Triple Therapy for Type 1 Diabetes With Insulin, Semaglutide, and Dapagliflozin
Phase: PHASE2
Conditions: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo

 
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Complete Research Protocol (HRP-503) 
 
Table of Contents 
Template Instructions.......................................................................................................... 2 
1.0 
Objectives ................................................................................................................ 4 
2.0 
Scientific Endpoints ................................................................................................. 5 
3.0 
Background .............................................................................................................. 6 
4.0 
Study Design .......................................................................................................... 12 
5.0 
Local Number of Subjects ..................................................................................... 13 
6.0 
Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria ............................................................................ 13 
7.0 
Vulnerable Populations .......................................................................................... 16 
8.0 
Eligibility Screening .............................................................................................. 17 
9.0 
Recruitment Methods ............................................................................................. 18 
10.0 Procedures Involved............................................................................................... 19 
11.0 Study Timelines ..................................................................................................... 31 
12.0 Setting .................................................................................................................... 31 
13.0 Community-Based Participatory Research ............................................................ 32 
14.0 Resources and Qualifications ................................................................................. 33 
15.0 Other Approvals ..................................................................................................... 34 
16.0 Provisions to Protect the Privacy Interests of Subjects .......................................... 34 
17.0 Data Management and Analysis ............................................................................ 35 
18.0 Confidentiality ....................................................................................................... 38 
A. 
Confidentiality of Study Data ............................................................................ 38 
B. 
Confidentiality of Study Specimens ................................................................... 39 
19.0 Provisions to Monitor the Data to Ensure the Safety of Subjects .......................... 40 
20.0 Withdrawal of Subjects .......................................................................................... 44 
21.0 Risks to Subjects .................................................................................................... 45 
22.0 Potential Benefits to Subjects ................................................................................ 50 
23.0 Compensation for Research-Related Injury ........................................................... 51 
24.0 Economic Burden to Subjects ................................................................................ 51 
25.0 Compensation for Participation ............................................................................. 52 
26.0 Consent Process ..................................................................................................... 53 
27.0 Waiver or Alteration of Consent Process ............................................................... 57 
28.0 Process to Document Consent ............................................................................... 58 
29.0 Multi-Site Research (Multisite/Multicenter Only)................................................. 58 
30.0 Banking Data or Specimens for Future Use .......................................................... 59 
31.0 Drugs or Devices.................................................................................................... 60 
32.0 Humanitarian Use Devices .................................................................................... 62 
 
 
 

 
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PROTOCOL TITLE: 
Include the full protocol title. 
Response:  Triple Therapy for Type 1 Diabetes with Insulin, Semaglutide, and 
Dapagliflozin 
 
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: 
Response:  
Principal Investigator:  
Paresh Dandona, MBBS, PhD 
Co- Investigators: 
 
Husam Ghanim, PhD 
 
 
 
 
Antoine Makdissi, MD 
Manav Batra, MD 
Co- Principal Investigator:  John R Petrie, MBChB, PhD 
 
 
 
Paresh Dandona, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., F.R.C.P, F.A.C.P, F.A.C.C, FACE, 
SUNY Distinguished Professor, 
Director, Diabetes-Endocrinology Center of Western NY 
Chief of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, SUNY at Buffalo 
1000 Youngs Road, Suite 105 
Williamsville NY 14221 
Telephone: (716) 535-1850 
Fax: 716-639-1200 
E-mail: pdandona@kaleidahealth.org 
 
CO-PI: 
Professor John R Petrie 
BSc MBChB PhD FRCP(Ed) FRCPSG 
Professor of Diabetic Medicine 
Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences 
BHF Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre 
University of Glasgow 
126 University Place 
Glasgow G12 8TA 
Tel:  +44(0)141 330 3325 
Email: john.petrie@glasgow.ac.uk 
Web: http://www.gla.ac.uk/researchinstitutes/icams/staff/johnpetrie/ 
The University of Glasgow 
 
VERSION: 
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Response:  3/12/2019, V1 
 
 
GRANT APPLICABILITY: 

 
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Indicate whether this protocol is funded by a grant (e.g. NIH, foundation grant).  
For a grant with multiple aims, indicate which aims are covered by this research 
proposal. 
NOTE: This question does not apply to studies funded by a sponsor contract. 
Include a copy of the grant proposal with your submission.     
Response: Research support provided by JDRF and AZ 
 
RESEARCH REPOSITORY: 
Indicate where the research files will be kept, including when the study has been 
closed.  The repository should include, at minimum, copies of IRB 
correspondence (approval, determination letters) as well as signed consent 
documents.  This documentation should be maintained for 3 years after the study 
has been closed.   
Response:  
Site 1: Diabetes Endocrinology Research Center of WNY 
Address: 1000 Youngs Road, Suite 105, Williamsville NY 14221 
Department: Diabetes Endocrinology  
Site 2: University of Glasgow. Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences 
University of Glasgow 126 University Place Glasgow, G12 8TA 
1.0 Objectives 
1.1 Describe the purpose, specific aims, or objectives of this research. 
Response:  
Primary Objective: To assess whether the addition of dapagliflozin to semaglutide 
and insulin (triple therapy) improves glycemic control in patients with type 1 diabetes 
compared with semaglutide and insulin (dual therapy) and insulin only (standard) 
treatment.  
General hypothesis: The addition of dapagliflozin to semaglutide and insulin 
treatment improves glycemic control, weight loss and blood pressure in adults with 
type 1 diabetes.  
1.2 
State the hypotheses to be tested, if applicable. 
NOTE:  A hypothesis is a specific, testable prediction about what you expect to 
happen in your study that corresponds with your above listed objectives. 
Response:  
Specific hypotheses:  
Primary: combined dapagliflozin and semaglutide treatment in addition to insulin will 
improve HbA1c levels compared with semaglutide in addition to insulin (by ≥0.5%) 
or insulin therapy alone (by ≥1%).  
Secondary 1: semaglutide in addition to insulin treatment over 26 and 52 weeks will 
improve HbA1c levels compared with insulin therapy alone.  

 
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Secondary 2: combined dapagliflozin and semaglutide treatment in addition to insulin 
will improve CGM based weekly mean and fasting blood glucose, glycemic 
oscillations and percent of time in range (80-160mg/dl) with lower insulin 
requirements compared with semaglutide and insulin (dual therapy) or insulin only 
(standard) treatment.   
Secondary 3: combined dapagliflozin and semaglutide treatment in addition to insulin 
therapy will improve postprandial glucose excursions and suppress postprandial 
glucagon compared with semaglutide and insulin or insulin therapy alone.  
Secondary 4: combined dapagliflozin and semaglutide in addition to insulin therapy 
will reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure compared with semaglutide and 
insulin (dual therapy) or insulin only (standard) treatment.  
Secondary 5: combined dapagliflozin and semaglutide in addition to insulin therapy 
(triple therapy) will result in weight loss compared to dual and standard therapy.  
Secondary 6: combined dapagliflozin and semaglutide in addition to insulin therapy 
will result in improved scores on the Diabetes Specific Quality of Life Scale 
(DSQOLS) and the Problem Areas In Diabetes (PAID) survey compared with dual 
and standard therapy.   
Exploratory Objectives (EO) for future ancillary studies (PLEASE NOTE: 
samples will be collected to facilitate the measurements of these end points in 
future ancillary studies once submitted and approved by JDRF so cost of assays 
is not included in the current budget) : The addition of dapagliflozin to semaglutide 
and insulin in type 1 diabetes will: 
EO 1: increase plasma concentrations of vasodilatation mediators and reduce plasma 
concentrations of vasoconstriction mediators compared to dual and standard therapy 
groups.  
EO 2: exert a systemic anti-inflammatory effect including reducing mRNA expression 
of inflammatory mediators and NFB binding in peripheral mononuclear cells (MNC) 
and adipose tissue (optional) and their circulating levels in plasma while increasing 
levels of IL-RA and adiponectin. 
 
2.0 Scientific Endpoints 
 
2.1    Describe the scientific endpoint(s), the main result or occurrence under 
study.   
 
NOTE:  Scientific endpoints are outcomes defined before the study begins to determine 
whether the objectives of the study have been met and to draw conclusions from the data.  
Include primary and secondary endpoints.  Some example endpoints are:  reduction of 
symptoms, improvement in quality of life, or survival.  Your response should not be a 
date.   
Response: 
Primary endpoint: Change in HbA1c at 6 months following dapagliflozin or 
placebo therapy in addition to combined semaglutide and insulin treatment.   
Efficacy Secondary endpoints:   

 
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1. Change in HbA1c from baseline at 12 months in triple therapy group 
compared to insulin only group.  
2. Change in HbA1c from baseline at six and 12 months in dual therapy group 
compared to insulin only group.  
3. Change in percent Time in Range (70– 180 mg/dl), percent time in 
hyperglycemia Level 1(180-250mg/dl) and Level 2 ( >250mg/dl) and percent 
time in hypoglycemia Level 1 (54-70mg/dl) as assessed by CGM  
4. Other indices of glycemic control: fructosamine, weekly mean and fasting 
glucose, standard deviation, insulin requirements, postprandial glucose 
excursions and postprandial (Area Under curve) FFA, GLP-1 and glucagon.   
5. Change in body weight and quality of life as assessed by DSQOLS and PAID 
at six and 12 months.  
6. Anti-hypertensive effects including change in systolic and diastolic BP, 
numbers of BP medications required. 
Safety Secondary endpoints: 
1- Differences in rates of hypoglycemic events Level 2 (<54mg/dl) and Level 3 
(A severe event characterized by altered mental and/or physical status 
requiring assistance) between investigative arms and standard therapy arm. 
2- Differences in rates of diabetic ketoacidosis defined as elevated serum or 
urine ketones (greater than the upper limit of the normal range), and serum 
bicarbonate < 15 mmol/L or Blood pH < 7.3 between investigative arms and 
standard therapy arm 
  
Tertiary/ exploratory endpoints: (to be performed in future on collected 
samples from this study if additional funding is approved by JDRF):  
1. Indices of inflammatory stress. These will be CRP, FFA, SAA, IL-1β, IL-18, 
IL-1RA, adiponectin and TNFα concentrations in plasma and isoprostane in 
urine.   
2. Expression of IL-1β, TNFα, IL-12, TLR2, TLR4, adiponectin, IκBα as well as 
NFκB binding in peripheral MNC and adipose tissue (optional).  
3. Indices of vasodilatation and vasoconstriction: ANP, b-NP, cGMP, cAMP, 
angiotensinogen, renin and angiotensin II concentrations.  
 
3.0 Background 
3.1 Provide the scientific or scholarly background, rationale, and significance 
of the research based on the existing literature and how it will contribute to 
existing knowledge.  Describe any gaps in current knowledge.  Include 
relevant preliminary findings or prior research by the investigator.  
Response:  
The control of glucose homeostasis in type 1 diabetes is fragile since β-cell reserve is 
negligible. Traditionally, insulin has been the only treatment approach available. This 
approach, often leads to erratic blood sugar control given the challenge of matching 
exogenous insulin to mealtime glucose excursions in the face of a lack of any 
endogenous insulin to compensate for variation in requirements in response to meals 
and activity levels. Injected insulin boluses rarely match precise insulin requirements 

 
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either in terms of dose administered or bio-availability. The result often is wide 
fluctuations in blood glucose readings. Based on our work to date and other published 
reports, previous attempts to add other glucose-lowering medications to insulin therapy 
yielded minimal benefits on glycemia (although metformin may have other benefits (1-
3)   
We have recently shown in two preliminary retrospective studies that the addition of 
liraglutide, a Glucagon Like Peptide -1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA), to insulin results 
in consistent improvements in glycemic control in type 1 diabetes as demonstrated by 
reductions in HbA1c, glycemic excursions, and insulin requirements accompanied by 
improvements in body weight and systolic blood pressure (4, 5). We have now also 
completed the first prospective randomized controlled trial of this drug in 72 people 
with type 1 diabetes. Our data not only confirmed improvements in glycemic control, 
HbA1c, body weight and systolic BP, but also demonstrated a reduction in appetite, 
carbohydrate intake in low grade inflammation as measured by plasma CRP 
concentrations (6). Importantly, quality of life was also improved. Our recent studies 
in type 2 diabetes have revealed that systolic blood pressure reduction with GLP-1RA 
(exenatide) treatment in type 2 diabetes is associated with increased plasma 
concentrations of ANP, cGMP and cAMP along with reduced concentrations of 
angiotensinogen, renin and angiotensin II (7). It is possible that these mechanisms play 
a role in the prevention of cardiovascular complications in type 1 diabetes.   
While GLP-1RAs, therefore, have great potential as adjunct therapy for type 1 diabetes, 
mean HbA1c was still ≥7% after liraglutide treatment (6) and larger pharma-sponsored 
trials reported increased rates of hypoglycemia (8, 9). In seeking further improvement, 
the advent of sodium-glucose transport protein-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors is of importance 
since their mode of action is independent of insulinogenesis. Introduced for use in type 
2 diabetes, SGLT2 inhibitors are selective antagonists of the sodium-glucose 
transporter subtype expressed in the proximal convoluted tubules of the kidneys. They 
act by inhibiting renal glucose re-absorption and therefore stimulating excretion of 60-
100 grams per day of glucose in urine. SGLT2 inhibitors have been studied extensively 
in type 2 diabetes, including the landmark cardiovascular outcome trial EMPA-REG 
(10), but data have only quite recently begun to accumulate in type 1(11). Short term 
effects on urine glucose excretion of remogliflozin and empagliflozin are similar to 
those seen in type 2 diabetes and these translate into improved glycemic and other 
indices including HbA1c; fasting blood glucose, rates of hypoglycemia, daily insulin 
dose and weight (12). Weight loss accompanying increased urinary glucose excretion 
could translate into reduced cardiovascular complications as in type 2 diabetes, but 
there are no data so far available to support this hypothesis. More recently, in the Phase 
3 trial DEPICT-1 we showed that dapagliflozin improves glycemic control and HbA1c 
over six months by about 0.45% with no severe hypoglycemia or diabetic ketoacidosis 
(13). Similarly, sotagliflozin has been shown in a Phase 3 trial to allow a larger 
proportion of patients to achieve HbA1c lower than 7.0% with no severe hypoglycemia 
although the rate of diabetic ketoacidosis was higher in the sotagliflozin group (14). 
Both products are now being reviewed by regulatory agencies for the type 1 diabetes 
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On the basis of the above, we hypothesize that adding an SGLT2 inhibitor to a 
combination of insulin and semaglutide (a weekly and potent GLP-1RA) will improve 
glycemic control in type 1 diabetes such that HbA1c levels of ≤7% are achieved more 
consistently. Our protocol is designed to allow an objective assessment of whether this 
triple therapy combination will work effectively and safely so that a majority of people 
with type 1 diabetes can reach a glycemic target HbA1c of ≤7%. In addition, since both 
semaglutide and dapagliflozin inhibitors reduce blood pressure and weight, it will allow 
an assessment of the combined effect of GLP-1RAs and SGLT2 inhibitors on these 
outcomes. Since there are no previous data on the effects of once weekly semaglutide 
or the combination of semaglutide and dapagliflozin compared to standard insulin 
treatment in type 1 diabetes, the design requires allocation of some participants to 
insulin therapy only.  
Preliminary data  
1) Liraglutide treatment in patients with type 1 diabetes (4): We treated 8 type 1 
diabetes patients; mean age (38.5 years) and duration of diabetes (20±4 yrs), with 
liraglutide in addition to insulin for 24 weeks.  As shown in table 1, there was a 
significant reduction in fasting and mean blood glucose concentrations, insulin doses, 
HbA1c and a reduction in appetite and caloric intake with weight loss. In addition, there 
was a reduction in the excursions of blood glucose concentrations, i.e., the standard 
deviations of blood glucose concentrations were markedly reduced (figure 1). The 
changes were observed within 48h and improved marginally thereafter with fine tuning 
of insulin doses and a further reduction in these doses. These observations are 
noteworthy in that study participants were well controlled and meticulous users of CSII 
and CGM. They had all tried hard to improve their diabetic control by adjusting insulin 
doses but had not succeeded because of hypoglycemia. We then demonstrated that 
poorly controlled and obese individuals with type 1 diabetes also experienced similar 
benefits of liraglutide treatment (2).  
2) Liraglutide As Additional Treatment to Insulin in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes 
Mellitus: A Randomized Clinical Trial (6): Following the two above non-randomized 
studies we recently conducted a randomized clinical trial in which 72 individuals 
(Placebo=18; liraglutide = 54) with TYPE 1 DIABETES for at least one year, on insulin 
therapy and with no detectable C-peptide in plasma (mean BMI: 30±1; mean body 
weight: 84±2 kg ; mean HbA1c: 7.57±0.09%; mean age: 44±2 years; mean age of 
TYPE 1 DIABETES diagnosis: 20±1 years) were randomized to receive placebo, 0.6, 
1.2 or 1.8mg of liraglutide daily for 12 weeks. In the 1.2 mg and 1.8 mg groups, mean 
change in average blood glucose was -10±2 and -10.0±1mg/dl, respectively, (p<0.0001 
vs. placebo). In the 1.2mg group, HbA1c fell by 0.78% from 7.84±0.17% to 
7.06±0.15% (p<0.0001, p<0.01 vs. placebo) and in the 1.8mg group fell by 0.42% from 
7.41±0.15 to 6.99±0.15 (p=0.001, p=0.39 vs placebo). Time spent between 70 to 160 
mg/dl increased by 5±1% (p<0.05 vs placebo) and time between 160-400 mg/dl 
decreased by 7±1% (p<0.01 vs placebo) in the 1.8 mg group with no additional 
hypoglycemia. During the 12 week period, the average total daily dose of insulin in the 
two groups fell by 12.4±3.9 and 10.0±2.3 units respectively (p<0.05 vs baseline and 
placebo). There was a reduction in body weight (from 83±4 to 78±5 kg, p<0.0001, in 
the 1.8mg group, from 96±4 to 91±4 kg, p<0.001, in the 1.2 mg group and from 80±4 

