New hope for brittle diabetes: islet transplant study shows promise

NCT ID NCT00706420

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This early-phase study tests whether transplanting insulin-making islet cells can help people with difficult-to-control type 1 diabetes. Participants receive donor islet cells along with immune-suppressing drugs to prevent rejection. The goal is to reduce or stop insulin injections and prevent dangerous low blood sugar episodes, though lifelong immune suppression is required.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus type 1 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • City of Hope Medical Center

    Duarte, California, 91010, United States