New insulin cocktails aim to speed up meal coverage for type 1 diabetes
NCT ID NCT07090824
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This early study tests whether two modified insulins (diluted U-200 Humalog and diluted U-500 Humulin) work faster than a current rapid insulin (Lyumjev) in 20 adults with type 1 diabetes who use insulin pumps. Participants receive each insulin after a meal, and researchers measure how quickly and how long the insulin stays in the blood. The goal is to find insulins that act faster to better cover meals without needing to dose beforehand.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- modified insulin formulations (diluted U-200 Humalog and diluted U-500 Humulin)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward faster-acting insulins that improve blood sugar control after meals for people with type 1 diabetes using insulin pumps.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-phase study with only 20 people. It measures insulin levels in the blood, not actual blood sugar outcomes, so it may not lead to a practical treatment change.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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10 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: To be eligible for the study, a subject must meet all of the following criteria: 1. 18-60 years of age 2. Clinical diagnosis of type 1 diabetes 3. On insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitor for at least 3 months 4. For females of childbearing potential, a negative pregnancy test and not attempting to conceive. 5. Understanding and willingness to follow the protocol and sign informed consent 6. Ability to speak, read and write English Exclusion Criteria: The presence of any of the following is an exclusion for the study: 1. Diabetic ketoacidosis within 3 months 2. Severe hypoglycemia resulting in seizure or loss of consciousness within 3 months prior to enrollment 3. Have donated blood within 8 weeks 4. Have a known clinically significant history of anemia 5. Pregnant or lactating 6. Active infection 7. Any medical condition that, in the investigator's opinion, might interfere with study completion or participant safety. 8. Known seizure disorder 9. Inpatient psychiatric treatment within 6 months 10. Medication instability within 1 month prior to enrollment, including antihypertensive, thyroid, antidepressant, or lipid-lowering medications 11. Suspected drug or alcohol abuse 12. Chronic kidney disease (GFR \< 60 mL/min/1.73m²)
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Stanford University
Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States
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