Cell Transplant for Type 1 Diabetes
(cePolyTregs Trial)
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but it excludes those on chronic steroid treatment or anticoagulant therapy (except aspirin). It's best to discuss your specific medications with the trial team.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment cePolyTregs for type 1 diabetes?
Research shows that stem cell therapies, which include components similar to cePolyTregs, can help improve insulin production and reduce the need for insulin in people with type 1 diabetes. These therapies work by helping the body regenerate insulin-producing cells and balance the immune system.12345
Is cell transplantation for type 1 diabetes safe?
How is the treatment cePolyTregs different from other treatments for type 1 diabetes?
The treatment cePolyTregs is unique because it involves the use of regulatory T cells (a type of immune cell) to potentially modulate the immune system and protect insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, which is different from traditional treatments that focus on insulin replacement or beta cell transplantation.15101112
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial is testing a new treatment using special immune cells called cePolyTregs to help people with type 1 diabetes who are getting islet transplants. These cells help protect the transplanted insulin-producing cells from being attacked by the immune system, improving their function and survival.
Research Team
James Shapiro, MD, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Alberta
Indri Purwana, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Alberta
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adults aged 18-68 with Type 1 Diabetes (T1DM) who've had it for over 5 years and struggle with blood sugar control despite trying hard. They should have issues sensing low blood sugar or have been hospitalized for related complications within the last year. Participants need to understand the study, agree to its terms, and not be on certain medications like anticoagulants or planning pregnancy.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Islet Transplantation
Participants receive islet transplantation as part of the study protocol
cePolyTregs Infusion
Participants receive cePolyTregs infusion two weeks post islet transplant
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and preliminary efficacy of cePolyTregs therapy
Treatment Details
Interventions
- cePolyTregs
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Alberta
Lead Sponsor
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canadian Clinical Trial Network
Collaborator
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Collaborator