The Bionic Pancreas for Diabetes During Pregnancy
Clinical Studies Investigating Use of the Bionic Pancreas in Pregnancy
This research explores how a special device called the Bionic Pancreas can help pregnant individuals manage their diabetes more easily and safely.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11190843 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Managing diabetes during pregnancy can be very challenging because blood sugar targets are stricter and insulin needs change constantly. Current intensive insulin therapies, while helpful, still leave many pregnant individuals at risk for complications. This project aims to see if the iLet Bionic Pancreas, an automated insulin delivery system, can make it easier to keep blood sugar levels healthy. This device is unique because it only needs your weight to start and doesn't require constant carbohydrate counting. We hope this will lead to better health outcomes for both mothers and babies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are pregnant individuals living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who struggle to maintain their blood sugar levels.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have diabetes or are not pregnant would not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could offer pregnant individuals with diabetes a simpler and more effective way to manage their blood sugar, potentially reducing pregnancy complications.
How similar studies have performed: The iLet Bionic Pancreas is already FDA-approved and has shown success in managing type 1 diabetes in non-pregnant individuals, but its use in pregnancy is a new area of focus.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Powe, Camille Elise — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Powe, Camille Elise
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.