Efficacy of Closed-loop Insulin Therapy in Prepubertal Child in Free-life (FREELIFE-KID)

Assessment of the Efficacy of Closed-loop Insulin Therapy (Artificial Pancreas) on the Control of Type 1 Diabetes in Prepubertal Child in Free-life: Comparison Between Nocturnal and 24-hour Use on 18 Weeks, Followed by an Extension on 18 Weeks

The study is a randomized trial preceded by a run-in period and followed by a non-randomized study extension. After 3 weeks of outpatient use of study pump (1 week) and study pump+CGM (2weeks) as run-in period, patient and parents will be admitted for 4-hour training to closed-loop (AP) mode. Following randomization (1:1), patient will be allocated to '24-hour' use of AP or 'dinner and overnight AP mode/day time pump and CGM use' for the next 18-week period. At 18-week visit, a study extension for a further 18-week period will be initiated. AP mode that will be prescribed to all patients will depend from an independent DSMB decision based upon study safety data collected after 6 and 12 weeks from the first 30 included patients. Visits will occur at week 27 (safety follow-up) and 36 (final visit).

The study is a randomized trial preceded by a run-in period and followed by a non-randomized study extension. After 3 weeks of outpatient use of study pump (1 week) and study pump+CGM (2weeks) as run-in period, patient and parents will be admitted for 4-hour training to closed-loop (AP) mode. Following randomization (1:1), patient will be allocated to '24-hour' use of AP or 'dinner and overnight AP mode/day time pump and CGM use' for the next 18-week period. A hotline phone number will be given to the patient and parents so that they can contact the study staff as needed. A logbook will be provided to collect details about hypoglycemic and hyperglycemic episodes, physical activity and noticeable events. Phone calls will be scheduled between investigator and patient+parents 48 hours, 1 week and 2 weeks after AP mode initiation. Potential misbehaviors will be corrected and all questions answered. If needed, AP parameters may be revised and reconfigured. Hospital visits will be scheduled 6, 12 and 18 weeks after AP mode initiation for the same purposes, plus HbA1c measurement at week 12 and 18. At 18-week visit, a study extension for a further 18-week period will be initiated. AP mode that will be prescribed to all patients will depend from an independent DSMB decision based upon study safety data collected after 6 and 12 weeks from the first 30 included patients. Visits will occur at week 27 (safety follow-up) and 36 (final visit).

Closed-loop subcutaneous insulin infusion driven by continuous glucose monitoring through an algorithm

Closed-loop subcutaneous insulin infusion driven by continuous glucose monitoring through an algorithm

Closed-loop insulin infusion driven by continuous glucose monitoring through an algorithm, in free-life conditions

Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion according to an automated algorithm from continuous glucose monitoring data

CGM data will be used to calculate daily glucose mean to assess the efficacy of the algorithm on glucose control.

Levels of glycated hemoglobin will be measured at different time intervals to assess the clinical impact of the use of the algorithm on patient diabetes.

A logbook will be used all along the study by patients to record carbs intake in case of hypoglycemia. If patient required further assistance, care provider who will record third parties intervention.

This questionnaire consists of 15 affirmations about the use of AP and patient can answer in a scale from 0 (do not agree) to 6 (totally agree). The global score is calculated by the sum of all answers. A high score means a good acceptation of the system. There is no subscale.

Inclusion Criteria: Treatment of diabetes by insulin pump since > 6 months HbA1c level < 10% Exclusion Criteria: Unwillingness of one parent or the legally responsible party to participate in insulin treatment Any associated chronic disease or therapy (except insulin) affecting glucose metabolism