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Closed-loop in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes

Sponsor: University of Cambridge

NCT ID: NCT06579404

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At a glance

What the study gets you
Access to the study treatment being tested
Type of study
Interventional (receives a drug or procedure)
Time in hospital
In-person visits at study sites — visit count not specified by the sponsor
Drug or intervention
CamAPS HX (device), Standard insulin therapy with glucose sensor (other)
How long the study runs
Study runs about 31 months (dates as stated)
About the drug or intervention
CamAPS HX — device: The automated closed loop system (CamAPS HX) will consist of: YpsoPump insulin pump Freestyle Libre 3 glucose sensor Smartphone hosting CamAPS HX app with the Cambridge model predictive control algorithm · Standard insulin therapy with glucose sensor — other: Participants usual insulin therapy with Freestyle Libre 3 glucose sensor
Patient visit burden
Not specified by the sponsor

In plain English

This University of Cambridge study is testing a closed-loop system (a device that automatically adjusts insulin) in adults with type 2 diabetes who are already treated with insulin. The study covers people aged 18 and over who have had type 2 diabetes for at least 12 months.

Who can take part

  • Aged 18 years or older
  • Type 2 diabetes diagnosed at least 12 months ago
  • Already taking an SGLT2 inhibitor (a diabetes tablet) and/or a GLP-1 receptor agonist (a diabetes injection) for at least 3 months, or have been offered these treatments before
  • On insulin treatment for at least 6 months
  • HbA1c (average blood sugar) of 15% (140 mmol/mol) or less on a local laboratory test
  • Willing to wear study devices and follow study instructions
  • Able to give consent to take part

Who may not be able to

  • Type 1 diabetes
  • Currently using an insulin pump
  • Currently using any closed-loop system
  • Any physical or mental illness, or medication, that the study clinician thinks would interfere with the study or its results
  • Known or suspected allergy to insulin
  • Documented allergy to the adhesive (glue) in plasters
  • Pregnancy, planned pregnancy, or breastfeeding
  • Severe visual impairment
  • Severe hearing impairment
  • Serious skin conditions in places where a glucose sensor could be placed
  • Use of illicit drugs, misuse of prescription drugs, or alcohol misuse

What taking part involves

  • • Not stated — ask the trial team

Time commitment: Not stated — ask the trial team (participants must be willing to wear study devices and follow study instructions).

Plain-English summary (AI-generated) from registry data. Not eligibility advice — only the trial team can confirm whether you can take part. Use the eligibility checker to see how your health profile matches this trial.

Type of study
Testing a treatment
Ages
18 Years and over
Who
All
Number of participants
224
Started
2024-12-06
Last checked
2026-03

Plain English Summary

What is this study?

  • • Testing a new treatment for type 2 diabetes treated with insulin
  • • NA - 224 participants
  • • The main objective of this study is to determine the efficacy, safety and utility of fully closed-loop glucose control in the home setting in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D)

Who can take part?

  • • Ages 18 Years and over
  • • Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes treated with insulin

Where?

  • • Cambridge - Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • • Derby - Royal Derby Hospital
  • • Leicester - Leicester Diabetes Centre
  • • London - Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
  • • +3 more UK sites

This is a simplified summary. Always discuss with your doctor before making any decisions.

About This Trial

The main objective of this study is to determine the efficacy, safety and utility of fully closed-loop glucose control in the home setting in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D). This study builds on previous and on-going studies of closed-loop systems that have been performed in Cambridge in adults with type 2 diabetes in the inpatient and in the home setting and in children and adults with type 1 diabetes. This is an open-label, multi-national, multi-centre, randomised, single-period parallel study, involving a run-in period followed by a 26-week intervention period during which glucose levels will be controlled either by a fully closed-loop system or by participants usual insulin therapy with continuous glucose monitoring. A total of up to 224 adults with type 2 diabetes using insulin will be recruited through outpatient diabetes clinics, primary care centres, social media advertising and other established methods at participating centres. Participants will receive appropriate training in the safe use of the study devices. The primary outcome is the between group difference in HbA1c at 26 weeks. Other key outcomes include the time spent with glucose levels within, above and below the target glucose range (3.9-10.0mmol/L) and mean sensor glucose as recorded by CGM over the 26 weeks. Insulin requirements, body weight, renal and liver function will also be compared. Safety evaluation comprises severe hypoglycaemic episodes, and other adverse and serious adverse events. Human factors outcomes include CGM \& closed-loop usage, questionnaires and semi-structured interviews.

