Status:

COMPLETED

The Effect of a Nutritional Supplement in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: a Pilot Study

Lead Sponsor:

University of Sydney

Conditions:

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Insulin Resistance

Eligibility:

FEMALE

48+ years

Phase:

PHASE1

Brief Summary

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, with 50% of diabetes-associated deaths being attributed to cardiovascular complications. The characterising features of DM inc...

Detailed Description

The prevalence of type 2 DM and related-complications continues to increase. Diet is a significant factor in the aetiology of type 2 DM. Intakes of zinc and omega 3 fatty acids may modulate glycaemic ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Female, postmenopausal
  • Type 2 diabetes (controlled by diet and lifestyle; or oral hypoglycaemic medication (i.e. metformin) for not more than 7 years)
  • Normal Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) and normal microalbumin/creatine ratio
  • No nutritional supplements in the 6 weeks prior to the trial \& continuing through the trial period
  • Non-smoking

Exclusion

  • Diagnosed with current major illness (renal disease, significant cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disorders, cancer, or other significant disorder likely to interfere with zinc metabolism)
  • Taking medications that are likely to interfere with zinc metabolism

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2010

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

48 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01505803

Start Date

July 1 2010

End Date

December 1 2011

Last Update

January 9 2012

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University of Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2006