The Steno Opti-Bolus-Timing Studies (NCT07021690) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Steno Opti-Bolus-Timing Studies
Denmark40 participantsStarted 2025-06-30
Plain-language summary
The project investigates the significance of the timing of insulin dosing for breakfast and lunch with an automated insulin pump and whether it matters if the meal primarily contains high or low glycemic index carbohydrates.
We hypothesise that a bolus given 15 minutes before the meal will result in the best blood glucose levels after the meal, regardless of the type of carbohydrates.
Participants will attend 6 experimental days over a maximum of 3 months, where they will be served either breakfast or lunch at the research site, depending on sub-study (breakfast or Lunch sub-study). Three different bolus timings will be tested, with either rapidly absorbed carbohydrates or slowly absorbed carbohydrates, in a randomized order for each participant. Participants will take insulin for the meal using the bolus calculator in the pump, either 15 minutes before, at the start of the meal, or 30 minutes after the meal. The development in sensor glucose will then be monitored for up to 4 hours after the meal.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria:
Type 1 diabetes ≥ 3 years Age 18-70 years User of the MiniMed 780G for at least 3 months Use of Novorapid insulin in the pump (for a minimum of two weeks) TIR \> 70% for minimum of 14 days Use carbohydrate counting and bolus calculation Uploads insulin pump and CGM data to the Carelink Personal database Pump settings: carbohydrate ratio (300-500 rule), active insulin time of ≤ 3 hours and smartguard target glucose of 5.5 or 6.1 mmol/L
Exclusion criteria:
Use of anti-diabetic medicine (other than insulin), corticosteroids or other drugs affecting glucose metabolism during the study period or within 4 weeks prior to study start Diagnosed with gastroparesis Females who are pregnant, breast-feeding Food allergies related to standardized meals Alcohol or drug abuse Inability to understand the individual information and to give informed consent.
Current participation in another clinical trial that, in the judgment of the principal investigator, will compromise the study results
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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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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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What they're measuring
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Change in SG between three meal bolus delivery times for meals with two levels of glycemic index
Timeframe: From -15 min before the meal to 270 min after meal intake