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Basal Analog Study - Comparison of Lantus or Levemir With NPH Insulin From T1DM Diagnosis

Phase 4
Conditions
Diabetes Mellitus Type 1
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT01271517
Lead Sponsor
Karolinska Institutet
Brief Summary

Hypothesis: Basal insulin analogs with continuous 24-hour delivery of insulin improve glycemic control during the first year of treatment of children/adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM)by preserving endogenous insulin production and a close to normal balance of the GH-IGF-axis.

This a randomized, open-label, parallel-group trial of 120 children, 7 - 17 years of age, newly diagnosed with T1DM. The investigators will investigate whether the use of long-acting basal insulin analogs Lantus (Glargine) or Levemir (Detemir) during the first year of treatment results in improved glycemic control (HbA1c) compared with Insulatard (NPH insulin) when given in a meal insulin therapy regimen with rapid acting Novorapid (insulin aspart). The investigators will explore possible mechanisms of action by determining remaining endogenous insulin production and changes in the GH-IGF-axis. The investigators will also assess changes in body composition and evaluate quality of life in each treatment arm.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
120
Inclusion Criteria
  • Diagnosis of diabetes and novel to insulin therapy
  • Age 7 - 17 years
  • Informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • Moderate to severe ketoacidosis (pH<7.2 and/or standard bicarbonate <10 mmol/l)
  • Suspected non-type 1
  • IA2 and GAD65: all-antibody negative
  • Celiac disease or other chronic disease
  • Hypothyroidism, if not well controlled
  • Syndromes
  • Previous anorexia nervosa
  • Neuro-psychiatric disease
  • Malignancy

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
InsulatardNPH insulinTreatment twice daily with Insulatard plus Novorapid at meals. Doses adjusted according to bloodsugars
LantusGlargineTreatment once daily with Levemir plus Novorapid at meals. Doses adjusted according to bloodsugars
LevemirDetemirTreatment twice daily with Levemir plus Novorapid at meals. Doses adjusted according to bloodsugars
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
HbA1c1 year

The study compare HbA1c one year after start of treatment at diagnosis of T1DM in patients treated with Lantus or Levemir with patients treated with Insulatard.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Stimulated C-peptide2 weeks and 3, 6 and 12 month

Sustacal stimulated C-peptide after an overnight fast

IGF-Idiagnosis, 2 weeks, 3,6,9 and 12 month

Serum IGF-I concentrations

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Division of Pediatrics, Karolinska University Hospital

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Stockholm, Sweden

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