Phase 2 Type 1 Diabetes Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People aged 6 to 35 years old
- People who have been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) for fewer than 100 days at the time of joining the trial
- People who are willing to give their own consent, or, if under 18 years old, have a parent or legal guardian who is willing to give consent on their behalf
- People who have tested positive for at least one specific diabetes-related antibody (such as GAD65A, mIAA — if tested within 10 days of starting insulin — IA-2A, ICA, or ZnT8A)
- People whose pancreas is still producing a measurable level of insulin, shown by a specific test result (called a mixed meal tolerance test) taken at least 21 days after diagnosis, with the trial entry occurring within 37 days of that test
- People who test negative for a virus called Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) at screening must also have a negative EBV blood test within 30 days of joining, and must not have had EBV-like illness symptoms lasting more than 7 days in the 30 days before joining
- People who have not received a live vaccine in the last 6 weeks before joining
- People who have received a killed (inactivated) flu vaccine at least 2 weeks before joining, when that season's flu vaccine is available
- People who are willing to avoid live vaccines during the treatment period and for 3 months after the last dose of the study drug
- People who are willing to follow an intensive diabetes management plan during the trial
Who may not be able to join:
- People with a weakened immune system or with low levels of certain blood cells, including low white blood cells, low neutrophils, low lymphocytes, or low platelets
- People who have signs or symptoms of an active infection at the time of joining
- People who have had or currently have a tuberculosis (TB) infection, based on testing or medical history
- People who are currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant within the two-year study period
- People who are currently using immunosuppressive medications (drugs that suppress the immune system), including long-term use of steroid tablets or similar medicines
- People who have a current or past infection with HIV, Hepatitis B, or Hepatitis C
- People with other serious medical conditions or abnormal lab results that could interfere with the trial or pose additional health risks, including pre-existing heart disease, chronic lung disease (COPD), sickle cell disease, neurological conditions, or abnormal blood counts
- People with a history of cancer, other than certain skin cancers
- People with signs of liver problems, based on specific blood test results being significantly above normal
- People with signs of kidney problems, based on a specific blood test result being significantly above normal
- People who have received a live virus vaccine in the last 6 weeks
- People currently using non-insulin medications that affect blood sugar levels, within 7 days before screening
- People currently taking part in another Type 1 diabetes treatment study within the last 30 days
- People who have previously received any experimental treatment aimed at slowing the loss of insulin-producing cells in Type 1 diabetes
- People with a known allergy to ATG (a type of immune-suppressing medication) or Verapamil (a medication used in this trial)
- People who have previously been treated with ATG or Verapamil, or who have a known allergy to products derived from rabbits
- People with any other condition that, in the trial doctor's opinion, could negatively affect their participation or the reliability of the trial results
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Laura M Jacobsen, MD, University of Florida
Phone: 352-294-5760
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
AUC C-peptide between ATG and placebo values; Change in 2-hr MMTT AUC C-peptide
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 26 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.