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An Evaluation of Novel Glucose Sensing Technology on Hypoglycaemia in Type 1 Diabetes (IMPACT)

Randomised Controlled Study to Evaluate the Impact of Novel Glucose Sensing Technology on Hypoglycaemia in Type 1 Diabetes

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02232698
Acronym
IMPACT
Enrollment
328
Registered
2014-09-05
Start date
2014-09-30
Completion date
2015-10-31
Last updated
2017-04-10

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

Conditions

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Keywords

Sensing Technology, Type 1 Diabetes,

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of the Abbott Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring System on hypoglycaemia compared to Self Monitoring Blood Glucose (SMBG) testing using a randomised controlled study design in adults with Type 1 diabetes using insulin.

Interventions

Subjects will wear the Abbott Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring System (unmasked) for 6 months to monitor their glucose levels. All subjects will wear a masked Abbott Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring System, for 14 days prior to randomisation (Sensor glucose measurements not visible during this time).

Subjects will use an Abbott Blood Glucose Monitoring System (standard blood glucose meter) for 6 months to monitor their glucose levels. A 14-day masked wear of the Abbott Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring System is included for these subjects at the 3 and 6 month time point, to collect glycaemic variability data for comparison to the intervention group of the study (Sensor glucose measurements not visible during this time). All subjects will wear a masked Abbott Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring System, for 14 days prior to randomisation (Sensor glucose measurements not visible during this time).

Sponsors

Abbott Diabetes Care
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes for ≥ 5 years 2. On their current insulin regimen for ≥ 3 months prior to study entry 3. Screening HbA1c result ≤ 7.5% (58 mmol/mol) 4. Reports self testing of blood glucose levels on a regular basis equivalent to a minimum of 3 times daily for at least 2 months prior to study entry 5. In the investigator's opinion the subject is considered technically capable of using the Abbott Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring System 6. Aged 18 years or over.

Exclusion criteria

1. Subject has been diagnosed with hypoglycaemic unawareness (i.e. subject has a diagnosis of impaired awareness of hypoglycaemia recorded in their medical notes OR in the investigator's opinion the subject currently experiences less than minimal warning symptoms for impending hypoglycaemia) 2. Subject is currently prescribed animal insulin 3. Subject is currently prescribed oral steroid therapy or is likely to require oral steroid therapy for any acute or chronic condition during the study 4. Has known allergy to medical grade adhesives 5. Currently participating in another device or drug study that could affect glucose measurements or glucose management 6. Currently using a Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) device or has used one within the previous 4 months 7. Currently using Sensor augmented pump therapy 8. Is planning to use a CGM device at any time during the study 9. A female subject who is pregnant or planning to become pregnant within the study duration 10. A breast feeding mother 11. Currently receiving dialysis treatment or planning to receive dialysis during the study 12. Has a pacemaker 13. Has experienced an acute myocardial infarction within previous 6 months 14. Has a concomitant disease or condition that may compromise subject safety including; unstable coronary heart disease, cystic fibrosis, serious psychiatric disorder, or any other uncontrolled medical condition 15. Has experienced an episode of confirmed or suspected diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in the previous 6 months 16. In the investigator's opinion, the subject is considered unsuitable for inclusion in the study for any other reason.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Time Spent <70 mg/dLBaseline and Days 194 to 208Difference in time \<70 mg/dL between intervention and control group assessed in days 194 to 208 adjusting for baseline (days 1 to 15).

