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Research Studies

Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes Research Studies

Find research studies available to children cared for by the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes team.

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CAHptain Study

The primary purpose of the CAHptain study is to explore the safety and efficacy of tildacerfont in children and adolescents aged 2 to 17 years of age with classic CAH, and evaluate if it may improve hormonal balance and allow children to take lower doses of glucocorticoids.

Phase: Phase II

Actively recruiting: No

Category: Children

Canagliflozin in Children with Type 2 Diabetes

The goal of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of Canagliflozin (which is experimental) in children and adolescents ages 10 to 18 years old with Type 2 diabetes and poor control (i.e., an HbA1c of 6.5% to 10.5%). Study drug or placebo would be taken alone or with metformin or insulin as needed. Monitoring tests include blood, urine, physical exams, vital signs, blood sugar and ketone monitoring, diabetes management counseling.

Phase: Phase III

Actively recruiting: No

Category: Children

Dasiglucagon for the Treatment of Children with Congenital Hyperinsulinism (for children under 1 year of age)

This study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study that will evaluate the safety and efficacy of dasiglucagon in children between the ages of 7 days and 12 months who have congenital hyperinsulinism. Dasiglucagon will be given as a subcutaneous infusion while patients are admitted to the hospital. Other treatments for hyperinsulinism may be changed as allowed while maintaining safe blood sugar levels. For the second part of the study, patients may be able to go home on the medication.

Phase: Phase II, Phase III

Actively recruiting: No

Category: Children

Conditions: Congenital Hyperinsulinism

DTX401 Gene Therapy in Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD) Type Ia

Our team at the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at CHOP is working on a research study to determine whether an experimental gene therapy product, DTX401, is safe and effective in people with glycogen storage disease type Ia (GSDIa). The FDA has not approved this drug for the treatment of GSDIa but has approved us to use this drug as part of this clinical trial. The purpose of this research study is to see if DTX401 can help people with GSDIa have normal blood sugar levels and fewer episodes of hypoglycemia. DTX041 works by delivering copies of the G6PC gene to your liver through a one-time infusion. Participation in this study will last for 2 years and will involve 30 study visits. It is possible that treatment with the study drug infusion may improve your blood sugar levels. Travel costs will be covered by the study and you will receive compensation for participating.

Phase: Phase III

Actively recruiting: No

Category: Adults, Children

Conditions: Congenital Hyperinsulinism

Medtronic 780G System

This study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the MiniMed 780G insulin pump system used in combination with the DS5 CGM in type 1 diabetic pediatric participants in a home setting.

Phase: Phase III

Actively recruiting: No

Category: Children

PETITE-T1D

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and pharmacokinetics (drug levels in the blood) of teplizumab in children less than 8 years old. The study will also assess if your child stays in Stage 2 T1D or progresses to Stage 3 T1D. Your child may join the study only if they are in Stage 2 T1D. Previous studies in adults and children older than 8 years of age suggest that taking teplizumab, a drug that affects your childs immune system, may stop, delay, or decrease the attack on the cells that make insulin. This slowing or blocking of the immune attack may reduce the risk of short-term and long-term consequences of T1D. To join this study, your child must have been diagnosed with Stage 2 T1D based on two positive T1D-related antibodies and confirmed dysglycemia (abnormal blood sugar levels) based on an oral glucose tolerance test, fasting plasma glucose test, or an increase in a blood test called the hemoglobin A1c. The study is open-label. That means that if your child qualifies for the study, your child will receive teplizumab. There is no placebo in this study.

Phase: Phase IV

Actively recruiting: No

Category: Children

RIZE Clinical Trial for Individuals with Hyperinsulinism

Our team is working on a clinical drug trial that involves giving you a study drug that is not FDA-approved called RZ358. The goal of the trial is to test the study drug safety, how your body processes the drug, how the drug affects your body, and see if it can increase your blood sugar. If you agree to take part, your participation will last for up to 27 weeks and include 4 weeks of screening, 8 weeks of treatment, and a 15 week follow-up period. It is possible that treatment with the study drug infusions may improve your blood sugar levels and/or reduce the use of other medication(s) to prevent hypoglycemia. For more information, contact us at HIResearch@email.chop.edu.

Phase: Phase II

Actively recruiting: No

Category: Adults, Children

Conditions: Congenital Hyperinsulinism

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