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Closed-Loop Glucagon Administration For Hypoglycemia Treatment

Closed-Loop Glucagon Administration for the Automated Prevention and Treatment of Hypoglycemia

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02181127
Enrollment
31
Registered
2014-07-03
Start date
2014-11-30
Completion date
2017-04-30
Last updated
2019-01-10

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Type 1 Diabetes

Keywords

bionic pancreas, artificial pancreas, insulin, glucagon, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), outpatient, insulin pump, glucagon pump

Brief summary

This study will test the hypothesis that a wearable automated bionic pancreas system that automatically delivers glucagon only can prevent or treat hypoglycemia vs. usual care for people with type 1 diabetes \> 21 years old.

Interventions

DEVICEGlucagon-only Bionic Pancreas

A computer algorithm will automatically deliver glucagon based on the signal from a minimally invasive continuous glucose monitor.

Sponsors

Boston University
CollaboratorOTHER
Massachusetts General Hospital
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
21 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Age 21 years or older with type 1 diabetes for at least one year. * Otherwise healthy (mild chronic disease such as asthma, hypertension, and depression will be allowed if well controlled). * Self-reported frequency of documented hypoglycemia (BG \< 60 mg/dl) of at least 2 times per week * Partial hypoglycemic unawareness (inconsistent symptoms with BG \< 50 mg/dl) or hypoglycemic unawareness (minimal or no symptoms with BG \< 50 mg/dl)

Exclusion criteria

* Unable to provide informed consent. * Unable to comply with study procedures. * Current participation in another diabetes-related clinical trial other than one that is primarily observational in nature. * Pregnancy (positive urine HCG), breast feeding, plan to become pregnant in the immediate future, or sexually active without use of contraception * History of cystic fibrosis, pancreatitis, or other pancreatic disease other than type 1 diabetes * End stage renal disease on dialysis (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis). * Any known liver or biliary disease including cirrhosis, alcoholic liver disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, any form of viral hepatitis. * Congestive heart failure (established history of CHF, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, or orthopnea). * Acute illness or exacerbation of chronic illness at the time of the study. * Seizure disorder or history of hypoglycemic seizure in the last 1 year * History of pheochromocytoma. Fractionated metanephrines will be tested in patients with history increasing the risk for a catecholamine secreting tumor: * Untreated or inadequately treated mental illness (indicators would include symptoms such as psychosis, hallucinations, mania, and any psychiatric hospitalization in the last year). * Current alcohol abuse (intake averaging \> 3 drinks daily in last 30 days) or substance abuse (any use within the last 6 months of controlled substances without a prescription). * Electrically powered implants (e.g. cochlear implants, neurostimulators) that might be susceptible to RF interference. * History of adverse reaction to glucagon (including allergy) besides nausea and vomiting. * Unwilling or unable to completely avoid acetaminophen during the study period. * Any factors that, in the opinion of the principal investigator, would interfere with the safe completion of the study procedures.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) Glucose Total Area Over the Curve and Less Than 60 mg/dlFrom t=0 to study stop after 2 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Hypoglycemic Episodes With CGMG < 50 mg/dlFrom t=0 to study stop after 2 weeks
Number of Hypoglycemic Episodes With CGMG < 60 mg/dlfrom t=0 to study stop after 2 weeks
Number of Hypoglycemic Episodes With CGMG < 70 mg/dlfrom t=0 to study stop after 2 weeks
Fraction of Time Spent Within Each of the Following Glucose Ranges as Determined From All CGMG Measurements: < 70 mg/dl,70-120 mg/dl,70-180 mg/dl, >180 mg/dl, >250 mg/dlfrom t=0 to stud stop after 2 weeks
Count of Subjects With Mean CGMG < 154mg/dlfrom t=0 to study stop after 2 weeks
Mean CGMG During Exercise2 weeksTimes of exercise were not collected during the study, and therefore this outcome cannot be calculated.
Mean Absolute Relative Deviation (MARD) vs. Subset of BG Measurements Before Meals and at Bedtime2 weeksBlood sugar measurements were not specified as before meals and before bed during the study, so we are unable to calculate and report this outcome.
Mean Absolute Relative Deviation (MARD) Between Capillary Blood Glucose and CGM Glucose Valuesfrom t=0 to study stop after 2 weeksPaired values between the blood glucose measurements and CGM glucose measurements were compared, and the percent difference was recorded. The mean of the absolute value of all the differences is reported here, and reflects the accuracy of the CGM glucose measurements relative to the capillary blood glucose measurements.
Number of Hypoglycemic Events (< 60 mg/dl) as Determined From BG Measurementsfrom t=0 to study stop after 2 weeks
Average BG as Determined From the Measurements Taken Before Meals and Before Bedtime2 weeksBlood sugar measurements were not specified as before meals and before bed during the study, so we are unable to calculate and report this outcome.
Percentage of the BG Values Taken Before Meals and Before Bedimte Less Than 70 mg/dl2 weeksBlood sugar measurements were not specified as before meals and before bed during the study, so we are unable to calculate and report this outcome.
Number of All BG Values Less Than 70 mg/dlfrom t=0 to study stop after 2 weeks
Percentage of Time CGM Glucose Less Than 70 mg/dl Overnight and During Daytime2 weeks
Fraction Measurements Within Each of the Following Glucose Ranges as Determined From HemoCue Measurements Taken Before Meals and Before Bed: < 70 mg/dl,70-120 mg/dl,70-180 mg/dl,>180 mg/dl,>250 mg/dl2 weeksBlood sugar measurements were not specified as before meals and before bed during the study, so we are unable to calculate and report this outcome.
Mean BG During Exercise2 weeksTimes of exercise were not collected during the study, and therefore this outcome cannot be calculated.
• Fraction of BG Values < 70 During Exercise Fraction of BG Values < 70 During Exercise2 weeksTimes of exercise were not collected during the study, and therefore this outcome cannot be calculated.
Number of Carbohydrate Interventions for Hypoglycemiafrom t=0 to study stop after 2 weeks
Total Number of Grams of Carbohydrate Taken for Hypoglycemiafrom t=0 to study stop after 2 weeks
Insulin Total Daily Dosefrom t=0 to study stop after 2 weeks
• Number of Carbohydrate Interventions for Hypoglycemia During the Daytime (7:00 AM - 11:00 PM)2 weeksTiming of carbohydrate consumption for treatment of hypoglycemia was not collected during the study, so this outcome cannot be calculated
Total Number of Grams of Carbohydrate Taken for Hypoglycemia During the Daytime (7:00 AM - 11:00 PM)2 weeksTiming of carbohydrate consumption for treatment of hypoglycemia was not collected during the study, so this outcome cannot be calculated
Number of Carbohydrate Interventions for Hypoglycemia Overnight (11:00 PM - 7:00 AM)2 weeksTiming of carbohydrate consumption for treatment of hypoglycemia was not collected during the study, so this outcome cannot be calculated
Total Number of Grams of Carbohydrate Taken for Hypoglycemia Overnight (11:00 PM - 7:00 AM)2 weeksTiming of carbohydrate consumption for treatment of hypoglycemia was not collected during the study, so this outcome cannot be calculated
Total Glucagon Dosing (mcg/kg/24 Hours)from t=0 to study stop after 2 weeks
Episodes of Nausea Per Day on Glucagon vs Placebofrom t=0 to study stop after 2 weeks
Number of Study Days With Mean BG < 154 mg/dl2 weeks

