Implantable 'Bio-Hybrid Organ' could transform life for those with severe diabetes
NCT ID NCT03513939
Summary
This study is testing a small, implantable device called the Cell Pouch that holds insulin-producing cells. It aims to help adults with severe Type 1 diabetes who frequently experience dangerous drops in blood sugar without warning. Researchers want to see if the implanted cells can survive and function to better control blood sugar levels and reduce these scary episodes.
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University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
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