New islet transplant study aims to free type 1 diabetes patients from insulin shots

NCT ID NCT01241864

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study tests whether transplanting insulin-producing islet cells from deceased donors can help people with type 1 diabetes who have already had a kidney transplant. The goal is to achieve better blood sugar control without needing insulin shots. Ten participants aged 18 to 68 will receive the islet cells through a vein and be monitored for safety and effectiveness.

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