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Time Spent <55 mg/dL and <40 mg/dLBaseline and Days 194 to 208Difference in time \<55 mg/dL & \<40 mg/dL (hours per day) between intervention and control group assessed in days 194 to 208 adjusting for baseline (days 1 to 15).
Frequency of Episodes <70 mg/dL, <55 mg/dL and <40 mg/dLBaseline and Days 194-208Difference in frequency of episodes \<70 mg/dL, \<55 mg/dL and \<40 mg/dL (number per day) between intervention and control group assessed in days 194 to 208 adjusting for baseline (days 1 to 15).
Time Spent >180 mg/dL and >240 mg/dLBaseline and Days 194 to 208Difference in time \>180 mg/dL and \>240 mg/dL (hours per day) between intervention and control group assessed in days 194 to 208 adjusting for baseline (days 1 to 15).
HbA1c at 6 MonthsBaseline and Day 208Difference in HbA1c between intervention and control group at day 208 adjusting for baseline HbA1c at day 1
Number of Glucose Measurements PerformedDays 1 to 208Number of blood glucose fingerstick tests per day by intervention and control group during baseline (days 1 to 15) and days 194 to 208. The number of sensor scans performed performed by the intervention group during days 15 to 208.
System UtilisationDays 15 to 208System utilisation assessed by percentage of sensor glucose data collected by the intervention group
Change in Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (DTSQc) Scores From Day 1 to Day 208Baseline and Day 208The Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire change (DTSQc) score is used to assess relative change in participant satisfaction from baseline. The questionnaire consists of 8 items, 6 of which (1 and 4 through 8) assess treatment satisfaction. Each item is rated on a 7-point Likert scale (which ranges from -3 (much less satisfied) to +3 (much more satisfied). The scores from the 6 treatment satisfaction items are summed to a Total Treatment Satisfaction Score, which ranges from -18 (much less satisfied) to +18 (much more satisfied). There is one question to assess the change in perceived frequency of Hypoglycaemia and one question to assess change in perceived frequency of Hyperglycaemia. Each question is rated on a 7-point Likert scale (-3 to +3), -3 (much less of the time now) to +3 (much more of the time now). The ANCOVA adjusts for baseline DTSQs (status version).
Time in RangeBaseline and Days 194 to 208Difference in time in range 70-180 mg/dL between intervention and control group assessed in days 194 to 208 adjusting for baseline (days 1 to 15 time in range).

Countries

Austria, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden

Participant flow

Pre-assignment details

A total of 328 subjects consented and enrolled into the study. Eighty-seven (87) of these failed screening or withdrew before randomisation. Two hundred and forty-one (241) subjects were randomised and 211 completed the study.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring System
Standard sensing system use for 6 months. Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring System: Subjects will wear the Abbott Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring System (unmasked) for 6 months to monitor their glucose levels. All subjects will wear a masked Abbott Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring System, for 14 days prior to randomisation (Sensor glucose measurements not visible during this time).
119
Standard Blood Glucose Monitoring
Subjects randomised to the control group will be given blood glucose meters for monitoring for the 6 months study duration. Standard Blood Glucose Monitoring: Subjects will use an Abbott Blood Glucose Monitoring System (standard blood glucose meter) for 6 months to monitor their glucose levels. A 14-day masked wear of the Abbott Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring System is included for these subjects at the 3 and 6 month time point, to collect glycaemic variability data for comparison to the intervention group of the study (Sensor glucose measurements not visible during this time). All subjects will wear a masked Abbott Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring System, for 14 days prior to randomisation (Sensor glucose measurements not visible during this time).
120
Total239

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyAllocated to control group03
Overall StudyHad device-associated symptoms70
Overall StudyMet exclusion criteria11
Overall StudyNon-compliance with study device14
Overall StudyPregnancy11
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject011

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicSensor Based Glucose Monitoring SystemStandard Blood Glucose MonitoringTotal
Age, Continuous42.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.1
45.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.6
43.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.9
Screening HbA1c50.1 mmol/mol
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.7
50.2 mmol/mol
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.5
6.74 %
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.56
Sex: Female, Male
Female
42 Participants61 Participants103 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
77 Participants59 Participants136 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
33 / 12024 / 121
serious
Total, serious adverse events
4 / 1204 / 121

Outcome results

Primary

Time Spent <70 mg/dL

Difference in time \<70 mg/dL between intervention and control group assessed in days 194 to 208 adjusting for baseline (days 1 to 15).

Time frame: Baseline and Days 194 to 208

Population: 1 subject from the standard blood glucose monitoring group had no baseline sensor data and could not be included in the analysis of sensor data.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring SystemTime Spent <70 mg/dLBaseline3.38 hours per dayStandard Deviation 2.31
Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring SystemTime Spent <70 mg/dLDays 194-2082.03 hours per dayStandard Deviation 1.93
Standard Blood Glucose MonitoringTime Spent <70 mg/dLBaseline3.44 hours per dayStandard Deviation 2.62
Standard Blood Glucose MonitoringTime Spent <70 mg/dLDays 194-2083.27 hours per dayStandard Deviation 2.58
p-value: <0.0001ANCOVA
Secondary

