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TerminatedNCT01268644Updated Aug 28, 2019Results posted

Effects of Metreleptin in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

A Phase 1 interventional study of Leptin in Type 1 Diabetes, sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Terminated at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 50 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2019-08-28.

Sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center · Phase 1, Interventional, and Treatment

Why this study was terminated
Sponsor request
Phase
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
8
Allocation
Not applicable
Ages
18 Years to 50 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

This study will add leptin therapy to the current insulin therapy of Type 1 Diabetics with the aim of lowering the total insulin requirements and suppressing the steep fluctuations typically associated with Type 1 Diabetes.

Read the detailed description

The adipocyte hormone, leptin, has been shown to restore the health and glucoregulation of near-death, insulin deficient diabetic rodents. This makes leptin the only hormone, since the discovery of insulin in 1922, with this capability. Leptin normalizes the hyperglucagonemia of diabetes and reduces lipogenesis and cholesterologenenesis. Treatment of diabetic rodents with a combination of leptin and insulin, leads to a stable pattern of glucose control with reduced insulin requirements, as opposed to the high glucose variability that characterizes the treatment of type 1 diabetes with supraphysiologic doses of insulin alone. As such, we will initiate a pilot clinical trial to test combination leptin and insulin therapy in type 1 diabetes. Fifteen leptin sensitive patients (body mass index \<27 kg/m²) with uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1c 7.0 to 10.0 %) will be treated with slightly supraphysiologic doses of recombinant human leptin (Amylin Pharmaceuticals). Subjects will be compared to themselves before and after treatment with leptin. Endpoint variables include HbA1c, change in daily insulin dose, mean and standard deviation of blood glucose from inpatient glucose monitoring and glucose meter download. We will also assess effects of leptin therapy on energy intake as assessed by 3-day food record and body weight and fat by DEXA. Intramyocellular and intrahepatic lipid concentration by 1H-MRS will be assessed before and after 3 months of metreleptin therapy. A satiety analysis will be employed. In addition, plasma hormones and inflammatory biomarkers will be assayed during the course of this study.

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Conditions studied

  • Type 1 Diabetes

Keywords

  • Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
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In context

Diabetes Mellitus

10,925 studies on the registry are indexed under Diabetes Mellitus; 1,319 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 8 is below the median of 80 across 8,367 interventional studies indexed under Diabetes Mellitus.

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Lead sponsor

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 50 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

All of the following criteria are to be fulfilled for inclusion of an individual in the study. An eligible individual:

  1. Is male or female and is 18 to 50 years of age
  2. Has been diagnosed with T1DM for at least 1 year. Diagnosis of T1DM will be based on clinical criteria including: insulin-dependence within 6 months of the onset, history of prior episode of ketoacidosis, previous documentation of positive serum islet cell autoantibodies or low or undetectable serum C-peptide levels.
  3. Has an HbA1c 7.0 to 10.0 %, inclusive
  4. Currently on insulin pump or on a combination of basal (long-acting insulin preparation) and pre-prandial (short-acting insulin preparation) insulin therapy
  5. Is male, or if female of childbearing potential, is non-lactating, and has a negative pregnancy test (human chorionic gonadotropin, beta subunit [βhCG]) result at screening (Visit 1) and Visit 2 regardless of menopausal status (If female and of childbearing potential [including peri menopausal women who have had a menstrual period within one year], must practice and be willing to continue to practice appropriate birth control [defined as a method which results in a low failure rate, i.e., less than 1% per year, when used consistently and correctly, such as implants, injectables, oral contraceptives, some intrauterine contraceptive devices, sexual abstinence, tubal ligation, or a vasectomized partner] during the entire duration of the study.)
  6. Has a BMI \< 27 kg/m2
  7. Has clinical laboratory test values (clinical chemistry, hematology, and urinalysis) judged to be not clinically significant by the investigator at screening (Visit 1)
  8. Has a physical examination and electrocardiogram (ECG) with no clinically significant abnormalities as judged by the investigator

