taRgeting bEtA-Cell Function To achIeVe Remission of Type 2 diAbeTEs (NCT06844539) | Clinical Trial Compass
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taRgeting bEtA-Cell Function To achIeVe Remission of Type 2 diAbeTEs
United Kingdom56 participantsStarted 2025-04-24
Plain-language summary
The main objective of the REACTIVATE study is to investigate whether a period of intensive insulin therapy using closed-loop technology, when combined with diet and lifestyle education, can restore beta-cell function and achieve remission of recent-onset type 2 diabetes.
This is a single-centre, open-label, randomised, parallel design study comparing up to 12 weeks of fully closed-loop insulin delivery to standard care with a glucose sensor in adults with recent-onset type 2 diabetes. The primary outcome is the number of participants achieving remission of diabetes at 52 weeks, defined as HbA1c below 48mmol/mol after 12 or more weeks off all diabetes medications.
Other key outcomes include area under the curve for C-peptide and glucose during mixed meal tolerance test, the proportion of time spent with glucose levels within and above the target glucose range and mean sensor glucose as recorded by glucose sensor at 52 weeks.
Safety evaluation comprises severe hypoglycaemic episodes, and other adverse and serious adverse events. Utility and human factors outcomes include glucose sensor and closed-loop usage, questionnaires and semi-structured interviews.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 18 years and older
* Type 2 diabetes diagnosed \>6 months and ≤5 years ago
* Treatment with glucose lowering medication for at least 3 months
* HbA1c \>48 mmol/mol on 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
* Pregnancy, planned pregnancy, or breast feeding
* Severe visual or hearing impairment
* Medically documented allergy towards the adhesive of plasters
* Serious skin diseases located at places of the body potentially used for localisation of the glucose sensor
* Drug or alcohol misuse
* Group 2 driving licence holder
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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The number of participants achieving remission of diabetes at 52 weeks