Smart insulin pump beats daily shots in diabetes trial
NCT ID NCT05923827
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether the Omnipod 5, a tubeless automated insulin pump, works better than multiple daily insulin injections for managing type 1 diabetes. 189 children and adults participated. The main goal was to see if the pump improved blood sugar control (HbA1c) over 13 weeks. The pump automatically adjusts insulin based on continuous glucose monitor readings, aiming for steadier blood sugar levels.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Omnipod 5 System (automated insulin pump)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a more convenient and effective way to manage type 1 diabetes, reducing the burden of multiple daily injections and improving blood sugar levels.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed trial, but results may not apply to everyone. The device requires proper use and monitoring, and there is always a risk of pump malfunction or skin reactions.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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189 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2023
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- 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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4 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 at time of consent 4-70 years. 2. Clinical diagnosis of type 1 diabetes for at least 1 year prior to screening. Diagnosis is based on investigator's clinical judgement. 3. On MDI therapy (≥ 3 insulin injections per day and/or a basal/bolus regimen) for ≥ 3 months prior to screening. Have used insulin for at least 1 year prior to screening. 4. Have used the FreeStyle Libre 2 Sensor for ≥ 3 months with a daily average number of scans ≥ 4 and with sensor readings \> 70% of time over the previous month prior to screening. Sensor usage is determined from the download summary report for 30 days preceding screening visit. 5. Must be willing to use the FreeStyle Libre 2 Sensor for the duration of the study. 6. HbA1c 7.5-11% (58-97mmol/mol) by point-of-care taken at screening visit 7. Deemed appropriate for pump therapy per investigator's assessment with respect to previous history of severe hypoglycemic and hyperglycemic events, other comorbidities, and capability of operating study devices and adhering to the protocol. 8. Willing to use and obtain U-100 insulin: either insulin aspart (Novolog, NovoRapid), or insulin lispro (Humalog, Admelog)) as the primary insulin treatment while using the Omnipod 5 System. 9. Participants or parent/guardian able to read and understand Dutch, English or French. 10. Willing to wear the system continuously throughout the study 11. Willing and able to sign the Informed Consent Form (ICF) and/or has a parent/guardian willing and able to sign the ICF. Assent will be obtained from pediatric and adolescent participants aged \< 18 years per Country requirements. 12. Willing to limit vitamin C supplementation to 2000 mg or less per day. 13. Must be familiar with carbohydrate counting. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Any medical condition, such as untreated malignancy, unstable cardiac disease, unstable or end-stage renal failure, eating disorders, or other conditions which in the opinion of the investigator, would put the participant at an unacceptable safety risk. 2. History of severe hypoglycemia in the past 6 months. Severe hypoglycemia is defined as an event that requires the assistance of another person due to altered consciousness, and requires another person to actively administer carbohydrate, glucagon, or other resuscitative actions. 3. History of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in the past 6 months. 4. Blood disorder or dyscrasia within 3 months prior to screening, including use of hydroxyurea, which in the investigator's opinion could interfere with determination of HbA1c. 5. Using any form of pump therapy, including non-automated and automated insulin delivery (AID) systems, within 6 months prior to screening. 6. Currently on systemic steroids or intends to receive systemic steroid treatment in the next 6 months, including stable treatment for adrenal insufficiency. Inhaled, ophthalmic, topical, joint injection, and other locally applied steroids are allowed. If previously on oral steroids, last intake should be ≥14 days prior to screening visit. 7. Unable to tolerate adhesive tape or has any unresolved skin condition in the area of sensor or pump placement. 8. Use of non-insulin anti-hyperglycemic medication other than metformin, in the 12 weeks prior to the baseline visit and during the 6-month study. Participants taking metformin should remain on a steady dose during study participation. 9. Pregnant or lactating (lactating women are only excluded in France), or is a woman of childbearing potential and not on acceptable form of birth control (acceptable forms of contraception include abstinence, barrier methods such as condoms, hormonal contraceptives, intrauterine device, surgical sterilization such as tubal ligation or hysterectomy, or vasectomized partner). 10. Participation in another clinical study using an investigational drug or device within 30-days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to screening, or intends to participate in any other drug or device study during this study period. 11. Unable to follow clinical protocol for the duration of the study or is otherwise deemed unacceptable to participate in the study per the investigator's clinical judgment. 12. Participant is an employee of Insulet, an Investigator or Investigator's study team, or immediate family member of any of the aforementioned. 13. Participants who have had a pancreas or pancreatic islet transplantation 14. Presence of unstable retinopathy or painful neuropathy, per Investigator's judgement. 15. Adult participants or parents/guardians with hearing and/or vision impairment that would interfere with recognition of all functions of the Omnipod 5 System, including alerts, alarms, and reminders.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Grenoble Aples
Grenoble, France
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CHU Rennes
Rennes, France
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CHU Toulouse
Toulouse, France
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CHU de Nancy
Nancy, France
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Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Carémeau de Nîmes
Nîmes, France
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Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Côte de Nacre
Caen, France
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Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Reims
Reims, France
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Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc
Brussels, Belgium
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Hospices Civils de Lyon
Lyon, France
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Hôpital Necker
Paris, France
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Hôpitaux Pédiatriques de Nice CHU-Lenval,
Nice, France
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Hôpitaux Universitaires de Marseille Timone
Marseille, France
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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester, United Kingdom
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Mersey and West Lancashire NHS Teaching Hospitals Trust
Ormskirk, United Kingdom
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Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford, United Kingdom
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Robert-Debré AP-HP Hospital
Paris, France
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Universitaire Ziekenhuizen Leuven
Leuven, Belgium
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University Hospitals of Derby & Burton
Derby, United Kingdom
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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Leicester, United Kingdom
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