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Pre-assignment details

31 participants were enrolled in the trial, but only 22 participants actually participated. 4 subjects were not eligible to participate. The remaining 5 subjects that did not participate were considered back up or benched subjects who were eligible and willing to participate, but were not required to meet our desired total cohort.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Glucagon-only Bionic Pancreas
Subjects will use the device every day and will fill the reservoir daily with glucagon or placebo (randomized, double blinded allocation for each day). Glucagon-only Bionic Pancreas: A computer algorithm will automatically deliver glucagon based on the signal from a minimally invasive continuous glucose monitor.
22
Total22

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicGlucagon-only Bionic Pancreas
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
2 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
20 Participants
Age, Continuous41.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.2
Sex: Female, Male
Female
16 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
6 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 22
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 22

Outcome results

Primary

Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) Glucose Total Area Over the Curve and Less Than 60 mg/dl

Time frame: From t=0 to study stop after 2 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Glucagon-only Bionic PancreasContinuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) Glucose Total Area Over the Curve and Less Than 60 mg/dl1015 mg/dl/minStandard Deviation 883.24
PlaceboContinuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) Glucose Total Area Over the Curve and Less Than 60 mg/dl4375.68 mg/dl/minStandard Deviation 3058.77
Secondary

Average BG as Determined From the Measurements Taken Before Meals and Before Bedtime

Blood sugar measurements were not specified as before meals and before bed during the study, so we are unable to calculate and report this outcome.

Time frame: 2 weeks

Population: Blood sugar measurements were not specified as before meals and before bed during the study, so we are unable to calculate and report this outcome.

