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Register: ANZCTR
Last refreshed on: 26 April 2021
Main ID:  ACTRN12617000520336
Date of registration: 10/04/2017
Prospective Registration: Yes
Primary sponsor: The University of Melbourne
Public title: Investigation of an artificial pancreas for adults with type 1 diabetes
Scientific title: Evaluation of the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of long-term hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery in improving glycaemia, psychological wellbeing, sleep quality, cognition, and biochemical markers of vascular risk in adults with type 1 diabetes compared with standard care
Date of first enrolment: 26/04/2017
Target sample size: 120
Recruitment status: Completed
URL:  https://anzctr.org.au/ACTRN12617000520336.aspx
Study type:  Interventional
Study design:  Purpose: Treatment; Allocation: Randomised controlled trial; Masking: Open (masking not used);Assignment: Parallel;Type of endpoint: Safety/efficacy;  
Phase:  Not Applicable
Countries of recruitment
Australia
Contacts
Name: Dr Melissa Lee   
Address:  St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne 41 Victoria Parade Fitzroy VIC 3065 Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9231 2211
Email: melissa.lee@svha.org.au
Affiliation: 
Name: Dr Sybil McAuley   
Address:  St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne 41 Victoria Parade Fitzroy VIC 3065 Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9231 2211
Email: sybil@unimelb.edu.au
Affiliation: 
Key inclusion & exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Type 1 diabetes 
2. Insulin delivered via either multiple daily (basal and bolus) injections, or via insulin pump (for at least 3 months)
3. HbA1c <= 10.5%

Exclusion criteria: 1. Chronic kidney disease (eGFR <45mL/min/1.73m2)
2. Current use of real-time CGM
3. Use of non-insulin glucose-lowering agent in the past 3 months
4. Steroid use (oral or injected) within past 3 months
5. Pregnancy


Age minimum: 25 Years
Age maximum: 70 Years
Gender: Both males and females
Health Condition(s) or Problem(s) studied
Metabolic and Endocrine - Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes mellitus;
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Intervention(s)
The intervention is a hybrid closed-loop (HCL) automated insulin delivery system. 

This randomised, controlled study compares the efficacy of insulin delivered via the HCL system versus standard insulin therapy for 26 weeks. The HCL system comprises a glucose sensor coupled with an insulin pump containing a computerised automated insulin delivery algorithm. Glucose sensor information is transmitted to the insulin pump, and the dose of insulin is calculated by the algorithm and delivered every 5 min to account for basal insulin requirements. Participant initiated bolus insulin doses are still required for meals. 

Participants recruited from seven clinical sites in Australia will undertake a 5-9 week run-in period, during which time they will receive carbohydrate-counting education provided by a dietician and will be taught how to adjust their rapid-acting insulin administered with meals accordingly. This will be an individualised one-on-one education program, tailored to each participant’s prior knowledge. Each education session will take approximately 30–60 min, and up to 4 sessions will be scheduled over the subsequent 2-3 weeks until the participant’s carbohydrate-counting ability is deemed proficient by a study dietician. Other study data collected includes masked continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), psychological and cognitive measures, sleep quality, cardiac rhythm, and biochemical markers of vascular risk. 

Following run-in, participants will be randomised 1:1 to intervention or control. Participants in the intervention group will transition from their usual insulin delivery regimen to HCL, with close supervision by study doctors and nurses. These participants will use the HCL system until 26 weeks post-randomisation, following which they will
Primary Outcome(s)
Percent of time CGM sensor glucose is in target range (3.9-10 mmol/L) during HCL vs standard therapy.
[End-of-study (23 - 26 weeks post-randomisation)]
Secondary Outcome(s)
(Sub-study 2 Secondary Outcome): Difference in peak counter-regulatory hormone levels measured using serum assays for adrenaline, noradrenaline, dopamine, glucagon, growth hormone and cortisol during HCL vs standard therapy for:
1. High-intensity interval exercise
2. Moderate-intensity exercise
[From time of exercise commencement until 2 hours post-exercise completion
]
(Sub-study 1): Changes in glycaemic outcome during HCL vs standard therapy, using CGM metrics[Mid-study (11-13 weeks post-randomisation) and end-of-study (23-26 weeks post-randomisation)
]
(Sub-study 2 Secondary Outcome): Glycaemic outcomes from time of exercise commencement until 2 hours post-exercise completion during HCL vs standard therapy:
1.1. % CGM time 3.9–10mmol/L 
1.2. % CGM time <2.8 mmol/L
1.3. % CGM time <3.3 mmol/L
1.4. % CGM time <3.9 mmol/L
1.5. % CGM time 3.9–7.8 mmol/L
1.6. % CGM time >10.0 mmol/L
1.7. % CGM time >13.9 mmol/L
1.8. % CGM time >16.7 mmol/L
1.9 Glycaemia Variability as determined by mean amplitude of glycaemic excursions (MAGE) and standard deviation
1.10 CGM AUC >10.0 mmol/L
1.11 CGM AUC <4.0 mmol/L
[From time of exercise commencement until 2 hours post-exercise completion
]
Fasting capillary blood glucose during HCL vs standard therapy[During CGM period mid-study (11-13 weeks post-randomisation) and end-of-study (23-26 weeks post-randomisation)]
Change in total daily dose of insulin, insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio and basal/bolus proportions during HCL vs standard therapy, using participant records in a study logbook and pump uploads.[From 0 to 26 weeks post-randomisation
]
Psychological function assessing diabetes-specific quality of life during HCL vs standard therapy, using the DAWN impact of diabetes profile questionnaire (7 items - validated) [13 weeks and 26 weeks post-randomisation]
HbA1c during HCL vs standard therapy measured on whole blood. All samples will be sent to a centralised DCCT-aligned laboratory.

