NCT02588898

Brief Summary

This case-control study investigated B-vitamin and homocysteine in relation to the presence or the absence of type 2 diabetes and clinical signs of polyneuropathy.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
212

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2009

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

September 1, 2009

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 1, 2011

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 1, 2011

Completed
4.8 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 21, 2015

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 28, 2015

Completed
Last Updated

May 11, 2018

Status Verified

May 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

1.3 years

First QC Date

October 21, 2015

Last Update Submit

May 7, 2018

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Red blood cell cobalamin levels

    Baseline

  • Polyneuropathy grade estimated using a score including a combination of data from questionnaire and electrophysiology investigations

    Polyneuropathy grade was accessed using a questionnaire and a clinical examination (electrophysiology) after nerve stimulation. A score includes the combination of questionnaire data and electrophysiology data.

    Baseline

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Plasma methylmalonic acid levels

    Baseline

  • Plasma choline levels

    Baseline

  • Plasma cobalamin levels

    Baseline

Study Arms (2)

Patients with type 2 diabetes

Patients (both men and women) with diagnosed type 2 Diabetes for at least 5 years. Blood collection and electrophysiological tests were performed.

Device: Blood collection and electrophysiological tests

Controls free of diabetes

Controls (both men and women) are people of the same age who are free of Diabetes. Blood collection and electrophysiological tests were performed.

Device: Blood collection and electrophysiological tests

Interventions

Blood collected using a conventional method. Electrophysiology was tested after nerve Stimulation. Medical history and symptoms were collected after a standardized interview.

Controls free of diabetesPatients with type 2 diabetes

Eligibility Criteria

Age50 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

Male and female subjects with or without diabetes.

You may qualify if:

  • Male and female subjects with or without diabetes.

You may not qualify if:

  • Usage of supplements containing B-vitamins, methotrexate treatment, cerebral or cardiac events in the last three months
  • Liver or renal dysfunction.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Saarland

Homburg, Saarland, 66424, Germany

Location

Related Publications (2)

  • Obeid R, Jung J, Falk J, Herrmann W, Geisel J, Friesenhahn-Ochs B, Lammert F, Fassbender K, Kostopoulos P. Serum vitamin B12 not reflecting vitamin B12 status in patients with type 2 diabetes. Biochimie. 2013 May;95(5):1056-61. doi: 10.1016/j.biochi.2012.10.028. Epub 2012 Nov 17.

  • Obeid R, Awwad HM, Rabagny Y, Graeber S, Herrmann W, Geisel J. Plasma trimethylamine N-oxide concentration is associated with choline, phospholipids, and methyl metabolism. Am J Clin Nutr. 2016 Mar;103(3):703-11. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.115.121269. Epub 2016 Feb 10.

Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITHOUT DNA

Fasting blood samples (serum, whole blood and EDTA-plasma)

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Diabetes Complications

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Diabetes MellitusEndocrine System Diseases

Study Officials

  • Rima Obeid, Dr.

    University Hospital of the Saarland, Department of Clinical Chemistry

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE CONTROL
Time Perspective
CROSS SECTIONAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Prof. (apl.) Dr.

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 21, 2015

First Posted

October 28, 2015

Study Start

September 1, 2009

Primary Completion

January 1, 2011

Study Completion

January 1, 2011

Last Updated

May 11, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-05

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