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Liraglutide as Additional Treatment to Insulin in Patients With Autoimmune Diabetes Mellitus

Phase 4
Conditions
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Autoimmune Diabetes
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT03011008
Lead Sponsor
Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the therapeutic effect of Liraglutide on autoimmune diabetes.

Detailed Description

Autoimmune Diabetes Mellitus (AIDM) is a subtype of diabetes mellitus caused by autoimmune destruction of beta cells in the islet, including Type 1 diabetes and Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA). Insulin has been used as a routine therapy for AIDM to alleviate the hyperglycemic status, yet cannot effectively prevent the progressing destruction of beta cells or preserve its function. Glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) analog Liraglutide has been tested in large-scale clinical trial to prove its various benefits for beta cells and glucolipid metabolism in Type 2 diabetes and obesity patients. However, its clinical application in AIDM is not well-defined so far. The aim of this study is to investigate the potential use of Liraglutide on glycemic control in AIDM.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria
  • Type 1 diabetes according to ADA criteria <3 years.
  • Age≥ 18 years.
  • Positive for at least one of the anti-islet autoantibodies: GADA, IA2A, ZnT8A
  • Fasting or postprandial plasma C-peptide more than 100 pmol/L
  • Written informed consent from the patient or family representative
Exclusion Criteria
  • History or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2 syndrome;
  • History of chronic or acute pancreatitis;
  • Allergic to liraglutide or any components in Victoza®;
  • Hepatic abnormalities (transaminase > 2 times normal);
  • Renal impairments (serum creatinine >133 umol/L);
  • Cardiovascular diseases (hypertension, coronary heart disease, etc.);
  • Presence of acute metabolic disorders; In the case of acute ketone acidosis, with blood ketone over 0.3mmol/L and pH lower than 7.30;
  • Any history of malignancy;
  • Female patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding; any female who is unwilling to use a reliable and effective form of contraception for 2 years after recruitment;
  • Presence of any infectious diseases, including active skin infections, flu, fever, upper or lower respiratory tract infections; those who wish to participate in the study should keep the infection under control for at least 1 week before receiving Treg product infusion;
  • Any medical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, will interfere with safe participation in the trial.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Liraglutide + insulinInsulinPatients will be subjected to a dose escalation of liraglutide up to 1.2 mg, then continue to receive the reached liraglutide dose once daily for 6 months thereafter. Insulin will be continued as routine therapy.
InsulinInsulinPatients will receive insulin injection as a routine therapy.
Liraglutide + insulinLiraglutidePatients will be subjected to a dose escalation of liraglutide up to 1.2 mg, then continue to receive the reached liraglutide dose once daily for 6 months thereafter. Insulin will be continued as routine therapy.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Mean amplitude of glycemic excursions (MAGE)1 year

MAGE is measured by applying continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS) on subjects in each follow-up of this one-year study.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in C-peptide1 year
Change in HbA1C1 year
Change in insulin dose1 year

hyperglycemic and hypoglycemic events.

Hyperglycemic and hypoglycemic events1 year

Blood sugar level higher than 11.1 mmol/l or lower than 3.9 mmol/l.

Life quality evaluation1 year

Number of subjects with disturbance of emotion, sleep, resting or energy.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Institute of Metabolism and Endocrinology, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University

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Changsha, Hunan, China

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