Change in Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (DTSQc) Scores From Day 1 to Day 208

The Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire change (DTSQc) score is used to assess relative change in participant satisfaction from baseline. The questionnaire consists of 8 items, 6 of which (1 and 4 through 8) assess treatment satisfaction. Each item is rated on a 7-point Likert scale (which ranges from -3 (much less satisfied) to +3 (much more satisfied). The scores from the 6 treatment satisfaction items are summed to a Total Treatment Satisfaction Score, which ranges from -18 (much less satisfied) to +18 (much more satisfied). There is one question to assess the change in perceived frequency of Hypoglycaemia and one question to assess change in perceived frequency of Hyperglycaemia. Each question is rated on a 7-point Likert scale (-3 to +3), -3 (much less of the time now) to +3 (much more of the time now). The ANCOVA adjusts for baseline DTSQs (status version).

Time frame: Baseline and Day 208

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring SystemChange in Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (DTSQc) Scores From Day 1 to Day 208Hyperglycaemia-0.6 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.6
Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring SystemChange in Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (DTSQc) Scores From Day 1 to Day 208Hypoglycaemia-0.3 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.6
Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring SystemChange in Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (DTSQc) Scores From Day 1 to Day 208Treatment Satisfaction13.4 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.5
Standard Blood Glucose MonitoringChange in Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (DTSQc) Scores From Day 1 to Day 208Hyperglycaemia0.5 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.2
Standard Blood Glucose MonitoringChange in Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (DTSQc) Scores From Day 1 to Day 208Hypoglycaemia0.1 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.1
Standard Blood Glucose MonitoringChange in Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (DTSQc) Scores From Day 1 to Day 208Treatment Satisfaction7.2 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 6.2
Comparison: Statistical analysis of perceived frequency of hyperglycaemiap-value: <0.0001ANCOVA
Comparison: Statistical analysis of perceived frequency of hypoglycaemiap-value: 0.0713ANCOVA
Comparison: Statistical analysis of total treatment satisfaction scorep-value: <0.0001ANCOVA
Secondary

Frequency of Episodes <70 mg/dL, <55 mg/dL and <40 mg/dL

Difference in frequency of episodes \<70 mg/dL, \<55 mg/dL and \<40 mg/dL (number per day) between intervention and control group assessed in days 194 to 208 adjusting for baseline (days 1 to 15).

Time frame: Baseline and Days 194-208

Population: 1 subject from the standard blood glucose monitoring group had no baseline sensor data and could not be included in the analysis of sensor data.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring SystemFrequency of Episodes <70 mg/dL, <55 mg/dL and <40 mg/dLFrequency of episodes <55 mg/dL, Baseline0.96 number of episodes per dayStandard Deviation 0.65
Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring SystemFrequency of Episodes <70 mg/dL, <55 mg/dL and <40 mg/dLFrequency of episodes <55 mg/dL, Days 194-2080.56 number of episodes per dayStandard Deviation 0.55
Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring SystemFrequency of Episodes <70 mg/dL, <55 mg/dL and <40 mg/dLFrequency of episodes <40 mg/dL, Baseline0.39 number of episodes per dayStandard Deviation 0.43
Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring SystemFrequency of Episodes <70 mg/dL, <55 mg/dL and <40 mg/dLFrequency of episodes <70 mg/dL, Days 194-2081.32 number of episodes per dayStandard Deviation 0.81
Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring SystemFrequency of Episodes <70 mg/dL, <55 mg/dL and <40 mg/dLFrequency of episodes <40 mg/dL, Days 194-2080.19 number of episodes per dayStandard Deviation 0.29
Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring SystemFrequency of Episodes <70 mg/dL, <55 mg/dL and <40 mg/dLFrequency of episodes <70 mg/dL, Baseline1.81 number of episodes per dayStandard Deviation 0.9
Standard Blood Glucose MonitoringFrequency of Episodes <70 mg/dL, <55 mg/dL and <40 mg/dLFrequency of episodes <40 mg/dL, Days 194-2080.43 number of episodes per dayStandard Deviation 0.55
Standard Blood Glucose MonitoringFrequency of Episodes <70 mg/dL, <55 mg/dL and <40 mg/dLFrequency of episodes <70 mg/dL, Baseline1.67 number of episodes per dayStandard Deviation 0.8
Standard Blood Glucose MonitoringFrequency of Episodes <70 mg/dL, <55 mg/dL and <40 mg/dLFrequency of episodes <70 mg/dL, Days 194-2081.69 number of episodes per dayStandard Deviation 0.83
Standard Blood Glucose MonitoringFrequency of Episodes <70 mg/dL, <55 mg/dL and <40 mg/dLFrequency of episodes <55 mg/dL, Days 194-2080.92 number of episodes per dayStandard Deviation 0.74
Standard Blood Glucose MonitoringFrequency of Episodes <70 mg/dL, <55 mg/dL and <40 mg/dLFrequency of episodes <40 mg/dL, Baseline0.44 number of episodes per dayStandard Deviation 0.51
Standard Blood Glucose MonitoringFrequency of Episodes <70 mg/dL, <55 mg/dL and <40 mg/dLFrequency of episodes <55 mg/dL, Baseline0.92 number of episodes per dayStandard Deviation 0.73
Comparison: Statistical analysis of frequency of episodes \<70 mg/dLp-value: <0.0001ANCOVA
Comparison: Statistical analysis of frequency of episodes \<55 mg/dLp-value: <0.0001ANCOVA
Comparison: Statistical analysis of frequency of episodes \<40 mg/dLp-value: <0.0001ANCOVA
Secondary

