Effect of Selenium Supplementation on Glycemic Control in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes or Prediabetes

June 1, 2022 updated by: Liegang Liu, Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Effect of Selenium Supplementation on Glycemic Control in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes or Prediabetes: a Double Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trail

Although it has been suggested that selenium (Se) increases the risk of T2DM, most evidence comes from observational studies that cannot prove causality. A systematic review assessed randomized clinical trials and found that the risk of T2DM was not greater in those randomized to Se supplementation than in those randomized to placebo. Se is a toxic element in animals and humans, and overexposure to Se has also been linked to detrimental health effects in humans. Previous studies were mostly conducted in Se-sufficient areas. Moreover, the effectiveness of low-dose Se supplementation on participants with elevated glycemic status was unknown. This cross-over, double blinded, randomized controlled trail aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Se supplementation for glucose control among participants with diabetes or prediabetes. Moreover, we also aimed to examine whether selenoprotein P genotypes, Se-related gut microbiota and their related metabolite modified the effectiveness.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Not yet recruiting

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

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130

Phase

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

30 years to 70 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. FPG ≥ 5.6 mmol/L;
  2. HbA1c ≥ 5.7%;
  3. OGTT 2h or postprandial blood glucose ≥ 7.8 mmol/L.
  4. T2D patients with stable anti-diabetic medication and blood glucose controlled well for 4 weeks prior.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Under 30 years old or above 70 years old;
  2. Pregnancy;
  3. Major surgery in the previous 6 months or planned to occur during the trail;
  4. Insulin injection for diabetes;
  5. Suffering from severe obesity (BMI > 40 kg/m2), immunodeficiency syndrome, thyroid disease, coronary heart disease, stroke, malignant neoplasm, kidney or liver disease, or other serious diseases, such as mental illness;
  6. Reduced kidney function (GFR < 60 mL/min/1.73m2, creatinine > 1.2 times the normal upper limit [male, > 133.2 μmol/L; female > 100 μmol/L]);
  7. Systolic or diastolic blood pressure greater than 160 or 100 mmHg;
  8. Taking dietary supplements (e.g., selenium, vitamin, fish oil, etc.) for nearly one month before the intervention;
  9. Taking antibiotics or probiotics within 12 weeks of screening.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Experimental: Se-yeast
Selenium-enriched yeast tablet (Se, 50 μg/d)
Dietary supplement: Se-yeast
The participants will be asked to take Se-yeast tablet. The intervention period is about 3 months. Do not take any other medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, or dietary supplements.
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
placebo-yeast tablet
Dietary supplement: Placebo
The participants will be asked to take placebo-yeast tablet. The intervention period is about 3 months. Do not take any other medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, or dietary supplements.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, the planned outcome measure that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention/treatment. Most clinical studies have one primary outcome measure, but some have more than one.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change of HbA1c concentration
Time Frame: 0 week, 4th week, 8th week, and 12th week in the intervention period
Change of glycated hemoglobin concentration
0 week, 4th week, 8th week, and 12th week in the intervention period

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, a planned outcome measure that is not as important as the primary outcome measure for evaluating the effect of an intervention but is still of interest. Most clinical studies have more than one secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change of FPG concentration
Time Frame: 0 week, 4th week, 8th week, and 12th week in the intervention period
Change of fasting plasma glucose concentration
0 week, 4th week, 8th week, and 12th week in the intervention period
Change of FPI concentration
Time Frame: 0 week, 4th week, 8th week, and 12th week in the intervention period
Change of fasting plasma insulin concentration
0 week, 4th week, 8th week, and 12th week in the intervention period
Change of HOMA-IR
Time Frame: 0 week, 4th week, 8th week, and 12th week in the intervention period
Change of homeostasis model of assessment-insulin resistance
0 week, 4th week, 8th week, and 12th week in the intervention period
Change of TG concentration
Time Frame: 0 week, 4th week, 8th week, and 12th week in the intervention period
Change of serum triglyceride concentration
0 week, 4th week, 8th week, and 12th week in the intervention period
Change of TC concentration
Time Frame: 0 week, 4th week, 8th week, and 12th week in the intervention period
Change of total cholesterol concentration
0 week, 4th week, 8th week, and 12th week in the intervention period

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Anticipated)

Study Start

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October 1, 2022

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

Primary Completion

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January 1, 2023

Study Completion (Anticipated)

Study Completion

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March 1, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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March 22, 2022

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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April 2, 2022

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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April 11, 2022

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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June 6, 2022

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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June 1, 2022

Last Verified

Last Verified

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June 1, 2022

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Keywords

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • LK20220322

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

No

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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