[13 weeks and 26 weeks post-randomisation
]
(Sub-study 2 Secondary Outcome): Episodes of hypoglycaemia during HCL vs standard therapy confirmed by capillary blood with the study glucose meter
1. Any episode (n) of blood glucose < 3.9 mmol/L for 0-24 hours following exercise commencement. 
2. Episodes of major hypoglycaemia i.e. requiring 3rd party assistance (n) for 0-24 hours following exercise commencement.
[0-24 hours post exercise commencement
]
Psychological function assessing fear of hyperglycaemia during HCL vs standard therapy, using the Hyperglycaemia Avoidance Scale (26 items - validated)
[13 weeks and 26 weeks post-randomisation]
Glycaemic outcomes during HCL vs standard therapy:
CGM metrics for day [06:00–00:00], night [00:00–06:00] and day+night, measured at mid-study, end-of-study, and mid+end-of-study combined:
1.1. % CGM time 3.9–10mmol/L (excluding the primary endpoint)
1.2. % CGM time <2.8 mmol/L
1.3. % CGM time <3.3 mmol/L
1.4. % CGM time <3.9 mmol/L
1.5. % CGM time 3.9–7.8 mmol/L
1.6. % CGM time >10.0 mmol/L
1.7. % CGM time >13.9 mmol/L
1.8. % CGM time >16.7 mmol/L
1.9. Measures of glycaemic variability including standard deviation and coefficient of variation of CGM values
1.10. Mean CGM glucose[Mid-study (11-13 weeks post-randomisation) and end-of-study (23-26 weeks post-randomisation)]
HCL system performance using the following measures - % time hybrid closed loop is active; unplanned exits from closed loop (n); sensor performance – mean absolute relative difference (MARD), sensor failures (n); insulin delivery line performance – reported delivery line failures (n); calls to technical help-line (n)[From 0 to 26 weeks post-randomisation]
(Sub-study 2 Secondary Outcome): Glycaemic outcomes for the night following exercise [0:00-06:00] during HCL vs standard therapy:

1.1. % CGM time 3.9–10mmol/L (excluding the primary endpoint)
1.2. % CGM time <2.8 mmol/L
1.3. % CGM time <3.3 mmol/L
1.4. % CGM time <3.9 mmol/L
1.5. % CGM time 3.9–7.8 mmol/L
1.6. % CGM time >10.0 mmol/L
1.7. % CGM time >13.9 mmol/L
1.8. % CGM time >16.7 mmol/L
1.9 Glycaemia Variability as determined by mean amplitude of glycaemic excursions (MAGE) and standard deviation
1.10 CGM AUC > 10.0 mmol/L
1.11 CGM AUC <4.0 mmol/L[Night following exercise completion [0:00-0:06:00]
]
Sleep quality during HCL vs standard therapy, using actigraph device, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Karolinska Sleepiness Scale[Mid-study (11 - 13 weeks post-randomisation) and end-of-study (23 - 26 weeks post-randomisation)]
Hospitalisations for diabetic ketoacidosis during HCL vs standard therapy, based on self-reporting by participants +/- review of medical records