 
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to 77±4 kg, p<0.01 in the 0.6 mg group).  A reduction in daily carbohydrate intake 
(171±17g vs. 127±18g; p<0.01 and 153±18g vs 115±16g, p<0.01 in the 1.2 mg and 1.8 
mg groups, respectively) was also observed over 12 weeks. Systolic BP (SBP) in the 
1.8 mg group fell by 3 mmHg (120±2 to 117±3 mmHg, p=0.01). CRP fell by 15±6 and 
19±8% in the 1.2 and 1.8mg groups, respectively (p<0.05). Quality of life improved 
significantly compared to baseline and placebo (unpublished data).   
3) Dapagliflozin as an Additional Treatment to Insulin and Liraglutide in Patients with 
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (15): The objective of this randomized clinical trial was to 
investigate whether addition of dapagliflozin to insulin and liraglutide results in a 
significant reduction in glycemia and body weight. 30 participants with TYPE 1 
DIABETES on liraglutide therapy for at least last 6 months were randomized (in 2:1 
ratio) to receive either dapagliflozin 10 mg or placebo daily for 12 weeks. With 12 
weeks of dapagliflozin HbA1c fell by 0.66±0.08% from 7.8±0.21% (p < .01 vs placebo) 
but did not change significantly with placebo (7.40±0.20% to 7.30±0.20%). In one 
patient within one week of addition of dapagliflozin average glucose fell from 170 to 
122 mg/dl while standard deviation was reduced from 71 to 58 (Figure 2-diminished 
glycemic excursions). Body weight fell by1.9 +/- 0.54kg (p < 0.05 vs placebo). There 
was no additional hypoglycemia (blood glucose < 3.88 mmol/L; p = 0.52 vs placebo). 
In the dapagliflozin group, there were significant increases in the plasma concentrations 
of glucagon by 35% +/- 13% (p < 0.05), hormone-sensitive lipase by 29% +/- 11% (p 
< 0.05), free fatty acids by 74% +/- 32% (p < 0.05), acetoacetate by 67% +/- 34% (p < 
0.05), and beta-hydroxybutyrate by 254% +/- 81% (p < 0.05). Urinary ketone levels 
also increased significantly (P < .05). None of these changes was observed in the 
placebo group. Two individuals in the dapagliflozin group developed ketoacidosis. 
Overall, addition of dapagliflozin to insulin and liraglutide in patients with TYPE 1 
DIABETES resulted in a significant improvement in glycemia and in weight loss but 
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Figure 1: Weekly continuous glucose monitoring record of one patient prior to and 
following 1 week of liraglutide. Note the glycemic variability (SD) and the frequency of 
glucose concentrations within the target range prior to and following liraglutide  
 
Figure 2: Weekly continuous glucose monitoring record of one patient prior to and 
following 8 weeks of the triple therapy combination with dapagliflozin and liraglutide. 
Note the glycemic variability (SD) (bottom) and the frequency of glucose concentrations 
within the target range prior to and following dapagliflozin addition.  
 
 
 
  
  
  
Before Liraglutide 
  
SD of glucose before  
Liraglutide 
  
After Liraglutide 
 
SD of glucose after  
Liraglutide 
  
  
  
  
  
With liraglutide and insulin only 
 
After addition of dapagliflozin 
 
With liraglutide and insulin only 
 
After addition of dapagliflozin 
 

 
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3.2 Include complete citations or references.  
Response: 
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Current use of metformin in addition to insulin in pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes 
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4.0 Study Design 
4.1 Describe and explain the study design (e.g. case-control, cross-sectional, 
ethnographic, experimental, interventional, longitudinal, observational). 
Response: This will be a two-center, randomized, open-label then double-blind, 
parallel group, placebo and standard of care controlled prospective study in type 1 
diabetes. One hundred and (114) patients will be randomized (open label, see below) 
into three groups (38 each) and will be either maintained on their regular insulin 
therapy for 12 months (standard therapy group) or started on semaglutide in addition 
to regular insulin treatment for six month (dual therapy and triple therapy groups). For 
those on insulin and semaglutide, after six months of stable treatment, dapagliflozin 
(triple therapy group) or placebo (dual therapy group) treatment will be initiated for 
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5.0 Local Number of Subjects 
5.1 Indicate the total number of subjects that will be enrolled or records that 
will be reviewed locally. 
Response: 57 patients will be enrolled locally with another 57 patients recruited at 
the University of Glasgow site: a total of 114. 
 
5.2 If applicable, indicate how many subjects you expect to screen to reach your 
target sample (i.e. your screen failure rate).  
Response: All screened and qualified patients will be enrolled and randomized 
5.3 Justify the feasibility of recruiting the proposed number of eligible subjects 
within the anticipated recruitment period. For example, how many potential 
subjects do you have access to? What percentage of those potential subjects 
do you need to recruit? 
Response: The Diabetes and Endocrinology Center of WNY is the largest Diabetes 
center in the WNY area, seeing between 60 to 100 type 1 diabetic patient every month. 
Therefore, the majority of recruited patients are our clinic patients. We also recruit a 
study participants through advertisement and other physician’s references. These sources 
will suffice to recruit the needed number to subjects.  The Glasgow center (Stobhill 
Ambulatory Care Hospital) reviews more than 300 patients per month. 
 
6.0 Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria 
6.1 Describe the criteria that define who will be included in your final study 
sample.  
NOTE:  This may be done in bullet point fashion. 
Response:  
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1) Type 1 Diabetes for at least 1 year on staple use of continuous subcutaneous 
insulin infusion (CSII) or multiple daily (four or more) injections (MDI) of 
insulin for last 3 months.  
2) C-peptide >0.23 nM 
3) Minimum dose of insulin in Units/kg at entry: 0.5 U/kg for MDI and 0.4 U/kg 
for CSII  
4) Regularly measuring blood sugars four or more times daily. 
5) HbA1c of >7.5%.  
6) Well versed in CHO counting*  
7) Age 18-70 years.  
8) BMI ≥25 kg/m2.  
 
*In the opinion of the site Principal Investigator 
6.2 Describe the criteria that define who will be excluded from your final study 
sample.   
NOTE:  This may be done in bullet point fashion.  
Response:  
Exclusion Criteria 
1) Type 1 diabetes for less than 12 months, type 2 diabetes, chronic pancreatitis, 
MODY 
2) Previous use of any agent other than insulin for treatment of diabetes in the 
last 3 months.  
3) History of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) requiring medical intervention (e.g., 
emergency room visit and/or hospitalization) within 3 month prior to the 
screening visit 
4) Frequent episodes of severe hypoglycemia as defined by more than one 
episode requiring medical assistance, emergency care (paramedics or 
emergency room care), and/or glucagon therapy administered by a third-party 
individual within 1 month prior to the screening visit 
5) Symptoms of poorly controlled diabetes that would preclude participation in 
this trial 
6) Subjects on a commercial weight loss program with ongoing weight 
loss, or on an intensive exercise program 
7) History of bariatric surgery or lap-band procedure within 12 months prior to 
screening 
8) History of Addison’s disease or chronic adrenal insufficiency 
9) History of diabetes insipidus 
10) Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) > 3X Upper limit of normal (ULN) 
11) Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) > 3X ULN 
12) Serum Total Bilirubin > 2X ULN unless exclusively caused by Gilbert’s 
Syndrome 
13) Hemoglobin < 11.0 g/dL (110 g/L) for men; hemoglobin < 10.0 g/dL (100 
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14) Coronary event or procedure (myocardial infarction, unstable angina, 
coronary artery bypass, surgery or coronary angioplasty) in the previous 3 
months or patients with congestive heart failure.  
15) Hepatic disease (transaminase > 3 times normal) or cirrhosis 
16) ESRD on hemodialysis; and or e-GFR < 60 ml/min/1.73m2  
17) HIV or Hepatitis B/C positive status 
18) Any other life-threatening, noncardiac disease 
19) History of pancreatitis  
20) Women who are pregnant or women of childbearing potential who are not 
using adequate contraception or who are breast feeding 
21) Inability to give informed consent  
22) History of gastroparesis  
23) History of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2 syndrome 
24) History of serious hypersensitivity reaction to these agents  
25) Painful gallstones  
26) Alcoholism  
27) Hypertriglyceridemia (>500 mg/dl)  
28) Recurrent genital mycotic infection.  
29) Hypovolemic patients or with chronic renal insufficiency. 
30) Patients with an active bladder cancer and unexplained hematuria 
31) Patients with a history of diabetic retinopathy 
32) Use of an investigational agent or therapeutic regimen within 30 days of study 
33) Participation in any other concurrent interventional clinical trial 
 
 
6.3 Indicate specifically whether you will include any of the following special 
populations in your study using the checkboxes below.   
 
NOTE:  Members of special populations may not be targeted for enrollment in 
your study unless you indicate this in your inclusion criteria. 
Response:  NA 
☐ 
Adults unable to consent 
☐ 
Individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers) 
☐ 
Pregnant women 
☐ 
Prisoners 
 
6.4 Indicate whether you will include non-English speaking individuals in your 
study.  Provide justification if you will exclude non-English speaking 
individuals.  
In order to meet one of the primary ethical principles of equitable selection 
of subjects, non-English speaking individuals may not be routinely excluded 
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In cases where the research is of therapeutic intent or is designed to 
investigate areas that would necessarily require certain populations who 
may not speak English, the researcher is required to make efforts to recruit 
and include non-English speaking individuals.  However, there are studies 
in which it would be reasonable to limit subjects to those who speak 
English.  Some examples include pilot studies, small unfunded studies with 
validated instruments not available in other languages, studies with 
numerous questionnaires, and some non-therapeutic studies which offer no 
direct benefit. 
Response:  
We have no non-English speaking patients in this population. We have 
patients that English is a second language, but they are able to read, write 
and understand it. This population is less than 10% of the total population. 
No benefit is being withheld from not participating in the study. 
7.0 Vulnerable Populations 
If the research involves special populations that are considered vulnerable, 
describe the safeguards included to protect their rights and welfare.   
NOTE: You should refer to the appropriate checklists, referenced below, to ensure you 
have provided adequate detail regarding safeguards and protections. You do not, 
however, need to provide these checklists to the IRB. 
7.1 For research that involves pregnant women, safeguards include: 
NOTE CHECKLIST: Pregnant Women (HRP-412) 
Response: We will not be recruiting subjects from vulnerable populations 
  
☒ 
N/A:  This research does not involve pregnant women. 
7.2 For research that involves neonates of uncertain viability or non-viable 
neonates, safeguards include: 
NOTE CHECKLISTS: Non-Viable Neonates (HRP-413), or Neonates of Uncertain 
Viability (HRP-414) 
Response:  
 
☒ 
N/A:  This research does not involve non-viable neonates or neonates of 
uncertain viability. 
7.3 
For research that involves prisoners, safeguards include: 
NOTE CHECKLIST: Prisoners (HRP-415) 
Response:  
 
☒ 
N/A:  This research does not involve prisoners. 
7.4 For research that involves persons who have not attained the legal age for 
consent to treatments or procedures involved in the research (“children”), 

 
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safeguards include:   
NOTE CHECKLIST: Children (HRP-416) 
Response:  
 
☒ 
N/A:  This research does not involve persons who have not attained the 
legal age for consent to treatments or procedures (“children”). 
7.5 For research that involves cognitively impaired adults, safeguards include: 
NOTE CHECKLIST: Cognitively Impaired Adults (HRP-417) 
Response:  
 
☒ 
N/A:  This research does not involve cognitively impaired adults. 
7.6 Consider if other specifically targeted populations such as students, 
employees of a specific firm, or educationally or economically 
disadvantaged persons are vulnerable.  Provide information regarding 
their safeguards and protections, including safeguards to eliminate 
coercion or undue influence. 
Response: No specific populations or vulnerable groups will be targeted. All 
subjects enrolled in this study will be of legal adult consenting age with the ability 
to speak, read and interpret the English language. Patients will have the ability to 
speak with the research team regarding any questions or concern they have before 
signing the consent. Research team have the ability to evaluate patient’s cognitive 
abilities through these interactions with patients.  Patients are made aware that this 
study is voluntary and they are able to stop participating at any time they feel 
uncomfortable. Patients are not be pressured into participating and their clinic 
standard of care will remain the same if they participate or choose not to participate. 
 
8.0 Eligibility Screening  
8.1 
Describe screening procedures for determining subjects’ eligibility.  
Screening refers to determining if prospective participants meet inclusion and 
exclusion criteria.  
Include all relevant screening documents with your submission (e.g. screening 
protocol, script, questionnaire).  
Response:   
After obtaining partial HIPAA waiver, patient charts will be screened according 
to the study inclusion and exclusion criteria by our trained clinical staff and 
physicians. In additions, the study clinical team will evaluate their clinic patients 
for possible participation in this study according to the inclusion and exclusion 
criteria at the Diabetes and Endocrinology Center of WNY clinics. Physicians will 
speak to them about their interests in participating in research. If the patient 
agrees, their information will be given to the research coordinator to be contacted 
for further evaluation. The research coordinator will contact interested patients 

 
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and those meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria based on preliminary phone 
evaluation will be invited to participate in the study. All personal information will 
be kept confidential and locked in the coordinator office. 
Prospective participants will be asked to read the consent and any questions they 
may have regarding the protocol will be answered. If the subject wants to 
participate in the study, they will be asked to sign the informed consent form. The 
subject’s medical history and current medications will be obtained as well as their 
blood pressure and vitals. A physical examination will also be done.  Blood and 
urine samples will be taken in order to evaluate HbA1c, CBC, CMP and liver and 
kidney functions and pregnancy status. Females of childbearing age, will have to 
be on two forms of birth control to prevent pregnancy. Patients meeting all the 
inclusion and exclusion criteria based on all screening tests will be enrolled in the 
study. 
☐ 
N/A:  There is no screening as part of this protocol. 
9.0 Recruitment Methods 
☐ 
N/A:  This is a records review only, and subjects will not be 
recruited.  NOTE:  If you select this option, please make sure that 
all records review procedures and inclusion/exclusion screening 
are adequately described in other sections. 
9.1 
Describe when, where, and how potential subjects will be recruited.  
NOTE:  Recruitment refers to how you are identifying potential participants and 
introducing them to the study.  Include specific methods you will use (e.g. 
searching charts for specific ICD code numbers, Research Participant Groups, 
posted advertisements, etc.). 
Response: 
Participants will be identified by prescreening clinical charts, patient doctor 
interaction at the time of their visits to the Diabetes Endocrinology Center of 
WNY Locations include: 
1. 1020 Youngs Road, Williamsville NY 14221 
2. 705 Maple Road, Williamsville NY 14221 
3. 462 Grider Street, Buffalo NY 14215  
4. 1000 Youngs Road, Suite 105, Williamsville NY 14221 
Patients can be also referred by other physicians and providers 
 
The remainder of the participants (57 patients) will be recruited from NHS 
Greater Glasgow and Clyde Diabetes clinics (Scotland, UK).  Separate local IRB/ 
Ethical approval will be sought to cover this site (based on discussions with 
UBIRB director). 
The study clinical team will evaluate their clinic patients for possible participation 
in this study according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria at the Diabetes and 
Endocrinology Center of WNY clinics. Patients that may qualify for the study are 
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inclusion and exclusion criteria based on preliminary phone evaluation will be 
invited to participate in the study. 
Participants will also be identified by flyers, advertisements on Facebook and 
Craigslist and researchmatch.org. The study will also be put on UB’s Study 
Information Portal (SIP) website.  
9.2 Describe how you will protect the privacy interests of prospective subjects 
during the recruitment process.   
 
