Title

Feasibility Trial Testing the Bionic Pancreas With ZP4207
The Bionic Pancreas Feasibility Trial Testing the Bionic Pancreas With ZP4207
  • Phase

    Phase 2
  • Study Type

    Interventional
  • Study Participants

    13
The purpose of this study was to determine whether the Bionic Pancreas with ZP4207 (dasiglucagon*) was feasible to improve glycemic control in adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

*dasiglucagon is the proposed International Nonproprietary Name (pINN) for ZP4207
This was a single-center, open-label, 2-part, randomized cross-over trial. The trial was to enrol up to 20 adult patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and assess the safety and efficacy of the Bionic Pancreas (BP) using either the iLet or iPhone platform when used with the glucagon analogue ZP4207 (dasiglucagon) versus Lilly glucagon.

In Part 1, patients participated in two 1-day treatment arms in random order (iPhone-based BP using ZP4207 (dasiglucagon) and iPhone-based BP using Lilly glucagon) according to a pre-generated randomization scheme. In Part 2, it was planned to enrol additional patients to participate in two 1-day treatment arms in random order (iLet using ZP4207 (dasiglucagon) and iLet using Lilly glucagon) according to a pre-generated randomization scheme. However, due to unavailability of the iLet, the sponsor decided to stop the trial upon completion of Part 1. Part 2 of the trial using the iLet was consequently not conducted.

One day the BP will use glucagon analogue ZP4207 (dasiglucagon) and the other day the BP will use Lilly glucagon. Subjects will also receive insulin lispro through the BP on both days. The trial will be conducted at single center, the Massachusetts General Hospital Diabetes Center in Boston, MA.
Study Started
Nov 30
2016
Primary Completion
May 24
2017
Study Completion
Jun 07
2017
Results Posted
Feb 08
2021
Last Update
Mar 23
2021

Drug Insulin Lispro

Used to lower blood glucose. Commercially available by prescription and is indicated for patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), but not for use in a bionic pancreas. Individualized dose based on metabolic needs and frequent monitoring of blood glucose.

  • Other names: HumaLOG, HumaLOG Cartridge, HumaLOG KwikPen

Drug ZP4207 (dasiglucagon)

A glucagon analog not yet approved by the FDA. Subcutaneous administration in one BP arm.

  • Other names: dasiglucagon

Drug Glucagon

A hormone normally made by the pancreas to raise blood glucose. Used to treat low blood sugar. Commercially available by prescription and is indicated for patients with T1DM in severe hypoglycemia, but not for use in a BP. Subcutaneous administration in one BP arm.

  • Other names: Glucagon for injection (rDNA original)

Device iPhone-based bionic pancreas

An experimental device.

Device iLet-based bionic pancreas

An experimental device.

Part 1, Lilly glucagon then ZP4207 Experimental

In Part 1, 12 patients participated in 1-day treatment arms in random order (iPhone-based Bionic Pancreas using Lilly glucagon and iPhone-based Bionic Pancreas using ZP4207 (dasiglucagon) {experimental drug} with insulin lispro) according to pre-generated randomization scheme.

Part 1, ZP4207 then Lilly Glucagon Experimental

In Part 1, 12 patients participated in 1-day treatment arms in random order (iPhone-based Bionic Pancreas using Lilly glucagon and iPhone-based Bionic Pancreas using ZP4207 (dasiglucagon) {experimental drug} with insulin lispro) according to pre-generated randomization scheme.

Part 2, Lilly glucagon then ZP4207 Experimental

In Part 2, it was planned to enrol up to 10 new patients to participate in 1-day treatment arms in random order (iLet-based Bionic Pancreas using Lilly glucagon and iLet-based Bionic Pancreas using ZP4207 (dasiglucagon) {experimental drug} with insulin lispro) according to pre-generated randomization scheme. However, due to unavailability of the iLet, the sponsor decided to stop the trial upon completion of Part 1. Part 2 of the trial using the iLet was consequently not conducted.

Part 2, ZP4207 then Lilly Glucagon Experimental

In Part 2, it was planned to enrol up to 10 new patients to participate in 1-day treatment arms in random order (iLet-based Bionic Pancreas using Lilly glucagon and iLet-based Bionic Pancreas using ZP4207 (dasiglucagon) {experimental drug} with insulin lispro) according to pre-generated randomization scheme. However, due to unavailability of the iLet, the sponsor decided to stop the trial upon completion of Part 1. Part 2 of the trial using the iLet was consequently not conducted.

