Could Lab-Grown cells free diabetics from insulin shots?
NCT ID NCT07503028
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 27, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This early study tests lab-grown pancreatic islet cells (CRG-002) in 10 adults with type 1 or pancreatogenic diabetes who have severe low blood sugar episodes. The cells are infused into the liver or placed under the belly skin. The goal is to see if they are safe and can help the body make insulin, possibly reducing the need for injections.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- lab-grown pancreatic islet cells (CRG-002)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a way to reduce or stop insulin injections for some people with type 1 diabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small trial (10 people) focused on safety. The cells may not work well, could be rejected, or might require lifelong immune-suppressing drugs.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Early phase 1
The earliest testing in people: a first look at safety, in a very small group.
- Participants
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About 10 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
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 70 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18-70 years, any gender. 2. Long-standing type 1 diabetes or pancreatic diabetes. 3. Significant pancreatic islet dysfunction. 4. Hemoglobin A1c within clinically acceptable range. 5. At least 1 hypoglycemic event requiring external intervention within 12 months. 6. Able to comply with intensive glucose management. 7. Agree to use the study-designated monitoring device. 8. Psychologically stable. 9. Full legal capacity. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Type 2 diabetes. 2. Body mass index (BMI) \> 30 kg/m². 3. Uncontrolled diabetic retinopathy or severe diabetic foot complications. 4. Active infection or positive serology for relevant pathogens. 5. Severe cardiovascular disease. 6. Uncontrolled hypertension. 7. Hematologic disorders affecting HbA1c accuracy. 8. Abnormal liver function. 9. Prior islet transplantation. 10. Renal impairment or insufficient post-transplant recovery. 11. Significant renal impairment. 12. Recent invasive fungal infection. 13. Severe hematologic abnormalities. 14. Coagulopathy. 15. Inadequate contraceptive compliance. 16. Active malignancy. 17. History of substance abuse. 18. Severe gastrointestinal/malabsorption disorders. 19. Severe psychiatric disorder. 20. Participation in other clinical trials within 6 months. 21. Live-attenuated vaccine received within 2 months prior to enrollment. 22. Inability to undergo standard imaging. 23. Other factors deemed unsuitable by investigator.
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medicaluniversity
Hefei, Anhui, 230022, China
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