NOTE:  Privacy refers to an individual’s right to control access to him or herself.   
Response: Patient charts will be screened according to the study inclusion and 
exclusion criteria by our trained clinical staff and physicians. If the patient 
qualifies and is of consenting age, the physicians will speak to them about their 
interests in participating in research in a private room where no one else can hear 
the conversation. If the patient agrees, their information will be given to the 
research coordinator to be contacted for further evaluation. No personal 
information will be shared without patient’s approval and will not be used for any 
purpose except for this research. All personal information will be kept 
confidential and locked in the coordinator office. 
 
9.3 Identify any materials that will be used to recruit subjects.  
NOTE:  Examples include scripts for telephone calls, in person announcements / 
presentations, email invitations.  
For advertisements, include the final copy of printed advertisements with your 
submission. When advertisements are taped for broadcast, attach the final 
audio/video tape.  NOTE:  You may submit the wording of the advertisement prior 
to taping to ensure there will be no IRB-required revisions, provided the IRB also 
reviews and approves the final version. 
 Response: In addition to screening clinical charts, participations will be identified 
through; flyer advertisement, researchmatch.org, craigslist.com, and Facebook. 
The study will also be put on UB’s Study Information Portal (SIP) website. 
 
10.0 
Procedures Involved 
10.1 Provide a description of all research procedures or activities being 
performed and when they are performed once a subject is screened and 
determined to be eligible. Provide as much detail as possible.   
NOTE:  This should serve as a blueprint for your study and include enough detail 
so that another investigator could pick up your protocol and replicate the research.  
For studies that have multiple or complex visits or procedures, consider the 
addition of a schedule of events table in in your response. 
Response:  
 

 
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Each patient will spend about 55 weeks in the trial comprising three weeks of monitoring 
to stabilize baselines and ensure adherence and commitment to participation before 
randomization into an intervention arm for an additional period of 52 weeks. Following a 
completed screening visit and meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria, each patient 
will have a total of 16 study visits. At weeks 3, 5, 8, 16, 20, 29, 35, 44 and at 2 weeks after 
the end of the study, each patient will receive a phone call to document any adverse effects 
or other changes. There will be no long term follow-up following the end of the study. 
Participants will be treated with either insulin only (control arm) for the whole duration 
of the study or with insulin and semaglutide weekly s.c. injection (titrated up to 1 mg, see 
below) for the first six months then either dapagliflozin (Triple therapy arm) or placebo 
(dual therapy) daily will be added for an additional six months. Semaglutide will be started 
at a dose 0.25 mg once weekly for two weeks then increased to 0.5 mg dose. If well 
tolerated it will be increased to 1 mg once weekly at week 4. Dapagliflozin (or placebo) 
will be started at a dose of 5 mg daily at week 26 and increased after 1 week to 10 mg 
(2x5mg tablets) daily to ensure drug tolerability and to avoid any hypoglycemia or 
hypotension. 
 
Treatments used  
 
1- Insulin: All patients (114 patients) will continue to self-administer their prescribed 
insulin as part of their standard of care. Insulin dose will be titrated during the study to 
control blood glucose average between 90-180 mg/dl and to avoid hypoglycemia (blood 
sugar <70 mg/dl) or hyperglycemia (blood sugar >250 mg/dl). Among all patients, 38 
patients will be randomized (open-label) to remain on insulin therapy only (standard 
therapy group) while the other 76 will start the investigational therapies.  
2- Semaglutide: a once weekly a GLP-1 mimetic injection (pen) indicated for type 2 
diabetes. Doses to be used: start at 0.25mg then increase to 0.5mg following 2 weeks 
and to 1mg weekly s.c. injection 2 weeks later. Semaglutide will be added to a 
background of insulin treatment for 12 months in 76 patients who will be randomized 
(double-blind) into 2 groups (dual and triple therapy groups) at the end of 26 weeks.  
3- Farxiga (dapagliflozin): a once daily SGLT-2 inhibitor tablet indicated for type 2 
diabetes. Doses used: starting with 5mg and increase after 1 week to 10mg oral 
administration daily. Dapagliflozin will be started according to the randomization 
(Interactive Web System, hosted by University of Glasgow) in 38 patients at 26 weeks 
as an additional treatment on a background of insulin and semaglutide therapy and end 
at 52 weeks (triple therapy group).  
4- Placebo: dapagliflozin matching placebo (supplied by Astra Zeneca) will be started in 
38 patients at 26 weeks as an additional treatment on a background of insulin and 
semaglutide therapy and end at 52 weeks (dual therapy group).   
 
As shown in Table 1, fasting blood and urine samples will be obtained prior to drug 
administration (weeks 0) and at 13, 26, 39 and 52 weeks after the commencement of the 
study. Optional fat biopsies from the abdominal subcutaneous tissue will be collected at 
weeks 0, 26 and 52. Continuous Glucose Monitoring (Dexcom G6 with blinded receiver) 
will be performed for three 21-days periods on weeks -3 to 0, 23 to 26 and from 49 to 52 
weeks. An optional 24hr blood pressure monitoring will be performed at baseline (week -

 
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1) and at 13, 25, 39 and 51 weeks in order to characterize the time course of 
antihypertensive effects, which may be early (i.e. independent of weight loss) as indicated 
by our preliminary data. High fat high caloric (HFHC) Meal challenges will be performed 
at baseline (week -1) and at 25 and 51 weeks with assessment of glucose excursions and 
postprandial glucagon (AUC) as well as postprandial inflammation and oxidative stress. 
Telephone calls will be conducted at weeks 3, 5, 8, 16, 20, 29, 35, 44 and at two weeks 
after the end of the study to document any side effects or any other patient’s reported issues 
or comments. 
 
Study Visits: 
 
Screening Visit (Screening Visit, Week -8 to -4): Patients will be asked to read and 
understand the consent and any questions regarding the protocol will be answered. If they 
want to participate in the study, they will be asked to sign the informed consent form. Their 
medical history and current medications will be obtained as well as blood pressure and 
vitals. A physical examination will also be done. Blood samples will be taken in order to 
evaluate HbA1c, CBC, CMP, kidney and liver functions, ketone bodies, and urine for 
pregnancy status in females.  
 
Study Visit 1 (Week -3): Participants who meet entry criteria will be scheduled to for their 
next visit at -3 week. Vitals will be taken including resting (min. 10 minutes) blood pressure 
measurement (will be repeated from same arm every visit). Insulin pump will be 
downloaded and/or fingerstick blood sugar will be reviewed and the appropriate insulin 
adjustments will be made by the investigator to target fasting blood glucose concentrations 
between 90-180 mg/dl if possible at all times without having additional hypoglycemia (less 
than 70 mg/dl). Blood sugars and ketone bodies will be reviewed via a fingerstick blood 
sample using glucose and ketones meter (Abbott Laboratories) and daily blood sugars 
collected and reviewed. Urine for pregnancy status and ketone bodies assessment. We will 
instruct patients on how to use and insert the Continuous Glucose Monitoring System 
(Dexcom G6 with blinded receiver). All subjects will be advised to monitor their capillary 
blood glucose by fingerstick at least 4 times a day (before meals and at bedtime) through-
out the study and to wear their CGM constantly for next 21 day. Carb counting technique 
will be reviewed and any questions answered on how to use the pump or calculate insulin 
doses. 
 
Study Visit 2 (Week -1±2days): Patients will be asked to come in the fasting state (no 
food or calorie intake for 10-12 hours). Their vitals will be taken. Blood sugars and ketone 
bodies will be reviewed via a fingerstick blood sample using glucose and ketones meter 
(Abbott Laboratories) to assess their glycemic control prior to meal challenge. If their 
blood sugar is below 70mg/dl or more than 250mg/dl the visit will be rescheduled for an 
alternative date. Insulin pump will be downloaded and/or fingerstick blood sugar will be 
reviewed and insulin adjustment will be made if necessary. An IV port will be placed in 
order to obtain blood samples throughout the duration of the visit. Patients will undergo a 
meal challenge test (described below). At the end of the meal test, they will be asked to 
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to collect a 24 hour urine sample to bring in at the Week 0 visit. Daily Glucose logs will 
be reviewed. 
 
Study visit 3 (Week 0±2days): Patients will be asked to come in the fasting state (no food 
or calorie intake for 10-12 hours). Vitals will be taken. Blood sugars and ketone bodies 
will be reviewed via a fingerstick blood sample using glucose and ketones meter (Abbott 
Laboratories) and daily blood sugars collected and reviewed. The 24 hour urine container 
will be collected. A fasting blood sample will be taken (45 mL) to evaluate study endpoints, 
CBC, CMP, HbA1c, and fructosamine. A urine sample will be collected to evaluate ketone 
bodies and, in females, pregnancy status. Insulin pump will be downloaded and/or 
fingerstick blood sugar will be reviewed and the appropriate insulin adjustments will be 
made by the investigator. In general, insulin dose adjustments should not be >10% from 
current total insulin dose or >20% from baseline (week 0) total insulin dose. They will 
discontinue use of the study CGM. An optional fat biopsy will be performed. We will ask 
them to fill out quality of life questionnaires. Study drug will be dispensed depending on 
what group they are randomized to. This includes either (1) staying on the insulin regimen 
given by their doctor, or (2) a combination of their current insulin regimen and a once daily 
injection of semaglutide. Semaglutide will be started on site at the 0.25 mg dose. The 24 
hr blood pressure monitor will be collected. 
 
Study Visit 4 (Week 1±2days): Vitals will be taken. Blood sugars and ketone bodies will 
be reviewed via a fingerstick blood sample using glucose and ketones meter (Abbott 
Laboratories) and daily blood sugars collected and reviewed. Insulin dose will be adjusted 
if needed as in visit 3. At any time, if HbA1c is <7%, insulin dose adjustment should not 
be >5%.  Semaglutide 0.25mg will be injected on site. Participants will be instructed to call 
their research center or their doctor directly in case of any problem or untoward side effects. 
They will be specifically asked to call if they have unmanaged hypoglycemia (blood sugar 
<70 mg/dl) or hyperglycemia (blood sugar >250 mg/dl) or if occurring in more than one 
occasion. 
 
Study Visit 5 (Week 2±2days): Vitals will be taken. Blood sugars and ketone bodies will 
be reviewed via a fingerstick blood sample using glucose and ketones meter (Abbott 
Laboratories) and daily blood sugars collected and reviewed. Insulin dose will be adjusted 
if needed as in visit 3. Semaglutide 0.5mg dose will be injected on site. If they are 
experiencing mild nausea, they will be continued on the 0.25 mg dose for another week. 
Supply of the drug will be given to last until the next visit. Patients will be advised to 
increase the study dose to 0.5 mg a day.  
 
Study Visit 6 (Week 4±1 week): Patients will be asked to bring in used study pens for 
drug accountability (to be recorded in eCRF). Vitals will be taken. Blood sugars and ketone 
bodies will be reviewed via a fingerstick blood sample using glucose and ketones meter 
(Abbott Laboratories) and daily blood sugars collected and reviewed. Insulin dose will be 
adjusted if needed. Supply of the drug will be given to last until the next visit. A urine 
sample will be collected to evaluate ketone bodies and, in females, pregnancy status. 
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nausea, they will be dropped from the study. A 24 hr urine container will be dispensed to 
collect a 24 hour urine sample to bring in at the Week 13 visit. 
 
Study Visit 7 (Week 13±1 week): Patients will be asked to come in the fasting state (10-
12 hours fasting), and to bring in your used study pens for drug accountability. Blood 
sugars and ketone bodies will be reviewed via a fingerstick blood sample using glucose 
and ketones meter (Abbott Laboratories) and daily blood sugars collected and reviewed. 
Insulin dose will be adjusted if needed as in. Supply of the drug will be given to last until 
the next visit. Vitals will be taken. A urine sample will be collected to evaluate ketone 
bodies and, in females, pregnancy status. The 24 hour urine container will be collected. A 
fasting blood sample will be taken (45 mL) to evaluate study endpoints, CBC, CMP, 
HbA1c, and fructosamine. Patients who agreed to participate in the24 hour blood pressure 
monitoring will be asked to wear it for the next 24 hr.  
 
Study Visit 8 (Week 23±1 week): Patients will be asked to bring in used study pens for 
drug accountability. Vitals will be taken. Blood sugars and ketone bodies will be reviewed 
via a fingerstick blood sample using glucose and ketones meter (Abbott Laboratories) and 
daily blood sugars collected and reviewed. A urine sample will be collected to evaluate 
ketone bodies and, in females, pregnancy status. Insulin dose will be adjusted if needed. 
Supply of the drug will be given to last until the next visit. All subjects will be reminded 
to monitor their capillary blood glucose by fingerstick at least 4 times a day (before meals 
and at bedtime) through-out the study. CGM will be inserted and patients asked to wear 
their CGM constantly for next 21 day. 
 
Study visit 9 (Week 25±1 week): Patients will be asked to come in the fasting state, and 
to bring in used study pens for drug accountability. Vitals will be taken. A urine sample 
will be collected to evaluate ketone bodies. Blood sugars and ketone bodies will be 
reviewed via a fingerstick blood sample using glucose and ketones meter (Abbott 
Laboratories) and daily blood sugars collected and reviewed. Insulin dose will be adjusted 
if needed. Supply of the drug will be given to last until the next visit. A 24 hr urine container 
will be dispensed to collect a 24 hour urine sample to bring in at the Week 26 visit. A 
HFHC Meal challenges will be performed as in visit 2. Patients who agreed to participate 
will be asked to wear a 24 hour blood pressure monitoring for the next 24 hr.  
 
Study visit 10 (Week 26±1 week): Patients will be asked to come in the fasting state, and 
to bring in used study pens for drug accountability. Vitals will be taken. A urine sample 
will be collected to evaluate ketone bodies. Blood sugars and ketone bodies will be 
reviewed via a fingerstick blood sample using glucose and ketones meter (Abbott 
Laboratories) and daily blood sugars collected and reviewed. Insulin dose will be adjusted 
if needed. In general, insulin dose adjustments should not be >10% from current total 
insulin dose (or 5% if HbA1c is <7%) or >20% from baseline total insulin dose. The 
adjusted total insulin dose in this visit will serve as the baseline total insulin dose for the 
remaining 6 months of the study and future limits of dose adjustments will be based on this 
new baseline. The CGM will be collected. A urine sample will be collected to evaluate 
ketone bodies and, in females, pregnancy status. The 24 hour urine container will be 
collected. A fasting blood sample will be taken (45 mL) to evaluate study endpoints, CBC, 

 
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CMP, HbA1c, and Fructosamine. An optional fat biopsy will be performed. We will ask 
patients to fill out quality of life questionnaires. At this point, those patients randomized to 
receive semaglutide, they will now be randomized to receive an actual dapagliflozin pill or 
a placebo pill that looks like dapagliflozin. If they are randomized to receive actual 
dapagliflozin, they will start at the 5 mg dose for one week.  
Participants will be provided supplies for urine ketone bodies measurement (KetoStix). 
Research coordinator will instruct the patients on the use and reading of the measuring 
strips. Patients will be asked to perform a daily (preferably early morning or before bed 
daily) urinary test of ketone bodies using KetoStix and record all outcomes. If results are 
moderate or higher (+2 or more), they will be instructed to repeat the measurement within 
60 min. If consecutive measurements show moderate or higher ketones in urine, the 
patients will be instructed to call the research center or their doctor directly. Patients with 
dual glucose and ketones meters will be instructed to record and report their blood ketones 
in dedicated study diaries. If blood ketones are 0.6 mM or above, they should repeat the 
measurement within 60 min. If consecutive measurements show 0.6mm or higher ketones 
in blood, the patients will be instructed to call the research center or their doctor directly.  
Participants will be instructed to call their research center or their doctor directly in case of 
any problem or untoward side effects. They will be specifically asked to call if they have 
unmanaged hypoglycemia (blood sugar <70 mg/dl) or hyperglycemia (blood sugar >250 
mg/dl) or if occurring in more than one occasion. Participants will be instructed to remain 
hydrated and report any genital mycotic or urinary tract infections. 
 
