Status:

COMPLETED

Bionic Pancreas in Children With Hyperinsulinism and Post-Pancreatectomy Diabetes

Lead Sponsor:

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Collaborating Sponsors:

Boston University

Massachusetts General Hospital

Conditions:

Hyperinsulinism

Diabetes

Eligibility:

All Genders

6-30 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This is a pilot study designed to determine if the bihormonal bionic pancreas provides improved blood glucose control, compared to the current standard of care, in individuals with hyperinsulinism who...

Detailed Description

The management of diabetes following pancreatectomy for hyperinsulinism (HI) generally consists of the same approaches that are used for individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D). However, there are sign...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Males or females age 6 to 30 years.
  • Diagnosis of hyperinsulinism.
  • Previous pancreatectomy.
  • Diabetes confirmed by one or more of the following:
  • Glycosylated A1c \> 6.4%.
  • Fasting glucose \> 125 mg/dL.
  • 2-hour post-prandial glucose \> 200 mg/dL.
  • Random glucose \> 200 mg/dL with symptomatic hyperglycemia.
  • On insulin therapy with a regimen of at least 11 units/kg/day.
  • Treatment with subcutaneous insulin by pump at the time of recruitment.
  • Prescription medication regimen stable for \> 1 month (except for medications that will not affect the safety of the study and are not expected to affect any outcome of the study, in the judgment of the site PI).
  • Females \> 11 years of age must have a negative urine/serum pregnancy test and must use an acceptable method of contraception, including abstinence, a barrier method (diaphragm or condom), Depo-Provera, or an oral contraceptive, for the duration of the study.
  • Informed consent, parental/guardian permission (informed consent) and if appropriate, child assent.

Exclusion

  • Unable to provide informed consent (e.g. impaired cognition or judgment).
  • Evidence of a medical condition that might alter results or compromise the interpretation of results, including active infection, kidney failure, severe liver dysfunction, severe respiratory or cardiac failure.
  • Evidence of severe hematologic abnormality including severe anemia and/or thrombocytopenia.
  • Electrically powered implants (e.g. cochlear implants, neurostimulators) that might be susceptible to radio frequency interference.
  • Unable to completely avoid acetaminophen for duration of study.
  • History of adverse reaction to glucagon (including allergy) besides nausea and vomiting.
  • Established history of allergy or severe reaction to adhesive or tape that must be used in the study.
  • Use oral (e.g. thiazolidinediones, biguanides, sulfonylureas, glitinides, dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors, Sodium-glucose Cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors anti-diabetic medications.
  • Any investigational drug use within 30 days prior to enrollment.
  • Pregnant or lactating females.
  • Parents/guardians or subjects who, in the opinion of the Investigator, may be non-compliant with study schedules or procedures.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 9 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 30 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

10 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03303196

Start Date

April 9 2018

End Date

September 30 2019

Last Update

October 27 2020

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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104