Status:

COMPLETED

Free Fatty Acid Induced Insulin Resistance

Lead Sponsor:

German Diabetes Center

Collaborating Sponsors:

Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf

Conditions:

Insulin Resistance

Eligibility:

All Genders

20-55 years

Brief Summary

This study aims to explore time-dependent effects of lipid infusion an intramyocellular lipid metabolites and the induction of impaired insulin signaling.

Detailed Description

Increased availability of free fatty acids impairs glucose disposal in young healthy humans. Patients with type 2 diabetes have reduced whole body glucose disposal, increased ectopic lipid deposition ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • non-diabetic (OGTT), no family history of diabetes, BMI\<30 kg/m2, age: 20-55 years, no medication
  • For the athletes group additionally:
  • VO2max \> 60ml/kg/min for males and VO2max \> 45ml/kg/min for females Active in endurance-exercise activities, 3 times a week for at least 2 years Stable level of training for at least 3 months

Exclusion

  • acute illness within the last 2 weeks, autoimmune diseases, renal insufficiency (creatinine\> 1.5 mg/dl), cardiovascular diseases, anemia (Hb\< 12g/l), donation of blood within the last 4 weeks before the study, thyroid diseases, pregnancy, smoking, night-shift working (disturbed circadian rhythm), defective coagulation or wound healing, cancer, allergy against soja products

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2010

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 1 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

55 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01229059

Start Date

March 1 2010

End Date

November 1 2019

Last Update

August 15 2023

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German Diabetes Center

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, 40225