Aldosterone Antagonism and Microvascular Function
Effects of Aldosterone Antagonism on Insulin-mediated Microvascular Function in Subjects With the Metabolic Syndrome
The prevalence of obesity and obesity-related complications is currently taking epidemic proportions. These complications increase the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, which are important causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide.
It is important to gain insight in the mechanisms underlying obesity-related complications, because this may lead to the development of directed therapeutic strategies.
Currently, there is significant evidence that the cause of both insulin resistance and hypertension must be sought at the level of the microcirculation.
Over activity of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is a potential cause of microvascular dysfunction. Angiotensin II was indeed found to be implicated in the pathogenesis of obesity-associated hypertension and insulin resistance, possibly through interference with the vascular effects of insulin.
Increased aldosterone levels have also been associated with resistant hypertension and insulin resistance, which is illustrated in patients with primary aldosteronism. Furthermore, aldosterone is known to exert several detrimental effects on the vasculature, some of which are offset by mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists.
In obese individuals, plasma aldosterone concentrations are increased as well. We hypothesize that increased aldosterone levels in adipose persons induce microvascular dysfunction, which contributes to the development of insulin resistance and hypertension, and mineralocorticoid receptor antagonism results in improved insulin sensitivity and decreased blood pressure by counteracting the adverse effects of aldosterone on the microvasculature.
研究概览
研究类型
注册 (实际的)
阶段
- 第四阶段
联系人和位置
学习地点
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Limburg
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Maastricht、Limburg、荷兰、6229 ER
- Maastricht University
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参与标准
资格标准
适合学习的年龄
接受健康志愿者
有资格学习的性别
描述
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 40-65 years
- Caucasian
- Waist circumference > 102 cm (men)/> 88 cm (women)
- Triglycerides > 1.7 mmol/L
- High-normal blood pressure (office blood pressure: 130/85 - 139/89 mm Hg) or stage I hypertension (office blood pressure: 140/90 mm Hg - 159/99 mm Hg; 24h ABPM: 125/80 - 149/89 mm Hg)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Cardiovascular disease (stroke, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, congestive heart failure, cardiac shunts, cardiac surgery, pulmonary hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, family history of cardiac arrhythmias or sudden cardiac death)
- Diabetes mellitus/impaired glucose metabolism (fasting glucose values > 5.6 mmol/L)
- Grade 2 or 3 hypertension (office blood pressure: > 160/100 mm Hg; ABPM > 150/90 mm Hg)
- Unstable or severe pulmonary disease
- Unstable or severe thyroid disorders
- Inflammatory diseases
- Alcohol use > 2 U/day (women)/> 3 U/day (men)
- Use of antihypertensive, lipid-lowering or glucose-lowering medications,
- Use of corticosteroids, medication known to inhibit or induce CYP3A4, lithium, and tricyclic antidepressants or antipsychotic medication, and regular use (weekly or several times a week) of NSAIDs
- Plasma potassium levels < 3.2 mmol/L or > 5 mmol/L
- eGFR < 60 mL/min
- Impairment of hepatic function
- Pregnancy or lactation
学习计划
研究是如何设计的?
设计细节
- 主要用途:基础科学
- 分配:随机化
- 介入模型:并行分配
- 屏蔽:三倍
武器和干预
参与者组/臂 |
干预/治疗 |
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有源比较器:Eplerenone
Eplerenone 50 mg 1dd during four weeks
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安慰剂比较:Placebo
Eplerenone-matched placebo
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Eplerenone-matched placebo
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研究衡量的是什么?
主要结果指标
结果测量 |
措施说明 |
大体时间 |
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Change in capillary recruitment (insulin-induced increase in microvascular blood volume in skeletal muscle) from baseline after 4 weeks of Eplerenone treatment or placebo
大体时间:Change from baseline after 4 weeks of treatment with either Eplerenone or placebo
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The difference in microvascular blood volume in skeletal muscle of the forearm, which is assessed with contrast enhanced ultrasound, before and during a hyperinsulinemic, euglycemic clamp (performed to determine insulin sensitivity)
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Change from baseline after 4 weeks of treatment with either Eplerenone or placebo
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合作者和调查者
调查人员
- 首席研究员:prof. C.D.A. Stehouwer, MD, PhD、Maastricht University Medical Center
研究记录日期
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学习开始 (实际的)
初级完成 (实际的)
研究完成 (实际的)
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首次提交
首先提交符合 QC 标准的
首次发布 (估计)
研究记录更新
最后更新发布 (实际的)
上次提交的符合 QC 标准的更新
最后验证
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