Results of Artificial Pancreas Human Trial
August 21, 2012 | Terry Sharrer
Animas Corporation (West Chester, PA, part of Johnson & Johnson) has conducted a non randomized, uncontrolled feasibility study of 13 participants at one trial site for its combination continuous insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor (called the “Hypoglycemia-Hyperglycemia Minimizer System”) for people with Type 1 diabetes. What the trial showed was that the algorithm coordinating blood glucose levels and insulin delivery succeeded in maintain a normal balance. MORE