diabetes mellitus MedDRA version: 12.1 Level: LLT Classification code 10012601 Term: Diabetes mellitus
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Type 1 diabetes with absence of residual Beta-cell function Age 18-65 yrs Body mass index of > 25 kg/m2 Insulin requirement > 0.5 U/kg bodyweight HbA1c>7.5%, stable glycemic control Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) no F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Inability to give informed consent Presence of any medical condition that might interfere with the current study protocol. Immunodeficiency or immunosuppressive treatment (including TNFa blocking agents and corticosteroids) Anti-inflammatory drugs (including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, 100 mg or less of aspirin per day is allowed) Signs of current infection (fever, C-reactive protein (CRP) > 30 mmol/l, treatment with antibiotics, previous or current diagnosis of tuberculosis. A history of recurrent infections Pregnancy or breast-feeding (contraception of at least 3 months before inclusion is required for fertile women) Liver disease (aspartate aminotransferase or alanine aminotransferase level of more than three times the upper limit of normal range) Renal disease (creatinine > 130 µmol/l Neutropenia < 2 x 109/l
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main Objective: The primary objective of the trial is to determine whether blockade of IL-1 signalling by Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist improves insulin sensitivity. ;Secondary Objective: Secondary objectives are to determine wheter blockade of IL-1 signalling by Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist improves adipocyte insulin sensitivity and adipose tissue morphology and changes circulating inflammatory factors, adipokine levels and lipid profile.;Primary end point(s): whole body insulin sensitivity | — |
Countries
Netherlands