A Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy Study of VC-02™ Combination Product in Subjects With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia Unawareness

An Open-Label, First-In-Human Study Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of VC-02™ Combination Product in Subjects With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia Unawareness

VC02-101 will evaluate an experimental cell replacement therapy intended to provide a functional cure to subjects with Type 1 Diabetes and Hypoglycemia Unawareness.

The purpose of this trial is to test if VC-02™ combination product can be implanted subcutaneously in subjects with Type 1 Diabetes and Hypoglycemia Unawareness and maintained safely for up to two years. It will also test if VC-02 is an effective treatment for these subjects.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Men and non-pregnant women
• Diagnosis of T1DM for a minimum of five (5) years
• Hypoglycemia unawareness or significant glycemic lability
• Stable diabetic treatment
• Willingness to use a continuous glucose meter
• Acceptable candidate for implantation

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of islet cell, kidney, and/or pancreas transplant.
• Six (6) or more severe, unexplained hypoglycemic events within six (6) months of enrollment
• Uncontrolled or untreated thyroid disease or adrenal insufficiency
• Diabetic complications such as severe kidney disease or renal dysfunction, proliferative retinopathy, diabetic foot ulcers, amputations attributable to diabetes, and/or severe peripheral neuropathy
• Non-compliance with current anti-diabetic regimen
• Detectable stimulated serum C-peptide during screening period assessment.