More detail

Purpose of clinical trial: To determine the efficacy, safety and utility of fully closed-loop insulin delivery over 26 weeks in the home setting in adults with type 2 diabetes. Study objectives: To determine the efficacy, safety and utility of fully closed-loop insulin delivery over 26 weeks in the home setting in adults with type 2 diabetes. 1. EFFICACY: The objective is to assess the ability of fully closed-loop insulin delivery to improve glucose control as measured by HbA1c (primary endpoint) and sensor glucose metrics. 2. SAFETY: The objective is to evaluate the safety of fully closed-loop insulin delivery in terms of episodes and severity of hypoglycaemia, and nature and severity of other adverse events. 3. UTILITY: The objective is to determine the acceptability and duration of use of the CGM and closed-loop system. 4. HUMAN FACTORS: The objective is to assess cognitive, emotional, and behavioural characteristics of participants and their response to the closed-loop system using validated questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. Participating clinical centres: UK - Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. - Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London \- Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust \- King's College Hospital, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London \- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust \- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust \- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Switzerland \- Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, Bern France \- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) de Toulouse Germany \- Medical Center - University of Freiburg Austria \- Medical University of Graz, Graz Czech Republic \- Diabetes Centre, Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Prague Sample Size: 224 participants (112 per group) will be randomised. Recruitment will target a minimum quota of 25% of participants using basal insulin and a minimum quota of 60% of participants using multiple daily insulin injections. Maximum duration of study for a subject: 30 weeks Recruitment: Participants will be recruited through outpatient diabetes clinics, primary care centres, social media advertising or other established methods at participating centres Consent: Participants will be asked to provide written informed consent. Baseline Assessment: Eligible participants will undergo baseline evaluation involving talking a medical history including demographics, height/weight, waist hip ratio and blood pressure measurement and blood samples for HbA1c, fasted lipid profile, renal and liver function. A urine albumin-creatinine ratio (ACR) will be performed, along with a urine pregnancy test in females of child-bearing age. Human factors questionnaires will be completed and a masked glucose sensor will be applied. Run-in Period: During a 2-3 week run-in period, participants will use their usual insulin therapy and wear a masked CGM system. At the end of the run-in period, for compliance, at least 10 days of CGM data needs to be recorded. CGM data during the run-in period will be used to assess baseline glucose control before the start of the intervention phase. Randomisation: Eligible participants will be randomised in a 1:1 ratio using central randomisation software to fully closed-loop or standard insulin therapy with CGM for 26 weeks. Randomisation will be stratified by site and baseline HbA1c. Fully closed loop insulin delivery (intervention arm): Following randomisation, participants in the closed-loop group will receive training on the study CGM, study insulin pump and closed-loop App during a 1-2 hour outpatient session. Competency on the use of the closed-loop system will be evaluated. Further training may be delivered as required. Participants will be advised to use the closed-loop system for the next 26 weeks. Standard insulin therapy with CGM (control arm): Following randomisation, participants in the control group will use their usual insulin therapy and the study CGM. Training on the use of the CGM will be provided. Participants will use standard insulin therapy and CGM for the next 26 weeks. 3 month study visit: Weight, waist hip ratio and blood pressure will be measured and a blood sample will be taken for measurement of HbA1c, fasted lipid profile, renal and liver function. Data from the closed-loop system and CGM system will be reviewed. Human factors questionnaires will be completed. End of study assessments: Weight, waist hip ratio and blood pressure will be measured and a blood sample will be taken for measurement of HbA1c, fasted lipid profile, renal and liver function. Urinary ACR will be measured. Human factors questionnaires will be completed and a subset of participants will participate in interviews. Study devices will be returned and participants will resume their usual insulin therapy and standard glucose monitoring. Procedures for safety monitoring during trial: Standard operating procedures for monitoring and reporting of all adverse events and adverse device events will be in place, including serious adverse events (SAE), serious adverse device effects (SADE) and specific adverse events (AE) such as severe hypoglycaemia. A data safety and monitoring board (DSMB) will be informed of all serious adverse events and any unanticipated serious adverse device effects that occur during the study and will review compiled adverse event data at periodic intervals. Criteria for withdrawal of subjects on safety grounds: A participant may terminate participation in the study at any time without necessarily giving a reason and without any personal disadvantage. An investigator can stop the participation of a subject after consideration of the benefit/risk ratio. Possible reasons are: * Participant is unable to demonstrate safe use of study devices as judged by the investigator * Serious adverse events * Significant protocol violation or non-compliance * Decision by the investigator, or the Sponsor, that termination is in the participant's best medical interest * Pregnancy, planned pregnancy, or breast feeding * Allergic reaction to insulin or severe allergic reaction to adhesive surface of infusion set or glucose sensor * Technical grounds (e.g. participant relocates)

