NCT03622762

Brief Summary

Diabetic nephropathy is one of the most feared complications of Diabetes Mellitus type 2, characterized mainly by the decrease in the glomerular filtration rate and an increase in protein secretion by the kidney, that results in proteinuria. This has led to the development of intensive treatment regimens for patients with diabetes and preventive measures since once the complications have already presented the improvement of glycemic control alone may not be enough, to prevent the progression of pathological processes. Currently, interventions to delay the progression of kidney damage, include changes in lifestyle, nutritional advice and regular exercise, achieve optimal levels in glycemic control and use of pharmacological therapies with nephroprotector, angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARBs) and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs). The most important biochemical mechanism proposed for this progression is the excessive binding of glucose to proteins, better described as the final products of advanced glycosylation (AGEs); the interaction of AGEs with its receptor (RAGE), participates in the metabolic and biochemical pathways in intracellular signaling, either by favoring or aggravating cell nephron damage. Recently, numerous RAGE isoforms have been described as: soluble RAGE, which are devoid of cytoplasmic domains, which bind to ligands that include AGEs and can antagonize intracellular signaling. Therefore, the need to seek for alternative therapies like nutraceuticals is arising, mainly due to its low toxicity and lower cost. Such is the case of green tea extract, which due to its chemical composition, especially of flavonoids that generate antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, In vivo and in clinical trials have shown that it could impact the progression of the diabetic neuropathy , through the modulation of the biological process, including molecular and biochemical pathways such as release of soluble RAGE.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
30

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2018

Shorter than P25 for phase_2

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 15, 2018

Completed
22 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 6, 2018

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 9, 2018

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 15, 2019

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 20, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

February 20, 2019

Status Verified

February 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

8 months

First QC Date

August 6, 2018

Last Update Submit

February 19, 2019

Conditions

Keywords

Green tea extractKidney damagetype 2 diabetes mellitus

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Soluble RAGE concentration

    Before and after the intervention using the serum extracted from the patient using sandwich ELISA.

    90 days

Secondary Outcomes (7)

  • Glomerular filtration rate

    90 days

  • Albumin/creatinine ratio

    90 days

  • Fasting plasma glucose

    90 days

  • Glycated Hemoglobin concentration

    90 days

  • Systolic and diastolic arterial pressure

    90 days

  • +2 more secondary outcomes

Other Outcomes (5)

  • Total cholesterol

    90 days

  • triglycerides

    90 days

  • High-density lipoprotein cholesterol

    90 days

  • +2 more other outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Green tea extract

EXPERIMENTAL

In male and female population, with a diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus type 2, under treatment with hypoglycemic agents and / or insulin and kidney damage grade 2 - 3a according to classification of the KDIGO guidelines

Drug: green tea extract

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

In male and female population, with a diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus type 2, under treatment with hypoglycemic agents and / or insulin and kidney damage grade 2 - 3a according to classification of the KDIGO guidelines

Drug: Placebo

Interventions

Capsules of green tea extract, 400 mg twice a day, fasting

Also known as: Sunphenon
Green tea extract

Placebo capsules, 400 mg twice daily fasting

Also known as: Calcined magnesium
Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age40 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • People of both sexes
  • Age from 40 to 65 years
  • Signature of consent under information
  • Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellituswith stable pharmacological treatment
  • Glomerular filtration rate between 89 - 45 ml / min / 1.73 m2
  • Albumin / creatinine ratio ≤ 30 - 300 mg / min
  • HbA1c levels 7 - 12%
  • Body mass index - 34.9

You may not qualify if:

  • Glomerular filtration rat lower than 44 ml / min / 1.73 m2
  • Albumin / creatinine ratio ≥ 300
  • Other causes of kidney disease
  • Other types of Diabetes
  • Liver, thyroid or heart diseases
  • Intolerance related to green tea or placebo components
  • Use of antioxidant supplements
  • Active alcoholism
  • Patients with pregnancy or without a safe contraceptive method
  • Patients in breastfeeding period

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

RECRUITING

Related Publications (1)

  • Barocio-Pantoja M, Quezada-Fernandez P, Cardona-Muller D, Jimenez-Cazarez MB, Larios-Cardenas M, Gonzalez-Radillo OI, Garcia-Sanchez A, Carmona-Huerta J, Chavez-Guzman AN, Diaz-Preciado PA, Balleza-Alejandri R, Pascoe-Gonzalez S, Grover-Paez F. Green Tea Extract Increases Soluble RAGE and Improves Renal Function in Patients with Diabetic Nephropathy. J Med Food. 2021 Dec;24(12):1264-1270. doi: 10.1089/jmf.2020.0212. Epub 2021 Nov 17.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Interventions

TeaSunphenon

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Diabetes MellitusGlucose Metabolism DisordersMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesEndocrine System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Plant PreparationsBiological ProductsComplex MixturesBeveragesDiet, Food, and NutritionPhysiological PhenomenaFood and Beverages

Central Study Contacts

Fernando Grover Páez, PhD

CONTACT

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
Investigador Principal

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 6, 2018

First Posted

August 9, 2018

Study Start

July 15, 2018

Primary Completion

March 15, 2019

Study Completion

June 20, 2019

Last Updated

February 20, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-02

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

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