Secondary

Count of Subjects With Mean CGMG < 154mg/dl

Time frame: from t=0 to study stop after 2 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Glucagon-only Bionic PancreasCount of Subjects With Mean CGMG < 154mg/dl13 Participants
PlaceboCount of Subjects With Mean CGMG < 154mg/dl11 Participants
Secondary

Episodes of Nausea Per Day on Glucagon vs Placebo

Time frame: from t=0 to study stop after 2 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Glucagon-only Bionic PancreasEpisodes of Nausea Per Day on Glucagon vs Placebo1.1 episodes of nausea per dayStandard Deviation 1.6
PlaceboEpisodes of Nausea Per Day on Glucagon vs Placebo0.4 episodes of nausea per dayStandard Deviation 0.07
Secondary

Fraction Measurements Within Each of the Following Glucose Ranges as Determined From HemoCue Measurements Taken Before Meals and Before Bed: < 70 mg/dl,70-120 mg/dl,70-180 mg/dl,>180 mg/dl,>250 mg/dl

Blood sugar measurements were not specified as before meals and before bed during the study, so we are unable to calculate and report this outcome.

Time frame: 2 weeks

Population: Blood sugar measurements were not specified as before meals and before bed during the study, so we are unable to calculate and report this outcome.

Secondary

• Fraction of BG Values < 70 During Exercise Fraction of BG Values < 70 During Exercise

Times of exercise were not collected during the study, and therefore this outcome cannot be calculated.

Time frame: 2 weeks

Population: Times of exercise were not collected during the study, and therefore this outcome cannot be calculated.

Secondary

Fraction of Time Spent Within Each of the Following Glucose Ranges as Determined From All CGMG Measurements: < 70 mg/dl,70-120 mg/dl,70-180 mg/dl, >180 mg/dl, >250 mg/dl

Time frame: from t=0 to stud stop after 2 weeks

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Glucagon-only Bionic PancreasFraction of Time Spent Within Each of the Following Glucose Ranges as Determined From All CGMG Measurements: < 70 mg/dl,70-120 mg/dl,70-180 mg/dl, >180 mg/dl, >250 mg/dlCGMG < 70 mg/dl3.11 percentage of timeStandard Deviation 2.02
Glucagon-only Bionic PancreasFraction of Time Spent Within Each of the Following Glucose Ranges as Determined From All CGMG Measurements: < 70 mg/dl,70-120 mg/dl,70-180 mg/dl, >180 mg/dl, >250 mg/dlCGMG 70-120 mg/dl33.32 percentage of timeStandard Deviation 15.85
Glucagon-only Bionic PancreasFraction of Time Spent Within Each of the Following Glucose Ranges as Determined From All CGMG Measurements: < 70 mg/dl,70-120 mg/dl,70-180 mg/dl, >180 mg/dl, >250 mg/dlCGMG 70-180 mg/dl68.91 percentage of timeStandard Deviation 15.39
Glucagon-only Bionic PancreasFraction of Time Spent Within Each of the Following Glucose Ranges as Determined From All CGMG Measurements: < 70 mg/dl,70-120 mg/dl,70-180 mg/dl, >180 mg/dl, >250 mg/dlCGMG > 180 mg/dl27.98 percentage of timeStandard Deviation 16.44
Glucagon-only Bionic PancreasFraction of Time Spent Within Each of the Following Glucose Ranges as Determined From All CGMG Measurements: < 70 mg/dl,70-120 mg/dl,70-180 mg/dl, >180 mg/dl, >250 mg/dlCGMG > 250 mg/dl9.05 percentage of timeStandard Deviation 8.05
PlaceboFraction of Time Spent Within Each of the Following Glucose Ranges as Determined From All CGMG Measurements: < 70 mg/dl,70-120 mg/dl,70-180 mg/dl, >180 mg/dl, >250 mg/dlCGMG > 250 mg/dl9.83 percentage of timeStandard Deviation 8.14
PlaceboFraction of Time Spent Within Each of the Following Glucose Ranges as Determined From All CGMG Measurements: < 70 mg/dl,70-120 mg/dl,70-180 mg/dl, >180 mg/dl, >250 mg/dlCGMG < 70 mg/dl8.73 percentage of timeStandard Deviation 5.1
PlaceboFraction of Time Spent Within Each of the Following Glucose Ranges as Determined From All CGMG Measurements: < 70 mg/dl,70-120 mg/dl,70-180 mg/dl, >180 mg/dl, >250 mg/dlCGMG > 180 mg/dl29.38 percentage of timeStandard Deviation 15.74
PlaceboFraction of Time Spent Within Each of the Following Glucose Ranges as Determined From All CGMG Measurements: < 70 mg/dl,70-120 mg/dl,70-180 mg/dl, >180 mg/dl, >250 mg/dlCGMG 70-120 mg/dl30.53 percentage of timeStandard Deviation 14.74
PlaceboFraction of Time Spent Within Each of the Following Glucose Ranges as Determined From All CGMG Measurements: < 70 mg/dl,70-120 mg/dl,70-180 mg/dl, >180 mg/dl, >250 mg/dlCGMG 70-180 mg/dl61.89 percentage of timeStandard Deviation 13.79
Secondary

