This study is looking at Type 1 Diabetes that has been recently diagnosed in people between 1 and 25 years of age. Type 1 Diabetes is a condition where the body’s immune system attacks the cells in the pancreas that make insulin, which is a hormone needed to control blood sugar levels. The study will test a medication called teplizumab, which is also known by the code name SAR446681. This medication will be given through a vein as an infusion, which means it is delivered directly into the bloodstream through a needle. Some participants will receive teplizumab while others will receive placebo. The purpose of this study is to see if teplizumab works better than placebo in helping control blood sugar levels or reducing the need for mealtime insulin over 52 weeks.
Participants in this study must have been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes within 8 weeks before starting the study medication. They must also have certain antibodies in their blood that are related to Type 1 Diabetes, such as antibodies against glutamic acid decarboxylase, insulinoma antigen-2, zinc-transporter 8, insulin, or islet cell cytoplasmic autoantibodies. Antibodies are proteins made by the immune system that can sometimes attack the body’s own tissues. The study will also measure C-peptide, which is a substance that shows how much insulin the body is still making on its own. Participants need to have a certain level of C-peptide to be eligible for the study.
During the study, doctors will check several things to see how well the treatment is working. They will measure glycated hemoglobin, also called HbA1c, which shows average blood sugar levels over time. They will count how many days participants can go without needing insulin at mealtimes. They will also use a mixed meal tolerance test to measure C-peptide levels after participants eat a standard meal. The study will use continuous glucose monitoring to track blood sugar levels throughout the day and night. Doctors will watch for low blood sugar events, which are called hypoglycemic events, and will check for any side effects or unwanted reactions to the medication. They will also measure the amount of teplizumab in the blood and check if the body develops antidrug-antibodies, which are immune responses against the medication.



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