The Importance of Glucagon-Like Peptide-2 (GLP-2)in Mesenteric Bloodflow in Humans

September 7, 2006 updated by: Glostrup University Hospital, Copenhagen
The purpose of this study is to study the effect of GLP-2 on mesenteric bloodflow in healthy adults by the use of ultrasound., it is the hypothesis that GLP-2 vil increase the bloodflow.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The investigation will include 10 testpersons.

It will be a 2 fase study over 2 days.

day 1: The testperson will meet fasting, and take in a standard liquid meal, after this the bloodflow in a mesenteric artery will be measured by use of ultrasonic technique. Bloodsamples will be taken regular in a total wolumne of 200 ml.

day 2:The testperson will meet fasting, there wil be administered intraveneous GLP-2 in 3 increasing doses over 3 x 45 min.and one subcutaneous dose. During this the bloodflow in a mesenteric artery will be measured by use of ultrasonic technique. Bloodsamples will be taken regular in a total wolumne of 200 ml.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

10

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Denmark
    • Copenhagen City
      • Copenhagen, Copenhagen City, Denmark, 2100
        • Recruiting
        • Rigshospitalet
        • Contact:
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Mads Hornum, MD

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 60 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • healthy

Exclusion Criteria:

  • use of drugs

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Health Services Research
  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Glostrup University Hospital, Copenhagen

Collaborators

Rigshospitalet, Denmark
University of Copenhagen

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Mads Hornum, MD, Glostrup University Hospital, Copenhagen

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2006

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 6, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 6, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

January 9, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 11, 2006

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 7, 2006

Last Verified

October 1, 2005

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • GLP-2, MBF

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