Study visit 11 (Week 27±2 days): Patients will be asked to bring in used study pens for 
drug accountability (recorded in eCRF). Vitals will be taken. Daily blood sugars and 
urinary ketones measurements using KetoStix will be collected and reviewed. Blood sugars 
and ketone bodies will be measured via a fingerstick blood sample using glucose and 
ketones meter (Abbott Laboratories). A urine sample will be collected to evaluate urine 
ketone level. Insulin dose will be adjusted if needed. In general, insulin dose adjustments 
should not be >10% from current total insulin dose (or 5% if HbA1c is <7%) or >20% from 
NEW baseline total insulin dose established at visit 10.  If at any time during the study total 
insulin dose is less than 0.30 U/Kg, additional monitoring protocol (see later) will be 
implemented. Supply of the drug will be given to last until the next visit. If patients are 
receiving actual Dapagliflozin, they will now start at the 10 mg dose for the remainder of 
the study.  
 
Study Visit 12 (Week 31±1 week): Patients will be asked to bring in used study pens and 
tablets for drug accountability. Vitals will be taken. Daily blood sugars and urinary ketones 
measurements using KetoStix will be collected and reviewed. Blood sugars and ketone 
bodies will be measured via a fingerstick blood sample using glucose and ketones meter 
(Abbott Laboratories). A urine sample will be collected to evaluate ketone bodies and, in 
females, pregnancy status. Insulin dose will be adjusted if needed as in visit 11. Supply of 
the drugs will be given to last until the next visit. A blood sample will be taken (15 mL) to 
evaluate CBC and CMP. A 24 hr urine container will be dispensed to collect a 24 hour 
urine sample to bring in at the Week 39 visit. 
 
 

 
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Study visit 13 (Week 39±1 week): Patients will be asked to come in the fasting state, and 
to bring in used study pens and tablets for drug accountability. Vitals will be taken. Daily 
blood sugars and urinary ketones measurements using KetoStix will be collected and 
reviewed. Blood sugars and ketone bodies will be measured via a fingerstick blood sample 
using glucose and ketones meter (Abbott Laboratories). Insulin dose will be adjusted if 
needed as in visit 11. Supply of the drug will be given to last until the next visit. A urine 
sample will be collected to evaluate ketone bodies and, in females, pregnancy status. The 
24 hour urine container will be collected. A fasting blood sample will be taken (45 mL) to 
evaluate study endpoints, CBC, CMP, HbA1c, and Fructosamine. Patients who have 
provided consent will be asked to wear a 24 hour blood pressure monitor.  
 
Study visit 14 (Week 49±1 week): Patients will be asked to bring in used study pens and 
tablets for drug accountability. Vitals will be taken. Daily blood sugars and urinary ketones 
measurements using KetoStix will be collected and reviewed.  Blood sugars and ketone 
bodies will be measured via a fingerstick blood sample using glucose and ketones meter 
(Abbott Laboratories). A urine sample will be collected to evaluate ketone bodies and, in 
females, pregnancy status. Insulin dose will be adjusted if needed as in visit 11. Supply of 
the drug will be given to last until the next visit. All subjects will be reminded to monitor 
their capillary blood glucose by fingerstick at least 4 times a day (before meals and at 
bedtime) through-out the study. CGM will be inserted and patients asked to wear their 
CGM constantly for the next 21 days. 
 
Study visit 15 (Week 51±1 week): Patients will be asked to come in the fasting state, and 
to bring in used study pens and tablets for drug accountability. Vitals will be taken. Daily 
blood sugars and urinary ketones measurements using KetoStix will be collected and 
reviewed. Blood sugars and ketone bodies will be measured via a fingerstick blood sample 
using glucose and ketones meter (Abbott Laboratories). A urine sample will be collected 
to evaluate urine ketone levels. Insulin dose will be adjusted if needed as in visit 11. Supply 
of the drug will be given to last until the next visit. A 24 hr urine container will be dispensed 
to collect a 24 hour urine sample to bring in at the Week 52 visit. A HFHC Meal challenges 
will be performed as in visit 2. Patients will be asked to wear the optional 24 hour blood 
pressure monitor.  
 
Study visit 16 (Week 52±2 days): Patients will be asked to come in the fasting state, and 
to bring in used study pens and tablets for drug accountability. Vitals will be taken. Daily 
blood sugars and urinary ketones measurements using KetoStix will be collected and 
reviewed.  Blood sugars and ketone bodies will be measured via a fingerstick blood sample 
using glucose and ketones meter (Abbott Laboratories). Insulin dose will be adjusted if 
needed. The CGM will be collected. An optional fat biopsy will be performed. A urine 
sample will be collected to evaluate ketone bodies and, in females, pregnancy status. The 
24 hour urine container will be collected. A fasting blood sample will be taken (45 mL) to 
evaluate study endpoints, CBC, CMP, HbA1c, and Fructosamine. We will ask the patients 
to fill out quality of life questionnaires. The patient will receive a physical. After this visit, 
they will be discharged from the study.  
Safety phone calls will be conducted at weeks 3, 5, 8, 16, 20, 29, 35, 44 and at two weeks 
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Drug Blinding: 
The randomizations will be performed using an Interactive Web System, hosted by 
University of Glasgow.  One hundred and fourteen (114) patients will be randomized as 
follows: participants will first be randomized to semaglutide plus usual insulin therapy or 
insulin therapy only (no placebo for semaglutide or other placebo injection will be 
provided), in a 2:1 ratio. Those who remain on semaglutide at six months will then be 
randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive dapagliflozin or matched placebo. Each randomization 
will be stratified by study site. The randomization schedules will be generated by a 
statistician with no other involvement in the trial, using the method of randomized 
permuted blocks. Only those staff responsible for the maintenance of the randomization 
system will have access to the randomization sequences during the trial. The first 
randomization (which will be revealed to the researcher at the point of randomization) will 
use random block sizes to reduce predictability. Researchers at study sites will have no 
knowledge of the next allocation to be issued. The second randomization (which will be 
double-blind) will use a different. At the point of randomization, the researcher will be 
given a medication pack ID number, but will not know whether that medication pack 
contains Dapagliflozin or placebo. For each randomization, a web-based randomization 
system (developed and maintained by the Robertson Centre for Biostatistics) will be used. 
The system will include an emergency unblinding facility for the dapagliflozin/placebo 
randomization  
Astra Zeneca Inc. will supply dapagliflozin and matching placebo tablets in identical 
packaging and labeling; semaglutide pens will be obtained commercially and will be used 
in an open label fashion.  
 
Breaking of the study blind will be performed only: (i) for SUSARs; and, (ii) where 
knowledge of the treatment is considered by local health personnel absolutely necessary 
for further management of the patient. A central unblinding facility based at the Robertson 
Centre for Biostatistics, University of Glasgow, will be available by telephone.  
Notification of all unblinding will be sent to the Chief Investigator 
 
During the course of the trial there will be no attempt to identify group assignment for any 
participant (except for unblinding in the case of safety concerns) and the investigators will 
execute the protocol in the manner it was approved independent of the group assignment. 
 
Drugs will be stored in a locked cabinet or locked temperature controlled refrigerator at 4C 
at the research facility of the Diabetes and Endocrinology Center of WNY. IND application 
for use of all drugs (dapagliflozin and semaglutide) in type 1 diabetes will be submitted to 
FDA and no study procedure will start before all local and federal approvals are obtained. 
 
Clinical and Laboratory Procedures   
1) CMP, CBC, HbA1c, fructosamine, glucose, glucagon, GLP-1 and FFA 
measurements: Blood CMP, CBC, HbA1c, fructosamine and glucose will be 
measured through Quest diagnostic (US site) and NHS labs (UK site). Free fatty acid 
levels will be measured by a colorimetric assay (Wako, Richmond, VA). GLP-1 and 

 
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glucagon will be measured from samples collected in protease and DPP-IV inhibitors 
by ELISA kits from Millipore.  
2) Meal Challenge test: In order to assess the postprandial changes induced by 
dapagliflozin, semaglutide or the combination of both compared to insulin only, a meal 
challenge will be performed before starting treatments, at six months and at end of 
study using a 910 Calorie High fat High carbohydrate meal (HFHC) as in several of 
our previous studies (HFHC meal includes an egg muffin sandwich, a sausage muffin 
sandwich and two hash browns which contain 88g carbohydrate, 51 g fat (33% 
saturated) and 34 g protein). Participants will be asked to attend fasting prior to 
breakfast insulin bolus; basal insulin will continue during the duration of the meal, 
however patients will not bolus until the 3 hour mark unless blood glucose values reach 
above 400 mg/dL. Sequential blood samples will be obtained at 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 
120, 150 and 180 min after consuming the meal. Samples at 15, 30, 45, 90 and 150 min 
will be 5ml while those at 0, 60, 120 and 180min will be 30 ml (total volume=145 ml). 
Blood will be collected from an indwelling intravenous canula in a superficial forearm 
vein.   
3) Optional 24 hour Ambulatory BP monitoring: Participants will be instructed on the 
use of 24 hour ambulatory BP monitoring device.  This device will measure BP and 
pulse every 30 minutes for 24 hours. In addition to the scheduled measurements there 
will be an option for additional manual measurements if systolic blood pressure is >160 
or <90 mmHg.  
4) Optional Fat aspiration procedure: Abdominal subcutaneous fat tissue aspiration 
will be performed at a 10 cm distance from umbilicus. Participants will be asked not to 
take aspirin or NSAIDS in the previous 72 hours - if they have, the procedure will not 
be done. Skin will be prepared with povidone-iodine (Betadine) and alcohol. A sterile 
drape will be placed around the appropriate area. 3cc of 1% lidocaine will then be 
administered subcutaneously (the dose will not exceed 4.5mg/kg body weight). After 
adequate anesthesia has been achieved, aspiration of fat tissue will then be with a 3-
holed canula (Tulip Instrumentation, length: 15cm, diameter: 2.1mm) fixed to a 10mL 
syringe. After getting adequate fat tissue (500mg-3g), the puncture site will be pressed 
for at least ten minutes before the patient rises up from supine position (to minimize 
bruising). Participants will then be discharged home. Adipose tissue will be centrifuged 
to remove blood and fluid contaminants. Upper adipose tissue will be collected into a 
separate sterile tube, washed twice with cold sterile Phosphate Buffered Saline (PBS) 
and centrifuged to remove the PBS. The adipose tissue sample will be weighed and 
approximately 500 mg transferred to a separate tube for analysis. Total RNA, nuclear 
extracts and total cell lysates will be prepared.  
5) Questionnaires: Participants will be asked to complete the standard Diabetes Specific 
Quality of Life Scale (DSQOLS) and Problem Areas In Diabetes survey (PAID). 
Questionnaires attached at the end of this plan.   
6) MNC isolation (for future ancillary studies): Blood samples will be collected in Na-
EDTA as an anticoagulant.  Three and a half mL of anticoagulated blood sample are 
carefully layered over 3.5 mL of PMN medium (Cedarlane Laboratories, Hornby, ON) 
and then centrifuged.  At the end of this process, two bands separate out at the top of 
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MNC band is harvested and washed twice with Hank's balanced salt solution (HBSS). 
This method provides yields greater than 95% pure PMN and MNC suspensions.  
7) NFB DNA binding activity (for future ancillary studies): Nuclear NFκB DNA 
binding activity is measured by EMSA. Nuclear extract is prepared from MNC and 
adipose tissue by high salt extraction as described by Andrews et al (19). The specificity 
of the bands is confirmed by supershifting these bands with specific antibodies against 
Rel-A (p65) and p50 (Santa Cruz Biotechnology, CA) and by competition with cold 
oligonucleotides. DNA binding activity of NFB will be adjusted to Oct1 DNA binding 
activity to correct for any variable.  
8) Plasma concentrations of inflammatory mediators (for future ancillary studies): 
Concentrations of TNFα, IL-1β, IL-18, adiponectin, IL-1RA will be measured in 
plasma using ELISA kits (R&D Systems, MN). CRP and SAA concentrations will be 
measured using an ELISA kit from Alpha Diagnostics International Inc. (San Antonio, 
TX).  
9) Plasma vasodilators and vasoconstrictors (for future ancillary studies): Plasma 
ANP, NT-proBNP, b-NP, cGMP, cAMP, angiotensinogen, renin and angiotensin II 
concentrations will be measured by commercially available ELISA kits.  
10) 15-isoprostane F2t (also known as 8-epi-PGF2α or 8-iso-PGF2α) (for future ancillary 
studies): will be measured in urine samples using an ELISA kit from Oxford 
Biomedical Research (Oxford, MI).   
11) Quantification of mRNA in MNC and adipose tissue (for future ancillary studies). 
Total RNA is isolated from MNC and adipose tissue using commercially available 
RNAqueous®-4PCR Kit (Ambion, Austin, TX). The quality and quantity of the 
isolated RNA is determined before using the RNA. Real Time RT-PCR is performed 
using Cepheid Smart Cycler (Sunnyvale, CA) in which 2 µL cDNA, 10 µL Sybergreen 
Master mix (Qiagen, CA) along with 0.5 µL of 20 µM gene specific primers for   
IL-1β, IL-RA, TLR-4, TNFα, IL-12, SOCS-3 and JNK-1 (Life Technologies, MD) 
are used. The specificity and the size of the PCR products are tested by adding a melt 
curve at the end of the amplifications and by running it on a 2% agarose gel. All 
values are normalized to 18S expression and β-actin.  
  
10.2 Describe what data will be collected.   
NOTE:  For studies with multiple data collection points or long-term follow up, 
consider the addition of a schedule or table in your response. 
Response:  
Data will be collected as described in table 1 above. The following aspects of the study 
will be performed and data collected and reported by patients: 
1- A CGM device will be provided for use for 3 20-days periods. Detailed instructions 
on changing the sensor at 10 days will be provided. Patients will be instructed to wear 
their CGM constantly during the assigned study periods. They will be asked to keep 
a diary of their food intake to measure their carbohydrate intake during the CGM 
period. Insulin doses will be titrated aiming for blood glucose between 90-180 mg/dl 
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2- Participants who agree to participate in the 24-hr ambulatory blood pressure 
monitoring will be provided with a 24-hour ambulatory BP monitor to be worn for 24 
hours during week -1, 13, 25, 39 and 51.  
3- All participants will be asked to monitor capillary blood glucose by finger stick 
before each meal and at bedtime.  
4- For the entire duration of the study, the patients will maintain a diary to record any 
hypoglycemia and other untoward side effects e.g. nausea, change in appetite. 
5- Starting at the 6 months mark, participants will be asked to perform a daily urinary 
test of ketone bodies using KetoStix and record all outcomes. If results are moderate 
to large, they will be instructed to repeat the test and to call the research center or 
their doctor directly if results are confirmed. Patients with dual glucose and ketones 
meters will be instructed to record and report their blood ketones as well. If blood 
ketones are above 0.6mM, they should repeat the test and contact the research center 
of their doctor if levels are confirmed.  
 
10.3 List any instruments or measurement tools used to collect data 
(e.g. questionnaire, interview guide, validated instrument, data collection 
form).   
 
Include copies of these documents with your submission. 
Response: Source documents will be used to collect patient information. The CGM 
or insulin pump will be used to collect glucose and insulin data. Glucose and ketone 
meter will be used to measure glucose and ketone in blood. KetoStix for measuring 
ketones in urine. Blood pressure monitor will be used for 24 hour blood pressure 
reading. Glucose, food and urinary ketones diaries will be provided for patients to 
record their results.  
 
10.4 Describe any source records that will be used to collect data about subjects 
(e.g. school records, electronic medical records). 
Response: electronic medical records and research files. 
 
