NCT04625088

Brief Summary

The proposed clinical trial is a controlled study of n=24 healthy adult individuals tested in both the Meal-Induced Insulin Sensitization (MIS) state and, following atropine blockade, Absence of Meal-Induced Insulin Sensitization (AMIS) state to differentiate the postprandial glycemia, insulinemia, triglyceride and Hepatic Insulin Sensitizing Substance (HISS) levels in the two states. The purpose of this study is the identification and development of biometric markers which incorporate the actions and interplay between insulin and HISS. Overall, the study aims to:

  1. 1.Utilize a standardized test meal to detect one of the earliest pathologies present during the development of insulin resistance, pre-diabetes and obesity.
  2. 2.Compare the control (HISS positive) and post-atropine (HISS negative) tests with the acute consequences of absence of MIS (AMIS) being graphically shown over 4 hours of postprandial nutrient partitioning, tracking the full metabolomic dynamic pattern.
  3. 3.To establish values for potential indices (bio-impedance, hand-grip strength, spirometry) in young, fit, lean individuals. These values will be used as baselines for comparative analysis in future clinical trials employing individuals with various degrees of insulin resistance to full Type 2 Diabetes.
  4. 4.Demonstrate that these biometric markers can differentiate between the HISS positive and HISS negative post-meal state with the future aim of using the biomarkers for the detection of early prediabetes.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
24

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable healthy

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2021

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

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 29, 2020

Completed
14 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 12, 2020

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 1, 2021

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 6, 2021

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 6, 2021

Completed
Last Updated

February 3, 2022

Status Verified

February 1, 2022

Enrollment Period

5 months

First QC Date

October 29, 2020

Last Update Submit

February 2, 2022

Conditions

Keywords

Glucose; Insulin; Prediabetes

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

  • Time course change in serum glucose

    Time course and curve analysis of serum glucose response after the test meal administration with and without atropine pre-treatment.

    Control: Baseline, and every 30 minutes up to 4 hours after test meal administration; Test: Baseline, 15 mins post atropine and every 30 minutes up to 4 hours after test meal administration

  • Time course change in serum insulin

    Time course and curve analysis of serum insulin response after the test meal administration with and without atropine pre-treatment

    Time Frame: Control: Baseline, and every 30 minutes up to 4 hours after test meal administration; Test: Baseline, 15 mins post atropine and every 30 minutes up to 4 hours after test meal administration

  • Time course change in serum triglycerides

    Time course and curve analysis of serum triglycerides response after the test meal administration with and without atropine pre-treatment

    Control: Baseline, and every 30 minutes up to 4 hours after test meal administration; Test: Baseline, 15 mins post atropine and every 30 minutes up to 4 hours after test meal administration

  • Time course change in plasma HISS levels

    Time course and curve analysis of plasma HISS response after the test meal administration with and without atropine pre-treatment

    Time Frame: Control: Baseline, and every 30 minutes up to 4 hours after test meal administration; Test: Baseline, 15 mins post atropine and every 30 minutes up to 4 hours after test meal administration

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Time course change in serum free fatty acids

    Control: Baseline, and every 30 minutes up to 4 hours after test meal administration; Test: Baseline, 15 mins post atropine and every 30 minutes up to 4 hours after test meal administration

  • Time course change in plasma lactate

    Control: Baseline, and every 30 minutes up to 4 hours after test meal administration; Test: Baseline, 15 mins post atropine and every 30 minutes up to 4 hours after test meal administration

  • Time frame fasted HOMA-IR (Molar Units)

    Control: Baseline fasted Test: 15 mins post atropine

  • Time course change in Meal Induced Glycemia (MIG) scores (Molar Units)

    Control: Every 30 minutes up to 4 hours after test meal administration; Test: Every 30 minutes up to 4 hours after test meal administration

Study Arms (2)

Standardized liquid test meal

EXPERIMENTAL
Other: Standardized liquid test meal

Atropine + Standardized liquid Test meal

EXPERIMENTAL
Drug: Atropine + Standardized liquid test meal

Interventions

During this study visit, a standardized liquid test meal will be administered. Blood samples will be collected at baseline and then every 30 minutes for 4 hours after test meal.

Standardized liquid test meal

During this study visit, 1.0 mg atropine will be administered I.V and then a standardized liquid test meal will be administered. Blood samples will be collected at baseline, following atropine administration, and then every 30 minutes for 4 hours after test meal.

Atropine + Standardized liquid Test meal

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years - 40 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Healthy (absence of disease)
  • Not on any prescribed medications
  • Male and female (in follicular phase)
  • years of age
  • Normal BMI range (18.5-24.9)
  • Able to understand and communicate in English
  • Comfortable having blood drawn
  • Willing to provide urine and blood samples
  • Normal urinalysis, Complete Blood Count (CBC) and blood chemistry laboratory test results
  • Willingness to undergo bioimpedance testing, handgrip dynamometry (strength) testing, and pulmonary function test (spirometry).
  • Willingness to undergo atropine administration
  • Willingness to fast for 12 hours prior to the screening and testing days
  • Willingness to undergo Electrocardiogram (ECG) and Heart Rate Variability (HRV) testing
  • Willingness to use non-hormonal birth control methods throughout the study duration

You may not qualify if:

  • Glaucoma, Pyloric Stenosis
  • Obstructive Uropathy, Urinary Incontinence
  • Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, including Heart Murmurs
  • Diagnosed or with history (last 6 months) and receiving pharma or professional therapy for Psychological/Psychiatric issues
  • Inflammatory conditions, including IBD
  • Subject on any hormone treatment, including thyroid hormone
  • Subject on any steroid therapy including cortisol, or any anti-inflammatory agent
  • Sensitivity to anti-cholinergic drugs
  • Allergic or have sensitivities to rubbing alcohol during blood draw
  • Allergy/sensitivity to any component of the standardized test meal (dextrose, lecithin, soy protein)
  • Pregnant women, women of child-bearing potential not willing to use barrier method contraceptives, women trying to get pregnant, and breastfeeding women, women using hormonal birth control
  • Whole blood donation (50-499 ml of whole blood) within 30 days, and more than 499 ml of whole blood 56 days prior to test visit 1. Participants should not donate whole blood for the duration of the trial, and for 30 days following the end of the trial
  • Blood pressure greater than 140/90 mmHg and heart rate greater than or equal to 80 beats per minute

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Kalo Medical Clinic

Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2K 3Z5, Canada

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Insulin ResistancePrediabetic State

Interventions

Atropine

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

HyperinsulinismGlucose Metabolism DisordersMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesDiabetes MellitusEndocrine System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Atropine DerivativesTropanesAzabicyclo CompoundsAza CompoundsOrganic ChemicalsBelladonna AlkaloidsSolanaceous AlkaloidsAlkaloidsHeterocyclic CompoundsBridged Bicyclo Compounds, HeterocyclicHeterocyclic Compounds, Bridged-Ring

Study Officials

  • Vanu Ramprasath, PhD

    Source Nutraceutical, Inc.

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 29, 2020

First Posted

November 12, 2020

Study Start

March 1, 2021

Primary Completion

August 6, 2021

Study Completion

August 6, 2021

Last Updated

February 3, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-02

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

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