Status:

COMPLETED

Evaluation of Accu-Chek DiaPort, a Port System for Continuous Intraperitoneal Insulin Infusion, in Patients With Type I Diabetes

Lead Sponsor:

Hoffmann-La Roche

Conditions:

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The Accu-Chek DiaPort system enables continuous intraperitoneal insulin infusion (CIPII): that is, infusion of insulin into the peritoneal cavity using an Accu-Chek insulin pump and an infusion set. T...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Adult patients, \>= 18 years of age at the time of the screening visit
  • Type 1 diabetes mellitus
  • On CSII therapy for at least 6 months prior to the screening visit
  • Has been unsuccessfully treated with standard subcutaneous insulin therapy including CSII therapy, as defined by frequent (defined as handicapping in daily life) or severe (needing help from a third party) hypoglycemia and/or HbA1c above 8.5%, and/or other medical indication for CIPII therapy
  • Presence of at least one of the following indications for CIPII therapy: - Frequent (defined as handicapping daily life) hypoglycemia during CSII therapy - Severe hypoglycemia (needing help from a third party) during CSII therapy - HbA1c above 8.5% during CSII therapy - Hypoglycemia unawareness during CSII therapy - Real subcutaneous insulin resistance - Insulin-induced lipoatrophy - Insulin-associated lipohypertrophy not controlled by site rotation - Other skin disorders interfering with the subcutaneous route of administration - Marked fluctuations of glucose levels and insulin requirements during CSII therapy- History of allergies to materials required for subcutaneous insulin therapy
  • Performs usually self-management of blood glucose at least 4 times per day
  • Willing to adhere to the study visit schedule and motivated to undergo the therapy

Exclusion

  • Presence of marked peritoneal adhesions or scarring after abdominal surgery
  • Disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, respectively the digestive system potentially interfering with the intraperitoneal route of administration (e.g. presence of marked peritoneal adhesions, or colonic disease)
  • Known high levels of anti-insulin antibodies
  • History of allergy to materials used for the Accu-Chek DiaPort (titanium, polyethylene)
  • Severely impaired immune response
  • Uses systemic oral or inhaled steroids for \> 14 days within the last 3 months
  • Pregnant or lactating women, or women currently planning a pregnancy
  • Previous history of severe chronic liver disease defined as signs of portal hypertension and/or Quick's value below 50% in spite of vitamin K administration
  • Subject is treated for malignancy (chemotherapy, radiation or other treatment) (self-reported)
  • Positive for HIV infection
  • Is under CAPD treatment
  • Suffers from severe eating disorders like bulimia or anorexia
  • Alcohol or drug abuse
  • Serious psychological disorders like schizophrenia, depression, Münchhausen's syndrome etc.
  • Presence of known or suspected infections, bacteremia, septicemia or peritonitis
  • Participation in a clinical trial (medicinal, medical device) within the last 30 days prior to screening

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2011

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 1 2013

Estimated Enrollment :

12 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01483352

Start Date

November 1 2011

End Date

March 1 2013

Last Update

April 15 2016

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Bad Heilbrunn, Germany, 83670