10.5 Indicate whether or not individual subject results, such as results of 
investigational diagnostic tests, genetic tests, or incidental findings will be 
shared with subjects or others (e.g., the subject’s primary care physician) 
and if so, describe how these will be shared. 
Response: Individual participant lab results will be disclosed to the participant 
upon their request. If the participant requests documentation be shared with 
another physician, physician office or hospital the participant must come to the 
research center to collect said documentation or the documentation can be mailed 
to their given home address. 
Patients will be assigned a unique study number. All identifiable personal 
information will be stored locally in locked filing cabinets. Data entered on the 

 
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electronic Case Report Form will only be identified by the unique study number.  
Thus, no personal information will be shared with the data center (Robertson 
Centre for Biostatistics, University of Glasgow, UK). 
 
10.6 Indicate whether or not study results will be shared with subjects or others, 
and if so, describe how these will be shared. 
Response: Not Applicable. Study results will not be shared with the subjects. 
However, unidentifiable study results could be published in the form of a 
manuscript or abstract and will be reported to JDRF, Astra Zeneca, and to 
clinicaltrials.gov and other regulatory agencies including FDA.  
 
11.0 
Study Timelines 
11.1 Describe the anticipated duration needed to enroll all study subjects. 
Response: Accrual is expected to be at the rate of 4 subjects/month/site, thus we 
should complete enrollment of 57 patients/site in approximately 13-15 months. 
We expect to complete all study clinical activities in 30 months. 
 
11.2 Describe the duration of an individual subject’s participation in the study. 
Include length of study visits, and overall study follow-up time. 
Response: 55 Weeks. Study visits will be 60-90 minutes long except for visits 2, 9 
and 15 which will be about 6hr long each  
 
 
 
 
 
11.3 Describe the estimated duration for the investigators to complete this study 
(i.e. all data is collected and all analyses have been completed). 
Response: 36 Months 
 
12.0 
Setting 
12.1 Describe all facilities/sites where you will be conducting research 
procedures.  Include a description of the security and privacy of the 
facilities (e.g. locked facility, limited access, privacy barriers).  Facility, 
department, and type of room are relevant.  Do not abbreviate facility 
names.   
NOTE:  Examples of acceptable response may be:  “A classroom setting in 
the Department of Psychology equipped with a computer with relevant 
survey administration software,” “The angiogram suite at Buffalo General 
Medical Center, a fully accredited tertiary care institution within New York 
State with badge access,” or, “Community Center meeting hall.” 
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1) Research will be conducted at the Diabetes Endocrinology Research Center of 
WNY, located at 1000 Youngs Road, Suite 105, Williamsville NY 14221 and at the 
CTRC located in 875 Ellicott St. Buffalo NY14203.The Diabetes Research Center 
has facilities and exam rooms available for insulin pump download, CGM device 
download, meal and infusion studies and presence of study coordinator and 
registered nurse for data collection and blood work at all times. One of the 
investigators will be available at all times to address patients’ related issues. 
CTRC location is a fully equipped laboratory with Equipment include ultra-low 
freezers for sample storage, centrifuges, microscopes for sample preparation, 
infusion pumps, ELISA, PCR and immunoblotting instrumentation.  
2) Research will also be conducted at the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 
Clinical Research Facility (CRF, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, UK and at the 
Diabetes Centre (Clinic D), Stobhill Ambulatory Care Hospital, Glasgow, UK.  
There are facilities and exam rooms available for insulin pump download, CGM 
device download, meal and infusion studies and presence of research nursing staff 
for data collection and blood work at all times. One of the investigators will be 
available at all times to address patients’ related issues. The CRF has equipment 
for sample preparation, infusion pumps, ultra-low freezers for sample storage and 
centrifuges.  ELISA, PCR and immunoblotting facilities are available in adjacent 
NHS and University facilities. 
12.2 For research conducted outside of UB and its affiliates, describe: 
 Site-specific regulations or customs affecting the research 
 Local scientific and ethical review structure 
NOTE:  This question is referring to UB affiliated research taking place outside 
UB, i.e. research conducted in the community, school-based research, 
international research, etc.  It is not referring to multi-site research.  UB affiliated 
institutions include Kaleida Health, ECMC, and Roswell Park Cancer Institute.   
Response:  
 
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N/A:  This study is not conducted outside of UB or its affiliates. 
13.0 
Community-Based Participatory Research 
13.1 Describe involvement of the community in the design and conduct of the 
research.  
NOTE:  Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) is a collaborative 
approach to research that equitably involves all partners in the research process 
and recognizes the unique strengths that each brings.  CBPR begins with a 
research topic of importance to the community, has the aim of combining 
knowledge with action and achieving social change to improve health outcomes 
and eliminate health disparities. 
Response:  

 
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☒ 
N/A:  This study does not utilize CBPR. 
13.2 
Describe the composition and involvement of a community advisory 
board. 
Response:  
 
☒ 
N/A:  This study does not have a community advisory board. 
14.0 
Resources and Qualifications 
14.1 Describe the qualifications (e.g., education, training, experience, expertise, 
or certifications) of the Principal Investigator and staff to perform the 
research.  When applicable describe their knowledge of the local study sites, 
culture, and society.  Provide enough information to convince the IRB that 
you have qualified staff for the proposed research.  
NOTE:  If you specify a person by name, a change to that person will require prior 
approval by the IRB.  If you specify a person by role (e.g., coordinator, research 
assistant, co-investigator, or pharmacist), a change to that person will not usually 
require prior approval by the IRB, provided that the person meets the 
qualifications described to fulfill their roles. 
Response: All study personnel are educated, trained, and licensed as required for 
their delegated role in this study. All study personnel have also received the 
required university training and will be trained by the PI before the study starts. 
The PIs, CO-investigators and research team have conducted similar studies in 
this patient population using similar agents and have the expertise to execute the 
study protocol and manage any adverse events. 
 
Describe other resources available to conduct the research.  
14.2 Describe the time and effort that the Principal Investigator and research 
staff will devote to conducting and completing the research. 
NOTE:  Examples include the percentage of Full Time Equivalents (FTE), hours 
per week.  The question will elicit whether there are appropriate resources to 
conduct the research. 
Response: The principal investigator supervises the research project and weekly 
research meetings are conducted to discuss the recruitment rate, resolve and 
discuss issues related to the conduct, safety, analysis of the study and related 
publications. PI is expected to spend 15% of his academic time on this research. 
The co-investigators, study coordinator and research staff provide coverage to the 
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14.3 Describe the availability of medical or psychological resources that subjects 
might need as a result of anticipated consequences of the human research, if 
applicable. 
NOTE:  One example includes: on-call availability of a counselor or psychologist 
for a study that screens subjects for depression. 
Response: Available medical literature will be provided as deemed appropriate or 
requested by patient through UB libraries, PubMed, Google scholar as all the 
investigators have access to medical literature through listed resources above 
The patient will also have access to physician (Investigators and Co-Investigators) 
who will be available to address any adverse effects or other questions during the 
course of the study who will be available to address any adverse effects or other 
questions during the course of the study 
 
14.4 Describe your process to ensure that all persons assisting with the research 
are adequately informed about the protocol, the research procedures, and 
their duties and functions. 
Response: Before beginning of enrollment all research staff will be asked to 
review the protocol and a training session will be conducted to provide protocol 
details, explain technical points and answer staff questions. All training session 
will have a sign in sheet to document such training. Continuous education through 
training meetings, conferences and discussions will continue through the study 
period and when revision are made to protocol. 
 
15.0 
Other Approvals 
15.1 Describe any approvals that will be obtained prior to commencing the 
research (e.g., school, external site, funding agency, laboratory, radiation 
safety, or biosafety). 
Response: FDA IND filling is required. 
 
☐ N/A:  This study does not require any other approvals. 
16.0 
Provisions to Protect the Privacy Interests of Subjects 
 
16.1 Describe how you will protect subjects’ privacy interests during the course 
of this research. 
NOTE:  Privacy refers to an individual’s right to control access to him or 
herself.  Privacy applies to the person.  Confidentiality refers to how data 
collected about individuals for the research will be protected by the 
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Examples of appropriate responses include:  “participant only meets with a 
study coordinator in a classroom setting where no one can overhear”, or 
“the participant is reminded that they are free to refuse to answer any 
questions that they do not feel comfortable answering.”   
Response: Our clinical providers involved in the study will identify potential 
patients for recruitment from the Diabetes-Endocrinology Center of WNY Clinics 
according to the inclusions and exclusion criteria and through advertisements. 
Patient who qualify will be asked in private during their one on one consultation 
time with the physician if they wish to participate in the research study. If the 
patient agrees, the research coordinator will contact them privately for a possible 
telephone screening and ask if time is appropriate for this discussion. The patients 
who call for potential participation in the study due to advertisement flyers will be 
screened over the phone with the research coordinator, using our telephone 
screening form.  
When the patient is being seen at our clinics for the first time they sign the 
“Consent to use and disclosure of protected health information” form which 
clearly states that their protected health information (PHI) can be used for review 
in preparation for possible research. Additionally, a partial HIPAA waiver will be 
obtained to access medical records when screening for patients. 
If the patient passes the telephone screening, they will be asked to make an 
appointment to review and sign the consent. Patient will do this in a private room 
in the research unit and will be allowed to discuss the consent in detail with the 
research coordinator and or study doctor. Patient will be notified that it is 
completely voluntary to participate in the research study and can withdraw at any 
time. 
We will not be accessing any medical information of the patients for whom the 
services are not provided by our clinic providers before partial HIPAA is obtained 
or IC is signed. 
 
16.2 Indicate how the research team is permitted to access any sources of 
information about the subjects.   
NOTE:  Examples of appropriate responses include:  school permission for 
review of records, consent of the subject, HIPAA waiver.  This question does 
apply to records reviews. 
Response: Consent of the subject and partial HIPAA waiver. 
 
17.0 
Data Management and Analysis 
17.1 Describe the data analysis plan, including any statistical procedures.  This 
section applies to both quantitative and qualitative analysis.  
Response:  

 
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Data (e.g. date of diagnosis, past medical history, drug treatment) extracted from 
local clinical records will be entered on to the eCRF under the study-specific coded 
identifier according to structured questions as stipulated in the Study Protocol.  
Biological samples (blood, urine and adipose tissue aspirates) will be collected 
from the study participants at the study visits according to the Schedule of 
Assessments in the Study Protocol.   
Measures relating to safety and routine care of the participants (e.g., biochemical 
measures of glycemic and lipidemic control, kidney function/ fluid balance, 
hepatic function, hematological variables) will be analysed at local clinical 
laboratories in order that they are available to study nurses and physicians. The 
confidentiality of these data will be secure, meeting or exceeding the regulations 
of the relevant Ethical Review Committees/ Institutional Review Boards. Samples 
for measurement of key study outcomes will also be measured at the central 
laboratory at the University of Buffalo. Blood, urine and other samples will be 
aliquoted into cryovials at site for freezing and storage. Electronic stored material 
(e.g., patient records, data from blood and urine samples, and data from 
Continuous Glucose Monitoring) will only be stored using the study specific coded 
identifier. Data will not be identifiable at the participant level without additional 
access to the code. The code will be available only to the investigators and the 
personnel performing the study. Access to any data held electronically will require 
study specific log-in codes. These are managed and logged by the Robertson 
Centre for Biostatistics, University of Glasgow, UK 
Statistical plan. The primary objective of the proposed research is to evaluate the 
effect of addition of dapagliflozin to semaglutide on a background of insulin 
treatment in type 1 diabetes patients on HbA1c at six months following start of 
dapagliflozin. The similarities between the study groups, baseline values for 
subject’s demographics and study endpoints will be compared using appropriate 
parametric tests. Transformations of the data in order to meet statistical 
assumptions may be considered. The primary endpoint of the study is to detect a 
difference in mean HbA1c change after six months of dapagliflozin or placebo 
addition to semaglutide and insulin treatment. Statistical analysis will be carried 
out using t-tests to detect difference between groups or the Wilcoxon test for 
paired data. Tests will be two-sided and tested at the 0.05 level. The results will 
be summarized as mean±SE. All randomized patients will be included in the 
analysis of the primary end point based on an Intent-to-treat model.  
The secondary endpoints will be to compare changes in HbA1c between each of 
the triple therapy and dual therapy groups compared to standard of care group, 
mean weekly glucose concentrations, percent time spent in different glycemic 
thresholds, variability as measured by standard deviation, insulin dose, body 
weight, carbohydrate intake, blood pressure, and 24-hour blood pressure and QOL 
changes among the groups. A reduction in the glucose and glucagon AUC 
following the meal will constitute another secondary end point in this setting, 
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17.2 If applicable, provide a power analysis.   
NOTE:  This may not apply to certain types of studies, including 
chart/records reviews, survey studies, or observational studies.  This 
question is asked to elicit whether the investigator has an adequate sample 
size to achieve the study objectives and justify a conclusion.  
Response: 
Sample size determination is based in part on our current data showing that in 
type 1 diabetes, treatment with a GLP-1 agonist, liraglutide (1.2 and 1.8mg doses) 
for 3 months leads to HbA1c suppression by an average of 0.6% (SD= 0.5%). 
Dapagliflozin was recently shown to reduce HbA1c by 0.45% in type 1 diabetes 
patients (13). Additionally, empagliflozin treatment for 8 weeks was shown to 
reduce HbA1c by 0.4% in type 1 diabetics (20, 21) and our current data showing 
additional improvement in HbA1c by an additional 0.66% at 12 weeks when 
dapagliflozin was added to liraglutide and insulin therapy. Conservatively 
estimating that the combination therapy will suppress HbA1c by 0.5% (SD 
=<0.7%) compared to semaglutide alone (t-test), a sample size of 38 (32 evaluable 
patients) in each group will be sufficient to provide adequate power (β = 0.2) to 
detect a statistically significant difference (α = 0.05) taking in consideration a 15% 
dropout rate. 
 
17.3 Describe any procedures that will be used for quality control of collected data. 
 
Response:  
An electronic case report form (e-CRF) will be used to collect study data at each 
site.  The e-CRF will be developed by the study Data Centre at the Robertson Centre 
for Biostatistics, University of Glasgow. Access to the e-CRF will be restricted, 
with only authorised site-specific personnel able to make entries or amendments to 
their patients’ data. It is the investigator's responsibility to ensure completion and 
to review and approve all data captured in the e-CRF. 
Data will be validated at the point of entry into the e-CRF and at regular intervals 
during the study.  Data discrepancies will be flagged to the study site coordinator 
and any data changes will be recorded in order to maintain a complete audit trail 
(reason for change, date change made, who made change). 
The Robertson Centre for Biostatistics at the University of Glasgow will be 
responsible for collating and cleaning the data for the study. The Robertson Centre 
will also be responsible for data back-up and security. This center will also manage 
the electronic reporting of SUSARS on behalf of the sponsor. 
To enable evaluations and/or audits from regulatory authorities, the investigators 
agree to keep records, including the identity of all participating subjects (sufficient 
information to link records, all original signed informed consent forms serious 
adverse event forms, source documents, and detailed records of treatment 
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investigator according to ICH GCP, local regulations, or as specified in the Clinical 
Study Agreement, whichever is longer. 
Data from the study will be stored by the Chief Investigator for a minimum of 10 
years. A final report of the study will be provided to the FDA and the MHRA as 
per requirements. 
• 
No interim analysis is planned for efficacy so termination of study will be 
related to safety. Significant increases in hypoglycemic or DKA events as reviewed 
by DSMB might trigger termination or modification of study. 
• 
Last observation carry forward will be used to fill missing data for the 
primary end point and some secondary end points. Missing data will not be filled 
for other endpoints. 
• 
Any deviation(s) from the original statistical plan will be described and 
justified in the protocol and/or in the final report. 
• 
All subjects entered into treatment will analyzed for primary end point on 
ITT bases. For secondary endpoints, analysis of completed and evaluable patients 
will performed per-protocol. 
 
18.0 
Confidentiality 
 
A. Confidentiality of Study Data 
 
Describe the local procedures for maintenance of confidentiality of study data 
and any records that will be reviewed for data collection.   
 
18.1 
A.  Where and how will all data and records be stored?  Include 
information about:  password protection, encryption, physical controls, 
authorization of access, and separation of identifiers and data, as applicable.  
Include physical (e.g. paper) and electronic files. 
Response: All data records will be stored on protected computers with unique 
passwords issued for each of the study team members and or in locked cabinets 
within the research center. These files will only be accessible by authorized study 
personnel. 
 