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Has a fasting serum triglyceride concentration >400 mg/dL at screening
  2. Has hypoglycemia unawareness (Loss of consciousness due to hypoglycemia without preceding symptoms or recent history of blood glucose \<50 mg/dl without symptoms)
  3. Currently abuses drugs or alcohol, or has a history of abuse that in the investigator's opinion could cause the individual to be noncompliant with study procedures, or has a positive urine screen for drugs of abuse at screening (Visit 1)
  4. Has chronic renal insufficiency with serum creatinine > 2 mg/dL
  5. Has a history of weight loss (>3%) in the last 3 months
  6. Is currently enrolled or plans to enroll in a diet, weight loss, or exercise program
  7. Has a sitting blood pressure >160/95 mmHg (either systolic or diastolic) at screening (Visit 1)
  8. Has a clinically significant history or presence of any of the following conditions:

    • Active cardio- or cerebrovascular disease
    • Active pulmonary disease
    • Hepatic disease defined as follows:

      • At screening (Visit 1), alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), or alkaline phosphatase > three times the upper limit of normal (elevated Liver Function Test values suggestive of obesity related non-alcoholic fatty liver disease may not be exclusionary)
    • The presence of any other co morbid disorders that, in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with the subject's compliance of study procedures
    • Clinically significant malignancies within 5 years of screening (Visit 1)
    • Chronic infections (e.g., HIV [human immunodeficiency virus] or tuberculosis)
  9. Has received any investigational drug within 30 days or within a period corresponding to five half-lives of that drug, whichever is greater, before screening (Visit 1)
  10. Has had major surgery or a blood transfusion within 2 months before screening (Visit 1) or has a hematocrit \< 30%
  11. Has a known hypersensitivity to any of the components of the study treatment (e.g. has a known hypersensitivity to E. Coli derived proteins
  12. Is an immediate family member (spouse, parent, child, or sibling; biological or legally adopted) of personnel directly affiliated with the study at the investigative site, or is personally directly affiliated with the study at the investigative site
  13. Is employed by Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (i.e., an employee, temporary contract worker, or designee responsible for the conduct of the study)
  14. Has previously received treatment with recombinant leptin (metreleptin or Fc leptin)
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Study design

Phase
Phase 1
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
8 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    active open label Leptin

    Active open label Leptin for type 1 Diabetes

    Drug: Leptin

Interventions

  • DrugLeptin

    weight based sub-cutaneous injection twice daily of Leptin

    Also known as: Metreleptin

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. HbA1c

    Change in Hba1c after 12 weeks on Leptin Therapy compared to Baseline value

    Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks

Secondary outcomes

  1. Weight

    Change in Body Weight after 12 weeks on Leptin Therapy compared to Baseline value

    Time frame: Baseline to 12 weeks

  2. Insulin Dose

    Change in Insulin dose after 12 weeks on Leptin Therapy compared to Baseline value

    Time frame: Baseline to 12 weeks

  3. Change in HbA1c From Baseline to Week 20 on Leptin Therapy

    Change in Hba1c after 20 weeks on Leptin Therapy compared to Baseline value. With ongoing metreleptin therapy, the concomitant basal insulin dose was actively reduced by 50% after week 12.

    Time frame: Baseline to Week 20 (On leptin)

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Results

Posted Aug 28, 2019

Participant flow

Patients with T1DM between the 18 and 50 years of age and with a BMI less than 27 kg/m2 and an HbA1c of 7.0-10.0% (53-86 mmol/mol) were eligible for the study.

Baseline Period (Week 0)
Participant flow — Baseline Period (Week 0)
MilestoneLeptin Therapy in T1DM Patients
Started8
Completed8
Not completed0
Phase A (Weeks 0-12) Leptin Therapy
Participant flow — Phase A (Weeks 0-12) Leptin Therapy
MilestoneLeptin Therapy in T1DM Patients
Started8
Completed8
Not completed0
Phase B (Weeks 12-20) Leptin Therapy
Participant flow — Phase B (Weeks 12-20) Leptin Therapy
MilestoneLeptin Therapy in T1DM Patients
Started7
Completed7
Not completed0
Phase C (Weeks 20-24) Off Leptin Therapy
Participant flow — Phase C (Weeks 20-24) Off Leptin Therapy
MilestoneLeptin Therapy in T1DM Patients
Started7
Completed7
Not completed0

