Closed-loop glucose control for cystic fibrosis-related diabetes

An Open-label, Multi-centre, Randomised, Two Arm Single Period Parallel Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety and Utility of Hybrid Closed-loop Glucose Control Compared to Standard Insulin Therapy Combined with Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Young People (≥16 Years) and Adults with Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes (CL4P-CF Study)

Not applicable Interventional University of Cambridge · NCT05562492

This study is testing if a new closed-loop glucose control system works better than standard insulin therapy for young people and adults with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment128 (estimated)
Ages16 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of Cambridge Academic / other
Locations9 sites (Bristol and 8 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05562492 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of a closed-loop glucose control system against standard insulin therapy with continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in young people and adults with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the closed-loop system or standard therapy for a 26-week intervention period. The study will assess various outcomes including glycaemic control, lung function, health-related quality of life, safety, and acceptability of the closed-loop system. A total of up to 128 participants will be recruited from outpatient clinics across multiple centers.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 16 and older with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes requiring insulin therapy for more than three months.

Not a fit: Patients with recent changes in CFTR modulator therapy or those who have undergone solid organ transplants in the past year may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve glucose control and overall health outcomes for patients with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with closed-loop systems in diabetes management, indicating potential for success in this novel application.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Participant has cystic fibrosis related diabetes requiring insulin therapy for \>3 months.
2. The participant is 16 years of age or older
3. Baseline time in target glucose range \<80%
4. FEV1 \>30% of predicted mean for age, sex, race, and height (equations of the Global Lung Function Initiative \[GLI\]) at the screening visit or within the past 6 months
5. Participant is willing to wear / carry study devices 24/7 (CGM / insulin pump / smartphone)
6. Participant is willing to follow study specific instructions

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Any physical or psychological disease or condition likely to interfere with the normal conduct of the study or interpretation of study results as judged by the investigator
2. Commencement of CFTR modulator therapy within previous 1 month
3. Previous solid organ transplant within the last 12 months or active on transplant waiting list
4. Use of closed-loop insulin therapy within the past 30 days
5. Known or suspected allergy to insulin
6. Severe visual impairment
7. Severe hearing impairment
8. Medically documented allergy or unable to tolerate the adhesive of plasters
9. Serious skin diseases at places of the body corresponding with sensor insertion sites
10. Participant is pregnant or breast feeding or planning pregnancy within next 12 months

Where this trial is running

Bristol and 8 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Cystic Fibrosis-related Diabetesclosed-loop
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