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Prevention study for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Official title Prevention of de Novo Allosensitization in Islet Transplant Recipients Following Complete Graft Loss
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT01999361
What this study is testing
What is Myfortic?
Myfortic is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Also referred to as mycophenolic acid.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This is a single-center, prospective, open label study in islet transplant recipients after complete islet graft rejection/loss, defined as stimulated c-peptide ≤0.3 ng/mL.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 70
You may be able to join if
- Male and female patients age 18-70 years of age.
- Ability to provide written informed consent.
- Mentally stable and able to comply with the procedures of the study protocol.
- Any subject currently prescribed immunosuppressive medications or discontinuation of immunosuppressive medications indicated as per current protocol...
- History of at least one islet transplant.
You likely can't join if
- Known history of untreated severe hyperlipidemia, obesity, or refractory hypertension
- For female participants: Positive pregnancy test or presently breast-feeding.
- History of active infection including hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, or TB.
- Any history of malignancy except for completely resected squamous or basal skin cell carcinoma.
- Known active alcohol or substance abuse.
- Severe co-existing history of cardiac disease, characterized by a history of any one of these conditions: recent myocardial infarction (within past 6...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Male and female patients age 18-70 years of age.
- Ability to provide written informed consent.
- Mentally stable and able to comply with the procedures of the study protocol.
- Any subject currently prescribed immunosuppressive medications or discontinuation of immunosuppressive medications indicated as per current protocol of islet transplantation.
- History of at least one islet transplant.
- Stimulated C-peptide \<0.3 ng/ml.
- Known history of untreated severe hyperlipidemia, obesity, or refractory hypertension
- For female participants: Positive pregnancy test or presently breast-feeding.
- History of active infection including hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, or TB.
- Any history of malignancy except for completely resected squamous or basal skin cell carcinoma.
- Known active alcohol or substance abuse.
- Severe co-existing history of cardiac disease, characterized by a history of any one of these conditions: recent myocardial infarction (within past 6 months), evidence of ischemia on functional cardiac exam within the...
- History of persistent elevation of liver function tests. SGOT (AST), SGPT (ALT), alkaline phosphatase or total bilirubin, with values \>1.5 times normal upper limits will exclude a patient.
- Evidence of inter-current infection.
- Active peptic ulcer disease
- History on non-adherence to prescribed regimens including immunosuppression.
- PRA ≥ 50% or evidence of significant sensitization to be determined at discretion of the investigator.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Miami, Florida, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 70 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Miami, Florida, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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