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Hormone Therapy

Nasal Glucagon for Type 1 Diabetes (RescuiNGkids Trial)

Phase 1
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be younger than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline through day 9
Awards & highlights

RescuiNGkids Trial Summary

This trial is testing the safety and tolerability of a new diabetes drug for children aged 1-4. It will involve blood tests and measuring blood sugar levels. The study will last up to 9 days.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for young children aged 1 to less than 4 with Type 1 Diabetes. They should have stable diabetes management, no severe hypoglycemia recently, and no nasal blockages or anomalies. Kids on closed-loop insulin therapy must switch to manual mode during the study.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial tests Baqsimi, a nasal glucagon powder, in toddlers with Type 1 Diabetes. It checks safety and how it affects blood sugar levels after one dose followed by two phone check-ins over about a week.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While not explicitly listed here, common side effects of glucagon may include nausea, vomiting, headache, and reactions at the administration site such as irritation.

RescuiNGkids Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline through day 9
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline through day 9 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Number of Participants with One or More Treatment-Emergent Adverse Event(s) (TEAEs) and Serious Adverse Event(s) (SAEs) Considered by the Investigator to be Related to Study Drug Administration
Secondary outcome measures
PD: Absolute BGmax of Nasal Glucagon
Blood Glucose
PD: Time of Maximum Observed Blood Glucose (TBGmax) of Nasal Glucagon
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RescuiNGkids Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Glucagon Nasal PowderExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
A single dose of glucagon nasal powder administered intranasally.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Glucagon Nasal Powder [Baqsimi]
2022
Completed Phase 1
~10

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Eli Lilly and CompanyLead Sponsor
2,617 Previous Clinical Trials
3,201,193 Total Patients Enrolled
Study DirectorEli Lilly and Company
1,346 Previous Clinical Trials
405,387 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Glucagon Nasal Powder [Baqsimi] (Hormone Therapy) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04992312 — Phase 1
Type 1 Diabetes Research Study Groups: Glucagon Nasal Powder
Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Trial 2023: Glucagon Nasal Powder [Baqsimi] Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04992312 — Phase 1
Glucagon Nasal Powder [Baqsimi] (Hormone Therapy) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04992312 — Phase 1

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What prior investigations have been conducted involving Glucagon Nasal Powder [Baqsimi]?

"Initially investigated in 2018 at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Baqsimi has since seen a total of 76 clinical trials. Currently there are 8 ongoing studies located predominantly within Los Angeles."

Answered by AI

May I be eligible to join this research endeavor?

"This clinical trial seeks 9 children between one and four years old with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Eligible candidates must have sufficient venous access for blood sampling, demonstrate stability on insulin therapy for at least three months before screening, possess generally good health besides their Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus diagnosis, and not be burdened by prior choanal atresia or any other form of nasal/pharyngeal blockage or anomaly."

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What is the capacity of this clinical trial in terms of participants?

"Affirmative. Per information accessible on clinicaltrials.gov, the medical trial in question is actively looking for participants and has been active since March 24th 2022. The study seeks to recruit 9 volunteers from 10 different sites across the country."

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Is recruitment for this research endeavor open to the public?

"Affirmative. Per information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical study is in the midst of recruiting patients which began upon its initial posting on March 24th 2022 and was last modified October 3rd 2022. The researchers are looking for 9 participants to take part at 10 different sites."

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For which ailments is Baqsimi, a Glucagon Nasal Powder typically prescribed?

"Glucagon Nasal Powder [Baqsimi] is a viable option for managing type 2 diabetes mellitus, diabetes, and hypoglycemia."

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Is this research project open to participants over the age of 80?

"This study is looking to enrol individuals between the ages of one and four years old. It has been reported that 220 medical trials are catering to those under 18 while 924 studies aim to accommodate persons over 65."

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In which locations is this assessment being conducted?

"This study has locations in Los Angeles, Indianapolis and Minneapolis, as well as 10 other sites. Specifically, Children's Hospital Los Angeles (Los Angeles), Riley Hospital for Children (Indianapolis) and University of Minnesota Medical School (Minneapolis)."

Answered by AI

What risks do people face when ingesting Glucagon Nasal Powder [Baqsimi]?

"With a score of 1, Glucagon Nasal Powder [Baqsimi] is classified as having limited safety and efficacy data. This evaluation was based on the fact that this medication is in its initial clinical trial phase."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
California
How old are they?
65+
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Met criteria
What site did they apply to?
Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0
~2 spots leftby Apr 2025