Outcome measures

PrimaryHbA1c

Change in Hba1c after 12 weeks on Leptin Therapy compared to Baseline value

Time frame:
Baseline and 12 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · % of hemoglobin
HbA1c
% of hemoglobinLeptin Therapy Week 12
HbA1c-0.19 (-0.44 to 0.07)
Statistical analysis
  • Leptin Therapy Week 12 · Mixed Models Analysis · p = 0.14 (P value comparing baseline to week 12)
SecondaryWeight

Change in Body Weight after 12 weeks on Leptin Therapy compared to Baseline value

Time frame:
Baseline to 12 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · kg
Weight
kgLeptin Therapy in TIDM Patients
Weight-2.60 (-4.6 to -0.6)
Statistical analysis
  • Leptin Therapy in TIDM Patients · Mixed Models Analysis · p = 0.01 (P value comparing week 0 with week 12.)
SecondaryInsulin Dose

Change in Insulin dose after 12 weeks on Leptin Therapy compared to Baseline value

Time frame:
Baseline to 12 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · units/day
Insulin Dose
units/dayLeptin Therapy in TIDM Patients
Insulin Dose-5.84 (-10.1 to -1.6)
Statistical analysis
  • Leptin Therapy in TIDM Patients · Mixed Models Analysis · p = 0.009 (P value comparing week 0 to week 12.)
SecondaryChange in HbA1c From Baseline to Week 20 on Leptin Therapy

Change in Hba1c after 20 weeks on Leptin Therapy compared to Baseline value. With ongoing metreleptin therapy, the concomitant basal insulin dose was actively reduced by 50% after week 12.

Time frame:
Baseline to Week 20 (On leptin)
Reported as:
Mean · % of Hemoglobin
Change in HbA1c From Baseline to Week 20 on Leptin Therapy
% of HemoglobinWeek 20 (On Leptin)
Change in HbA1c From Baseline to Week 20 on Leptin Therapy-0.04 (-0.31 to 0.22)
Statistical analysis
  • Week 20 (On Leptin) · Mixed Models Analysis · p = 0.75

Adverse events

Collected over Adverse event data was collected for 24 weeks.. Non-serious events are listed at a 1% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Overall Study0/8 (0%)0/8 (0%)1/8 (12.5%)
Most frequent other events
Most frequent other events
EventOverall Study
Injection site reactionInfections and infestations1/8

Baseline characteristics

Age, Categorical
Age, Categorical(Participants)Week 0 (Baseline)
<=18 years0
Between 18 and 65 years8
>=65 years0
Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)Week 0 (Baseline)
Mean33 ± 10
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Week 0 (Baseline)
Female5
Male3
Region of Enrollment
Region of Enrollment(participants)Week 0 (Baseline)
United States8
Weight
Weight(kg)Week 0 (Baseline)
Mean70.7 ± 5.9
Leptin
Leptin(ng/mL)Week 0 (Baseline)
Median23 (6 to 34)
Insulin dose
Insulin dose(Units/day)Week 0 (Baseline)
Mean45.9 ± 11.5
HbA1c
HbA1c(% of Hemoglobin)Week 0 (Baseline)
Mean7.6 ± 0.4
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Study locations

1 site
  • UT Southwestern Medical Center
    Dallas, Texas 75390, United States
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References and documents

Publications

  • Vasandani C, Clark GO, Adams-Huet B, Quittner C, Garg A. Efficacy and Safety of Metreleptin Therapy in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes: A Pilot Study. Diabetes Care. 2017 May;40(5):694-697. doi: 10.2337/dc16-1553. Epub 2017 Feb 21. PubMed 28223297 ↗
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Aug 28, 2019, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT01268644
Lead sponsor
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Collaborators
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Amylin Pharmaceuticals, LLC.
Responsible party
Abhimanyu Garg (Chief, Division Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases, Professor Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center) — Principal investigator
First posted
Dec 31, 2010
Start date
Sep 2010
Primary completion
Jan 2013
Completion
Aug 2014
Results posted
Aug 28, 2019
Last update
Aug 28, 2019

Study contacts

Abhimanyu Garg, M.D.
principal investigator · UT Southwestern Medical Center

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
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