Leveraging Semaglutide for Preservation of Beta Cell Function and Restoration of Alpha Cell Function
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Summary
This study seeks to evaluate the hormone responses of insulin, c-peptide, glucagon, and incretins to semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy, in individuals with stage 1 type 1 diabetes. The goal of this study is to see if semaglutide can protect beta cell function in this group of people and delay the progression to stage 2 type 1 diabetes.
Description
This study aims to evaluate the effects of semaglutide on pancreatic beta and alpha cell function in individuals with stage 1 type 1 diabetes (T1D). Despite having euglycemia, individuals with stage 1 T1D may already exhibit loss of the first phase insulin response (FPIR). Incretins play a significant role in FPIR through their effects on insulin secretion and sensitivity, offering a potential therapeutic target for restoration of FPIR. Furthermore, prior studies have demonstrated that individuals with T1D exhibit inappropriate glucagon release in response to glucose, worsening glycemic contro…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 12–70 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Stage 1 Type 1 Diabetes * Screening OGTT with impaired or loss of first phase insulin secretion but no dysglycemia to suggest stage 2 or stage 3 type 1 diabetes Exclusion Criteria: * History of anaphylaxis or allergies to GLP-1 receptor agonists * Already on a GLP-1 receptor agonist * History of bariatric surgery * Personal or family history of cancer such as medullary thyroid cancer * Personal history of pancreatitis or pathogenic variants associated with increased risk of pancreatitis * Severe hypoglycemia within 3 months of study enrollment * Pregnant, breastfeeding…
Interventions
- DrugSemaglutide
Study participants will be randomized to either placebo or semaglutide treatment for 12 months
- DrugPlacebo
Randomized to either placebo or semaglutide.
Location
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCincinnati, Ohio