NCT04064437

Brief Summary

Background : Type 1 diabetes is associated with an increased risk of fractures. The mechanisms accounting for this bone fragility are not yet fully understood. The lower bone mineral density (BMD) observed in individuals with type 1 diabetes cannot solely explain the higher fracture incidence. Bone microarchitecture defects significantly contribute to bone fragility. Few studies assessed spine fractures in type 1 diabetes. This cross-sectional multicenter case-control study aims (1) to evaluate the prevalence of asymptomatic vertebral fractures in individuals with type 1 diabetes in comparison to age- and sex-matched healthy controls; (2) to compare individuals with diabetes with vertebral fractures and those without vertebral fracture using clinical, biochemical and radiological parameters.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
192

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2019

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 29, 2019

Completed
19 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 17, 2019

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 21, 2019

Completed
1.5 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 2, 2021

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 2, 2021

Completed
Last Updated

February 13, 2024

Status Verified

February 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

1.6 years

First QC Date

August 17, 2019

Last Update Submit

February 12, 2024

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Vertebral fracture detected with VFA

    Vertebral Fracture Assessment (VFA) software of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA scan) is used to identify vertebral fractures. If there is evidence of a vertebral fracture on VFA, a lateral and anteroposterior spine X-ray will be obtained to confirm the VFA results.

    Baseline

Secondary Outcomes (18)

  • Areal bone mineral density of the spine in g/cm2

    Baseline

  • Areal bone mineral density of the spine, T-score

    Baseline

  • Areal bone mineral density of the spine, Z-score

    Baseline

  • Areal bone mineral density of proximal femur in g/cm2

    Baseline

  • Areal bone mineral density of proximal femur, T-score

    Baseline

  • +13 more secondary outcomes

Other Outcomes (17)

  • HbA1C

    Baseline

  • Hemoglobin

    Baseline

  • Creatinine

    Baseline

  • +14 more other outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Individuals with type 1 diabetes

Diagnostic Test: Clinical testsDiagnostic Test: Biochemical testsDiagnostic Test: DXA scanDiagnostic Test: AGE Reader

Healthy controls

Diagnostic Test: Clinical testsDiagnostic Test: Biochemical testsDiagnostic Test: DXA scanDiagnostic Test: AGE Reader

Interventions

Clinical testsDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

The investigators perform the following clinical tests: vibration threshold test, monofilament test, and height, weight and waist circumference measurement in every participant.

Individuals with type 1 diabetes
Biochemical testsDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

The investigators perform blood and urine tests in every participant.

Healthy controlsIndividuals with type 1 diabetes
DXA scanDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

The investigators perform a dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA scan or osteodensitometry) in every participant.

Healthy controlsIndividuals with type 1 diabetes
AGE ReaderDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

The investigators perform a skin advanced glycation end products (AGEs) measurement with the AGE Reader machine in every participant.

Healthy controlsIndividuals with type 1 diabetes

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

127 individuals with type 1 diabetes and 64 healthy subjects

You may qualify if:

  • Diagnosis of type 1 diabetes for at least 5 years;
  • Age 20 years and older.

You may not qualify if:

  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding;
  • Conditions associated with bone disease (significant liver disease, intestinal malabsorption other than celiac disease, organ transplant, active cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism with abnormal thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, acromegaly, Cushing syndrome, adrenal insufficiency);
  • Any of these medications in the past 6 months : glucocorticoids ≥ 7,5 mg prednisone/day or equivalency ≥ 3 months, aromatase inhibitors, antiandrogens, antiepileptic drugs, anticoagulants, sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors, thiazolidinediones;
  • Past medical history of traumatic vertebral fracture;
  • Inability to consent.
  • Healthy controls
  • Age 20 years and older.
  • As above (as individuals with diabetes), and :
  • Diagnosis of diabetes or prediabetes;
  • Celiac disease;
  • Chronic kidney disease (CrCl \< 60 mL/min);
  • Any of theses medications in the past 6 months : biphosphonates, teriparatide, denosumab, calcitonin;
  • Past medical history of fragility fracture.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal (IRCM)

Montreal, Quebec, H2W 1R7, Canada

Location

Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec - Université Laval

Québec, G1V 4G2, Canada

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Coll JC, Garceau E, Leslie WD, Genest M, Michou L, Weisnagel SJ, Mac-Way F, Albert C, Morin SN, Rabasa-Lhoret R, Gagnon C. Prevalence of Vertebral Fractures in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: DenSiFy Study (Diabetes Spine Fractures). J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2022 Apr 19;107(5):e1860-e1870. doi: 10.1210/clinem/dgac031.

Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITHOUT DNA

Blood (serum and plasma)

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1Fractures, Bone

Interventions

Absorptiometry, Photon

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Diabetes MellitusGlucose Metabolism DisordersMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesEndocrine System DiseasesAutoimmune DiseasesImmune System DiseasesWounds and Injuries

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

RadiographyDiagnostic ImagingDiagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosisDensitometryPhotometryChemistry Techniques, AnalyticalInvestigative Techniques

Study Officials

  • Claudia Gagnon, Dr

    CHU de Québec - Université Laval

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE CONTROL
Time Perspective
CROSS SECTIONAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
MD

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 17, 2019

First Posted

August 21, 2019

Study Start

July 29, 2019

Primary Completion

March 2, 2021

Study Completion

March 2, 2021

Last Updated

February 13, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-02

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