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Frexalimab in Preservation of Endogenous Insulin Secretion Compared to Placebo in Adults, Adolescents and Children on Top of Insulin Therapy (FABULINUS)

This study, called FABULINUS, is for people aged 12-35 who have recently been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and are already taking insulin. The main goal is to find out if a new drug, frexalimab, can help your body continue to produce its own insulin, which is often lost in Type 1 Diabetes. Researchers also want to check if frexalimab is safe. Some participants will receive frexalimab, while others will receive a placebo (a dummy medicine with no active ingredients). All participants will continue their usual insulin treatment. The study will last about two years, and everyone involved will be closely monitored by a medical team.

Em resumo

Status
Ativo, mas não recrutando
Fase
FASE2
Patrocinador
Sanofi
Meta de inscrição
197
Iniciar
11 Dez 2023
Conclusão estimada
29 Oct 2030

Sobre o que é este estudo?

Type 1 Diabetes is a condition where your body's immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the cells in your pancreas that make insulin. Insulin is a vital hormone that helps turn sugar from food into energy. When these cells are damaged, your body can't make enough insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels. People with Type 1 Diabetes need to take insulin every day to manage their condition.

This study is testing a new medication called frexalimab. Researchers hope frexalimab might be able to protect the remaining insulin-producing cells in people who have recently been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. If it works, it could mean their bodies continue to make some of their own insulin for longer, which might make managing their diabetes easier. This is a "Phase 2" study, meaning it's an early but important step in testing a new medicine.

The study is designed to compare frexalimab with a placebo. A placebo looks just like the real medicine but contains no active drug. This helps researchers understand if any benefits seen are genuinely due to frexalimab or something else. All participants will still take their normal insulin, as frexalimab is an additional treatment being investigated.

Pontos principais

  • This study investigates a new drug called frexalimab for recently diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes.
  • It aims to see if frexalimab can help preserve the body's natural insulin production.
  • Participants will be aged 12-35 and already taking insulin.
  • The study compares frexalimab to a placebo, with all participants continuing insulin therapy.
  • Participation involves regular hospital visits and lasts approximately two and a half years.
  • It's a Phase 2 study, an early step in testing the new medication.

Quem pode ser elegível?

To be considered for this study, you would typically need to be between 12 and 35 years old. You must have been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes recently – specifically, within the last 90 days before your first screening visit – and already be on insulin treatment. Your doctors will also check for specific markers in your blood, confirming you have Type 1 Diabetes, and that your body is still producing at least a small amount of its own insulin.

There are also some reasons why you might not be able to join. For example, if you've had certain serious infections recently, or have a history of specific types of infections, you might not be eligible. The medical team will review your health history carefully to make sure the study is safe for you. You also need to be up-to-date with your routine vaccinations.

Este estudo pode ser adequado para você?

Responda a estas perguntas rápidas para ver se você pode ser elegível. Este é apenas um guia — a decisão final é da equipe de pesquisa.

  1. Are you between 12 and 35 years old?
  2. Have you been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes within the last 3 months?
  3. Are you currently taking insulin for your diabetes?
  4. Are you up-to-date with your routine vaccinations?
  5. Have you had any serious infections in the past month, or a history of specific serious infections?
Responda a todas as perguntas para ver o seu resultado.

O que envolve a participação?

If you decide to take part, your total involvement in the study could last up to about 2 and a half years (135 weeks). Initially, there's a screening period of 3 to 5 weeks to see if you're a good fit. After that, you'll enter the main treatment period, which is for approximately two years (104 weeks). During this time, you'll either receive frexalimab or a placebo, in addition to your regular insulin, and will have regular check-ups and assessments.

After the main two-year treatment, there's an optional extra two-year period where you might know if you're receiving the active drug (this is called an Open Label Extension). Finally, there will be a follow-up period of up to 26 weeks to check on your health after the treatment ends. Throughout the study, you'll have regular hospital visits for blood tests, physical exams, and to receive your study medication. The exact number of visits will be explained by the study team.

Riscos e benefícios potenciais

Taking part in any medical study has potential benefits and risks. A potential benefit of this study is that frexalimab might help your body continue to make its own insulin, which could improve your diabetes management. However, there's no guarantee of personal benefit, and you might receive the placebo. Potential risks could include side effects from the study medication, though these will be closely monitored. Regular tests can cause mild discomfort. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your usual medical care.

Locations (79)

  • University of California San Francisco - Mission Bay- Site Number : 8400012
    Código postal verificado
    São Francisco, Estados Unidos
  • University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus- Site Number : 8400003
    Código postal verificado
    Aurora, Estados Unidos
  • University of Florida College of Medicine- Site Number : 8400010
    Código postal verificado
    Gainesville, Estados Unidos
  • University of Miami Hospital- Site Number : 8400013
    Código postal verificado
    Miami, Estados Unidos
  • AdventHealth Orlando- Site Number : 8400002
    Código postal verificado
    Orlando, Estados Unidos
  • Rocky Mountain Diabetes and Osteoporosis Center- Site Number : 8400009
    Código postal verificado
    Idaho Falls, United States
  • NorthShore University Health System - Endeavor Health Medical Group - Skokie - Woods Drive- Site Number : 8400007
    Código postal verificado
    Skokie, United States
  • Joslin Diabetes Center - Boston- Site Number : 8400015
    Código postal verificado
    Boston, Estados Unidos
  • University at Buffalo - Downtown Campus- Site Number : 8400004
    Código postal verificado
    Buffalo, Estados Unidos
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill- Site Number : 8400001
    Código postal verificado
    Chapel Hill, United States
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center- Site Number : 8400019
    Código postal verificado
    Cincinnati, Estados Unidos
  • The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Site Number : 8400005
    Código postal verificado
    Filadélfia, Estados Unidos

Perguntas frequentes

What is Type 1 Diabetes?

Type 1 Diabetes is a condition where your body's immune system stops your pancreas from making insulin, a hormone needed to turn food into energy. People with Type 1 Diabetes need daily insulin injections.

What is 'frexalimab'?

Frexalimab is a new drug being tested in this study. It's hoped that it might help protect the cells in your pancreas that make insulin.

O que é um 'placebo'?

A placebo is a dummy medicine that looks exactly like the study drug but contains no active ingredients. This helps researchers see if the real drug is truly effective.

Will I still take my usual insulin?

Yes, all participants in this study will continue to take their regular insulin treatment, as frexalimab is an additional investigational medicine.

Quanto tempo durará o estudo?

If you join, your involvement could last for about two and a half years in total, including screening, treatment, and follow-up.

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