NCT02783053

Brief Summary

Metformin is known to increase 18F-FDG uptake in subjects using metformin in retrospective trials. In this study the researchers aim to investigate the influence of metformin (500 mg 1/day) on temperature in the colon, glucose uptake in the colon and energy expenditure in healthy lean (BMI \< 24kg/m2) or obese subjects (BMI\>28kg/m2). The investigators will measure 18F-FDG uptake in the colon, temperature in the colon, insulin sensitivity and energy expenditure before after using metformin.

Trial Health

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On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
18

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable obesity

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2015

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable obesity

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2015

Completed
18 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 19, 2015

Completed
7 months until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 26, 2016

Completed
6 days until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2016

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2016

Completed
Last Updated

October 10, 2016

Status Verified

October 1, 2016

Enrollment Period

8 months

First QC Date

October 19, 2015

Last Update Submit

October 7, 2016

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • 18F-FDG uptake

    Difference in 18F-FDG uptake as registered by 18F-FDG PET-CT before and after 7 days of daily metformin use.

    1 week

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Core temperature using a temperature pill

    48 hours

  • Correlation core temperature and 18F-FDG uptake

    1 week

  • Energy expenditure (kcal/day) using ventilated hood

    30 minutes

  • Correlation between 18F-FDG uptake and energy expenditure

    1 week

Study Arms (2)

Metformin use

OTHER

The investigators compare the use of metformin vs no metformin

Drug: Metformin

Lean or Obese

NO INTERVENTION

The investigators compare the effect of metformin on 18F-FDG uptake between lean and obese men.

Interventions

Metformin vs no metformin

Metformin use

Eligibility Criteria

Age50 Years+
Sexmale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Male
  • Caucasian origin
  • Subjects should be able and willing to give informed consent
  • \> 50 years old
  • BMI\< 24 kg/m2 or \> 28 kg/m2

You may not qualify if:

  • Renal failure (GFR\< 60ml/min)
  • Liver insufficiency (AST or alanine aminotransferase 3 times upper value)
  • Chronic use of drugs or medication
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Lactate acidosis or precoma diabeticum in medical history
  • Acute or chronic diseases such as: dehydration, severe infection, shock, heartfailure, pulmonary insufficiency, recent heart attack
  • Alcoholism

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Academic Medical Center

Amsterdam, 1105AZ, Netherlands

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Obesity

Interventions

Metformin

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

OverweightOvernutritionNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

BiguanidesGuanidinesAmidinesOrganic Chemicals

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
MD, PhD

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 19, 2015

First Posted

May 26, 2016

Study Start

October 1, 2015

Primary Completion

June 1, 2016

Study Completion

June 1, 2016

Last Updated

October 10, 2016

Record last verified: 2016-10

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