Stem Cell-Derived, Fully Differentiated Islets for Type 1 Diabetes.
Trevor W Reichman, James F Markmann, Jon Odorico...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40544428/Actively Recruiting
Led by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated · Updated on 2026-06-30
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Participants Needed
29
Research Sites
156 weeks
Total Duration
Researchers are studying VX-880 infusion to assess its safety, tolerability, and effectiveness in adults with Type 1 diabetes who have impaired awareness of low blood sugar and have experienced severe hypoglycemia. This study is a Phase 3 clinical trial focusing on treatment outcomes in this specific population. Participants will receive VX-880, a biological infusion delivered into the hepatic portal vein. The study does not include a comparison group and is designed as a single-group intervention. The treatment and follow-up period may last up to 5 years, with ongoing monitoring of insulin independence and severe hypoglycemic events. During the study, participants will be monitored for adverse events and changes in insulin use and blood sugar control, including glycosylated hemoglobin levels. Continuous glucose monitoring is required before and throughout the study. Researchers will evaluate safety and effectiveness over time, with key outcomes assessed up to one year after treatment and long-term follow-up extending to five years.
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A Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy Study of VX-880 in Participants With Type 1 Diabetes
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This table compares participation in this trial with other options available for this condition. The information is drawn from published research and the trial’s study details and is provided for educational purposes only.
| Factors | VX‑880 infusion (investigational) | Donor islet transplantation (FDA‑approved context) |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | An infusion of stem cell‑derived islet cells (VX‑880) into the hepatic portal vein in a single‑group study | A transplantation of donor‑derived pancreatic islets into the liver via portal vein, now FDA‑approved for patients with type 1 diabetes and recurrent severe hypoglycemia |
| Role in study | Investigational treatment being evaluated for safety, tolerability and efficacy | Current standard cell‑based therapy used outside of this trial to manage similar patients |
| Primary use | To restore insulin‑producing beta cell function and reduce severe hypoglycemia | To improve blood glucose stability and reduce severe hypoglycemia by restoring endogenous insulin secretion |
| How it is given | Single infusion into the hepatic portal vein during an early‑phase study | Donor islets infused into the liver via portal vein under clinical transplantation protocols |
| Evidence status | Effectiveness under evaluation; outcomes include insulin independence and reduction of severe hypoglycemia | Established to improve glycemic control and reduce severe hypoglycemia in selected patients |
| Important risks | Risks include adverse events related to infusion, immunosuppression and long‑term graft survival under study | Risks include surgical procedure complications and immunosuppression‑related effects |
| Limitations | Single‑group design lacks internal comparator; long‑term durability and safety still unknown | Limited donor availability and risks from lifelong immunosuppression |
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Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 5 years
Participants receive VX-880 infusion into the hepatic portal vein and are monitored for safety and insulin independence.
Regular visits throughout the study duration
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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Trevor W Reichman, James F Markmann, Jon Odorico...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40544428/Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Lead Sponsor