HbA1c at 6 Months

Difference in HbA1c between intervention and control group at day 208 adjusting for baseline HbA1c at day 1

Time frame: Baseline and Day 208

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring SystemHbA1c at 6 MonthsBaseline6.79 percentage of Glycated HaemoglobinStandard Deviation 0.52
Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring SystemHbA1c at 6 MonthsDay 2086.94 percentage of Glycated HaemoglobinStandard Deviation 0.65
Standard Blood Glucose MonitoringHbA1c at 6 MonthsBaseline6.78 percentage of Glycated HaemoglobinStandard Deviation 0.64
Standard Blood Glucose MonitoringHbA1c at 6 MonthsDay 2086.95 percentage of Glycated HaemoglobinStandard Deviation 0.66
p-value: 0.9556ANCOVA
Secondary

Number of Glucose Measurements Performed

Number of blood glucose fingerstick tests per day by intervention and control group during baseline (days 1 to 15) and days 194 to 208. The number of sensor scans performed performed by the intervention group during days 15 to 208.

Time frame: Days 1 to 208

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring SystemNumber of Glucose Measurements PerformedNumber of fingerstick tests, Baseline5.5 number of measurements per dayStandard Deviation 2
Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring SystemNumber of Glucose Measurements PerformedNumber of fingerstick tests, Days 194-2080.6 number of measurements per dayStandard Deviation 1
Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring SystemNumber of Glucose Measurements PerformedNumber of sensor scans, Days 15-20815.1 number of measurements per dayStandard Deviation 6.9
Standard Blood Glucose MonitoringNumber of Glucose Measurements PerformedNumber of fingerstick tests, Baseline5.8 number of measurements per dayStandard Deviation 1.7
Standard Blood Glucose MonitoringNumber of Glucose Measurements PerformedNumber of fingerstick tests, Days 194-2085.6 number of measurements per dayStandard Deviation 2.2
Standard Blood Glucose MonitoringNumber of Glucose Measurements PerformedNumber of sensor scans, Days 15-208NA number of measurements per day
Secondary

System Utilisation

System utilisation assessed by percentage of sensor glucose data collected by the intervention group

Time frame: Days 15 to 208

Population: 112 subjects included in the analysis, 7 were not included due to missing data.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring SystemSystem Utilisation92.8 percentage of sensor glucose collectedStandard Deviation 7.3
Secondary

Time in Range

Difference in time in range 70-180 mg/dL between intervention and control group assessed in days 194 to 208 adjusting for baseline (days 1 to 15 time in range).

Time frame: Baseline and Days 194 to 208

Population: 1 subject from the standard blood glucose monitoring group had no baseline sensor data and could not be included in the analysis of sensor data.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring SystemTime in RangeBaseline15.0 hours per dayStandard Deviation 2.5
Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring SystemTime in RangeDays 194-20815.8 hours per dayStandard Deviation 2.9
Standard Blood Glucose MonitoringTime in RangeBaseline14.8 hours per dayStandard Deviation 2.8
Standard Blood Glucose MonitoringTime in RangeDays 194-20814.6 hours per dayStandard Deviation 2.9
p-value: 0.0006ANCOVA
Secondary

Time Spent >180 mg/dL and >240 mg/dL

Difference in time \>180 mg/dL and \>240 mg/dL (hours per day) between intervention and control group assessed in days 194 to 208 adjusting for baseline (days 1 to 15).

Time frame: Baseline and Days 194 to 208

Population: 1 subject from the standard blood glucose monitoring group had no baseline sensor data and could not be included in the analysis of sensor data.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring SystemTime Spent >180 mg/dL and >240 mg/dLTime spent >180 mg/dL, Baseline5.62 hours per dayStandard Deviation 2.48
Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring SystemTime Spent >180 mg/dL and >240 mg/dLTime spent >180 mg/dL, Days 194-2086.16 hours per dayStandard Deviation 3.05
Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring SystemTime Spent >180 mg/dL and >240 mg/dLTime spent >240 mg/dL, Baseline1.85 hours per dayStandard Deviation 1.44
Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring SystemTime Spent >180 mg/dL and >240 mg/dLTime spent >240 mg/dL, Days 194-2081.67 hours per dayStandard Deviation 1.36
Standard Blood Glucose MonitoringTime Spent >180 mg/dL and >240 mg/dLTime spent >240 mg/dL, Days 194-2082.06 hours per dayStandard Deviation 1.61
Standard Blood Glucose MonitoringTime Spent >180 mg/dL and >240 mg/dLTime spent >180 mg/dL, Baseline5.80 hours per dayStandard Deviation 3.11
Standard Blood Glucose MonitoringTime Spent >180 mg/dL and >240 mg/dLTime spent >240 mg/dL, Baseline1.91 hours per dayStandard Deviation 1.7
Standard Blood Glucose MonitoringTime Spent >180 mg/dL and >240 mg/dLTime spent >180 mg/dL, Days 194-2086.08 hours per dayStandard Deviation 3.2
Comparison: Statistical analysis of time spent \>180 mg/dLp-value: 0.5623ANCOVA
Comparison: Statistical analysis for time spent \>240 mg/dLp-value: 0.0247ANCOVA
Secondary

Time Spent <55 mg/dL and <40 mg/dL

Difference in time \<55 mg/dL & \<40 mg/dL (hours per day) between intervention and control group assessed in days 194 to 208 adjusting for baseline (days 1 to 15).

Time frame: Baseline and Days 194 to 208

Population: 1 subject from the standard blood glucose monitoring group had no baseline sensor data and could not be included in the analysis of sensor data.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring SystemTime Spent <55 mg/dL and <40 mg/dLTime spent <55 mg/dL, Baseline1.59 hours per dayStandard Deviation 1.42
Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring SystemTime Spent <55 mg/dL and <40 mg/dLTime spent <55 mg/dL, Days 194-2080.80 hours per dayStandard Deviation 0.96
Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring SystemTime Spent <55 mg/dL and <40 mg/dLTime spent <40 mg/dL, Baseline0.59 hours per dayStandard Deviation 0.85
Sensor Based Glucose Monitoring SystemTime Spent <55 mg/dL and <40 mg/dLTime spent <40 mg/dL, Days 194-2080.26 hours per dayStandard Deviation 0.47
Standard Blood Glucose MonitoringTime Spent <55 mg/dL and <40 mg/dLTime spent <40 mg/dL, Days 194-2080.73 hours per dayStandard Deviation 1.41
Standard Blood Glucose MonitoringTime Spent <55 mg/dL and <40 mg/dLTime spent <55 mg/dL, Baseline1.77 hours per dayStandard Deviation 1.86
Standard Blood Glucose MonitoringTime Spent <55 mg/dL and <40 mg/dLTime spent <40 mg/dL, Baseline0.75 hours per dayStandard Deviation 1.11
Standard Blood Glucose MonitoringTime Spent <55 mg/dL and <40 mg/dLTime spent <55 mg/dL, Days 194-2081.65 hours per dayStandard Deviation 1.97
p-value: <0.0001ANCOVA
p-value: 0.0003ANCOVA

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 12, 2026