Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 100

Automated insulin delivery system for managing high blood sugar in type 1 diabetes

Official title: Assessment of a Fully-closed Loop AID System With a Context-aware Hyperglycemia Pattern Detection and Dosing Algorithm in People With Type 1 Diabetes

Run by Oregon Health and Science University · NCT06676657 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests a new automated insulin delivery system for people with type 1 diabetes to see if it can better manage high blood sugar compared to a standard system.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 100 Years
SexAll
Enrollment10 (estimated)
SponsorOregon Health and Science University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Portland, Oregon)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 22, 2024
Main results expectedJuly 30, 2025
Study endsAugust 30, 2025
Registry record updatedApril 11, 2025
Trial IDNCT06676657 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with type 1 diabetes, an HbA1c of 7.0% or higher, and currently using a hybrid closed loop insulin delivery system.

Probably not a fit

Patients with well-controlled diabetes (HbA1c below 6.5%) or those with severe hyperglycemia (HbA1c above 10.5%) may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates a new algorithm for an artificial pancreas that automatically delivers insulin based on high blood sugar detection. Participants will use an Omnipod insulin delivery system and a Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to collect glucose data. Over a four-week period, the system will learn from participants' glucose patterns and activity data to improve insulin dosing. The effectiveness of this new algorithm will be compared to a standard automated insulin delivery system without high blood sugar detection.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to better glucose control and reduced complications for patients with type 1 diabetes.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise with automated insulin delivery systems, but this specific algorithm is a novel approach.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus for at least 1 year.
* Male or female participants 18 and older.
* HbA1c or GMI ≥ 7.0% at screening.
* Physically willing and able to perform 30 min of exercise (as determined by the investigator after reviewing the participant's activity level).
* Current use of an FDA-approved hybrid closed loop system for ≥3 months.
* Lives with another person age 18 or older who will sleep in the house at night and that can attend the training on using the system.
* Lives within 40 miles of OHSU
* Total daily insulin requirement is less than 139 units/day.
* Able to read, write and understand spoken English
* Current use of a smartphone so can be contacted by study staff off-campus.
* Willingness to follow all study procedures, including attending all clinic visits.
* Willingness to sign informed consent and HIPAA documents.

Exclusion Criteria:

* GMI or A1c \<6.5% or \>10.5%
* Sensor glucose shows \< 2% of time above 250 mg/dl in last 30 days.
* Individual of childbearing potential who is pregnant or intending to become pregnant or breast-feeding, or is not using adequate contraceptive methods. Acceptable contraception includes birth control pill / patch / vaginal ring, Depo-Provera, Norplant, an IUD, the double barrier method (the woman uses a diaphragm and spermicide and the man uses a condom), or abstinence.
* Any cardiovascular disease, defined as a clinically significant EKG abnormality at the time of screening or any history of: stroke, heart failure, myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, or coronary arterial bypass graft or angioplasty. Diagnosis of 2nd or 3rd degree heart block or any non-physiological arrhythmia judged by the investigator to be exclusionary.
* Renal insufficiency (GFR \< 60 ml/min, using the MDRD equation as reported by the OHSU laboratory).
* Liver failure, cirrhosis, or any other liver disease that compromises liver function as determined by the investigator.
* History of severe hypoglycemia during the past 6 months prior to screening visit or hypoglycemia unawareness as judged by the investigator. Participants will complete a hypoglycemia awareness questionnaire. Participants will be excluded for four or more R responses.
* History of diabetes ketoacidosis during the prior 6 months prior to screening visit, as diagnosed on hospital admission or as judged by the investigator.
* Adrenal insufficiency.
* Any active infection (example skin infection requiring antibiotics)
* Known or suspected abuse of alcohol, narcotics, or illicit drugs.
* Seizure disorder.
* Active foot ulceration.
* Peripheral arterial disease.
* Major surgical operation within 30 days prior to screening.
* Use of an investigational drug within 30 days prior to screening.
* Chronic usage of any immunosuppressive medication (such as cyclosporine, azathioprine, sirolimus, or tacrolimus).
* Bleeding disorder or platelet count below 50,000.
* Allergy to Fiasp insulin
* Current administration of oral or parenteral corticosteroids.
* Any life threatening disease, including malignant neoplasms and medical history of malignant neoplasms within the past 5 years prior to screening (except basal and squamous cell skin cancer).
* Use of beta blockers or non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers.
* Current use of any medication that can lower glucose other than insulin (ex. Wegovy, Jardiance) with the exception of metformin if dose has been stable for ≥3 months and patient willing to not change dose during study.
* Gastroparesis
* Diet consisting of less than 50 grams of carbohydrates per day.
* A positive response to any of the questions from the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire with one exception: participant will not be excluded if he/she takes a single blood pressure medication that doesn't impact heart rate and blood pressure is controlled on the medication (blood pressure is less than 140/90 mmHg).
* Any chest discomfort with physical activity, including pain or pressure, or other types of discomfort.
* Any clinically significant disease or disorder which in the opinion of the Investigator may jeopardize the participant's safety or compliance with the protocol.

Where it's running

  • Oregon Health and Science University
    Portland, Oregon, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Leah Wilson, MD — Oregon Health and Science University
  • Study coordinator: Leah Wilson, MD
  • Email: wilsolea@ohsu.edu
  • Phone: 503-494-3273

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.