Status:

COMPLETED

Study of Gene Activity in Fat and Muscle in Diabetics and Healthy Controls

Lead Sponsor:

Rigshospitalet, Denmark

Conditions:

Healthy

Type 2 Diabetes

Eligibility:

MALE

25-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aim of the present protocol is to study gene activity in fat and muscle tissue in type 2 diabetics and healthy volunteers after injection of E. coli endotoxin.We hereby hope to gain insight in som...

Detailed Description

Numerous studies have shown an association between low-grade inflammation and insulin-resistance in type 2 diabetics. It is also well-known that septic patients often develop insulin-resistance. The p...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Healthy
  • Type 2 diabetes

Exclusion

  • Heart failure
  • Lung disease
  • Anti-coagulation treatment

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2006

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

April 1 2008

Estimated Enrollment :

48 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00412906

Start Date

November 1 2006

End Date

April 1 2008

Last Update

May 21 2008

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Centre of Inflammaiton and Metabolism, Rigshospitalet

Copenhagen, Denmark, 2100