monitored modifications to therapy. Additionally, data can be uploaded from the monitor into a personal computer, allowing the subject and clinician to see a complete picture of trends over time.

Subjects learning this technology would require a new approach to training if they were to master operation of an insulin pump, make effective use of the sensor technology and understand the complete picture provided by the software component. Subjects will be trained to first use the insulin pump, add the sensor and then utilize the software and the effectiveness of the training methods and timing will be measured using questionnaires designed to evaluate understanding of the device, Self Efficacy and User Acceptance. The group wearing the System will also be compared to subjects that continue on their current MDI therapy over a 15-week time period.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: COMPLETED

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 29

Inclusion Criteria

Subject is between 18 - 70 years of age (inclusive)
Subject is diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus as determined by the Investigator.
Diabetes is diagnosed > (greater or equal to) six (6) months prior to study entry.
A1C > 7.5% (greater than or equal to) as measured by the Central Laboratory at Screening Visit 1.
Subject currently requires insulin administration by injection > (greater or equal to) three (3) times daily.
Subject is currently (over past 3 months) performing an average of four (4) blood glucose measurements per day, as determined and documented by the investigator
Subject has been treated in the investigator's practice or in a referring endocrinologist's practice for at least 6 months prior to the study
Subject is fluent in speaking, understanding, and reading English.
Subject is able and willing to perform the study procedures and agrees to wear sensors at least five (5) days per week (722 Arm only) during the study period.
Subject is able to use the study devices (722 Arm only) as labeled
Subject has reviewed and signed the Informed consent, HIPPA Authorization, and California Experimental Subject's Bill of Rights (California only).
Subject has the capability to upload their insulin pumps or glucose meters every two weeks; access to the Internet and specific computer system requirements are necessary to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

Subject is pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the course of the study.
Subject has a history of tape allergies that have not been resolved.
Subject self-reports any skin abnormality (i.e. psoriasis, rash, and staphylococcus infection).
Subject has any additional condition(s) (medical, social, or psychosocial) that in the Investigator's opinion would warrant exclusion from the study or prevent the subject from completing or complying with the study requirements.
Subject is currently or within past 4 weeks participated in an investigational study (drug or device).

Subject has a history of tape allergies that have not been resolved.

Study & Design

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
1. 722	MiniMed Paradigm REAL-Time System	722 arm: MiniMed Paradigm REAL-Time System

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in A1C From Baseline to Week 15	Baseline and 15 weeks	Change in A1C measured from Baseline to week 15 will be compared. A1C measured as percent of glycated hemoglobin using a standardized assay for all subjects.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Incidence of Severe Hypoglycemia Events Baseline to Week 15	Baseline and 15 weeks	The total number of severe hypoglycemia events, defined as episodes requiring assistance from another person (i.e., subject is unable to treat self and requires carbohydrate or glucagon or other resuscitative actions) compared between the two study arms from Baseline to Week 15.
Blood Glucose Monitoring System - Ratings Questionnaire (BGMS-RQ) Assessed at Baseline and Week 15	Baseline and 15 weeks	Questionnaire measuring overall satisfaction with the relevant blood glucose monitoring system. Assessed at Baseline and Week 15 and compared between arms. Likert scale used with responses graded as the lowest number being the least acceptable and the highest number the most acceptable. The scoring was then transformed to a 0 - 100 scale again with the higher number representing the most acceptable response.
Insulin Delivery System - Ratings Questionnaire (IDS-RQ) Assessed at Baseline and Week 15	Baseline and 15 weeks	Questionnaire measuring overall satisfaction with the relevant insulin delivery system. Assessed at Baseline and Week 15 and compared between arms. Likert scale used with responses graded as the lowest number being the least acceptable and the highest number the most acceptable. The scoring was then transformed to a 0 - 100 scale again with the higher number representing the most acceptable response.
Hypoglycemia Fear Scale (HFS) Assessed at Baseline and Week 15	Baseline and 15 weeks	Questionnaire evaluating change in the subjects' fear of potential hypoglycemia events assessed Week 15 and compared between arms. Likert scale of 0 - 4 used with responses graded as the lowest number being the most acceptable and highest number the least acceptable. The questionnaire has two sections, Behavior and Worry with a maximum possible score of 60 for Behavior (15 X 4) and 72 for Worry (18 X 4). The total combined scoring of these two sections was then assessed at Baseline and Week 15 and the change from Baseline to Week 15 for each arm reported as the end of study result.

Trial Locations

Locations (2): Portland Diabetes & Endocrinology
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Portland, Oregon, United States
Diabetes Treatment Center, Loma Linda University
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Loma Linda, California, United States