Insulin Total Daily Dose

Time frame: from t=0 to study stop after 2 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Glucagon-only Bionic PancreasInsulin Total Daily Dose38.7 units per dayStandard Deviation 12.6
PlaceboInsulin Total Daily Dose37.0 units per dayStandard Deviation 12
Secondary

Mean Absolute Relative Deviation (MARD) Between Capillary Blood Glucose and CGM Glucose Values

Paired values between the blood glucose measurements and CGM glucose measurements were compared, and the percent difference was recorded. The mean of the absolute value of all the differences is reported here, and reflects the accuracy of the CGM glucose measurements relative to the capillary blood glucose measurements.

Time frame: from t=0 to study stop after 2 weeks

Population: This analysis is not broken down according to randomization, because it is intended to give context to the other CGM reported outcomes by reflecting the accuracy of the CGM.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Glucagon-only Bionic PancreasMean Absolute Relative Deviation (MARD) Between Capillary Blood Glucose and CGM Glucose Values15.20 percent differenceStandard Deviation 14.56
Secondary

Mean Absolute Relative Deviation (MARD) vs. Subset of BG Measurements Before Meals and at Bedtime

Blood sugar measurements were not specified as before meals and before bed during the study, so we are unable to calculate and report this outcome.

Time frame: 2 weeks

Population: Blood sugar measurements were not specified as before meals and before bed during the study, so we are unable to calculate and report this outcome.

Secondary

Mean BG During Exercise

Times of exercise were not collected during the study, and therefore this outcome cannot be calculated.

Time frame: 2 weeks

Population: Times of exercise were not collected during the study, and therefore this outcome cannot be calculated.

Secondary

Mean CGMG During Exercise

Times of exercise were not collected during the study, and therefore this outcome cannot be calculated.

Time frame: 2 weeks

Population: Times of exercise were not collected during the study, and therefore this outcome cannot be calculated.

Secondary

Number of All BG Values Less Than 70 mg/dl

Time frame: from t=0 to study stop after 2 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Glucagon-only Bionic PancreasNumber of All BG Values Less Than 70 mg/dl1.45 number of valuesStandard Deviation 1.99
PlaceboNumber of All BG Values Less Than 70 mg/dl4.23 number of valuesStandard Deviation 3.9
Secondary

Number of Carbohydrate Interventions for Hypoglycemia

Time frame: from t=0 to study stop after 2 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Glucagon-only Bionic PancreasNumber of Carbohydrate Interventions for Hypoglycemia1.25 number of interventions per dayStandard Deviation 0.48
PlaceboNumber of Carbohydrate Interventions for Hypoglycemia1.89 number of interventions per dayStandard Deviation 0.83
Secondary

• Number of Carbohydrate Interventions for Hypoglycemia During the Daytime (7:00 AM - 11:00 PM)

Timing of carbohydrate consumption for treatment of hypoglycemia was not collected during the study, so this outcome cannot be calculated

Time frame: 2 weeks

Population: Timing of carbohydrate consumption for treatment of hypoglycemia was not collected during the study, so this outcome cannot be calculated

Secondary

Number of Carbohydrate Interventions for Hypoglycemia Overnight (11:00 PM - 7:00 AM)

Timing of carbohydrate consumption for treatment of hypoglycemia was not collected during the study, so this outcome cannot be calculated

Time frame: 2 weeks

Population: Timing of carbohydrate consumption for treatment of hypoglycemia was not collected during the study, so this outcome cannot be calculated

Secondary

Number of Hypoglycemic Episodes With CGMG < 50 mg/dl

Time frame: From t=0 to study stop after 2 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Glucagon-only Bionic PancreasNumber of Hypoglycemic Episodes With CGMG < 50 mg/dl1.73 number of episodesStandard Deviation 1.39
PlaceboNumber of Hypoglycemic Episodes With CGMG < 50 mg/dl5.0 number of episodesStandard Deviation 3.07
Secondary

