Status:

COMPLETED

The Role of Oxytocin-receptor Signalling in Physiological Regulation of Eating Behaviour in Individuals with Obesity

Lead Sponsor:

University Hospital, Gentofte, Copenhagen

Conditions:

Adiposity

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The present study evaluates appetite, glucose metabolism, gastrointestinal motility and energy expenditure in men and women with obesity (BMI 30-40 kg/m2) under oxytocin exposure compared to placebo.

Detailed Description

In a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover fashion, 24 participants will complete two experimental days (A and B) including a mixed meal test and an ad libitum meal test. The procedu...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age 18-65 years
  • BMI between 30 and 40 kg/m2 (both included)
  • Percentage body fat (BF%) ≥25 for men and ≥32 for women (assessed by bioelectrical impedance analysis)
  • Informed oral and written consent

Exclusion

  • Anaemia (haemoglobin below normal range)
  • Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) \>2 times normal values
  • History of hepatobiliary and/or gastrointestinal disorder(s)
  • Kidney disease (serum creatinine above normal range and/or urine albumin-creatinine ratio (uACR) \>30 mg/g confirmed by two measures)
  • Previous gastric or intestinal resection, cholecystectomy and/or any major intra-abdominal surgery (including bariatric surgery)
  • Previous pancreatic disease and/or neoplasia
  • Regular tobacco smoking and/or use of other nicotine products
  • Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) ≥48 and/or type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes requiring medical treatment
  • Pituitary gland disorders
  • Initiation of special diets, lifestyle changes and/or weight loss \>5% of total body weight within three months prior to or during study period
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Long QTc on electrocardiogram (ECG) at screening (≥0.45 seconds for men and ≥0.46 seconds for women)
  • Any physical or psychological condition or ongoing medication the investigator group suspect would interfere with trial participation

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 4 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

25 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06189001

Start Date

January 1 2024

End Date

September 4 2024

Last Update

March 27 2025

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Center for Clinical Metabolisk Research

Hellerup, Denmark, 2100