The aim of the Anti-Interleukin-1 in Diabetes Action trial (AIDA) study is to test the feasibility, safety/tolerability and potential efficacy of anti-IL-1 therapy in maintaining or enhancing beta-cell function in people with new-onset Type 1 diabetes.
The study employs a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-masked, parallel-group, multi-centre design. Participating clinical centres are located in 11 countries throughout Europe.
The active drug (Kineret®) and the non active “dummy” drug are provided by Amgen. Amgen does not provide funding for the conduct of the trial or to the researchers.
The expenses of the trial are funded by grants from Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International, New York, USA, the world’s largest private diabetes fund. Funding also provided by Oresund Diabetes Academy and Steno Diabetes Center, Denmark.