Caffeine Ingestion to Counter the Exercise-mediated Fall in Glycaemia in Type 1 Diabetes (NCT04671043) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Caffeine Ingestion to Counter the Exercise-mediated Fall in Glycaemia in Type 1 Diabetes
Switzerland21 participantsStarted 2022-02-04
Plain-language summary
This project will aim to investigate the clinical efficacy and metabolic effects of a pre-exercise dose of caffeine with a low (10g) dose of carbohydrate (CAF+lowCHO) without modification of insulin degludec on exercise metabolism in people with T1D.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Type 1 diabetes for ≥1 year and negative C-peptide (\<100pmol/l)
* Male and female aged 18-45 years old
* HbA1c \<8.5% (69 mmol/mol) based on analysis from the central laboratory unit of Bern University Hospital
* Using multiple daily injections
* Using insulin degludec (Tresiba; Novo Nordisk A/S, Bagsværd, Denmark) as basal insulin for a minimum of 3 months
* Written informed consent
* Able and willing to adhere to safe contraception during the study and for 2 weeks after completion of the study. Safe contraception comprises double barrier methods (hormonal contraception \[like: oral contraceptive pills or intrauterine contraceptive devices\] together with a mechanical barrier \[like: condom, diaphragm\]).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Physical or psychological disease likely to interfere with the normal conduct of the study as judged by the investigator
* Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (using an insulin pump)
* Hypoglycaemic unawareness (Gold likert score ≥4) or having experienced any episode of a severe hypoglycaemic event within the last 6 months (i.e. need of third-party assistance).
* Current treatment with drugs known to interfere with metabolism e.g. systemic corticosteroids, SGLT2 inhibitors, Glucagon like 1 peptide- receptor agonists, or metformin.
* Relevant diabetic complications as judged by the investigator and based on medical record check (no cardiovascular disease and no significant microvascular disease)
* Microalbuminuria (as defi…
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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