Targeting Polyamines using DFMO in Persons with Type 1 Diabetes: A Randomized Double-Masked Placebo-Controlled Phase I/II Study to Evaluate the Safety Tolerability and Initial Pharmacodynamics of Multiple Ascending Doses

Primary Investigator

Cynthia K Teskey

Primary Investigator

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Ellie Ryan

Primary Investigator

Enrolling By Invitation
12 years - 40 years
All
Phase N/A
2 Locations

Brief description of study

The purpose of this study is to determine if different doses of a drug known as DFMO have an effect on reducing the amount of stress that is experienced by the body's beta cells and preserves residual c-peptide.

Detailed description of study

The purpose of this study is to determine if different doses of a drug known as DFMO have an effect on reducing the amount of stress that is experienced by the body's beta cells and preserves residual c-peptide.
Participants will be paid for their participation.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: type 1 diabetes,type i diabetes,diabetes,diabetic
  • Age: 12 years - 40 years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria
Clinical diagnosis of type 1 diabetes within 2-8 months
Normal hearing
Exclusion Criteria
Presence of severe, active disease that interferes with dietary intake or requires the use of chronic medication, with exception of well-controlled hypothyroidism and mild asthma not requiring oral steroids
Diabetes other than T1D
Chronic illness known to affect glucose metabolism
Inability to swallow pills
Psychiatric impairment or current use of anti-psychotic medication
Hematologic abnormalities
Impaired renal function
Pregnant

Updated on 04 Aug 2024. Study ID: 1411735324
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