NCT04761081

Brief Summary

Being south Asian or centrally obese may be associated with an increased risk of inflammation. The investigators are seeking to investigate whether this is the case by recruiting white European and south Asian men who are lean or have central obesity. Further, the investigators wish to investigate whether physical activity influences the associations.

Trial Health

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Enrollment
40

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2021

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 9, 2021

Completed
9 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 18, 2021

Completed
11 days 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 1, 2021

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 1, 2022

Completed
Last Updated

April 8, 2022

Status Verified

April 1, 2022

Enrollment Period

5 months

First QC Date

February 9, 2021

Last Update Submit

April 7, 2022

Conditions

Keywords

Physical activityCentral obesityEthnicityInflammation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (22)

  • Concentrations of classical monocytes.

    Determined via flow cytometry. Presented as cells/uL.

    The outcome will be measured as a single-time point assessment in a fasted state on day 1.

  • Concentrations of intermediate monocytes.

    Determined via flow cytometry. Presented as cells/uL.

    The outcome will be measured as a single-time point assessment in a fasted state on day 1.

  • Concentrations of non-classical monocytes.

    Determined via flow cytometry. Presented as cells/uL.

    The outcome will be measured as a single-time point assessment in a fasted state on day 1.

  • Concentrations of CCR2+ monocytes.

    Determined via flow cytometry. Presented as cells/uL.

    The outcome will be measured as a single-time point assessment in a fasted state on day 1.

  • Concentrations of CCR2+ classical monocytes.

    Determined via flow cytometry. Presented as cells/uL.

    The outcome will be measured as a single-time point assessment in a fasted state on day 1.

  • Concentrations of CCR5+ monocytes.

    Determined via flow cytometry. Presented as cells/uL.

    The outcome will be measured as a single-time point assessment in a fasted state on day 1.

  • Number of monocytes that migrated.

    Determined via flow cytometry. Presented as number of cells.

    The outcome will be measured as a single-time point assessment in a fasted state on day 1.

  • Number of classical monocytes that migrated.

    Determined via flow cytometry. Presented as number of cells.

    The outcome will be measured as a single-time point assessment in a fasted state on day 1.

  • Number of intermediate monocytes that migrated.

    Determined via flow cytometry. Presented as number of cells.

    The outcome will be measured as a single-time point assessment in a fasted state on day 1.

  • Number of non-classical monocytes that migrated.

    Determined via flow cytometry. Presented as number of cells.

    The outcome will be measured as a single-time point assessment in a fasted state on day 1.

  • Number of CCR2+ monocytes that migrated.

    Determined via flow cytometry. Presented as number of cells.

    The outcome will be measured as a single-time point assessment in a fasted state on day 1.

  • Number of CCR2+ classical monocytes that migrated.

    Determined via flow cytometry. Presented as number of cells.

    The outcome will be measured as a single-time point assessment in a fasted state on day 1.

  • Number of CCR5+ monocytes that migrated.

    Determined via flow cytometry. Presented as number of cells.

    The outcome will be measured as a single-time point assessment in a fasted state on day 1.

  • Number of monocytes that tethered.

    Determined via flow cytometry. Presented as number of cells.

    The outcome will be measured as a single-time point assessment in a fasted state on day 1.

  • Number of classical monocytes that tethered.

    Determined via flow cytometry. Presented as number of cells.

    The outcome will be measured as a single-time point assessment in a fasted state on day 1.

  • Number of intermediate monocytes that tethered.

    Determined via flow cytometry. Presented as number of cells.

    The outcome will be measured as a single-time point assessment in a fasted state on day 1.

  • Number of non-classical monocytes that tethered.

    Determined via flow cytometry. Presented as number of cells.

    The outcome will be measured as a single-time point assessment in a fasted state on day 1.

  • Number of CCR2+ monocytes that tethered.

    Determined via flow cytometry. Presented as number of cells.

    The outcome will be measured as a single-time point assessment in a fasted state on day 1.

