Status:

RECRUITING

GLUCOSE-MGH: Genetic Links Understood Through Challenge With Oral Semaglutide Exposure at MGH

Lead Sponsor:

Massachusetts General Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Conditions:

Genetic Predisposition

Metabolic Diseases

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-50 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

The goal of this research study is to evaluate the pathophysiologic mechanisms by which genetic variation impacts response to an FDA-approved medication commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes called o...

Detailed Description

On day 1 (Visit 1), the research subject will present to the Translational and Clinical Research Center (TCRC) after an overnight fast. We will obtain informed consent, check vital signs, take anthrop...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Males or non-pregnant females
  • Ages 18-50 (inclusive)
  • Able/willing to give consent
  • Span the metabolic range between normal glycemia and pre-diabetes (fasting glucose of 100-125 mg/dL based on chart review of existing laboratory data)

Exclusion

  • Currently taking medications or intending to take medications for diabetes
  • Currently taking medications or intending to take medications that affect glycemic parameters, such as glucocorticoids, growth hormone, or fluoroquinolones
  • Personal history of intestinal malabsorption, bariatric surgery, celiac disease, gallbladder disease, or pancreatitis
  • Personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2
  • Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) \<60 ml/min/1.73 m2 per the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease equation
  • History of cirrhosis and/or aspartate aminotransferase or alanine aminotransferase more than 3x upper limit of normal
  • Dietary restrictions preventing consumption of a MMTT
  • Women who are pregnant, nursing, or at risk of becoming pregnant
  • Participation in other interventional studies during the current study

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 12 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

May 31 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

125 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06003153

Start Date

March 12 2024

End Date

May 31 2027

Last Update

May 1 2025

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Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114