A Randomized Trial of the Insulin-only Bionic Pancreas in Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes

V
Viral Shah

Primary Investigator

Enrolling By Invitation
14 years - 100 years
All
Phase N/A
10 participants needed
1 Location

Brief description of study

What is the purpose of this study?

To compare the efficacy and safety of the BP relative to usual care (which includes CGM) in a 13-week randomized trial in individuals ≥ 14 years old with CFRD.

To assess the sustainability of BP use, efficacy, and safety over an additional 13 weeks after the end of the RCT in an extension phase.

To assess the efficacy and safety of BP use after initiation of the BP for 13 weeks in the RCT usual care group comparing the 13-week BP use period with the preceding 13-week usual care period.

To assess the impact of use of the BP on patient reported outcomes.

Detailed description of study

What will happen during the study?

The study has a screening period followed by the 13-week RCT and 13-week Extension Phase.  Random assignment [1:1] to BP group or Usual Care group using their usual care insulin delivery method and CGM, with a separate stratum for participants not using a CGM at the time of screening. The other participants
will be stratified by site.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes
  • Age: 14 years - 100 years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion
1. Age ≥ 14 years old at time of signing informed consent
2. Able to provide informed consent (and assent for participants <18 years
old)
3. Documentation of a CF diagnosis as evidenced by one or more clinical
features consistent with the CF phenotype and one or more of the
following criteria:
• Sweat chloride equal to or greater than 60 mmol/liter by
quantitative pilocarpine iontophoresis test (QPIT) (when not
taking a cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator
(CFTR) modulator)
• Two well-characterized mutations in the CFTR gene
4. Clinical diagnosis of CFRD, defined as a person with CF and diabetes
mellitus, treated with insulin for ≥3 months prior to screening
5. Using the same insulin regimen for ≥1 month prior to screening and
collection of baseline CGM data, with no plans to change regimen during
the study: either multiple daily injections of insulin (MDI), basal-only
without bolus insulin, an insulin pump without automation, or an
automated insulin delivery (AID) system other than the BP (which is an
exclusion)
6. Total daily insulin dose must be ≥0.1 units/kg
7. Able to speak and read English sufficient to understand the pump user
interface and provide written materials for safe operation of the BP
• For pediatric participants, this applies to both the participant
and caregiver
8. For participants <18 years old, living with one or more parent/legal
guardian knowledgeable about emergency procedures for severe
hypoglycemia. A designated care partner must be willing to be linked to CFRD BP PROTOCOL_02.20.24_CLEAN PAGE 14 OF 90<br>Description
the participant’s Dexcom Follow application with location sharing on.
9. For participants >18 years old who live alone, participant has a relative or
acquaintance who lives within 30 minutes of participant and is willing to
be contacted to check on participant if study staff feel that participant may
be experiencing a medical emergency and cannot be reached. A
designated care partner must be willing to be linked to the participant’s
Dexcom Follow application with location sharing on.
10. No use of a non-insulin glucose-lowering medication, except metformin,
that is not approved for use in T1D within 3 months prior to signing
informed consent and willing to not use any such medications during the
course of the trial. Note: such drugs cannot be used even if prescribed for
weight loss rather than glucose-lowering.
11. If not currently using a rapid-acting insulin that is approved for use in the
iLet pump, willing and able to switch to an approved insulin when using
the BP.
12. Participant has commercial glucagon available for treatment of severe
hypoglycemia or will obtain it prior to randomization
13. Willing to authorize the study team to contact the participant’s primary
physician to inform them about their participation in this study.
14. Enrolled in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Patient Registry (participants
may enroll in the Registry at the time of enrollment if not already
enrolled).
15. No plans for trips of more than 14 consecutive days outside the United
States during the period of study participation
16. Investigator believes that the participant can safely use the iLet and will
follow the protocol
• The investigator will take into account the participant’s HbA1c
level (there is no upper limit for eligibility), compliance with
current diabetes management, prior acute diabetic
complications, cognitive ability, and general medical condition.
For this reason, there is no upper limit on HbA1c specified for
eligibility.
Exclusion
1. Current use of the BP or an AID system not FDA approved for T1D
2. Known hemoglobinopathy (sickle cell trait is not an exclusion)
3. Current participation in another diabetes-related interventional trial
4. Established history of allergy or severe reaction to adhesive or tape that
must be used in the study
5. Pregnant (positive urine hCG), breast feeding, plan to become pregnant in
the next 7 months, or sexually active and can become pregnant but not
using contraception
6. Current use of hydroxyurea or unable to avoid hydroxyurea use during the
study (interferes with accuracy of Dexcom sensor)
7. Have started or stopped a CFTR modulator in the 4 weeks prior to
screening.
• Modifications of the dosing of a CFTR modulator is acceptable
8. Anticipated lung or liver transplant (on transplant list)
9. Lung or liver transplant within one year prior to screening. If they have had
a transplant more than a year ago, but they:
• Have had a rejection episode occur in prior 8 weeks, individual is
excluded.
• Their doses of corticosteroids and/or calcineurin inhibitors have
not been stable for one month prior to enrollment and/or is expected to change significantly over the course of the study,
individual is excluded.
10. Acute pulmonary exacerbation or hospitalization within the 4 weeks prior
to screening or treatment with IV antibiotics in the 4 weeks prior to
screening
11. History of a complete pancreatectomy
12. Currently using enteral tube feedings for nutritional support
13. Presence of a medical condition or use of a medication that, in the
judgment of the investigator, clinical protocol chair, or medical monitor,
could compromise the results of the study or the safety of the participant.
Conditions to be considered by the investigator may include the
following:
• Alcohol or drug abuse
• Use of prescription drugs that may dull the sensorium, or hinder
decision-making during the period of participation in the study
such has opioids or short-acting benzodiazepines
• Coronary artery disease that is not stable with medical
management, including unstable angina, angina that prevents
moderate exercise (e.g., climbing a flight of stairs) despite
medical management; or within the last 12 months before
screening: a history of myocardial infarction, percutaneous
coronary intervention, enzymatic lysis of a presumed coronary
occlusion, or coronary artery bypass grafting
• Congestive heart failure with New York Heart Association
(NYHA) Functional Classification III or IV
• History of TIA or stroke in the last 12 months
• Severe liver disease such as end-stage cirrhosis
• Renal failure requiring dialysis or known eGFR <30<br>• Untreated or inadequately treated mental illness
• History of untreated or inadequately treated eating disorder
within the last 2 years, such as anorexia, bulimia, or diabulimia
or omission of insulin to manipulate weight
• History of intentional, inappropriate administration of insulin
leading to severe hypoglycemia requiring treatment
14. Employed by, or having immediate family members employed by Beta
Bionics, or being directly involved in conducting the clinical trial, or
having a direct supervisor at place of employment who is also directly
involved in conducting the clinical trial (as a study investigator,
coordinator, etc.); or having a first-degree relative who is directly
involved in conducting the clinical trial.

Updated on 06 Jan 2025. Study ID: ENDO-JAEB-CFRD-BP, 24808
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