New study tracks insulin changes across periods in women with type 1 diabetes
NCT ID NCT06282055
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to understand how insulin sensitivity and blood sugar levels change across menstrual cycles in women with type 1 diabetes. Researchers will track 350 women aged 18-40 who have regular periods and use automated insulin delivery systems. The goal is to identify patterns that could help personalize diabetes care.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 350 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
People with menstrual cycles living with Type 1 Diabetes who are using a hybrid closed-loop system.
- Ages
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion criteria: * Female sex * Between 18 and 40 years at inclusion * Menarche at least one year prior to study inclusion * Regular menstrual cycle (at least one menstrual cycle in the last 40 days) * Average menstrual cycle length between 21 and 38 days * Difference in length between consecutive menstrual cycles of at most 7 days * Living with type 1 diabetes or latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) for at least one year * Actively using an AID system for their diabetes management at least six months prior to study inclusion Exclusion criteria: * Regular hormonal intake (e.g. corticosteroids), except: insulin, stable thyroid substitution, and hormonal contraception * Pregnancy until two months postpartum (ongoing or planned) * Current breastfeeding (including pumping), as well as two months following complete cessation of breastfeeding and pumping * Known Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) * Intake of glucocorticoid medication, agents affecting gastric emptying, oral anti-diabetic agents (Metformin) or SGLT-2 inhibitors or GLP-1-analogs * Individuals with work patterns involving frequent shifts between night and day work (e.g., alternating night and day shifts on a weekly or similar basis). * Participation in an interventional study within two months preceding and during the present study
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Locations
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DCB Research AG
RECRUITINGBern, 3010, Switzerland
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