Number of Hypoglycemic Episodes With CGMG < 60 mg/dl

Time frame: from t=0 to study stop after 2 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Glucagon-only Bionic PancreasNumber of Hypoglycemic Episodes With CGMG < 60 mg/dl4.14 number of episodesStandard Deviation 2.23
PlaceboNumber of Hypoglycemic Episodes With CGMG < 60 mg/dl8.86 number of episodesStandard Deviation 4.57
Secondary

Number of Hypoglycemic Episodes With CGMG < 70 mg/dl

Time frame: from t=0 to study stop after 2 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Glucagon-only Bionic PancreasNumber of Hypoglycemic Episodes With CGMG < 70 mg/dl8.95 number of episodesStandard Deviation 5.55
PlaceboNumber of Hypoglycemic Episodes With CGMG < 70 mg/dl12.68 number of episodesStandard Deviation 5.54
Secondary

Number of Hypoglycemic Events (< 60 mg/dl) as Determined From BG Measurements

Time frame: from t=0 to study stop after 2 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Glucagon-only Bionic PancreasNumber of Hypoglycemic Events (< 60 mg/dl) as Determined From BG Measurements0.73 number of eventsStandard Deviation 0.98
PlaceboNumber of Hypoglycemic Events (< 60 mg/dl) as Determined From BG Measurements2.59 number of eventsStandard Deviation 2.59
Secondary

Number of Study Days With Mean BG < 154 mg/dl

Time frame: 2 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Glucagon-only Bionic PancreasNumber of Study Days With Mean BG < 154 mg/dl4.4 number of daysStandard Deviation 2.2
PlaceboNumber of Study Days With Mean BG < 154 mg/dl4.2 number of daysStandard Deviation 2.2
Secondary

Percentage of the BG Values Taken Before Meals and Before Bedimte Less Than 70 mg/dl

Blood sugar measurements were not specified as before meals and before bed during the study, so we are unable to calculate and report this outcome.

Time frame: 2 weeks

Population: Blood sugar measurements were not specified as before meals and before bed during the study, so we are unable to calculate and report this outcome.

Secondary

Percentage of Time CGM Glucose Less Than 70 mg/dl Overnight and During Daytime

Time frame: 2 weeks

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Glucagon-only Bionic PancreasPercentage of Time CGM Glucose Less Than 70 mg/dl Overnight and During DaytimeGlucagon - daytime3.92 percentage of timeStandard Deviation 2.42
Glucagon-only Bionic PancreasPercentage of Time CGM Glucose Less Than 70 mg/dl Overnight and During DaytimeGlucagon - overnight1.50 percentage of timeStandard Deviation 2.18
Glucagon-only Bionic PancreasPercentage of Time CGM Glucose Less Than 70 mg/dl Overnight and During DaytimePlacebo - daytime7.94 percentage of timeStandard Deviation 4.62
Glucagon-only Bionic PancreasPercentage of Time CGM Glucose Less Than 70 mg/dl Overnight and During DaytimePlacebo - overnight10.25 percentage of timeStandard Deviation 7.15
Secondary

Total Glucagon Dosing (mcg/kg/24 Hours)

Time frame: from t=0 to study stop after 2 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Glucagon-only Bionic PancreasTotal Glucagon Dosing (mcg/kg/24 Hours)6.84 mcg/kg/dayStandard Deviation 2.9
PlaceboTotal Glucagon Dosing (mcg/kg/24 Hours)9.8 mcg/kg/dayStandard Deviation 3.6
Secondary

Total Number of Grams of Carbohydrate Taken for Hypoglycemia

Time frame: from t=0 to study stop after 2 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Glucagon-only Bionic PancreasTotal Number of Grams of Carbohydrate Taken for Hypoglycemia23.90 grams per dayStandard Deviation 9.52
PlaceboTotal Number of Grams of Carbohydrate Taken for Hypoglycemia36.29 grams per dayStandard Deviation 22.95
Secondary

Total Number of Grams of Carbohydrate Taken for Hypoglycemia During the Daytime (7:00 AM - 11:00 PM)

Timing of carbohydrate consumption for treatment of hypoglycemia was not collected during the study, so this outcome cannot be calculated

Time frame: 2 weeks

Population: Timing of carbohydrate consumption for treatment of hypoglycemia was not collected during the study, so this outcome cannot be calculated

Secondary

Total Number of Grams of Carbohydrate Taken for Hypoglycemia Overnight (11:00 PM - 7:00 AM)

Timing of carbohydrate consumption for treatment of hypoglycemia was not collected during the study, so this outcome cannot be calculated

Time frame: 2 weeks

Population: Timing of carbohydrate consumption for treatment of hypoglycemia was not collected during the study, so this outcome cannot be calculated

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026