18.2 
A.  How long will the data be stored? 
Response: De-identified data storage has no expiration date and will be stored for a 
minimum of 7 years. The researchers may continue to rely on this for future use in 
research study. 
 
18.3 
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Response: Those physicians, nurses, and laboratory staff that are on all 
documentation for the study will have access to the data. 
 
18.4 
A.  Who is responsible for receipt or transmission of the data? 
Response: Those physicians, nurses, and laboratory staff that are on all 
documentation for the study will have access to the data and can handle transfer 
of data. Study data will be transferred electronically (through eCRFs) to 
Robertson Centre for Biostatistics, University of Glasgow, UK 
 
18.5 
A.  How will the data be transported? 
Response: All data are stored at locally and will be transferred to Robertson 
Centre for Biostatistics, University of Glasgow, UK for data management and 
analysis. The transfer will be done through electronic CRFs processed on secure 
network.  
Data will also be transported unless when is being archived. At that point files 
will be transferred to Iron Mountain for storage and archiving.  
 
B. Confidentiality of Study Specimens 
 
Describe the local procedures for maintenance of confidentiality of study 
specimens.   
 
☐ 
N/A:  No specimens will be collected or analyzed in this research.   
(Skip to Section 19.0) 
 
18.6 
B.  Where and how will all specimens be stored?  Include information 
about:  physical controls, authorization of access, and labeling of specimens, as 
applicable.   
Response: The specimens will be stored in the laboratory located at 1000 Youngs 
Road, Suite 105, Williamsville NY 14221and at the CTRC located in 875 Ellicott 
St. Buffalo NY14203. Samples will be stored in a locked -80o C freezer.  All 
specimens collected at the Glasgow site will be stored in NHS -80o C freezers 
within the eCRF until shipping to Buffalo (World Courier). 
18.7 
B.  How long will the specimens be stored? 
Response: Specimens storage has no expiration date and will be stored for a minimum of 
7 years. The researchers may continue to rely on this for future use in research study 
 
18.8 
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Response: Those physicians, nurses, and laboratory staff that are on all 
documentation for the study will have access to the specimens 
 
18.9 
B.  Who is responsible for receipt or transmission of the specimens? 
Response: Those physicians, nurses, and laboratory staff that are on all 
documentation for the study will have access to the specimens and can handle 
transfer of samples. Sample/specimens will transported from University of 
Glasgow site to the university of Buffalo CTRC site (875 Ellicott St, Buffalo, NY 
14203) for storage in -80C until analyzed. 
 
18.10 B.  How will the specimens be transported? 
Response: All study samples will be centrally stored in UB CTRC site. Therefore, 
samples collected at the UK site will be transported for analysis and final long-
term storage. Transport will be done so using dry ice in a properly labeled 
Styrofoam container by the laboratory technician. Agreement regarding shipping 
and receiving the specimens form UK site will be part of the subcontract 
agreement. 
 
 
19.0 
Provisions to Monitor the Data to Ensure the Safety of 
Subjects 
☐ 
N/A:  This study is not enrolling subjects, or is limited to records review 
procedures only.  This section does not apply. 
 
NOTE:  Minimal risk studies may be required to monitor subject safety if the research 
procedures include procedures that present unique risks to subjects that require 
monitoring.  Some examples include:  exercising to exertion, or instruments that elicit 
suicidality or substance abuse behavior.  In such cases, N/A is not an acceptable 
response. 
 
19.1 Describe the plan to periodically evaluate the data collected regarding both 
harms and benefits to determine whether subjects remain safe. 
Response: 
An independent Data safety and monitoring board (DSMB) will be established for 
this trial. The board will consist of independent faculty members from UB and other 
institutions with sufficient knowledge of the field of type 1 diabetes but not 
involved in the study. Data Management team at Robertson Centre will periodically 
provide the data on which to base regular reports to the Data and Safety Monitoring 
Board. The actual reports will then be generated by the unblinded statistician. The 
DSMB looks only at safety endpoints and not at futility. The DSMB will convene 
every six months to review safety end points, side-effects experienced by study 
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coordinator(s) will also continuously monitor the data and safety of subjects 
enrolled in the study. The site PIs and/or the DSMB may recommend to terminate 
the study or specific aspects of the study if clear harm is observed with one 
treatment option compared to standard of care or placebo. Specific safety endpoints 
that will be reviewed include increases in hypoglycemic and ketosis/DKA events. 
 
19.2 Describe what data are reviewed, including safety data, untoward events, 
and efficacy data. 
Response: 
Assessment of Efficacy  
1- glycemic indices including HbA1c, fructosamine, post-prandial glucose 
excursions and glucagon. CGM data will be collected as efficacy parameter of 
glucose control. Total insulin dose will be also documented and analyzed.  
2- body weight  
3- blood pressure and use of blood pressure medications 
4- QOL questionnaires.  
The timing of recording of the above efficacy parameters is described in table 1.   
Assessment of Safety  
The following safety assessments assays and measurement will be reviewed: 
1- Vitals, CBC, CMP and markers kidney and liver function will be collected at 
screening, during and at end of the study as in table 1. 
2-  Assessment of hypoglycemia: Glucose data will be reviewed from CGM and 
daily finger stick and during visits. 
3-  Assessment of ketosis: Ketones levels will be reviewed from daily urinary 
ketone diaries or blood ketone meters and from urine and blood at the time of each 
visit 
4- Reports of side effects by patients.  
5- Insulin dose titrations and pump downloads at each visit 
The methods and timing for assessing, recording, and analyzing safety 
parameters.  
The DSMB will convene every six months to assess the side-effects experienced 
by study subjects and any adverse events reported. The PIs, CO-Is and study 
coordinator(s) will also continuously monitor the safety of subjects enrolled in 
the study during their visits and during the safety phone calls. 
Procedures for eliciting reports of and for recording and reporting adverse 
event and inter-current illnesses.  
All adverse events will be reported at the time of the visit or by telephone when it 
occurs. Medical events that occur between the signing of the Informed Consent 
and the first intake of study drug will be documented in the medical history. 
Participants will be asked to report any adverse events in general, non-directed 
questioning. For each AE volunteered by the subject, the investigator will obtain 
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accordance with the guidelines that accompany it. All adverse events, regardless 
of seriousness, severity, or presumed relationship to study therapy, will be 
recorded using medical terminology in the source document. Whenever possible, 
diagnoses will be given when signs and symptoms are due to a common etiology 
(e.g., cough, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, and head congestion should be 
reported as "upper respiratory infection). Investigators will record on the CRF 
their opinion concerning the relationship of the adverse event to study therapy.  
The principal investigators assumes responsibility for appropriate reporting of 
AEs to the regulatory authorities. The investigator will report these events to the 
appropriate Independent Ethics Committee/Institutional Review Board 
(IEC/IRB) in accordance with local regulations. All measures required for AE 
management will be recorded in the source document and reported according to 
the State University of New York at Buffalo instructions. Non-serious 
events/problems that impacted on the rights and welfare of the subjects will be 
reported as they occur or at the time of knowledge or notification. 
19.3 Describe any safety endpoints. 
Response: These specific Safety endpoints will be collected: 
1- 
Frequency and severity of hypoglycemia: Hypoglycemia will be assessed 
throughout the study via multiple daily finger stick glucose measurements, CGM 
data collected 3 times (about 3 weeks each) during the study and from patient 
reports during visits and phone calls. Hypoglycemic events will be characterized 
as in the experts consensus published in Diabetes Care (2017 Dec; 40(12): 1622-
1630): 
• Level 1: Glucose < 70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L) and Glucose ≥ 54 mg/dL (3.0 
mmol/L) 
• Level 2: Glucose < 54 mg/dL (3.0 mmol/L) 
• Level 3:  A severe event characterized by altered mental and/or physical status 
requiring assistance. 
 
2- 
Ketones levels: Urinary ketones measured daily at home and logged in the 
ketones logbook. Blood and urinary ketones measured during each visit. Ketone 
levels will be characterized as normal, ketosis and severe ketosis: 
-Normal blood ketones <0.6mM or urinary ketones of trace to small (≥+1) 
-Ketosis: Blood ketones >0.6mM <2.5mM or urinary ketones of moderate to high 
(+2 and +3) 
-Severe ketosis Blood ketones >2.5mM or urinary ketones of too high (+4) 
3- 
Diabetes ketoacidosis episodes: any confirmed DKA episode (regardless 
of hospitalization) defined as: 
• Elevated serum or urine ketones (greater than the upper limit of the normal 
range), and 
• Serum bicarbonate < 15 mmol/L or Blood pH < 7.3 
 
4- 
Low blood pressure: <90mmHg SBP and <50 mmHg DBP): Patients will 
be instructed to measure blood pressure daily and it will be will be assessed in 
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5- 
Nausea, vomiting and other GI side effects. Data will be collected by 
patients’ safety reports, during visits and phone calls. 
6- 
Genital mycotic infections or UTIs 
7- 
Changes in liver and kidney function: CMP and kidney and liver profiles 
will be assessed as indicated in table 1. 
19.4 Describe how the safety information will be collected (e.g., with case report 
forms, at study visits, by telephone calls with participants). 
Response: The safety information will be collected at the time of the visit, and or 
during preplanned telephone calls with the participant or patient self-reporting 
(including glucose, food intake and ketones diaries). Data will be entered into 
eCRFs 
19.5 Describe the frequency of safety data collection. 
Response: Safety data collection will be done at all study visits and during 
preplanned phone calls as in table 1. The patient, however, will be asked to report 
any adverse event or safety related information via phone as soon as it occurs and 
it will be reviewed the same day.  
 
19.6 Describe who will review the safety data. 
Response: DSMB established for this study will review unblended safety data 
provided by the data management system every 6 months. Additionally, the PIs and 
coinvestigators will review safety data (listed above) at the completion of each 
visits by each subject and review any report of side effects or adverse events as they 
are presented by the patients. The investigators will also review collective blinded 
data every 3 months to assess the safety and any potential risks to the participants. 
Furthermore the investigators will assess other risks including the physical, 
psychological, social, legal and economic harm to these patients. The investigators 
will carefully watch for any invasion of privacy and breach of confidentiality. The 
principal investigator will be sharing the results of safety analysis of the study and 
serious adverse events with the local IRB, DSMB, JDRF, AZ and the FDA. The 
study groups will remain blinded. If there are a serious safety concerns or an 
emergency, then, and based on principal investigator discretion, study 
randomization center in Glasgow University or the unblended statistician will 
provide information about group assignment of the patient(s) involved. Un-blinded 
data will be reviewed by the principal investigator and co-investigators and decision 
to complete, withdraw or adjust dose of drug(s) will be made, documented and 
shared with IRB and DSMB.  
 
19.7 
 Describe the frequency or periodicity of review of 
cumulative safety data. 
Response: Safety data will be reviewed every 3 months. Study endpoint data will 
be reviewed once after half of the recruited patients have completed the study and 
then at the end of the study. 

 
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Response: Safety data will be reviewed every 6 months by DSMB (un-blinded), 
every 3 months by PIs and CO-Is (blinded) and at every visit by study team.  
 
 
19.8 Describe the statistical tests for analyzing the safety data to determine 
whether harm is occurring. 
Response: N/A 
 
19.9 
Describe any conditions that trigger an immediate suspension of the 
research. 
 Response: No interim analysis is planned for efficacy so termination of study will 
be related to safety. Significant increases in severe hypoglycemic or DKA events 
as reviewed by DSMB are possible causes that might trigger termination of 
study.  
  
20.0 
Withdrawal of Subjects 
☐ 
N/A:  This study is not enrolling subjects.  This section does not apply. 
 
20.1 Describe anticipated circumstances under which subjects may be withdrawn 
from the research without their consent. 
1. The site PI can stop investigational study treatment or remove participants from the 
trial without participants approval if for any reason he/she feels is appropriate, 
including: severe side effect, injury or medical condition which may place the patient 
at risk of further complications if he/she continue to participate, failure to take the 
medication as instructed, failure to keep scheduled appointments, cancellation of the 
study by the sponsor, IRB, FDA or other administrative reasons.  
2. If any of the participants become pregnant during the period of study, they will 
discontinue study treatment.  
3. Participants who experience persistent severe nausea or vomiting after starting 
semaglutide which is not managed by dose reduction will discontinue the 
investigational study treatment. Those with mild or moderate nausea will continue for 
at least one more week. If they continue to experience significant nausea (defined as 
interfering with normal activities), dose will be reduced. If they continue to have these 
side effects, they will discontinue study medication(s).  
4. Participants who develop a new thyroid tumor during the study will discontinue the 
study medication(s). Patients will be informed that they should let study investigators 
know if they develop any swelling in the neck. 
5. Developing other conditions included in the exclusion criteria 
6. Change in method of insulin delivery between insulin pumps to MDI or vice versa 
during the study. Also, patients who upgrade to the new “artificial pancreas” pump 
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7. Hypoglycemia: Two episodes of severe hypoglycemia (requiring others help). 
8. Ketosis (with no other identifiable precipitating factors): Persistent (1week) 
asymptomatic and unmanaged ketone levels >2.5 mM (+4 in urine) or persistent (1 
week) symptomatic and unmanaged ketone levels >1.5 mM (+3 in urine). 
9. Total insulin dose of <0.3U/Kg with persistent ketosis (>1.5mM or +3 in urine)  
10. DKA: Two episode of DKA (with no identifiable precipitating factors) as defined by 
the expert consensus statement (Diabetes Care (2017 Dec; 40(12): 1622-1630)) 
11. Two episodes of UTI. 
12. Two episodes of mycotic genital infection. 
13. Significant persistent change in eGFR > 15 ml/min 
14. Pancreatitis: One episode of pancreatitis.  
15. Other persistent side effects specific to study drugs  
20.2 Describe any procedures for orderly termination.   
NOTE:  Examples may include return of study drug, exit interview with clinician.  
Include whether additional follow up is recommended for safety reasons for 
physical or emotional health. 
Response: Participation in this study is voluntary. Participants have the right to 
refuse to participate or to withdraw from participation at any time for any reason. 
Refusal to participate or to withdraw from the study will involve no penalty or loss 
of entitled benefits, nor affect ongoing medical care. The site PI can stop 
investigational study treatment or remove participants from the trial without 
participants approval. If a patient withdraws consent and decide not to participate 
in the study, she/he will be asked to undergo a final study visit for his/her safety. If 
a subject withdraws from the research, the data collected to that point will be used 
toward the research finding. If applicable the subject will have to bring back any 
unused research drug and or devices.  
20.3 Describe procedures that will be followed when subjects withdraw from the 
research, including retention of already collected data, and partial 
withdrawal from procedures with continued data collection, as applicable. 
Response: We will use the data collected up to the point of stopping the study. No 
further information will be collected. Patients who stop study treatment and are 
interested in continuing in the study will be followed up until the end of the study 
for the primary end point and select secondary endpoints based on the Intent-To-
Treat (ITT) analysis model. Withdrawn participants will not be replaced. The study 
sample size calculation includes an additional 15% subjects to compensate for drop 
out. 
21.0 
Risks to Subjects 
21.1 List the reasonably foreseeable risks, discomforts, hazards, or 
inconveniences to the subjects related to their participation in the research. 
Consider physical, psychological, social, legal, and economic risks.  Include 
a description of the probability, magnitude, duration, and reversibility of the 
risks.  
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Response:  
• Risks associated with intravenous (IV) line: All participants will be informed 
of the potential complications of an intravenous (IV) line, which include mild 
bruising at the site of IV line, usually resolving in a few days. They will also be 
informed about the possibility of infiltration of the IV line at the time of 
performing blood draws or during the meal challenge test in which case another 
IV line at a different site will be required (with risk of bruising at more than one 
site).  
• Risks associated with 24 hour Ambulatory BP monitoring device: The BP cuff 
inflates every 15 minutes to record blood pressure over 24-hours. Participants 
will experience a pressure-like sensation over the arm where 24 hour BP device 
is worn at the time of the BP being measured due to the inflation of the cuff and 
release of this pressure at the time of deflation of the BP cuff. They will be 
informed to remove the cuff after 24 hours. If worn for longer periods they may 
experience mild bruising over the arm and some swelling, usually resolving 1-
2 days after discontinuation.   
• Risks associated with fat tissue aspiration: will probably lead to a bruise at the 
site of aspiration. The site may be mildly painful for 1-2 weeks. Participants are 
advised to call their study site staff if they have more severe pain or swelling at 
the site after the procedure. Rarely there are side effects such as low BP or heart 
rate and/or allergic reaction to local anesthetic including swelling of the throat.  
• All subjects will be referred to semaglutide and dapagliflozin labeling safety 
information, and will be given a copy of the package insert of the medication. 
Discussion of the potential side effects and the different warning and 
precautions will take place at the time of informed consent. Patients will be 
informed they must not discontinue their insulin during the study. 
• Potential risk of insulin, GLP-1 RA and SGLT-2 inhibitors use in type 1 
diabetes patients is hypoglycemia. The combination therapy can possibly 
increase the magnitude and frequency of this risk.  
• Potential side effects of GLP-1 RA and SGLT-2 inhibitors also include 
hypotension, nausea and other GI side effects, polydipsia, polyuria, 
dehydration, ketosis, and reduced glomerular filtration rate (GFR). 
• In rodents, semaglutide causes dose-dependent and treatment-duration-
dependent thyroid C-cell tumors at clinically relevant exposures. However, it 
received FDA-approval for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in 2017 following 
large Phase 3 trials including the cardiovascular safety trial SUSTAIN-6.  
• On the basis of the above rodent studies, semaglutide is contraindicated in those 
with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma and in patients 
with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). However, 
following review of human data with GLP-1RAs, FDA does not require or 
suggest routine monitoring of serum calcitonin/ thyroid ultrasound in people 
treated with semaglutide.  
• Injection-site reactions: Serious injection-site reactions, with or without bumps 
(nodules), have happened in some people who use GLP-1RAs but are less 
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intervention. Participants will be instructed to report any injection site reactions 
including nodules to study investigators.   
• Kidney injury: GLP-1 RA might cause acute kidney injury in patients without 
underlying renal disease especially in patient who had experienced nausea, 
vomiting, diarrhea or dehydration. Dapagliflozin also has warnings and 
precautions against acute kidney injury and impairment in renal function.  
• As mentioned above, there is a risk of ketoacidosis, as shown by some studies 
and by our data, when SGLT2 inhibitors are used in type 1 diabetes. In our own 
preliminary studies on triple therapy, we observed euglycemic ketoacidosis in 
participants whose insulin doses had been reduced by > 20% of baseline levels. 
Thus, this adverse effect is largely attributable to insulinopenia as well as anti-
insulin effects of SGLT2 inhibitors at the hepatic level (e.g. increased 
gluconeogenesis).  
• The following other known adverse effects of SGLT-2 inhibitors will be 
discussed with participants when obtaining informed consent:   
1. Risk of dizziness/ symptomatic hypotension: can occur soon after initiation 
due to intravascular volume contraction.   
2. Impaired kidney function: As SGLT-2 inhibitors increase serum creatinine 
and decrease eGFR, this will be monitored closely.   
3. Genital mycotic infections: SGLT-2 inhibitors increase the risk of genital 
mycotic infections, particularly in women. Those with a prior history are more 
susceptible. Following topical treatment with anti-fungal medications they 
rarely re-occur.  
4. Bladder Cancer - Across 22 clinical studies, newly diagnosed cases of 
bladder cancer were reported in 10/6045 patients (0.17%) treated with 
Dapagliflozin and 1/3512 patient (0.03%) treated with placebo. After excluding 
patients in whom exposure to study drug was less than one year at the time of 
diagnosis, there were 4 cases of bladder cancer with dapagliflozin and no cases 
with placebo i.e. too few cases to determine causality. 
5. The dapagliflozin tablets and matching placebo contain lactose, which may 
cause discomfort in lactose-intolerant individuals. 
 Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to study drugs or placebo ingredients or 
other interventions may accrue in rare cases.  
  There might be other unforeseen risks associated with the use of these agents 
in type 1 diabetes and additional unforeseen risks associated with the 
combination therapy.  
 There is always the risk of breach of confidentiality where patients’ identifiable 
data is compromised.  
 
