Determination of Dosing and Frequency of BCG Administration to Alter T-Lymphocyte Profiles in Type I Diabetics - Full Text View

Purpose

Type 1 diabetes is caused by an autoimmune destruction of the insulin producing cells of the pancreas. The investigators have discovered the specific autoimmune cells responsible for destroying the insulin-producing cells in an animal model of type 1 diabetes, and the means of destroying those cells. The investigators are now aiming to use a similar strategy (vaccination with BCG, the vaccine used world-wide to protect against tuberculosis) in human type 1 diabetes to see if the abnormal immune cells can be depleted. This is the first step in trying to cure established type 1 diabetes.

Condition	Intervention	Phase
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus	Biological: BCG Biological: Saline	Phase I

MedlinePlus related topics:

Diabetes Type 1

ChemIDplus related topics:

Sodium chloride

U.S. FDA Resources

Study Type:	Interventional
Study Design:	Treatment, Randomized, Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Placebo Control, Single Group Assignment, Efficacy Study

Official Title:	Determination of Dosing and Frequency of BCG Administration Necessary to Alter T-Lymphocyte Profiles in Type I Diabetics

Further study details as provided by Massachusetts General Hospital:

Primary Outcome Measures:

concentration of autoreactive t-cells [ Time Frame: Measured weekly in first 8 weeks, then every other week for weeks 8-12 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Secondary Outcome Measures:

Concentration of TNF, TNF-receptors, other cytokines, and c-peptide levels [ Time Frame: Weekly for first 8 weeks, then every other week for weeks 8-12 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Estimated Enrollment:	25
Study Start Date:	November 2007
Estimated Primary Completion Date:	July 2008 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Arms	Assigned Interventions
E: Experimental BCG vaccination	Biological: BCG BCG vaccination at 0 and 4 weeks
P: Placebo Comparator Saline vaccination	Biological: Saline Saline vaccination at 0 and 4 weeks

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:	18 Years to 45 Years
Genders Eligible for Study:	Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:	Yes

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria (Type 1 diabetic subjects):

Type 1 diabetes treated continuously with insulin from time of diagnosis
Age 18-45
Anti-GAD positive
HIV antibody negative
Normal CBC
Negative intermediate PPD test performed and read by study staff
HCG Negative (females)

Exclusion Criteria Type 1 diabetic subjects):

History of chronic infectious disease, such as HIV
History of tuberculosis, TB risk factors, or history of + PPD, or BCG vaccination
Treatment with glucocorticoids (other than intermittent nasal steroids) or disease or condition likely to require steroid therapy
Other conditions or treatments associated with increased risk of infections such as patients with previous history of severe burns, or treatment with immunosuppressive medications of any type (e.g. imuran, methotrexate, cyclosporine, etanercept, infliximab) for any reason
Current treatment with aspirin > 160 mg/day or chronic, daily NSAIDs
Fasting or stimulated (1 mg glucagon stimulation test) c-peptide > 0.2 pmol/mL
History of keloid formation
HbA1c > 8.0%
History or evidence of chronic kidney disease (serum creatinine > 1.5 mg/dL)
History of proliferative diabetic retinopathy that has not been treated with laser therapy
Pregnant or not using acceptable birth control
Living with someone who is immunosuppressed and/or at high risk for infectious diseases (for example HIV+ or taking immunosuppressive medications for any reason).

Inclusion Criteria (Control Non-diabetic Subjects):

Age 18-45

Exclusion Criteria (Control Non-diabetic Subjects):

History of autoimmune diseases or diabetes
History of HIV History of autoimmune disease or type 1 diabetes (use of insulin continuously since diagnosis) in first degree family members

Contacts and Locations

Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00607230

Contacts


Contact: Richard Pompei, RN BSN	617-726-2141	rpompei@partners.org

Locations


United States, Massachusetts
	Diabetes Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital	Enrolling by invitation
	Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114
	MGH Diabetes Center	Recruiting
	Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114
	Contact: Richard Pompei, RN 617-726-1847 rpompei@partners.org
	Principal Investigator: David M Nathan, MD

Sponsors and Collaborators

Massachusetts General Hospital

Iacocca Foundation

Investigators


Principal Investigator:	David M Nathan, MD	Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School

More Information

Responsible Party:	Massachusetts General Hospital ( David M. Nathan, MD )
Study ID Numbers:	2007-p-001347
First Received:	January 22, 2008
Last Updated:	March 26, 2008
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00607230
Health Authority:	United States: Food and Drug Administration

Keywords provided by Massachusetts General Hospital:

type 1 diabetes mellitus

immune modulation

cure

autoimmunity

Study placed in the following topic categories:

Autoimmune Diseases

Metabolic Diseases

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1

Diabetes Mellitus

Endocrinopathy

Metabolic disorder

Glucose Metabolism Disorders

Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Immune System Diseases

Endocrine System Diseases

Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 15, 2008

Sponsors and Collaborators:	Massachusetts General Hospital Iacocca Foundation
Information provided by:	Massachusetts General Hospital
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00607230