Genetic Physiopathology and Evolution of Type 2 Diabetes (GENFIEV)

Evaluation of Genetic, Biochemical and Clinical Determinants of Type 2 Diabetes Progression in Subjects at High Risk

There are few longitudinal studies in the Caucasian population and even less in the Italian population in subjects with impaired glucose regulation to allow:

1. An estimate of the rate of conversion to type 2 diabetes;
2. To identify subjects at risk; and
3. To assess the physiopathologic mechanisms responsible for the conversion.

In order to set up a longitudinal study capable of defining the above parameters it is mandatory that the physiological, biochemical, and, genetic markers specific for IGR are identified. The goals of the present research proposal are:

1. To clarify the physiological mechanisms responsible for IGR;
2. To identify the biochemical and beta-cell auto-immune parameters present in IGR;
3. Identify genetic markers.

The subjects who will be identified will add up to other 900 individuals who will be recruited as part of a follow-up program sponsored by the Italian Society of Diabetes, specifically designed to assess conversion rate to diabetes.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Pre-Diabetes

Detailed Description

The main goal of the present research program is to recruit about 600 new subjects with IGR to be added to the 900 subjects which are collected as part of the GENFIEV project which has been designed as a 6-yr follow-up study to ascertain the rate of conversion to type 2 diabetes in the Italian population. In particular the goal of the present research program will be to determine in a sample of the Italian population at greater risk for type 2 diabetes than the general population:

• the pathophysiologic mechanisms responsible for the disorders of impaired glucose regulation (IGR). In particular we will evaluate insulin action and insulin secretion as a function of the degree of glucose tolerance by analyzing these parameters in normal subjects as well as in IFG/NGT, NFG/IGT, and IFG/IGT individuals;
• the biochemical markers associated with the disorders of impaired glucose regulation (IGR). In particular we will evaluate several biochemical parameters (lipid profile, coagulative profile, microlbuminuria, free-fatty acids, PAI-1, fibrinogen, creatinine, uric acid, HbA1c);
• the cardiovascular risk profile associated with the disorders of impaired glucose regulation (IGR). In particular, the relevant biochemical parameters will be integrated with measurements of arterial blood pressure as well as ECG recording;
• the genetic markers associated with the disorders of impaired glucose regulation (IGR). In particular subjects will be screened for HHEX, IGF2,BP2 CDKAL1,TCF2L7, CDKN2A/B,WFS1;
• the impact of environmental factors on the disorders of impaired glucose regulation (IGR).

Finally, we will endeavour to assess the cellular pathways that may be affected by metabolic alterations typically occurring in concomitance with the disorders of impaired glucose regulation (IGR).

• Study Type: Observational
• Enrollment (Actual): 1017

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• Italy
  • Pisa, Italy
    • Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Pisa

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 30 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
• Genders Eligible for Study: All

• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Subjects will be recruited from outpatients diabetic units located in different areas of Italy.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• Each consecutive subject referred to a diabetes clinic for a diagnostic OGTT meeting the above criteria will be assessed as a potential candidate for the study till a total recruitment of 75 individuals will be reached.

  • The OGTT will be performed after an overnight fast as described below.
  • Individuals with IGT (FPG value of < 7.0 mmol/l, and 2-h PG > 7.8 and < 11.1 mmol/l), IFG (FPG > 6.1 and < 7.0 mmol/l, and 2-h PG value of < 11.1 mmol/l).
• Subjects who had both IFG and IGT will included as well.
• Subjects with normal glucose tolerance (FPG <6.1 and 2-h PG <7.8 mmol/l) will be also recruited as controls

Exclusion Criteria:

• Use of drugs known to interfere with glucose metabolism (corticosteroids, beta-blockers, etc)
• Pregnant women, women who are breast feeding
• Active arterial disease (unstable angina, myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular accident, etc) within 3 months of trial entry
• History of malignancy
• Uncontrolled hypertension or hypothyroidism; history of alcohol, or drug abuse, or both
• Active liver disease
• Subjects tacking cyclic hormone replacement therapy

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Number of groups / cohorts

1

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Subjects with IGR; Subjects at high risk of diabetes, such as those with impaired glucose regulation (IFG and or IGT)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Time Frame
The rate of conversion to diabetes of IGR subjects carrier of type 2 diabetes susceptibility genes	December 2009

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: University of Pisa
• Collaborators: Eli Lilly and Company; Italian Society of Diabetology

Publications and helpful links

General Publications

• Bianchi C, Miccoli R, Trombetta M, Giorgino F, Frontoni S, Faloia E, Marchesini G, Dolci MA, Cavalot F, Cavallo G, Leonetti F, Bonadonna RC, Del Prato S; GENFIEV Investigators. Elevated 1-hour postload plasma glucose levels identify subjects with normal glucose tolerance but impaired beta-cell function, insulin resistance, and worse cardiovascular risk profile: the GENFIEV study. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2013 May;98(5):2100-5. doi: 10.1210/jc.2012-3971. Epub 2013 Mar 28.

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start: January 1, 2003
• Primary Completion (Actual): December 1, 2008
• Study Completion (Actual): December 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: April 9, 2009
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: April 9, 2009
• First Posted (Estimate): April 10, 2009

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Estimate): April 10, 2009
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: April 9, 2009
• Last Verified: April 1, 2009

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: type 2 diabetes; insulin resistance; prevention of diabetes; susceptibility genes; beta-cell funtion
• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Glucose Metabolism Disorders; Metabolic Diseases; Endocrine System Diseases; Diabetes Mellitus; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Prediabetic State
• Other Study ID Numbers: GENFIEV