Clinical Research Directory

MiniMed Fit Payload Wear Study

The purpose of this study is to assess success/failure of the MiniMed Fit Payload adhesive components in different wear locations over a 7-day period to support development of the future commercialized patch pump.

Integrating New Skills Into Diabetes Education With CGM

This study is designed to test the preliminary efficacy of a three-stage continuous glucose monitor (CGM) integration program for older adults who are taking insulin. This study will learn if a three-stage CGM integration program ("intervention") that includes sessions focused on CGM technology skills, data skills, and lifestyle skills impacts CGM wear-time, glycemic metrics, and participant-reported outcomes, compared to two standard CGM training approaches ("comparators"). Following a screening visit and baseline data collection, participants will be randomized to either the intervention or one of the two comparator arms for 6 weeks. The intervention involves three educational sessions over 4 weeks. The first session will be in-person and subsequent sessions will be virtual. Participants in the intervention may receive 1-2 additional individualized training sessions to review CGM skills. The first comparator (Comparator A) will receive a one-time clinic-based CGM training. The second comparator (Comparator B) will be provided with a comprehensive informational pamphlet about CGM. All participants will complete outcomes data collection at 6 weeks. The study will also explore participant experiences through a series of semi-structured interviews with a subset of purposively selected participants and their care partners to identify opportunities for scaling the intervention to a broader population. Lastly, an extension phase of the study will evaluate long-term CGM use and associated outcomes 3- and 6-months post-intervention.

Pilot Study of Intrapartum Insulin Pump

People with type 1 or type 2 diabetes often use insulin pumps to manage their blood sugar during pregnancy. These pumps can help keep blood sugar in a healthy range. However, when people come to the hospital to give birth, they are often asked to stop using their insulin pump and switch to insulin given through an IV. This change can be stressful and may make blood sugar harder to control during labor. There is not enough research to know if it is safe and practical for people to keep using their insulin pump while in labor. The goal of this study is to learn whether it is safe, practical, and acceptable for pregnant people with diabetes to continue using their insulin pump during labor. The study will also look at how this approach compares to standard care, which uses IV insulin. This is a small pilot study. About 30 pregnant people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes will take part. All participants already use an insulin pump and receive care through the MedStar Diabetes in Pregnancy Program. Participants will be allowed to continue using their own insulin pump during labor, following a hospital safety plan. Their outcomes will be compared to similar patients from the past who used IV insulin during labor. The main focus of the study is to see how often people can safely stay on their insulin pump during labor and how well this approach fits into hospital care. The study will also collect information about blood sugar levels during labor and health outcomes for newborns, such as low blood sugar, breathing problems, or need for care in the neonatal intensive care unit. These outcomes are being studied to help plan future research. After delivery, participants will be asked to share their experience. This includes how satisfied they were with their diabetes care during labor, how much control they felt over their care, and how difficult or easy the treatment was to manage. Nurses and doctors will also provide feedback about caring for patients who use insulin pumps during labor. Participants will continue to check their blood sugar using continuous glucose monitoring, with fingerstick checks when needed. If any safety concerns arise, such as blood sugar levels that are too high or too low, participants will switch to standard IV insulin. This study is not meant to prove that one method is better than another. Instead, it will help researchers decide whether a larger study should be done in the future. The long-term goal is to improve diabetes care during labor and support safe, patient-centered options for people with diabetes and their babies.

Investigation of the Effectiveness of Prophylactic NPWT (ciNPWT) in High-risk Diabetic Patients With Acute Laparotomy Wounds

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of prophylactic Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) in patients with diabetes mellitus undergoing laparotomy who are at high risk for Surgical Site Infections (SSI). In addition to clinical efficacy, the investigators also plan a cost effectiveness analysis to assess the applicability of this relatively high-cost intervention in a domestic healthcare setting.

Evaluation of a Mobile AI-powered Decision Support System for Insulin Dosing and Glucose Prediction in Type 1 Diabetes: The glUCModel Clinical Trial Protocol

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of integrating predictive models into insulin therapy management via the user-centered glUCModel mobile app in People with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus following Multiple Insulin Dosing therapy. Participants will be aged 18 to 65 years. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does using the app improve glycaemic control, as measured by time in range? Does using the app reduce the number of episodes of hyperglycaemia and hypoglycaemia? Are the app's design and functionality adequate? The study will comprise four phases:ses}): * Screening phase: Informed consent, collection of sociodemographic and clinical data, and baseline Pittsburg, IFIS, and DTSQ questionnaires. * Run-in phase: 2 weeks of standard care with CGM. Data will be used to generate personalized predictive models in the intervention group. * Active treatment phase: Participants continue MDI therapy. The intervention group will additionally use the glUCModel mobile app. CGM data from the final 2 weeks will be analyzed. * Evaluation and analysis phase: Participants will complete the uMARS, Pittsburgh, and DTSQ questionnaires. Statistical analysis and correlations among outcomes will be processed.

Evaluation of the Safety and Performance of the Novel Medtronic Experimental Automated Insulin Delivery System (NMX8) in People Living With Diabetes (NEXUS)

This study will demonstrate the safety and performance of the Novel Medtronic Experimental Automated Insulin Delivery system named MiniMed™ NMX8 system in people living with insulin-requiring diabetes in comparison with the MiniMed™ 780G system.