21.2 Describe procedures performed to lessen the probability or magnitude of 
risks, including procedures being performed to monitor subjects for safety. 
 Response: 
The following are procedures to lessen the probability and magnitude of risks listed 
above: 
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- Patients will be instructed to measure glucose at least 4 times a day (before meals 
and at bedtime) through-out the study and record all reading. 
- Insulin dose adjustments will be done at every visit to avoid hypoglycemia. 
However, there will be no preemptive insulin dose reduction at start of treatment 
since all patients will have HbA1c >7.5% and the risk of hypoglycemia will be 
minimal when semaglutide is added. 
- Daily fingerstick glucose, CGM and insulin pump data will be reviewed by the 
investigators for optimal titration of insulin dose to target glucose levels between 
90-160mg/dl. 
- In general, insulin dose adjustments should not be >10% from current total insulin 
dose (or 5% if HbA1c is <7%) or >20% from baseline total insulin dose at week 0 
and then at week 26.  
- Patients will be trained in CARB counting to avoid inaccurate insulin dose 
administration.  
- Patients will be trained to recognize symptoms of hypoglycemia and how to 
manage it at home. These symptoms include feeling shaky, being nervous or 
anxious, sweating, chills and clamminess, confusion, fast heartbeat, feeling 
lightheaded or dizzy, hunger, nausea and color draining from the skin (pallor) among 
others. They will be asked to call the research office or the on call clinical services. 
- When patients feel symptoms of hypoglycemia they will be asked to measure blood 
glucose and if <70mg/dl they will be instructed to consume carbohydrate or 4 tablets 
of glucose (4gm each). If after 15 min hypoglycemia continues, repeat carb intake 
until sugar levels are above 70 mg/dl. If sugar levels are below 55mg/dl, glucagon 
injection is permitted as rescue medication for severe hypoglycemia.  
- Patients will be instructed to inform people who they are in frequent contact with 
(for example, friends, family members, and coworkers) on how to give glucagon to 
treat severe hypoglycemia. If patient have needed glucagon previously, it should be 
documented during screening visit so more emphasis on ways to prevent severe 
hypoglycemia in the future can be discussed. 
- Patients/family will be instructed not to hesitate to call 911 if someone is 
unconscious and glucagon is not available or someone does not know how to use it 
and not to inject insulin (it will lower their blood glucose even more) or provide food 
or fluids (they can choke). They will be asked to document all details of the incident 
and report to research staff as soon as possible. 
-  Study medications dose will be reduced in patients who continue to have more 
than 2 measurements of glucose levels in the hypoglycemic range (<70mg/dl, 
regardless of symptoms) after insulin dose is reduced by the maximum allowed in 
this study. 
 
2- Ketosis and Ketoacidosis: 
- 
Patients will be instructed to measure ketone bodies in urine samples daily 
starting at week 26 with Ketostix (Bayer) and record it in diary provided. 
Ketones (blood urine) will be measured at every visit. If ketone bodies in urine 
measure +2 or greater (>4mM in urine), patients are required to notify the 
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Patients will be provided training to recognize the signs and symptoms of DKA 
and to self-test urine ketones on a PRN basis (in addition to once daily) if they 
develop any symptoms consistent with DKA, including nausea, vomiting, 
fatigue, confusion, or shortness of breath. This should be reported regardless of 
blood sugar levels since in type 1 diabetes on SGLT-2 inhibitors, DKA can occur 
even in normal glucose levels.  
- 
Insulin dose changes should not be greater than 10% (5% if HbA1c is<7%) from 
current levels and not changed by more than 20% from baseline levels at 0 weeks 
and then at 26 weeks. Also, on the basis of our data and clinical experience and 
based of DEPICT-1 study total daily insulin dose should not be lowered below 
0.3 U/Kg body weight. 
- 
Patients requiring an insulin dose below 0.3U/Kg with blood ketones levels 
<1.5mM and no symptoms will be monitored closely for ketones and blood 
sugar. If levels are stable, patients will be allowed to continue in the study. If 
total insulin dose is <0.3 U/Kg and ketones levels are >1.5mM, regardless of 
symptoms, they will be withdrawn from study.  
- 
We shall not increase dose of dapagliflozin in patients who exhibit significant 
ketonuria (+3) with the lower dose. Urinary ketones (and blood ketones if 
patients have a dual glucose and ketone meter) will be monitored daily and 
reported. Dapagliflozin will be temporarily (1 week) discontinued and STICH 
protocol (STop SGLT-2i, give Insulin bolus, Carbohydrate, and Hydration) 
activated in events of DKA or if based on investigator discretion if blood ketone 
levels are persistently (1 week) >1.5 mM (+3 in urine) with symptoms or >2.5 
mM (+4 in urine) without symptom. These cut-off levels are below the cut-off 
levels of DKA >7-10mM. Dapagliflozin may also be temporarily stopped in 
clinical situations known to predispose to ketoacidosis (e.g. prolonged fasting 
due to acute illness or surgery). Patients will be instructed to stay hydrated and 
not reduce their caloric intake (especially carbohydrates) or start new dietary 
systems (especially ketogenic diets) during the study.  
- 
 If a patient develops symptoms of DKA or ketone levels exceed the allowed 
limit in this study, STICH protocol (STop SGLT-2i, give Insulin bolus, 
Carbohydrate, and Hydration) will be activated. They could be managed for up 
to a week. If symptoms and ketone levels persist over 1 week, patients will be 
withdrawn form study. Insulin infusions may be administered by ER or hospital 
if patients develop DKA. They will be asked to document all details of the 
incident and report to research staff as soon as possible.    
3- Risk of acute kidney injury or renal function impairment: CBC, CMP, including 
kidney function test and urinary markers will be performed at screening, during 
and at end of the study (table 1). Additional testing will be performed in patients 
who suffer from sever nausea or GI symptoms or hypovolemic and during the 
up titration of investigation drugs. If acute kidney injury occurs dapagliflozin 
will be discontinued immediately. To lessen the chance of this risk, patients will 
eGFR<60 ml/min/1.73m2 will be excluded. Patients will also discontinue study 
medications if eGFR falls by >15 ml/min in 2 repeated measurements. Also other 
patients with factors that may predispose patients to acute kidney injury e.g. 
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on AEI, ARB, NSAID will be excluded. Dapagliflozin will be temporarily 
discontinued in any setting of reduced oral intake such as acute illness or fasting 
or fluid losses such as gastrointestinal illnesses, or excessive heat exposure.  
4- Injection site reactions, mycotic infections and complications of IV and biopsy 
collection will also be monitored, Physical examination will be performed at 
screening 26, and 52 weeks visits. Safety vital assessments will be performed at 
every visit. Pregnancy will be tested at screening, 0, 4 13, 26, 39, and 52 weeks. 
Phone calls will be made for safety and compliance at least 7 time during the 
study. The patients, however, will be instructed to report any adverse event or 
safety related information via phone as soon as it occurs. All safety data will be 
reviewed by the PI or sub-investigators within 1-2 days of collection. 
5- Epinephrine is the primary treatment for anaphylaxis with no absolute 
contraindication to its use. Our site and staff are trained and equipped to assist 
patients with such reactions. Severe conditions that are not satisfactory managed 
in site will be transferred to the hospital emergency department for further 
assessment and help. 
   
21.3 If applicable, indicate which procedures may have risks to the subjects that 
are currently unforeseeable. 
Response:  
There might be additional adverse effects of dapagliflozin not currently known or 
those unique to their use in Type 1 diabetes. There is no previous studies on the use 
of semaglutide in type 1 diabetes; therefore, additional unforeseen risk may be 
encountered in this study. Additionally, unforeseen risks might be associated with 
the combination therapy that might involve unknown drug-drug interactions. 
21.4 If applicable, indicate which research procedures may have risks to an 
embryo or fetus should the subject be or become pregnant. 
Response: Not applicable, we will not be enrolling pregnant participants or who 
may become pregnant or with in child baring years without signing the consent 
stating they will use at least two forms of birth control. If a participant becomes 
pregnant they will be withdrawn from the study immediately. They will be 
followed until term and any effects on the newborn will be documented. 
 
21.5 If applicable, describe risks to others who are not subjects. 
Response: We do not anticipate any additional risk to others not participating in 
this study.  
 
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22.1 Describe the potential benefits that individual subjects may experience by 
taking part in the research.  Include the probability, magnitude, and 
duration of the potential benefits.  Indicate if there is no direct benefit.   
NOTE:  Compensation cannot be stated as a benefit. 
Response: The investigational drugs used in this study are already approved as 
antidiabetic agents for treating type 2 diabetes. Both agents have demonstrated 
significant improvement in HbA1c, weight and blood pressure. It is our 
expectation that patients with type 1 diabetes will experience similar benefits 
compared to those who are treated with insulin alone. The magnitude and duration 
of the benefits and the safety profile may however differ and are the focus of this 
investigation.  
 
23.0 
Compensation for Research-Related Injury 
☐ 
N/A:  The research procedures for this study do not present risk of 
research related injury (e.g. survey studies, records review studies).  This 
section does not apply.   
23.1 
If the research procedures carry a risk of research related injury, 
describe the available compensation to subjects in the event that such injury 
should occur.   
Response: Routinely, Buffalo General Hospital, Erie County Medical Center, 
and/or the University at Buffalo, State University of New York, its agents, or its 
employees do not compensate for or provide free medical care for human 
subjects/participants in the event that any injury results from participation in a 
human research project. In the unlikely event that they become ill or injured as a 
direct result of participating in this study, they may receive medical care.  Your 
study doctor will explain the treatment options to you and tell you where you can 
get treatment. Generally, this care will be billed to you, your insurance or other 
third party.  
 
23.2 
Provide a copy of contract language, if any, relevant to compensation for 
research related injury. 
NOTE:  If the contract is not yet approved at the time of this submission, submit the 
current version here.  If the contract is later approved with different language regarding 
research related injury, you must modify your response here and submit an amendment 
to the IRB for review and approval. 
Response: N/A 
24.0 
Economic Burden to Subjects 
24.1 Describe any costs that subjects may be responsible for because of 
participation in the research.   
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Response: All research expenses will be covered by the study. The background 
use of insulin is considered as part of standard of care is the responsibility of the 
patients and his/her insurance. Participants will not be subjected to any other out 
of pocket cost.  
☐ 
N/A:  This study is not enrolling subjects, or is limited to records review 
procedures only.  This section does not apply. 
25.0 
Compensation for Participation 
25.1 
Describe the amount and timing of any compensation to subjects, 
including monetary, course credit, or gift card compensation. 
Response:  
Visit schedule: 
 Screen: $0 
 Visit 1 (Week -3): Insulin adjustment: $10 
 Visit 2 (Week -1): Meal ($75), insulin adjustment, and 24hr blood pressure 
monitor ($50): $125* 
 Visit 3 (Week 0): 24 hr urine ($15), blood draw ($25), fat biopsy ($75), insulin 
adjustment, questionnaire ($10): $125 
 Visit 4 (Week 1): Insulin adjustment: $10 
 Visit 5 (Week 2): Insulin adjustment: $10 
 Visit 6 (Week 4): Insulin adjustment: $10 
 Visit 7 (Week 13): 24hr urine ($15), blood draw ($25), insulin adjustment, 
24hr bp monitor ($50): $90* 
 Visit 8 (Week 23): Insulin adjustment: $10 
 Visit 9 (Week 25): Insulin adjustment, 24bp monitor ($50), Meal ($75): $125* 
 Visit 10 (Week 26): Insulin adjustment, 24hr urine ($15), blood draw ($25), fat 
biopsy ($75), questionnaire ($10):  $125* 
 Visit 11 (Week 27): Insulin adjustment: $10 
 Visit 12 (Weak 31): Insulin adjustment, blood draw: $25 
 Visit 13 (Week 39): Insulin adjustment, 24hr urine ($15), blood draw ($25), 
24hr bp monitor ($50): $90* 
 Visit 14 (Week 49): Insulin adjustment: $10 
 Visit 15 (Week 51):  Insulin adjustment, 24bp monitor ($50), meal ($75): 
$125* 
 Visit 16 (Week 52): Insulin adjustment, 24hr urine ($15), blood draw ($25), 
questionnaire ($10), fat biopsy ($75):$125* 
*Total compensation for all completed visits: up to $1,025.00. For those not 
wishing to participate in the optional blood pressure monitoring and/or fat 
biopsy procedure, the compensation will decrease by $250 for not completing 
the bp monitoring, and by yet another $225.00 for not completing the fat 
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☐ 
N/A:  This study is not enrolling subjects, or is limited to records 
review procedures only.  This section does not apply. 
☐ 
N/A:  There is no compensation for participation.  This section 
does not apply. 
26.0 
Consent Process 
26.1 Indicate whether you will be obtaining consent.   
NOTE:  This does not refer to consent documentation, but rather whether you will 
be obtaining permission from subjects to participate in a research study.   
Consent documentation is addressed in Section 27.0. 
☒ 
Yes 
(If yes, Provide responses to each question in this Section) 
☐ 
No 
(If no, Skip to Section 27.0) 
 
26.2 Describe where the consent process will take place.  Include steps to 
maximize subjects’ privacy. 
Response: All participants will come to the research department to be consented. 
Participants will be placed in a private, screened off area and or room where they 
can review the consent. Participant questions and or concerns will be address with 
a member of the study team or research doctor if applicable. The research 
coordinator will discuss in length the participants requests for privacy of their 
PHI.  
 
