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NCT Number: NCT06991829

Clinical Study on the Safety and Efficacy of Immunophenotyped Pancreatic Endocrine Organoid Bank in Treating Patients With T3c Diabetes

Islet cells are isolated from resected pancreatic tissue obtained from patients undergoing surgery, followed by ex vivo expansion and culture. Subsequent procedures include HLA typing, functional assessment of organoid-like structures, and biobanking. After matching for HLA, the cells are administered into patients with type 3c diabetes mellitus (T3cDM) via ultrasound-guided percutaneous transhepatic portal vein catheterization. A 52-week follow-up is conducted to evaluate the safety of the cell therapy and its clinical efficacy in glycemic control.

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Key information

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Early Phase 1

Primary location

Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200032, China

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Aged ≥18 and ≤70 years at the time of informed consent, regardless of sex; History of total pancreatectomy with baseline C-peptide levels below the lower limit of normal;
  • Post-pancreatectomy hyperglycemia consistent with diagnostic criteria for T3cDM;
  • Stimulated C-peptide level < 0.3 ng/mL at 120 minutes following a mixed meal;
  • HbA1c≥7.5% or TIR < 70% despite intensified insulin therapy;
  • Male participants who are sexually active and not surgically sterilized or whose partners are of childbearing potential must agree to use effective contraception and refrain from sperm donation throughout the study and for at least 6 months thereafter; female participants of childbearing potential must agree to use effective contraception for the duration of the study and for at least 6 months thereafter.
  • Voluntary written informed consent and willingness to comply with the study protocol and visit schedule.

Exclusion criteria

  • Known hemoglobinopathies or moderate-to-severe anemia interfering with HbA1c interpretation;
  • Positive HBsAg or HBcAb with HBV DNA ≥10⁴ copies/mL or ≥2000 IU/mL; Patients with positive HBsAg and HBV DNA <2000 IU/mL must be on antiviral therapy throughout the study. Patients with positive HBcAb and HBV DNA <2000 IU/mL must undergo regular HBV DNA monitoring;
  • Positive HCV antibody with HCV RNA≥10³IU/mL;
  • Positive HIV antibody testing;
  • Active syphilis infection (those with resolved infection may be included);
  • Existence or suspicion of other uncontrollable or untreatable fungal, bacterial, viral or other infections;
  • Uncontrolled hypertension (SBP >160 mmHg and/or DBP >100 mmHg despite stable antihypertensive treatment for ≥4 weeks);
  • History of coagulopathy or long-term anticoagulation therapy (e.g., warfarin) or INR >1.5 (low-dose aspirin permitted);
  • Impaired liver function: AST or ALT >3× ULN Total bilirubin >2× ULN;
  • Impaired renal function with Creatinine clearance <45 mL/min (Cockcroft-Gault formula);
  • History of end-stage heart or lung disease, or cirrhosis;
  • Presence or history of any type of cancer, excluding papillary thyroid cancer cured for more than 1 year;
  • Severe mental/psychological disorders, or severe cognitive impairment
  • Pregnant or lactating women;
  • Other situations or abnormal findings judged by the investigator as unsuitable for participating in the trial.

Treatment and study plan

HLA-matched pancreatic endocrine organoids transplantation

Procedure

Islet cells are isolated from resected pancreatic tissue obtained from patients undergoing surgery, followed by ex vivo expansion and culture. Subsequent procedures include HLA typing, functional assessment of organoid-like structures, and biobanking. After matching for HLA, the cells are administered into patients with type 3c diabetes mellitus (T3cDM) via ultrasound-guided percutaneous transhepatic portal vein catheterization. A 52-week follow-up is conducted to evaluate the safety of the cell therapy and its clinical efficacy in glycemic control.

Primary outcomes

  1. Proportion of Participants with ≥50% Reduction in Daily Insulin Dose at Week 52 Post-Transplantation Compared to Baseline

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 52 weeks post-transplantation

    The percentage of participants whose daily insulin requirement is reduced by at least 50% at 52 weeks after organoid transplantation, compared to their baseline insulin dose.

  2. Proportion of Participants with HbA1c < 7.0% at Week 52 Post-Transplantation

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 52 weeks post-transplantation

    The percentage of participants achieving HbA1c levels <7.0% at 52 weeks post-transplantation, indicating improved long-term glycemic control.

  3. Number of Participants with No Episodes of Severe Hypoglycemia Between Weeks 12 and 52 Post-Transplantation

    Time frame: From Week 12 to Week 52 post-transplantation

    The number of participants who report zero episodes of severe hypoglycemia during the 12 to 52 weeks post-transplantation period.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Proportion of Participants with HbA1c < 7.0% at Weeks 12, 26, and 52 Post-Transplantation

    Time frame: Weeks 12, 26, and 52 post-transplantation

    Percentage of participants achieving HbA1c < 7.0% at each follow-up time point to assess glycemic control over time.

  2. Proportion of Participants with ≥50% Reduction in Daily Insulin Dose at Weeks 12, 26, and 52 Post-Transplantation

    Time frame: Weeks 12, 26, and 52 post-transplantation

    Percentage of participants whose insulin requirement is reduced by at least 50% at three time points post-transplantation.

  3. Proportion of Participants Achieving Insulin Independence at Weeks 26 and 52 Post-Transplantation

    Time frame: Weeks 26 and 52 post-transplantation

    Percentage of participants who achieve complete insulin independence by Week 26 and Week 52.

  4. Proportion of Participants with Stimulated C-Peptide Peak > 0.3 ng/mL Following a Mixed Meal Tolerance Test at Weeks 12, 26, and 52

    Time frame: Weeks 12, 26, and 52 post-transplantation

    Percentage of participants with stimulated C-peptide > 0.3 ng/mL at Weeks 12, 26, and 52, indicating β-cell functional recovery.

  5. Time-in-Range (TIR) at Weeks 12, 26, and 52 Post-Transplantation

    Time frame: Weeks 12, 26, and 52 post-transplantation

    Proportion of time during which blood glucose levels remain within target glycemic range, as measured by CGM.

  6. Mean Amplitude of Glycemic Excursions (MAGE) at Weeks 12, 26, and 52 Post-Transplantation

    Time frame: Weeks 12, 26, and 52 post-transplantation

    Glycemic variability measured by the average amplitude of glucose excursions as recorded by CGM.

  7. Cumulative Number of Hypoglycemic Episodes at Weeks 12, 26, and 52 Post-Transplantation

    Time frame: Weeks 12, 26, and 52 post-transplantation

    Number of documented hypoglycemic events recorded during follow-up.

  8. Number of Adverse Events (AEs), Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), and Adverse Events of Special Interest (AESIs)

    Time frame: From enrollment to Week 52 post-transplantation.

    Safety profile assessed by the number and type of adverse events recorded over the treatment period.

  9. Change in Quality of Life Scores from Baseline to Week 52 Post-Transplantation

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 52 weeks post-transplantation

    Difference in patient-reported quality of life scores from baseline to Week 52.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital

Other

Collaborators

  • Shanghai Newislet Therapeutics Co., Ltd.

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2027
Study completion
2027
First posted
May 28, 2025
Registry last updated
May 28, 2025

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