NCT02397447

Brief Summary

The hypoglycemic effect of Momordica Charantia has been evaluated in clinical trials in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Important reductions in fasting plasma glucose, glycated hemoglobin (A1C), and fructosamine were observed. It is unknown whether this improvement is due to an improvement in insulin sensitivity and insulin secretion. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of the administration of Momordica Charantia on insulin sensitivity and insulin secretion in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
24

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_2 diabetes-mellitus-type-2

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2013

Longer than P75 for phase_2 diabetes-mellitus-type-2

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 1, 2013

Completed
2 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 10, 2015

Completed
15 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 25, 2015

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 1, 2015

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 1, 2015

Completed
5 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

October 22, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

October 22, 2020

Status Verified

September 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

2.7 years

First QC Date

March 10, 2015

Results QC Date

September 6, 2020

Last Update Submit

September 29, 2020

Conditions

Keywords

Momordica CharantiaInsulin secretionInsulin sensitivity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Total and First Phase of Insulin Secretion (Insulinogenic Index and Stumvoll Index) After 90 Days

    Total insulin secretion and first phase of insulin secretion were estimated at baseline and after 90 days using the insulinogenic index (ΔABC insulin / ΔABC glucose) and the Stumvoll index (1283+ 1.829 x insulin 30' - 138.7 x glucose 30' + 3.772 x insulin 0'), respectively

    90 days

  • Insulin Sensitivity (Matsuda Index) After 90 Days

    Insulin sensitivity was calculated at baseline and after 90 days with Matsuda index \[10,000 / √glucose 0' x insulin 0') (mean glucose oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) x mean insulin OGTT)\]

    90 days

Secondary Outcomes (19)

  • Fasting Serum Glucose (FSG) After 90 Days

    90 days

  • A1C After 90 Days

    90 days

  • Total Cholesterol After 90 Days

    90 days

  • Triglycerides After 90 Days

    90 days

  • High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-c) After 90 Days

    90 days

  • +14 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Momordica charantia

EXPERIMENTAL

Two 500 mg capsules of Momordica Charantia twice daily before breakfast and dinner for 90 days

Drug: Momordica charantia

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Two 500 mg capsules of calcined magnesia twice daily before breakfast and dinner for 90 days

Drug: Placebo

Interventions

Momordica Charantia: 2000 mg per day for three months

Also known as: Bitter gourd, karela, balsam-pear
Momordica charantia

Placebo: 2000 mg per day for three months

Also known as: Calcined magnesia
Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age35 Years - 60 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus type 2 according to the criteria of the American Diabetes Association (\<5 years), without pharmacological treatment (oral antidiabetic drugs or insulin) at least for three months before entering the study
  • Fasting glucose: \<210 mg/dl
  • A1C: 7-9%
  • Body mass index: 25-34.9 kg/m2
  • Body weight without variations above or under 5% in the last three months before entering the study
  • Women in childbearing years must have a contraceptive method
  • Letter of consent and release signed by each patient

You may not qualify if:

  • Pregnant or suspected pregnant women
  • Woman breastfeeding
  • Medications known to affect metabolism of glucose and insulin
  • Personal history of liver or renal disease
  • Hypertension, thyroid or cardiovascular disease decompensated
  • Total cholesterol \>= 240mg/dl, triglycerides \>=400mg/dl, glomerular filtration rate \<=60ml/min or liver transaminases \>=2.5 the upper normal limit

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Institute of Experimental and Clinical Therapeutics (INTEC), CUCS, University of Guadalajara

Guadalajara, Jalisco, 44340, Mexico

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Insulin Resistance

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Diabetes MellitusGlucose Metabolism DisordersMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesEndocrine System DiseasesHyperinsulinism

Results Point of Contact

Title
Dra. Esperanza Martínez Abundis
Organization
Institute of Experimental and Clinical Therapeutics

Study Officials

  • Esperanza Martínez Abundis, PhD Science

    Institute of Experimental and Clinical Therapeutics (INTEC), CUCS, University of Guadalajara

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restrictive Agreement
No

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
PhD. Esperanza Martínez-Abundis

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 10, 2015

First Posted

March 25, 2015

Study Start

March 1, 2013

Primary Completion

November 1, 2015

Study Completion

November 1, 2015

Last Updated

October 22, 2020

Results First Posted

October 22, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-09

Locations