[From 0 to 26 weeks post-randomisation]
Biochemical markers of vascular risk (blood and urine samples) during HCL vs standard therapy - including cell adhesion molecules (CAMS); oxidized low density lipoprotein; myeloperoxidase; microRNA signatures for arterial, renal and retinal complications; telomerase; DNA methylation/acetylation; isoprostanes (blood and urine) and proteomics; clotting profile[26 weeks post-randomisation
]
Human-technology interaction for the HCL study arm using questions designed specifically for the study which were formulated to elicit the individual's perception of the HCL system. Participants will receive two questions per week via short message service (SMS) which have an estimated response time of <30 seconds[From 0 to 26 weeks post-randomisation]
(Sub-study 2 Primary Outcome) Percent CGM time spent in target glycaemia (3.9–10 mmol/L) for twenty-four hours following exercise commencement during HCL vs standard therapy
[0-24 hours post exercise commencement
]
(Sub-study 2 Secondary Outcome): Sensor MARD during exercise, compared with reference YSI venous blood glucose measurements[During 45 min of exercise
]
Psychological function assessing hypoglycaemia awareness during HCL vs standard therapy, using the Gold Score and Hypoglycaemia Awareness Scale of the HypoA-Q (validated)[13 weeks and 26 weeks post-randomisation]
Psychological function assessing fear of hypoglycaemia during HCL vs standard therapy, using the Hypoglycaemia Fear Survey-II short form (11 items – validated)
[13 weeks and 26 weeks post-randomisation
]
Psychological function assessing treatment satisfaction during HCL vs standard therapy, using The Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (8 items - validated)
[13 weeks and 26 weeks post-randomisation]
(Sub-study 1): Change in counter-regulatory hormone responses during HCL vs standard therapy, using serum assays[End-of-study (26 weeks post-randomisation)
]
(Sub-study 2 Secondary Outcome): Glycaemic outcomes 24 hours post exercise commencement, during HCL vs standard therapy:
1.1. % CGM time 3.9–10mmol/L (excluding the primary endpoint)
1.2. % CGM time <2.8 mmol/L
1.3. % CGM time <3.3 mmol/L
1.4. % CGM time <3.9 mmol/L
1.5. % CGM time 3.9–7.8 mmol/L
1.6. % CGM time >10.0 mmol/L
1.7. % CGM time >13.9 mmol/L
1.8. % CGM time >16.7 mmol/L
1.9 Glycaemia Variability as determined by mean amplitude of glycaemic excursions (MAGE) and standard deviation
1.10 CGM AUC > 10.0 mmol/L
1.11 CGM AUC <4.0 mmol/L[0-24 hours post exercise commencement
]
Change in body weight, assessed using digital scales, during HCL vs standard therapy

[From 0 to 26 weeks post-randomisation
]
Cognitive function during HCL vs standard therapy, using the Prospective-Retrospective Memory Questionnaire (16 items) and psychomotor vigilance task
[Prospective-Retrospective Memory Questionnaire - 13 weeks and 26 weeks post-randomisation.
Psychomotor vigilance task - mid-study (11-12 weeks post-randomisation) and end-of-study (23-24 weeks post-randomisation)
]
Psychological function assessing diabetes distress during HCL vs standard therapy, using the Problem Areas in Diabetes Questionnaire (20 items - validated)
[13 weeks and 26 weeks post-randomisation]
Electrocardiograph profiles using Holter Monitors during HCL vs standard therapy, using corrected QT interval (QTc); heart rate; cardiac arrhythmias as a composite outcome[Mid-study (11-12 weeks post-randomisation) and end-of-study (23-24 weeks post-randomisation)]
Health-economic impact of HCL vs standard therapy using data derived from: 
QALYs; hypoglycaemic events and HbA1c; participant and family reporting on work interruption; reported time spent on training, education and support, by the type of health professional resource used; diabetes management consumables; administrative linked data from the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) and Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) to track resource utilisation
[From 0 to 26 weeks post-randomisation
]
1,5-anhydroglucitol on serum[26 weeks post-randomisation
]
Psychological function assessing diabetes-specific positive well-being during HCL vs standard therapy, using the W-B Q28 subscale: DPosWB (4 items – validated)
[13 weeks and 26 weeks post-randomisation]
Psychological function assessing participants' expectations and experiences with the technology for the HCL study arm, using semi-structured psychological interviews [1 week, 13 weeks, 26 weeks and 39 weeks post-randomisation]
Symptomatic hypoglycaemia requiring carbohydrate rescue (with finger-prick glucose < 3.5 mmol/L) during HCL vs standard therapy[From 0 to 26 weeks post-randomisation]
(Sub-study 1): Changes in hypoglycaemia awareness during HCL vs standard therapy, using the Clarke and Edmonton Hypoglycaemia Questionnaire
[Mid-study (11-13 weeks post-randomisation) and end-of-study (26 weeks post-randomisation)
]
(Sub-study 2 Secondary Outcome): Episodes of hyperglycaemia (>10.0 mmol/L) and blood ketones >0.4 mmol/L (n) following exercise commencement during HCL vs standard therapy, using CGM data and finger prick blood ketone testing
[0-24 hours post exercise commencement
]
Driving performance during HCL vs standard therapy, using a vehicle driving logger device
[Mid-study (11 - 13 weeks post-randomisation) and end-of-study (23 - 26 weeks post-randomisation)]
Psychological function assessing satisfaction with technology during HCL vs standard therapy, using the Diabetes Management Experiences Questionnaire (validated)
[13 weeks and 26 weeks post-randomisation
]
Severe hypoglycaemia (defined as any low glucose level requiring the assistance of another person to actively administer carbohydrate, glucagon, or take other corrective actions) during HCL vs standard therapy

[From 0 to 26 weeks post-randomisation]
Secondary ID(s)
Nil known
Source(s) of Monetary Support
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
JDRF Australia T1DCRN
Secondary Sponsor(s)
Ethics review
Status: Approved
Approval date: 24/06/2016
Contact:
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Human Research Ethics Committee
Results
Results available: Yes
Date Posted: 28/10/2019
Date Completed: 31/10/2019
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