Status:

COMPLETED

Delayed Mycophenolate Mofetil in Single-Donor Islet Allotransplantation in Type 1 Diabetes

Lead Sponsor:

University of Minnesota

Collaborating Sponsors:

Roche Pharma AG

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

Conditions:

Type 1 Diabetes

Hypoglycemia

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

PHASE1

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of islet allotransplantation for the reestablishment of stable glycemic control in patients with type 1 diabetes, using anti-thymocyte ...

Detailed Description

To assess the safety and efficacy of a new single-donor islet allotransplant protocol focusing on minimization of ischemic damage by the two-layer pancreas preservation technique, attenuation of postt...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Primary islet allotransplant
  • Type 1 diabetes mellitus, complicated by at least one of the following situations that persist despite intensive efforts in close cooperation with their diabetes care team:
  • Metabolic lability/instability;
  • Reduced awareness of hypoglycemia;
  • Persistently poor glucose control (as defined by HgbA1c\>10% at the end of six months of intensive management efforts with the diabetes care team);
  • Progressive secondary complications.
  • Age 18 and older
  • Able to give written informed consent

Exclusion

  • Known hypersensitivity to rabbit proteins.
  • Presence of history of panel-reactive anti-HLA antibodies (\>10%).
  • Insufficient cardiovascular reserve.
  • Creatinine clearance \<60 mL/min/m2.
  • Portal hypertension, abnormal liver enzyme tests, or history of significant liver disease.
  • History of malignancy within 5 years.
  • Active peptic ulcer disease.
  • Severe unremitting diarrhea or other gastrointestinal disorders potentially interfering with the ability to absorb oral medications.
  • Pregnancy or breast-feeding.
  • Active infections.
  • Serological evidence of infection with HIV, or HBsAg or HCVAb positive within the previous 12 months prior to transplantation.
  • Negative screen for Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) by an EBNA method
  • Evidence of infiltrate, cavitation, or consolidation on chest x-ray during pre-study screening.
  • Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression that is unstable or uncontrolled on current medications.
  • Ongoing substance abuse; drug or alcohol.
  • Recent history of noncompliance.
  • Any medical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, will interfere with the safe completion of the trial.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2000

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 1 2005

Estimated Enrollment :

8 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00285233

Start Date

September 1 2000

End Date

March 1 2005

Last Update

August 2 2012

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University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55455