Status:

WITHDRAWN

Evaluation of the DPP-4 Inhibitor Sitagliptin in the Treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Using MRI

Lead Sponsor:

University of Missouri-Columbia

Conditions:

Type 2 Diabetes

Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-70 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

Participants will be persons with type 2 diabetes who are likely to have fatty liver disease. The investigators think that this medication will reduce fatty liver. The investigators will use an MRS (...

Detailed Description

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its progression to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and finally cirrhosis is rapidly becoming the leading cause of liver injury and end stage liver di...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hemoglobin A1c above 6.5%.
  • Waist circumference over 40 inches in a male or 35 inches in a female or BMI greater than 30.
  • Age between 18 and 70 years.
  • Stable on maximum tolerated dose of metformin for at least 3 months prior to enrollment.
  • Sedentary (less than 30 minutes per week of structured activity) and weight stable (2% body weight in past 6 months).
  • Metabolic syndrome based on NCEP ATP-3 guidelines with diabetes accepted as the glycemic component.
  • For women: at least 2 years postmenopausal, surgically sterile, or using an acceptable contraceptive regimen to include OCP, IUD, double barrier, depo-provera, or subcutaneous progestin implant and negative urine pregnancy test at trial start.
  • For men: surgically sterile or agreement that any female partner meet criteria of 7.

Exclusion

  • Pregnancy, breast feeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study period.
  • GFR less than 60mL per minute per meter squared.
  • Any medical condition expected to be terminal within one year.
  • Cirrhosis of any cause or liver disease due to auto-immune, infectious or alcohol induced hepatitis.
  • Active mental illness or other condition which in the opinion of the investigator would prevent informed consent or compliance with study protocol.
  • Use of PPAR agonist within six months prior to enrollment.
  • Daily insulin use.
  • Allergy or intolerance of sitagliptin or other DPP-4 inhibitor.
  • Use of DPP-4 inhibitor, bile acid sequesterant, or weight loss medications within three months prior to enrollment.
  • Significant alcohol use defined as greater than 21 standard servings of alcohol (10gms) per week for men and greater than 14 for women.
  • History of bariatric surgery or planned bariatric surgery during the study period.
  • Weight, girth, or other factor preventing MRI scanning.
  • Receipt of another study drug within 30 days of screening.
  • Unable to receive a DEXA scan due to participating in research study or medical procedure involving ionizing radiation exposure equivalent to a chest x-ray or greater in the past 12 months.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2014

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 1 2016

Estimated Enrollment :

Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02263677

Start Date

March 1 2014

End Date

January 1 2016

Last Update

October 5 2016

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University of Missouri-Columbia: Diabetes Center

Columbia, Missouri, United States, 65212