Status:

COMPLETED

Safety Study of Intranasal Insulin in Type 1 Diabetes and Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Lead Sponsor:

University of Calgary

Conditions:

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-70 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of intranasal insulin in people with type 1 diabetes and diabetic peripheral neuropathy and to determine whether intranasal insulin is ...

Detailed Description

Diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN) is a common complication of human type I and II diabetes mellitus, identified in up to 50% of diabetic subjects regardless of age or type of diabetes. As the global burde...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients classified as having type 1 diabetes mellitus according to the Canadian Diabetes Association Criteria.
  • Patients clinically defined as having DPN, meeting at least two of the following conditions:
  • clinical signs of polyneuropathy;
  • Symptoms of nerve dysfunction;
  • Nerve conduction deficits in at least 2 nerves.
  • Aged 18 through 70 years (inclusive).
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) \<30 kilograms/meter2.

Exclusion

  • Any other possible etiology contributing to the neuropathy:
  • History of prolonged untreated hypothyroidism.
  • Presence of untreated B12 deficiency.
  • Presence of a paraproteinemia, detected using serum protein electrophoresis with a minimal threshold detection of 2 g/L.
  • Use of a neurotoxic medication with a clear association with peripheral neuropathy within the past 1 year based upon clinical impression of association.
  • Previous exposure chemotherapeutic agents with a clear association with peripheral neuropathy at any time.
  • History of 2 or more severe hypoglycemic episodes within the previous 6 months.
  • History of clustering of hypoglycemia episodes within the previous 12 months.
  • History of active or recent (\<5 years) malignancy.
  • History of systemic or local nasal disease that would complicate the use of intranasal insulin.
  • Presence of diabetic nephropathy requiring dialysis.
  • Presence of active proliferative retinopathy requiring surgery within 6 months.
  • Pregnancy or lactation (female subject of reproductive age must be on contraception).
  • Active cardiovascular disease:
  • Recent angina (\<5 years)
  • Recent myocardial infarction (\<5 years)
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Active psychiatric disorder or previous history of psychosis.
  • Unable to understand or provide consent.
  • Previously documented hypersensitivity to insulin.
  • History of hypoglycemia unawareness.
  • Glycated hemoglobin \< 7.0%.
  • Ongoing involvement in another investigational drug trial.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2011

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 1 2012

Estimated Enrollment :

12 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01469559

Start Date

August 1 2011

End Date

July 1 2012

Last Update

August 10 2012

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Heritage Medical Research Clinic

Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2N 4Z6