Type 2 Diabetes Treated With Insulin

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Eligibility at a Glance

Key info

  • Age: 18 Years and over
  • Who can join: All genders

What the study is looking for

  • ✓Aged 18 years and older
  • ✓Type 2 diabetes diagnosed for at least 12 months
  • ✓Established on an SGLT2 inhibitor and/or GLP-1 receptor agonist for at least 3 months, or have been offered these...
  • ✓Treatment with insulin therapy for at least 6 months
  • ✓HbA1c ≤ 15% (140 mmol/mol) analysis from local laboratory or equivalent

Who cannot take part

  • ✗Type 1 diabetes
  • ✗Current use of insulin pump
  • ✗Current use of any closed-loop system
  • ✗Any physical/psychological disease or medication(s) likely to interfere with the conduct of the study and...
  • ✗Known or suspected allergy against insulin
See the full criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years and older * Type 2 diabetes diagnosed for at least 12 months * Established on an SGLT2 inhibitor and/or GLP-1 receptor agonist for at least 3 months, or have been offered these therapies previously. * Treatment with insulin therapy for at least 6 months * HbA1c ≤ 15% (140 mmol/mol) analysis from local laboratory or equivalent * Willing to wear study devices and follow study instructions * Capacity to consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Type 1 diabetes * Current use of insulin pump * Current use of any closed-loop system * Any physical/psychological disease or medication(s) likely to interfere with the conduct of the study and interpretation of the study results, as judged by study clinician * Known or suspected allergy against insulin * Medically documented allergy towards the adhesive * Pregnancy, planned pregnancy, or breast feeding * Severe visual impairment * Severe hearing impairment * Medically documented allergy towards the adhesive (glue) of plasters * Serious skin diseases located at places of the body, which potentially are possible to be used for localisation of the glucose sensor * Illicit drugs abuse * Prescription drugs abuse * Alcohol abuse

Where Is This Study? (7 UK sites)

Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Hospital R&D contact (matched)

Stephen Kelleher

cuh.research@nhs.net01223 348490

Royal Derby Hospital

Derby, United Kingdom

NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Hospital R&D contact (matched)

Dr Teresa Grieve

uhdb.researchgov@nhs.net01332 724639 / 01332 724638

Leicester Diabetes Centre

Leicester, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Hospital R&D contact (matched)

Carolyn Maloney

uhl-tr.researchandinnovationadminmailbox@nhs.net0116 258 8351

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

London, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Hospital R&D contact (matched)

Main Email: gstt.research.rbhh@nhs.net

gstt.research.rbhh@nhs.netn/a

King's College Hospital, King's College NHS Foundation Trust

London, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Hospital R&D contact (matched)

Jasmine Palmer

kch-tr.research@nhs.net0203 299 1980

Manchester Royal Infirmary, Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester, United Kingdom

NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Hospital R&D contact (matched)

Elizabeth Mainwaring

R&D.applications@mft.nhs.uk0161 276 3340

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Hospital R&D contact (matched)

Julie Dawson

rdsubmissions@nnuh.nhs.uk01603 286611

How to Get in Touch

Charlotte K Boughton, PhD

Sponsor contact

CONTACT

+44 (0)1223 769066 cb2000@medschl.cam.ac.uk

Angel Tseung

Sponsor contact

CONTACT

ftt20@cam.ac.uk
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov · Last verified: 2026-03