Status:

COMPLETED

A Randomized Double Blinded Study to Examine the Use of N-acetyl Cysteine for the Prevention and Treatment of HAAF in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes

Lead Sponsor:

University of Minnesota

Conditions:

Type 1 Diabetes

Hypoglycemia Unawareness

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

PHASE1

PHASE2

Brief Summary

This is a single center, double blind randomized cross over design trial that will compare the impact of N-acetyl cysteine (200 mg) vs. saline infusion during experimental hypoglycemia on day one on t...

Detailed Description

This study will consist of a screening visit and two 2-day intervention visits separated by approximately 8 weeks. At the screening visit, informed consent will be obtained, a standardized form will ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Healthy controls
  • Age 18 - 65 years
  • Baseline hemoglobin A1C \<6.0%

Exclusion

  • History of stroke, seizures (other than those related to hypoglycemia), arrhythmias, active cardiac disease (all of which could be associated with adverse cardiac or neurological events during hypoglycemia)
  • Pregnancy or plan to become pregnant during the study period
  • Diagnosis of asthma (increases risk of hypersensitivity reactions to NAC)
  • Use of anti-oxidants or drugs that can alter glucose metabolism
  • Concomitant medical problems that may prevent the subject from successfully completing the protocol
  • Unwillingness to avoid exercise during the 7 days before each part of the study

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2015

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2017

Estimated Enrollment :

22 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02206152

Start Date

February 1 2015

End Date

December 1 2017

Last Update

January 31 2020

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University of Minnesota Department of Medicine, Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55455