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients with T1DM for at least 1 year, as defined by the American Diabetes Association
Age ≥ 18 years
Prescription medication regimen stable for >1 month (except for medications not expected to affect trial safety or outcome, in the judgment of the investigator)
Diabetes managed using an insulin pump for >=6 months
Patients in good health according to age (medical history, physical examination, vital signs, 12-lead electrocardiograms [ECGs], laboratory assessments), as judged by the Investigator

Exclusion Criteria:

Previous exposure to ZP4207 or adverse reaction to glucagon
History of liver disease or current abnormal liver function tests (LFTs)
Renal failure
Anemia
History of coronary artery disease or congestive heart failure (class III or IV)
History of transient ischemic attack or stroke
Seizure disorder
Cystic fibrosis, pancreatitis, or any other pancreatic disease besides T1DM
Other endocrine disorders
Use of oral anti-diabetic medications
Electronically powered implants
Hypertension (≥160/100 mm Hg despite treatment)
Inadequate venous (vein) access as determined by trial nurse or physician at time of screening

Summary

Part 1, ZP4207

Part 1, Lilly Glucagon

All Events

Event Type Organ System Event Term Part 1, ZP4207 Part 1, Lilly Glucagon

Safety and Tolerability as Measured by Adverse Events, Local Tolerability of Infusion Site Reactions, and Clinical Laboratory Parameters

Safety and tolerability of ZP4207 in the BP using either the iPhone or the iLet platform, as measured by adverse events (AEs), local tolerability of infusion site reactions, and clinical laboratory parameters. See adverse events section for results on AEs by system organ class and preferred term. Clinical laboratory parameters in terms of overall 'investigations' AEs and abnormal hematology parameters that did not resolve by the follow-up visit are presented below. LLN = lower limit of the normal range. Investigations and vital signs AEs by preferred term are presented in the AE section. Participants with infusion site pain and nausea measured by visual analog scales (VAS) are presented below; mean values are presented under secondary outcomes. For the VAS, individuals marked on a 10-cm line corresponding to the amount of pain or nausea being experienced, with low scores (cm) indicating no feelings of pain or nausea and high scores (cm) indicating high feelings of pain or nausea.

Part 1, ZP4207

Participants with AEs

Participants with antibodies

Participants with edema infusion site reactions

Participants with erythema infusion site reactions

Participants with erythrocytes <LLN

Participants with hematocrit <LLN

Participants with hemoglobin <LLN

Participants with infusion site pain (VAS)

Participants with investigations AEs

Participants with lymphocytes <LLN

Participants with nausea (VAS)

Participants with vascular disorders

Part 1, Lilly Glucagon

Participants with AEs

Participants with antibodies

Participants with edema infusion site reactions

Participants with erythema infusion site reactions

Participants with erythrocytes <LLN

Participants with hematocrit <LLN

Participants with hemoglobin <LLN

Participants with infusion site pain (VAS)

Participants with investigations AEs

Participants with lymphocytes <LLN

Participants with nausea (VAS)

Participants with vascular disorders

Impact of Daily Diabetes Demands

This questionnaire was not assessed as per protocol amendment 7.

Part 1, ZP4207

Part 1, Lilly Glucagon

Bionic Pancreas User Opinion Survey

This questionnaire was not assessed as per protocol amendment 7.

Part 1, ZP4207

Part 1, Lilly Glucagon

Pain Measured on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

The VAS scale was used to measure pain at the end of the visit (16 hours) for patients in both treatment groups. The VAS was a psychometric response scale used to measure subjective characteristics of pain. Patients marked a location on a 0 to 10-cm line that corresponded to the amount of pain being experienced, with low scores (cm) indicating no feelings of pain and high scores (cm) indicating high feelings of pain. Actual values are shown. The maximum value in the Lilly glucagon group was recorded at hour 3.

Part 1, ZP4207

Baseline

Hour 1

Hour 2

Hour 3

Hour 4

Hour 5

Hour 6

Hour 7

Visit end (16 hours)

Part 1, Lilly Glucagon

Baseline

0.01
cm (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 0.0029

Hour 1

Hour 2

Hour 3

0.06
cm (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 0.202

Hour 4

Hour 5

Hour 6

Hour 7

0.02
cm (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 0.058

Visit end (16 hours)

Nausea Measured on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

The VAS scale was used to measure nausea at the end of the visit (16 hours) for patients in both treatment groups. The VAS was a psychometric response scale used to measure subjective characteristics of nausea. Patients marked a location on a 0 to 10-cm line that corresponded to the amount of nausea being experienced, with low scores (cm) indicating no feelings of nausea and high scores (cm) indicating high feelings of nausea. Actual values are shown. The maximum values in both groups were recorded at hour 6, the start of the exercise period.

