Status:

COMPLETED

Delineation of the Role of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Signalling in Relation to Increased Carbohydrate Content in the Distal Small Intestines

Lead Sponsor:

University Hospital, Gentofte, Copenhagen

Collaborating Sponsors:

University of Copenhagen

Conditions:

Glucose Metabolism Disorders

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Investigation of GLP-1 signalling in the glucose-lowering effect of increased carbohydrate content in the distal small intestines induced by alpha-glucosidase inhibition during meal ingestion in patie...

Detailed Description

The primary aim of the study is to investigate whether GLP-1 released as a result of increased carbohydrate content in the distal and L cell-rich part of the small intestine after a meal affects postp...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Type 2 diabetes for at least three months (diagnosed according to the criteria of the World Health Organization (WHO)) treated with metformin monotherapy
  • Caucasian ethnicity
  • Normal haemoglobin
  • Age \>18 years
  • BMI \>23 kg/m2 and \<35 kg/m2
  • Informed and written consent

Exclusion

  • Liver disease (alanine aminotransferase (ALAT) and/or serum aspartate aminotransferase (ASAT) \>2 times normal values) or history of hepatobiliary disorder
  • Gastrointestinal disease, previous intestinal resection, cholecystectomy or any major intra-abdominal surgery
  • Reduced kidney function or nephropathy (estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) \<60 ml/min/1.73 m2 (based on serum creatinine) and/or albuminuria
  • Treatment with medicine that cannot be paused for 12 hours
  • Intake of antibiotics two months prior to study
  • Treatment with glucose-lowering drugs other than metformin
  • Hypo- and hyperthyroidism
  • Treatment with oral anticoagulants
  • Active or recent malignant disease
  • Any treatment or condition requiring acute or sub-acute medical or surgical intervention
  • Lack of effective birth control in premenopausal women
  • Positive pregnancy test on study days in premenopausal women
  • Pregnancy
  • Women who are breastfeeding
  • Any condition considered incompatible with participation by the investigators
  • If the subjects receive any antibiotic treatment while included in the study they will be excluded

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2017

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 1 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

15 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03241303

Start Date

August 1 2017

End Date

January 1 2018

Last Update

March 26 2020

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Center for Diabetesresearch

Hellerup, Denmark, 2900