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Monoclonal Antibodies

Ustekinumab for Type 1 Diabetes (UST1D2 Trial)

Phase 2 & 3
Recruiting
Led By Jan Dutz, MD FRCPC
Research Sponsored by University of British Columbia
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Male or female, aged 18-35 years inclusive, at the time of the anticipated first dose of the study drug.
Male or female, aged 18-35 years inclusive, at the time of the anticipated first dose of the study drug
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up weeks 28 and 78
Awards & highlights

UST1D2 Trial Summary

This trial will assess if Ustekinumab can decrease C-peptide decline in participants with recent onset type 1 diabetes, in order to see if the drug is effective in protecting insulin-producing cells.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for 18-35 year olds recently diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, who still produce some insulin and have not used medications affecting glucose tolerance in the last month. Participants must be free from significant diseases, HIV, Hepatitis B/C, tuberculosis, and cannot be pregnant or planning pregnancy soon.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests Ustekinumab's ability to preserve insulin-producing cells in newly diagnosed Type 1 Diabetics against a placebo. The goal is to see if patients can become insulin-free or need less insulin by protecting these cells.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Ustekinumab may cause side effects similar to those seen in its use for psoriasis which include infections, allergic reactions, possibly cancer but this is rare. Specific side effects related to diabetes treatment will be monitored closely.

UST1D2 Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 35 years old.
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I am between 18 and 35 years old.
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I have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
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I am willing to track and report my insulin use, blood sugar levels, and any low blood sugar events.
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I have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
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I have tested positive for a diabetes-related autoantibody.
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I have tested positive for a diabetes-related autoantibody.

UST1D2 Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~weeks 28 and 78
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and weeks 28 and 78 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Baseline change in 2-hour mixed meal-stimulated C-peptide AUC at week 52.
Rate, frequency and severity of all adverse events including; hypoglycemic episodes; injection reactions; hypersensitivity reactions; evidence of infection and posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome.
Secondary outcome measures
2-hour MMTT-stimulated C-peptide AUC at weeks 28 and 78)
Basic immune phenotyping of WBC subsets
CD154 and CD134 (OX40) based assays to determine diabetogenic antigen specific responses of T helper cells.
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Side effects data

From 2018 Phase 4 trial • 43 Patients • NCT02187172
50%
Upper respiratory infection
27%
Common cold
9%
Urinary tract infection
9%
Anxiety
9%
Back pain
9%
Dizziness
9%
Fracture
9%
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
5%
Rash/Rash Acneiform/Maculo-Papular
5%
Hypertension
5%
Pain/Pain in extremity
5%
Toothache
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Ustekinumab (Stelara)
Placebo (RCT Period)
Placebo (Active Treatment Period)

UST1D2 Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: UstekinumabExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Week 0: Loading dose of 6mg/kg Ustekinumab Intravenously. Weeks 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, and 48 (6 visits): 90mg Ustekinumab subcutaneously. Weeks 28, 52, 78: Non-dosing visits where a Mixed Meal Tolerance Test will be administered. Total of 11 visits
Group II: Saline Solution - PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Patients allocated to receive placebo will receive respective amounts of a saline-placebo at the same intervals. Week 0: Loading dose of 6mg/kg saline intravenously. Weeks 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, and 48 (6 visits): 90mg saline subcutaneously. Weeks 28, 52, 78: Non-dosing visits where a Mixed Meal Tolerance Test will be administered. Total of 11 visits
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Ustekinumab
2013
Completed Phase 4
~4140

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Janssen, LPIndustry Sponsor
160 Previous Clinical Trials
307,924 Total Patients Enrolled
University of British ColumbiaLead Sponsor
1,415 Previous Clinical Trials
2,466,950 Total Patients Enrolled
Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundationOTHER
232 Previous Clinical Trials
141,718 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Ustekinumab (Monoclonal Antibodies) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03941132 — Phase 2 & 3
Type 1 Diabetes Research Study Groups: Ustekinumab, Saline Solution - Placebo
Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Trial 2023: Ustekinumab Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03941132 — Phase 2 & 3
Ustekinumab (Monoclonal Antibodies) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03941132 — Phase 2 & 3

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Are the individuals in this experiment at least 18 years of age?

"Only people aged 18-35 can take part in this trial, and there are 233 similar trials for people under 18 and 997 for people over 65."

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What are the conditions that Ustekinumab is most often prescribed for?

"Ustekinumab can be used to regulate adrenal cortex hormone levels. In addition, it is an effective treatment for conditions like an insufficient response to other TNF therapies, psoriasis, and Crohn's disease."

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What is the previous research on Ustekinumab?

"Ustekinumab is being studied in 35 different clinical trials, 18 of which are Phase 3 studies. The majority of these studies are based in Gdansk, Pomorskie, but there are 2789 total locations running trials for Ustekinumab."

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Who does this clinical trial require as participants?

"This trial is enrolling 66 people with diabetes, autoimmune aged 18 and 35. Most importantly, applicants should meet the following criteria:A diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus in accordance with the ADA/CDA criteria.An interval of ≤100 days between the diagnosis and the first dose of the study drug.Ability to provide documented informed consent.Male or female, aged 18-35 years inclusive, at the time of the anticipated first dose of the study drug.Evidence of residual functioning β cells. This will be assessed by a C-peptide level over 0.2nmol/L"

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Are recruitment efforts for this clinical trial ongoing?

"The trial, which has been open since January 4th 2021, is still recruiting patients according to the listing on clinicaltrials.gov. The study was last updated on June 3rd, 2022."

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How many test subjects are currently involved in this clinical trial?

"Yes, that is accurate. The clinical trial is currently ongoing and is looking for 66 participants from 2 different sites. The first posting was on 1/4/2021, with the most recent update on 6/3/2022."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Ontario
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Mount Sinai Hospital/UHN
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
~16 spots leftby Apr 2025