Status:

COMPLETED

Role of the Liver in Glucose Homeostasis Using Metabolic Imaging

Lead Sponsor:

Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern

Conditions:

Type 1 Diabetes

Bariatric Surgery Candidate

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

The primary objective of this study is to assess hepatic glucose uptake using non-invasive metabolic imaging in three different populations that differ in terms of insulin and glucose kinetics. Betwee...

Detailed Description

The liver has a central role in maintaining glucose homeostasis. During periods following food intake the liver stores glucose whilst during fasting periods it produces and releases glucose into the c...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age≥18 years
  • Capacity to give informed consent
  • Willingness to adhere to the study protocol
  • In group II (type 1 diabetes), the following criteria must be met in addition:
  • T1D for ≥2 years or evidence of undetectable C-peptide (\<100pmol/l with concomitant plasma glucose≥4.0mmol/l)
  • HbA1c≤8.0mmol/l (64mmol/mol)
  • In group III (bariatric surgery), the following criteria must be met in addition:
  • Female
  • Bariatric surgery (Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy) ≥1 year ago
  • Lack of a history of diabetes or pre-diabetes (HbA1c≤5.6% in the absence of anaemia)

Exclusion

  • Pregnancy, planned pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Medication that interfere with glucose metabolism (participation requires discontinuation of these agents at least one week before the study visit) except for individuals with type 1 diabetes
  • History of gastrointestinal surgery (other than bariatric surgery for group III)
  • Known kidney, liver or heart disease
  • Claustrophobia
  • Contraindications to magnetic resonance imaging according to designated questionnaire
  • Substance abuse
  • Physical or psychological condition likely to interfere with the normal conduct of the study and interpretation of the study results as judged by the investigator

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 15 2021

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 30 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04352738

Start Date

April 15 2021

End Date

August 30 2022

Last Update

November 15 2022

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Inselspital, Bern University Hospital and University Hospital of Bern

Bern, Switzerland, 3010

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