26.3 Describe how you will ensure that subjects are provided with a sufficient 
period of time to consider taking part in the research study.   
NOTE:  It is always a requirement that a prospective subject is given sufficient 
time to have their questions answered and consider their participation.  See “SOP: 
Informed Consent Process for Research (HRP-090)” Sections 5.5 and 5.6. 
Response: participants will be made aware that participating in research is 
completely voluntary, and they may withdraw at any time with no consequence to 
their routine clinic care. If the patients requires time to decide and or discuss 
partaking in a research study, the subject will be given said time. 
 
26.4 Describe any process to ensure ongoing consent, defined as a subject’s 
willingness to continue participation for the duration of the research study.   
Response: The research coordinator and study team are available to answer any 
question or concerns with the patient during the duration of the research trial. At 
each study visit, the patient is asked a series of questions to ensure they are on 
task with the study visits and feel comfortable. Upon departing from their study 
visit, the patients are told of their next visit and given detail instruction for their 
next visit. If study is revised or amendment or new information becomes available 

 
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about drug safety that may affect patients participation, the patient may be re-
consented to ensure patient ongoing consent 
 
26.5 Indicate whether you will be following “SOP: Informed Consent Process for 
Research (HRP-090).” If not, or if there are any exceptions or additional 
details to what is covered in the SOP, describe: 
 
The role of the individuals listed in the application who are involved in 
the consent process 
 
The time that will be devoted to the consent discussion 
 
Steps that will be taken to minimize the possibility of coercion or 
undue influence 
 
Steps that will be taken to ensure the subjects’ understanding 
Response:  
☒ 
We have reviewed and will be following “SOP: Informed Consent Process 
for Research (HRP-090).” 
 
Non-English Speaking Subjects  
☒ 
N/A:  This study will not enroll Non-English speaking subjects.   
(Skip to Section 26.8) 
26.6 Indicate which language(s) other than English are likely to be 
spoken/understood by your prospective study population or their legally 
authorized representatives. 
 
NOTE: The response to this Section should correspond with your response to 
Section 6.4 of this protocol. 
Response:  
 
26.7 If subjects who do not speak English will be enrolled, describe the process 
to ensure that the oral and written information provided to those subjects 
will be in that language.  Indicate the language that will be used by those 
obtaining consent. 
NOTE:  Guidance is provided on “SOP:  Informed Consent Process for Research 
(HRP-090).” 
Response:  
 
 
Cognitively Impaired Adults 

 
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☒ 
N/A:  This study will not enroll cognitively impaired adults.   
(Skip to Section 26.9) 
26.8   Describe the process to determine whether an individual is capable of 
consent.  
Response:  
 
 
Adults Unable to Consent 
☒ 
N/A:  This study will not enroll adults unable to consent.  
(Skip to Section 26.13) 
When a person is not capable of consent due to cognitive impairment, a legally 
authorized representative should be used to provide consent (Sections 26.9 and 
26.10) and, where possible, assent of the individual should also be solicited 
(Sections 26.11 and 26.12). 
26.9  Describe how you will identify a Legally Authorized Representative (LAR).  
Indicate that you have reviewed the “SOP: Legally Authorized 
Representatives, Children, and Guardians (HRP-013)” for research in New 
York State.  
NOTE:  Examples of acceptable response includes: verifying the electronic 
medical record to determine if an LAR is recorded. 
Response:  
☐ 
  
26.10 For research conducted outside of New York State, provide information 
that describes which individuals are authorized under applicable law to 
consent on behalf of a prospective subject to their participation in the 
research.  One method of obtaining this information is to have a legal 
counsel or authority review your protocol along with the definition of 
“legally authorized representative” in “SOP: Legally Authorized 
Representatives, Children, and Guardians (HRP-013).” 
Response:  
 
26.11 Describe the process for assent of the adults: 
 
Indicate whether assent will be obtained from all, some, or none of the 
subjects.  If some, indicate which adults will be required to assent and 
which will not. 
Response:  
 

 
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 
If assent will not be obtained from some or all subjects, provide an 
explanation of why not. 
Response:  
 
26.12 Describe whether assent of the adult subjects will be documented and the 
process to document assent.   
NOTE:  The IRB allows the person obtaining assent to document assent on the 
consent document using the “Template Consent Document (HRP-502)” Signature 
Block for Assent of Adults who are Legally Unable to Consent. 
Response:  
 
 
Subjects who are not yet Adults (Infants, Children, and Teenagers) 
☒ 
N/A:  This study will not enroll subjects who are not yet adults.   
(Skip to Section 27.0) 
26.13 Describe the criteria that will be used to determine whether a prospective 
subject has not attained the legal age for consent to treatments or 
procedures involved in the research under the applicable law of the 
jurisdiction in which the research will be conducted (e.g., individuals under 
the age of 18 years).  For research conducted in NYS, review “SOP: 
Legally Authorized Representatives, Children, and Guardians (HRP-013)” 
to be aware of which individuals in the state meet the definition of 
“children.”  
NOTE:  Examples of acceptable responses include: verification via electronic 
medical record, driver’s license or state-issued ID, screening questionnaire. 
Response:  
 
26.14For research conducted outside of New York State, provide information 
that describes which persons have not attained the legal age for consent to 
treatments or procedures involved the research, under the applicable law of 
the jurisdiction in which research will be conducted.  One method of 
obtaining this information is to have a legal counsel or authority review 
your protocol along the definition of “children” in “SOP: Legally 
Authorized Representatives, Children, and Guardians (HRP-013).” 
Response:  
 
26.15 Describe whether parental permission will be obtained from: 
Response: N/A 

 
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☐  One parent even if the other parent is alive, known, competent, reasonably 
available, and shares legal responsibility for the care and custody of the 
child. 
☐ 
Both parents unless one parent is deceased, unknown, incompetent, or not 
reasonably available, or when only one parent has legal responsibility for 
the care and custody of the child. 
☐ 
Parent permission will not be obtained.  A waiver of parent permission is 
being requested. 
NOTE:  The requirement for parent permission is a protocol-specific determination 
made by the IRB based on the risk level of the research.  For guidance, review the 
“CHECKLIST: Children (HRP-416).”  
26.16Describe whether permission will be obtained from individuals other than 
parents, and if so, who will be allowed to provide permission.  Describe 
your procedure for determining an individual’s authority to consent to the 
child’s general medical care. 
Response:  
 
26.17 Indicate whether assent will be obtained from all, some, or none of the 
children.  If assent will be obtained from some children, indicate which 
children will be required to assent. 
Response:  
 
26.18 When assent of children is obtained, describe how it will be documented. 
Response:  
 
27.0 
Waiver or Alteration of Consent Process 
Consent will not be obtained, required information will not be disclosed, or the 
research involves deception. 
☒ 
N/A:  A waiver or alteration of consent is not being requested. 
27.1 If the research involves a waiver or alteration of the consent process, please 
review the “CHECKLIST: Waiver or Alteration of Consent Process (HRP-
410)” to ensure that you have provided sufficient information for the IRB to 
make the determination that a waiver or alteration can be granted.   
NOTE:  For records review studies, the first set of criteria on the “CHECKLIST: 
Waiver or Alteration of Consent Process (HRP-410)” applies.  
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27.2 If the research involves a waiver of the consent process for planned 
emergency research, please review the “CHECKLIST: Waiver of Consent 
for Emergency Research (HRP-419)” to ensure you have provided sufficient 
information for the IRB to make these determinations.  Provide any 
additional information necessary here: 
Response:  
 
28.0 
Process to Document Consent 
☐ 
N/A:  A Waiver of Consent is being requested.   
(Skip to Section 29.0) 
28.1 Indicate whether you will be following “SOP: Written Documentation of 
Consent (HRP-091).” If not or if there are any exceptions, describe whether 
and how consent of the subject will be obtained including whether or not it 
will be documented in writing.   
NOTE:  If your research presents no more than minimal risk of harm to subjects 
and involves no procedures for which written documentation of consent is normally 
required outside of the research context, the IRB will generally waive the 
requirement to obtain written documentation of consent.  This is sometimes 
referred to as ‘verbal consent.’  Review “CHECKLIST: Waiver of Written 
Documentation of Consent (HRP-411)” to ensure that you have provided sufficient 
information.  
If you will document consent in writing, attach a consent document with your 
submission.  You may use “TEMPLATE CONSENT DOCUMENT (HRP-
502)”.  If you will obtain consent, but not document consent in writing, attach the 
script of the information to be provided orally or in writing (i.e. consent script or 
Information Sheet).   
Response:  
☒ 
We will be following “SOP:  Written Documentation of Consent” 
(HRP-091). 
29.0 
Multi-Site Research (Multisite/Multicenter Only) 
☐ 
N/A:  This study is not an investigator-initiated multi-site study.  This 
section does not apply. 
 
29.1 If this is a multi-site study where you are the lead investigator, describe the 
processes to ensure communication among sites, such as: 
 
All sites have the most current version of the IRB documents, including 
the protocol, consent document, and HIPAA authorization. 
 
All required approvals have been obtained at each site (including 
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 
All modifications have been communicated to sites, and approved 
(including approval by the site’s IRB of record) before the 
modification is implemented. 
 
All engaged participating sites will safeguard data as required by 
local information security policies. 
 
All local site investigators conduct the study appropriately. 
 
All non-compliance with the study protocol or applicable requirements 
will be reported in accordance with local policy. 
Response:  
 
29.2 Describe the method for communicating to engaged participating sites: 
 
Problems 
 
Interim results 
 
Study closure 
Response:  
 
29.3 
Indicate the total number of subjects that will be enrolled or records that 
will be reviewed across all sites. 
Response: 114 
 
29.4 
If this is a multicenter study for which UB will serve as the IRB of record, 
and subjects will be recruited by methods not under the control of the local site 
(e.g., call centers, national advertisements) describe those methods.  
Response: N/A 
 
30.0 
Banking Data or Specimens for Future Use 
☐ 
N/A:  This study is not banking data or specimens for future use or 
research outside the scope of the present protocol.  This section does not 
apply. 
30.1 If data or specimens will be banked (stored) for future use, that is, use or 
research outside of the scope of the present protocol, describe where the 
data/specimens will be stored, how long they will be stored, how the 
data/specimens will be accessed, and who will have access to the 
data/specimens.  
NOTE:  Your response here must be consistent with your response at the “What 
happens if I say yes, I want to be in this research?” Section of the Template 
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Response: The study data/specimens will be stored in a locked closet or -
80 freezer at the research facility of the Diabetes and Endocrinology 
Center of WNY for at least 7 years.  
The research staff (study personnel including coordinator) only will be 
authorized to access data and or specimens 
30.2 List the data to be stored or associated with each specimen. 
Response: Patient ID number, study visit information and date of collection 
will be stored with specimen. Other data stored will include record files of 
all patients participating in the study, including data collection sheets, lab 
results, CGM and insulin pump data. 
30.3 Describe the procedures to release banked data or specimens for future 
uses, including: the process to request a release, approvals required for 
release, who can obtain data or specimens, and the data to be provided with 
specimens. 
Response: The copy of the individual patient data collected during the study 
period will be provided to these individual patients who can choose to hand 
carry it to their respective physicians and a copy will be faxed to their 
respective clinical providers upon verbal request from the patient. The data 
provided will include the insulin pump or CGM data or any of the lab results 
obtained during the study period. The results of the completed study will be 
made available to the patients if requested through published manuscript. 
31.0 
Drugs or Devices 
☐ 
N/A:  This study does not involve drugs or devices.  This section does not 
apply. 
31.1 If the research involves drugs or devices, list and describe all drugs and 
devices used in the research, the purpose of their use, and their regulatory 
approval status.  
Response: Drugs used: 
 
Description or Identity of investigational product(s) 
Investigational 
product 
Dosage form and strength 
Manufactur
er 
Description 
Dapagliflozin 
(Farxiga) 5 mg 
Green, plain, diamond shaped, 
film coated  5 mg tablet  
AstraZeneca 
 
sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 
(SGLT2) inhibitor indicated as an 
adjunct to diet and exercise to 
improve glycemic control 
Matching 
placebo for 
dapagliflozin     
5 mg 
Green, plain, diamond shaped, 
film coated tablet 
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Semaglutide 
(Ozempic)     
0.25 mg,  
0.5 mg, 1.0 mg 
clear, colorless solution that 
contains 2 mg of semaglutide 
in a 1.5 mL (1.34 mg/mL) pre-
filled, disposable, single-
patient-use pen injector 
Novo 
Nordisk 
glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) 
receptor agonist indicated as an 
adjunct to diet and exercise to 
improve glycemic control 
 Dapagliflozin and its matching placebo tablets will be supplied in bottles and are 
provided by Astra Zeneca. 
 Semaglutide will be supplied as prefilled injectable pens and will be purchased 
commercially through the University at Buffalo Research Pharmacy. 
Subjects will receive drugs in their unmodified form. Dapagliflozin is a once daily tablet, 
while Semaglutide is a weekly subcutaneous injection.  
 
Insulin pumps (CSII) and long and short acting insulin is the only diabetes medication 
accepted before and during this trial. No other diabetes drug is permitted.  
Blood pressure or lipid lowering drugs are permitted if on stable dose for at least three 
months prior to start of trial. Glucagon injection is permitted as rescue medication for 
severe hypoglycemia. Insulin infusions may be administered by ER or hospital if patients 
develop DKA.   
 
31.2 Describe your plans to store, handle, and administer those drugs or devices 
so that they will be used only on subjects and be used only by authorized 
investigators. 
Response: Dapagliflozin and matching placebo provided by Astra Zeneca will be stored in 
a locked cabinet in research pharmacy. Semaglutide provided by University at Buffalo 
research pharmacy will be stored in temperature controlled refrigerator at 4C at the research 
facility of the Diabetes and Endocrinology Center of WNY at 1000 Youngs Rd until 
dispensed to patients. Investigational drugs will be dispensed by PI or CO-Is only to study 
patients according to randomization plan. 
If the drug is investigational (has an IND) or the device has an IDE or a claim 
of abbreviated IDE (non-significant risk device), include the following 
information: 
31.3 Identify the holder of the IND/IDE/Abbreviated IDE. 
Response: IND application for use of all drugs (dapagliflozin and semaglutide) in type 1 
diabetes will be submitted to FDA and no study procedure will start before all local and 
federal approvals are obtained. FDA has granted IND for usage of dapagliflozin in type 1 
diabetes. We will seek FDA approval for the use of semaglutide in this study. These IND 
letters will be submitted to IRB and JDRF along with final version of protocol before 
initiating any study activities.  
 
31.4 Explain procedures followed to comply with FDA sponsor requirements for 
the following:   
 

 
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IND Studies 
IDE studies 
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21 CFR 54 
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21 CFR 820 
 
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Response: All FDA sponsor requirements have been reviewed and will be 
followed during the study procedures 
32.0 
Humanitarian Use Devices 
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N/A:  This study does not involve humanitarian use devices.  This does 
not apply. 
32.1 
For Humanitarian Use Device (HUD) uses provide a description of the 
device, a summary of how you propose to use the device, including a description 
of any screening procedures, the HUD procedure, and any patient follow-up 
visits, tests or procedures. 
Response: 
 
32.2 
 For HUD uses provide a description of how the patient will be informed 
of the potential risks and benefits of the HUD and any procedures associated with 
its use. 
Response: