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Adaptive Biobehavioral Control (ABC) of Automated Insulin Delivery

Adaptive Biobehavioral Control (ABC) of Automated Insulin Delivery: A Randomized, Controlled Pilot Study

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04784637
Enrollment
31
Registered
2021-03-05
Start date
2021-07-23
Completion date
2021-12-24
Last updated
2024-11-07

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

Artificial Pancreas (AP), Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM), Closed Loop Control (CLC), Insulin Pump

Brief summary

The purpose of this pilot study is to test the safety and feasibility of using two or three research modules in conjunction with an automated insulin delivery device (AID).

Detailed description

This concept is implemented in the Adaptive Biobehavioral Control (ABC) system - ABC will use human-machine co-adaptation of AID, recognizing both the necessity for the control algorithm to adapt to changes in human physiology, and the necessity for the person to adapt to AID action. ABC will be implemented on the Web Information Tool (WIT) platform/system and includes the following modules to be used alongside the automated insulin delivery device facilitating behavioral adaptation: * Behavioral Adaptation Module (BAM) - a behavioral intervention deployed in a mobile app to assist a person's adaptation to automated insulin delivery by information and risk assessment primarily regarding glycemic risks, and * Auto Titration Module (ATM) - a web-based tool with an automated procedure to track risk status and changes in the participant's metabolic profile. This module will present updated insulin control parameters to the user once a week using a web-based format accessible to the participant. * Web-based Simulation Tool (WST) --a web-based education tool for participants to interact with their data to visualize and replay various scenarios to understand the impact of insulin parameter changes. Design: Two-week baseline use of personal AID system followed by randomization 1:1 into two groups. * Group 1 will use their personal AID system and add an auto titration module (ATM) and web simulation tool (WST) in which insulin parameters may be adjusted on a weekly basis. * Group 2 will use their personal AID system and add the ATM / WST on a weekly basis as well as a behavioral adaptation module (BAM). The BAM will consist of information modules in which information only is given to participants (e.g. hypoglycemic risks).

Interventions

DEVICEWeb Simulation Tool (WST)

WST will allow users of the Control-IQ system replay treatment scenarios in computer simulation, thereby allowing user training with carbohydrate and insulin action.

DEVICEBehavioral Adaptation Module (BAM)

BAM provides on-demand information to the participant primarily on glycemic risks.

DEVICEAuto Titration Module (ATM)

ATM provides recommendations to the participant to periodically update insulin parameters.

The t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ technology, Tandem Diabetes Care will be the AID in this study.

Sponsors

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
CollaboratorNIH
University of Virginia
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Age ≥18.0 and ≤70 years old at time of consent 2. Clinical diagnosis, based on investigator assessment, of type 1 diabetes for at least one year 3. Currently using insulin pump for at least six months 4. Currently using insulin for at least six months 5. Currently using or anticipated to be using the t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ technology at the start of the run-in phase (Visit 1). 6. Using or willing to use insulin parameters such as carbohydrate ratio and correction factors consistently on their pump in order to dose insulin for meals or corrections 7. Access to internet and willingness to upload data during the study as needed 8. Willing to use an app on a smart phone during the study. 9. For females, not currently known to be pregnant or breastfeeding 10. If female, sexually active, and of childbearing potential, must agree to use a form of contraception to prevent pregnancy while a participant in the study. A negative serum or urine pregnancy test will be required for all females of childbearing potential. Participants who become pregnant will be discontinued from the study. Also, participants who during the study develop and express the intention to become pregnant within the timespan of the study will be discontinued. 11. Willingness to use only insulin analogs approved for use in the t:slim X2 pump such as lispro (Humalog) or aspart (Novolog) and not use ultra-rapid acting insulin analogs (e.g. FiAsp) during the study 12. Total daily insulin dose (TDD) at least 10 units per day 13. Willingness not to start any new non-insulin glucose-lowering agent during the course of the trial (including metformin, GLP-1 agonists, pramlintide, DPP-4 inhibitors, biguanides, and sulfonylureas) 14. An understanding and willingness to follow the protocol and signed informed consent

Exclusion criteria

1. Concurrent use of any non-insulin glucose-lowering agent other than metformin (including GLP-1 agonists, pramlintide, DPP-4 inhibitors, SGLT-2 inhibitors, sulfonylureas) 2. A condition, which in the opinion of the investigator or designee, would put the participant at risk or interfere with the completion of the protocol. 3. History of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in the 12 months prior to enrollment 4. Severe hypoglycemia resulting in seizure or loss of consciousness in the 12 months prior to enrollment 5. Currently being treated for a seizure disorder 6. Hemophilia or any other bleeding disorder 7. Planned surgery during study duration 8. Participation in another pharmaceutical or device trial at the time of enrollment or during the study 9. Having a direct supervisor at place of employment who is also directly involved in conducting the clinical trial (e.g. study investigator, coordinator, etc.); or having a first-degree relative who is directly involved in conducting the clinical trial.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of SAE or ADE Related to the Use of ATM / WST and BAM Modules.6 weeksSafety assessment of ATM / WST and BAM modules by assessing serious adverse events or adverse device effects deemed related to the use of ATM/WST and BAM modules specifically.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Time in Range6 weeksPercent of CGM readings in the target ranges of 70-180mg/dL from 2 weeks of baseline compared to last 2 weeks of treatment period.
Time in Hypoglycemia6 weeksPercent of CGM readings \<70 mg/dL
INSPIRE Questionnaire6 weeksQuestionnaire addressing system/technology use. The INSPIRE questionnaire assesses user expectations and experiences with Insulin Delivery Systems: Perceptions, Ideas, Reflections, Expectations (INSPIRE). Survey total scores are computed by calculating the mean of the sum of all item ratings then multiplying the mean by 25 to scale the score to a range from 0 to 100. Higher scores indicate a more positive perception of insulin delivery systems. Items are rated on a 5 point Likert scale ranging from 0 (strongly disagree) to 4 (strongly agree). The Adult survey has 22 items.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Pre-assignment details

31 participants signed a consent which was defined as enrollment in the protocol. 1 participant withdrew after signing the consent due to personal scheduling issues and 30 participants were randomized and reported in study results.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Group 1
AID + Auto Titration Module (ATM) and Web Simulation Tool (WST) for 6 weeks Web Simulation Tool (WST): WST will allow users of the Control-IQ system replay treatment scenarios in computer simulation, thereby allowing user training with carbohydrate and insulin action. Auto Titration Module (ATM): ATM provides recommendations to the participant to periodically update insulin parameters. Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) System: The t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ technology, Tandem Diabetes Care will be the AID in this study.
15
Group 2
AID + Auto Titration Module (ATM) and Web Simulation Tool (WST) +Behavioral Adaptation Module (BAM) for 6 weeks Web Simulation Tool (WST): WST will allow users of the Control-IQ system replay treatment scenarios in computer simulation, thereby allowing user training with carbohydrate and insulin action. Behavioral Adaptation Module (BAM): BAM provides on-demand information to the participant primarily on glycemic risks. Auto Titration Module (ATM): ATM provides recommendations to the participant to periodically update insulin parameters. Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) System: The t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ technology, Tandem Diabetes Care will be the AID in this study.
15
Total30

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicGroup 1Group 2Total
Age, Continuous42 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12
38 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 16
40 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14
Duration of Diabetes23 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13
23 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15
23 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
15 Participants14 Participants29 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
1 Participants1 Participants2 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
2 Participants0 Participants2 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
12 Participants14 Participants26 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
9 Participants8 Participants17 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
6 Participants7 Participants13 Participants
Total Daily Insulin47.6 units per day
STANDARD_DEVIATION 29.9
45.6 units per day
STANDARD_DEVIATION 19.8
46.6 units per day
STANDARD_DEVIATION 24.9

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 150 / 15
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 150 / 15
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 150 / 15

Outcome results

Primary

Number of SAE or ADE Related to the Use of ATM / WST and BAM Modules.

Safety assessment of ATM / WST and BAM modules by assessing serious adverse events or adverse device effects deemed related to the use of ATM/WST and BAM modules specifically.

Time frame: 6 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Group 1Number of SAE or ADE Related to the Use of ATM / WST and BAM Modules.0 events
Group 2Number of SAE or ADE Related to the Use of ATM / WST and BAM Modules.0 events
Secondary

INSPIRE Questionnaire

Questionnaire addressing system/technology use. The INSPIRE questionnaire assesses user expectations and experiences with Insulin Delivery Systems: Perceptions, Ideas, Reflections, Expectations (INSPIRE). Survey total scores are computed by calculating the mean of the sum of all item ratings then multiplying the mean by 25 to scale the score to a range from 0 to 100. Higher scores indicate a more positive perception of insulin delivery systems. Items are rated on a 5 point Likert scale ranging from 0 (strongly disagree) to 4 (strongly agree). The Adult survey has 22 items.

Time frame: 6 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group 1INSPIRE Questionnaire77 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 12
Group 2INSPIRE Questionnaire74 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 8
Group 2 BaselineINSPIRE Questionnaire75 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 9
Group 2 Post RandomizationINSPIRE Questionnaire75 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 9
Secondary

Time in Hypoglycemia

Percent of CGM readings \<70 mg/dL

Time frame: 6 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group 1Time in Hypoglycemia2.35 percentage of timeStandard Deviation 1.98
Group 2Time in Hypoglycemia1.41 percentage of timeStandard Deviation 1.33
Group 2 BaselineTime in Hypoglycemia1.58 percentage of timeStandard Deviation 1.71
Group 2 Post RandomizationTime in Hypoglycemia1.48 percentage of timeStandard Deviation 1.3
p-value: <0.05t-test, 2 sided
p-value: 0.93t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Time in Range

Percent of CGM readings in the target ranges of 70-180mg/dL from 2 weeks of baseline compared to last 2 weeks of treatment period.

Time frame: 6 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group 1Time in Range77.0 percentage of timeStandard Deviation 11.6
Group 2Time in Range73.8 percentage of timeStandard Deviation 8.1
Group 2 BaselineTime in Range74.6 percentage of timeStandard Deviation 9.4
Group 2 Post RandomizationTime in Range74.6 percentage of timeStandard Deviation 8.9
p-value: 0.064t-test, 2 sided
p-value: 0.97t-test, 2 sided

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