Imatinib Treatment in Recent Onset Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus



Status:Completed
Conditions:Diabetes
Therapuetic Areas:Endocrinology
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - 45
Updated:9/30/2018
Start Date:January 2014
End Date:May 2018

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Safety and Efficacy of Imatinib for Preserving Beta-Cell Function in New-Onset Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) results from the autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing
ß cells. Although exogenous insulin is widely available, it is not possible for affected
individuals to consistently achieve euglycemia with current technology, and thus they are at
risk for devastating long-term complications. This phase II study is designed to evaluate the
safety and efficacy of imatinib mesylate as a novel therapy for new-onset T1DM. Imatinib is a
first-in-class tyrosine kinase inhibitor.

This study will explore the potential role of short-term therapy with imatinib to induce
tolerance and possibly lead to a durable long-term remission of T1DM.

Eligible participants will be randomized to receive either imatinib mesylate or placebo
daily.

All participants randomized into this study will be seen at a study site for a follow-up
evaluation, 2 weeks and 4 weeks after randomization, and every month month thereafter for the
first year. Participants will come in for a visit ever 6 months for the second year.

At the study visits, participants will undergo assessments of their insulin production,
immunologic status, and overall health. Subjects will be followed until the conclusion of the
study. The trial is expected to last approximately 2-4 years or until the required amount of
information is gathered.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Males and females age 12-45 years of age who meet the ADA standard T1DM criteria1.
Positive for at least one islet cell autoantibody. Initial enrollment will be for
subjects ages 18-45, with the goal to lower the age down to 12 upon acceptable safety
review and prospect of benefit for this initial older cohort.

- Diagnosis of T1DM within 100 days of Visit 0.

- Peak stimulated C-peptide level >0.2 pmol/mL following an MMTT.

- Participants of childbearing age who are sexually active must agree to use an
effective form of birth control (e.g., barrier method, oral contraception, or
surgery). For females, these contraceptive measures must be maintained throughout the
study; for males these measures must be followed for a minimum of 3 months after
discontinuation of imatinib therapy.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Prior history of any significant cardiac disease such as congestive heart failure,
myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, or structural defects or suspicion thereof.

- Leukopenia (<3,000 leukocytes/μL), neutropenia (<1,500 neutrophils/μL), or
thrombocytopenia (<125,000 platelets/μL).

- Low Hemoglobin (baseline hemoglobin below lower limit of normal)

- Prior history of anaphylaxis, angioedema or serious cutaneous drug reactions

- Any sign of significant chronic active infection (e.g., hepatitis, tuberculosis, EBV,
CMV, or toxoplasmosis), or screening laboratory evidence consistent with a significant
chronic active infection (such as positive for HIV, PPD, or HBSAg). Significant acute
infections must be resolved before treatment may commence, e.g., acute respiratory
tract, urinary tract, or gastrointestinal tract infections.

- Anticipated ongoing use of diabetes medications other than insulin that affect glucose
homeostasis, such as metformin, sulfonylureas, thiazolidinediones, glucagon-like
peptide 1 (GLP-1) mimetics, dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) inhibitors, or amylin.

- Prior or current treatment that is known to cause a significant, ongoing change in the
course of T1DM or immunologic status, including high-dose inhaled, extensive topical
or systemic glucocorticoids.

- Evidence of liver dysfunction, with alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate
aminotransferase (AST) >2.0 times the upper limit of normal persistent for 1 week or
greater.

- Evidence of renal insufficiency as indicated by serum creatinine > 1.2 times the upper
limit of normal and confirmed in a repeat test at least one week apart. Evidence of
clinically significant metabolic bone disease (except adequately treated rickets).

- Females who are pregnant at the time of screening or unwilling to defer pregnancy
during the 24-month study period.

- Prior treatment with imatinib or related tyrosine kinase inhibitor.

- Unable to avoid medications that affect CYP3A4: either inducers that may decrease
imatinib levels, or inhibitors that may increase drug concentrations. (Refer to
section 1.5.1.12 for a complete list of inducers and inhibitors.)

- Height standard deviation score ≥2 standard deviations below mean

- Any sign of QT prolongation on Visit -1 noted on ECG (> 450 ms in males and > 470 ms
in females)

- Known coagulation disorders or use of anticoagulants

- Current and anticipated on-going treatment with drugs that may increase or decrease
imatinib plasma concentrations (CYP3A4 family inhibitors or inducers) or drugs that
may have their plasma concentration altered by imatinib (drugs metabolized by CYP3A4/5
and CYP2D6).

- Any condition that, in the investigator's opinion, may compromise study participation
or may confound the interpretation of the study results.
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425 University Blvd.
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
(317) 274-4591
Principal Investigator: Linda DiMeglio, MD
Phone: 317-944-2584
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201 Dowman Dr
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(404) 727-6123
Principal Investigator: Eric Felner, MD
Phone: 404-727-1098
Emory University Emory University, recognized internationally for its outstanding liberal artscolleges, graduate and professional schools,...
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101 Jessup Hall
Iowa City, Iowa 52242
(319) 335-3500
Principal Investigator: Eva Tsalikian, MD
Phone: 319-356-4035
University of Iowa With just over 30,000 students, the University of Iowa is one of...
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South 34th Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
 215-590-1000
Principal Investigator: Steven M Willi, MD
Phone: 267-426-3908
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Aurora, Colorado 80010
Principal Investigator: Peter Gottlieb, MD
Phone: 303-724-8615
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One Joslin Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02215
617-309-2400
Principal Investigator: Jason Gaglia, MD, MMSc
Phone: 617-309-4148
Joslin Diabetes Center Joslin Diabetes Center, located in Boston, Massachusetts, is the world's largest diabetes...
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Dallas, Texas 75390
Principal Investigator: Phillip Raskin, MD CDE
Phone: 214-648-4717
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Melbourne, Victoria 3095
Principal Investigator: John Wentworth, MD
Phone: 03-934-27672
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San Francisco, California 94143
Principal Investigator: Stephen E Gitelman, MD
Phone: 415-502-9089
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