Part 1, ZP4207

Baseline

Hour 1

0.12
cm (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 0.379

Hour 2

Hour 3

0.11
cm (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 0.348

Hour 4

Hour 5

0.02
cm (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 0.063

Hour 6

0.29
cm (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 0.917

Hour 7

Visit end (16 hours)

0.11
cm (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 0.348

Part 1, Lilly Glucagon

Baseline

Hour 1

Hour 2

Hour 3

0.04
cm (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 0.144

Hour 4

Hour 5

0.09
cm (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 0.215

Hour 6

0.18
cm (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 0.522

Hour 7

Visit end (16 hours)

Glycemic Regulation

Measure glycemic regulation, including hypoglycemia exposure (percent of time spent with continuous glucose monitor [CGM] glucose<60mg/dL)

Part 1, ZP4207

12.78
percentage of time points (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 17.262

Part 1, Lilly Glucagon

17.6
percentage of time points (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 14.080

Average Percent Glucagon Dose Amounts Calculated by the Bionic Pancreas Control Algorithm That Are Successfully Delivered by the Pump.

Secondary endpoint of bionic pancreas function, presented by treatment group. The analysis of bionic pancreas function endpoints was on an intention-to-treat basis.

Part 1, ZP4207

96.73
Percentage of treatment delivered (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 4.021

Part 1, Lilly Glucagon

97.01
Percentage of treatment delivered (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 2.851

Average Percent Insulin Dose Amounts Calculated by the Bionic Pancreas Control Algorithm That Are Successfully Delivered by the Pump.

Secondary endpoint of bionic pancreas function, presented by treatment group. The analysis of bionic pancreas function endpoints was on an intention-to-treat basis.

Part 1, ZP4207

98.36
Percentage of treatment delivered (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 1.114

Part 1, Lilly Glucagon

97.73
Percentage of treatment delivered (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 2.051

Average Percentage of Time During Which the Bionic Pancreas is Functioning Nominally in All Respects Based on Real-time Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Data

Secondary endpoint of bionic pancreas function, presented by treatment group. The analysis of bionic pancreas function endpoints was on an intention-to-treat basis.

Part 1, ZP4207

95.41
percentage of time functioning nominally (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 1.846

Part 1, Lilly Glucagon

94.26
percentage of time functioning nominally (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 3.966

Average Percentage of Time During Which the Bionic Pancreas is Functioning Nominally With or Without a New CGM Glucose Reading Captured

Secondary endpoint of bionic pancreas function, presented by treatment group. The analysis of bionic pancreas function endpoints was on an intention-to-treat basis.

Part 1, ZP4207

97.86
percentage of time functioning nominally (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 1.125

Part 1, Lilly Glucagon

96.31
percentage of time functioning nominally (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 3.891

CGM Reliability Index, Calculated as Percentage of Possible Values Actually Recorded by CGM

Secondary endpoint of bionic pancreas function, presented by treatment group. The analysis of bionic pancreas function endpoints was on an intention-to-treat basis.

Part 1, ZP4207

97.55
percentage of recorded values (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 1.219

Part 1, Lilly Glucagon

97.94
percentage of recorded values (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 1.076

CGM Mean Absolute Relative Difference Versus Time-stamped Blood Glucose (BG) Values From Meter Download

Secondary endpoint of bionic pancreas function, presented by treatment group. The analysis of bionic pancreas function endpoints was on an intention-to-treat basis.

Part 1, ZP4207

12.6
mg/dL (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 4.13

Part 1, Lilly Glucagon

12.7
mg/dL (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 5.43

Number of Patients With Technical Faults Associated With the BP Including Cause and Resolution: Calibration Issues

Technical faults in terms of calibration issues were listed by patient.

Part 1, ZP4207

Part 1, Lilly Glucagon

Number of Patients With Technical Faults Associated With the BP Including Cause and Resolution: Connectivity Issues

Technical faults related to connectivity issues were listed

Part 1, ZP4207

Part 1, Lilly Glucagon

Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire - Status

This questionnaire was not assessed as per protocol amendment 7.

Part 1, ZP4207

Part 1, Lilly Glucagon

Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire - Change

This questionnaire was not assessed as per protocol amendment 7.

Part 1, ZP4207

Part 1, Lilly Glucagon

T1-Diabetes Distress Scale

This questionnaire was not assessed as per protocol amendment 7.

Part 1, ZP4207

Part 1, Lilly Glucagon

Hypoglycemia Fear Survey

This questionnaire was not assessed as per protocol amendment 7.

Part 1, ZP4207

Part 1, Lilly Glucagon

Problem Areas in Diabetes Survey

This questionnaire was not assessed as per protocol amendment 7.

Part 1, ZP4207

Part 1, Lilly Glucagon

Age, Continuous

42.5
Years (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 18.47

BMI

27.36
kg/m^2 (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 5.301

Body weight

80.28
kg (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 18.357

Diabetes duration

28.2
years (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 14.72

HbA1c

7.18
% (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 1.462

Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)

Race (NIH/OMB)

Region of Enrollment

Sex: Female, Male

Overall Study

Part 1 Lilly Glucagon or ZP4207

Part 1, Lilly Glucagon Then ZP4207

Part 1, ZP4207 Then Lilly Glucagon

Drop/Withdrawal Reasons

Part 1 Lilly Glucagon or ZP4207

Part 1, Lilly Glucagon Then ZP4207