Is Insulin Resistance and/or Glucose Intolerance Pathogenetic in the Development of a Reduced Incretin Effect

May 19, 2014 updated by: Kasper Aaboe, University Hospital, Gentofte, Copenhagen
The purpose of this study is to examine whether there is a causal relationship between insulin resistance and/or glucose intolerance in the development of a defect incretin effect.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

In this study we are going to examine the incretin effect before and after the development of insulin resistance and/or glucose intolerance. The incretin effect is the increased insulin response seen after an oral as apposed to an intravenous glucose challenge with identical plasma glucose profiles. This insulin enhancing effect is greatly reduced in type 2 diabetes.

Since the development of type 2 diabetes is preceded by insulin resistance and glucose intolerance we wanted to examine the incretin effect in the early stages of type 2 diabetes.

To do this, we want to induce insulin resistance and/or glucose intolerance. This is achieved by 5 days of treatment with dexamethasone.

The incretin effect in this study will be examined by 3 investigations prior to the treatment and 3 days following the treatment.

Day 1: Oral glucose challenge with 75 g of glucose.

The subject is asked to drink 75g of glucose suspended in 300mL of water. During the 4 hours of the test, we draw blood at various times during the study to determine the concentration of: Glucose, GLP-1, GIP, Glucagon, Insulin and c-peptide.

Day 2: Intravenous glucose

We duplicate the glucose curve obtained from day 1. We also draw blood during this test to the same end as in day 1.

Day 3: Mixed meal.

The subjects are served a mixed meal. During this 4 hour test, we draw blood to examine the response to a standardized meal. The test involves sampling blood as described for the other days.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

21

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, Denmark, 2300
        • Bispebjerg Hospital

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

20 years to 70 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Caucasians >20 years
  • Normal glucose tolerance as assessed by the WHO criteria
  • First degree relative and at least 1 second degree relative with type 2 diabetes
  • Normal haemoglobin
  • Informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Liver disease (ALAT/ASAT > 2 times normal value)
  • Kidney disease (S-creatinin > 130uM and/or albuminuria)
  • Heart disease (NYHA II, III or IV)
  • Treatment with medicine that cannot be paused
  • Pregnancy of breast feeding

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

  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Dexamethasone
Drug: Dexamethasone
2mg morning and night for 5 days.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Incremental GLP-1 response during the mixed meal test. Assessed as AUC during the 4 hour test.
Time Frame: 4 hours (during the mixed meal test)
4 hours (during the mixed meal test)

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

University Hospital, Gentofte, Copenhagen

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Thure Krarup, dr. med., Bispebjerg Hospital

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

November 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2009

Study Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 3, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 3, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

November 4, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 21, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 19, 2014

Last Verified

May 1, 2014

More Information

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Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • H-D-2008-087

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