Status:

WITHDRAWN

Pioglitazone Therapy in Obese Children With Insulin Resistance: A Randomized, Controlled Pilot Study

Lead Sponsor:

University of Minnesota

Conditions:

Obesity

Insulin Resistance

Eligibility:

All Genders

10-17 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

The primary objective of this study is to examine the effects of four months of pioglitazone vs. metformin treatment on HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, insulin resistance, endothelial ...

Detailed Description

Background and Specific Aim/Hypothesis Obese, insulin resistant children are at increased risk of future cardiovascular disease due to elevated systolic blood pressure, fasting insulin, triglycerides,...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age 10-17 years old
  • Subject able to give assent, and parent/guardian capable of giving consent on behalf of the child
  • Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 95th percentile (based on gender and age)
  • Fasting insulin ≥ 15 µU/mL AND one or more of the following (cutoffs based on the International Diabetes Federation definition of pediatric metabolic syndrome)1:
  • Triglycerides ≥ 150 mg/dL
  • HDL cholesterol \< 40 mg/dL
  • Systolic blood pressure ≥ 130 mmHg

Exclusion

  • Type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus
  • Has begun a new drug therapy within the past 30 days prior to the screening visit
  • BMI ≥ 55
  • History of weight loss surgery
  • Obesity from a genetic cause (e.g., Prader-Willi)
  • Central nervous system injury or severe neurological impairment
  • Known systolic or diastolic dysfunction or heart failure
  • Females who are currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant
  • Liver enzymes \> 2.5 times upper limit of normal

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2009

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

February 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00775164

Start Date

January 1 2009

End Date

February 1 2011

Last Update

August 31 2012

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