Testing Concentrated Insulin in a Custom-built Insulet OmniPod Pump
By Adam Brown
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Clinical Trial Identifier: NCT02561078
Trial Name: An Administration Method Study of Human Regular U-500 Insulin (LY041001) in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (VIVID)
Diabetes Type: Type 2 Diabetes
What it's testing: This trial will assess the efficacy and safety of taking concentrated insulin (U-500) in an insulin pump vs. multiple daily injections (MDI).
What the trial is measuring: Change in A1c, as well as other glucose outcomes such as change in fasting glucose and rates of hypoglycemia.
Why is this new/important: Many people with type 2 diabetes need U-500 concentrated insulin (instead of the standard U-100), which is notoriously difficult and confusing to take (lots of multiplication!). Insulet, who makes the tubeless OmniPod patch pump, has been working with Lilly to develop a custom system for use with U-500 insulin. This trial will test the new system and could pave the way for FDA approval. We hope it will make use of U-500 insulin easier and much safer.
Trial Length: 26 weeks
Trial Location: The trial is currently recruiting in the following US states and Puerto Rico: AL, CA, FL, ID, IL, IA, KS, KY, LA, MI, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NY, NC, OK, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, WA. For a full list of current and future locations, see here.
Do you qualify?
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18 to 85 years old
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Type 2 diabetes
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A1c between 7.5% and 12.0%
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History of stable body weight
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BMI greater than 25 but under 50
Exclusion criteria include:
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Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
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Have history of more than one episode of severe hypoglycemia within six months prior to screening
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Have used any weight loss drugs in the three months prior to screening or have a history of bariatric surgery
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Have received U-500R insulin by pump in the three months prior to screening
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Have chronic kidney disease Stage 4 and higher or history of renal transplantation
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Have liver disease
For a full list of inclusion and exclusion criteria see here.
Where to get more information: For more information, please go to the trial's webpage and view the contact information specific to each enrolling location. –JB/AB
