Status:

COMPLETED

The Effect of Central Insulin on Insulin Sensitivity and Energy Metabolism

Lead Sponsor:

German Diabetes Center

Conditions:

Diabetes

Eligibility:

All Genders

30-70 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

Insulin has a direct effect on the energy metabolism of the brain under basal conditions and has an effect on the hepatic glucose production, lipid metabolism and the secretion of various hormone. The...

Detailed Description

Insulin has a direct effect on the energy metabolism of the brain under basal conditions and has an effect on the hepatic glucose production, lipid metabolism in the mouse model. The purpose of this ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age ≥ 30 and ≤ 70 years
  • balanced gender ratio (50: 50)
  • BMI 20-25 kg/m² (normal weight subjects)
  • BMI 25-35 kg/m² (obese subjects)

Exclusion

  • acute illness within the last 2 weeks before the examination
  • autoimmune diseases and disorders immune- compromised (leukocytes \<5000/μl)
  • renal insufficiency (creatinine\> 1.5 mg / dl)
  • heart disease, condition after heart attack
  • anemia (Hb \<12 g / l, controls at each examination), blood donation within 4 weeks before the examination
  • participation in another study within 2 months before the examination
  • wear a metal or magnetic objects on or in the body
  • claustrophobia
  • use of immunomodulatory drugs (cortisol, antihistamines, aspirin)
  • thyroid disease
  • taking glitazones and insulin therapy
  • pregnancy, lactation, menstruation
  • cigarette smoking, use of alcohol or drugs, psychiatric disorders
  • risk for / or manifest AIDS (HIV) or hepatitis B or C
  • liver disease is not attributed to the existence of a non-alcoholic steatosis
  • night shift work or circumstances, which do not allow the normal day-night rhythm
  • bleeding disorders or disorders in wound healing
  • hypersensitivity to local anesthetics
  • malignant cancer
  • heart rhythm disorders
  • polyneuropathy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2011

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 1 2014

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01479075

Start Date

August 1 2011

End Date

June 1 2014

Last Update

June 5 2023

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German Diabetic Center

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, 40225