  • Number of CCR2+ classical monocytes that tethered.

    Determined via flow cytometry. Presented as number of cells.

    The outcome will be measured as a single-time point assessment in a fasted state on day 1.

  • Number of CCR5+ monocytes that tethered.

    Determined via flow cytometry. Presented as number of cells.

    The outcome will be measured as a single-time point assessment in a fasted state on day 1.

  • CCR2+ receptor expression.

    Determined via flow cytometry.

    The outcome will be measured as a single-time point assessment in a fasted state on day 1.

  • CCR5+ receptor expression.

    Determined via flow cytometry.

    The outcome will be measured as a single-time point assessment in a fasted state on day 1.

Secondary Outcomes (16)

  • Concentration of total cholesterol.

    The outcome will be measured as a single-time point assessment in a fasted state on day 1.

  • Concentration of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL).

    The outcome will be measured as a single-time point assessment in a fasted state on day 1.

  • Concentration of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL).

    The outcome will be measured as a single-time point assessment in a fasted state on day 1.

  • Concentration of triacylglycerol.

    The outcome will be measured as a single-time point assessment in a fasted state on day 1.

  • Concentration of glucose.

    The outcome will be measured as a single-time point assessment in a fasted state on day 1.

  • +11 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (4)

South Asians who are lean

The south Asian group who are lean will be of south Asian ethnicity and a waist circumference \<90cm. The group will receive an accelerometer (Actigraph GT3x) to wear for 7 days to measure habitual physical activity. They will then provide a single blood donation in a fasted state which we will use to quantify the migration of pro-inflammatory monocytes towards adipose tissue specific media. This will then be compared to the other 3 groups to investigate the interaction between ethnicity, central obesity, and physical activity with the migration of pro-inflammatory monocytes. Metabolic markers will be analysed and presented in a participant characteristics table.

Behavioral: Habitual physical activity assessment

South Asians with central obesity

The south Asian group with central obesity will be of south Asian ethnicity and a waist circumference of 90cm or greater. The group will receive an accelerometer (Actigraph GT3x) to wear for 7 days to measure habitual physical activity. They will then provide a single blood donation in a fasted state which we will use to quantify the migration of pro-inflammatory monocytes towards adipose tissue specific media. This will then be compared to the other 3 groups to investigate the interaction between ethnicity, central obesity, and physical activity with the migration of pro-inflammatory monocytes. Metabolic markers will be analysed and presented in a participant characteristics table.

Behavioral: Habitual physical activity assessment

White Europeans who are lean

The white European group who are lean will be of white European ethnicity and a waist circumference \<94cm. The group will receive an accelerometer (Actigraph GT3x) to wear for 7 days to measure habitual physical activity. They will then provide a single blood donation in a fasted state which we will use to quantify the migration of pro-inflammatory monocytes towards adipose tissue specific media. This will then be compared to the other 3 groups to investigate the interaction between ethnicity, central obesity, and physical activity with the migration of pro-inflammatory monocytes. Metabolic markers will be analysed and presented in a participant characteristics table.

Behavioral: Habitual physical activity assessment

White Europeans with central obesity

The white European group with central obesity will be of white European ethnicity and a waist circumference of 94cm or greater. The group will receive an accelerometer (Actigraph GT3x) to wear for 7 days to measure habitual physical activity. They will then provide a single blood donation in a fasted state which we will use to quantify the migration of pro-inflammatory monocytes towards adipose tissue specific media. This will then be compared to the other 3 groups to investigate the interaction between ethnicity, central obesity, and physical activity with the migration of pro-inflammatory monocytes. Metabolic markers will be analysed and presented in a participant characteristics table.

Behavioral: Habitual physical activity assessment

Interventions

7 days habitual physical activity via accelerometry (ActiGraph GT3x). Specifically steps per day, light physical activity (minutes per day), and moderate to vigorous physical activity (minutes per day).

South Asians who are leanSouth Asians with central obesityWhite Europeans who are leanWhite Europeans with central obesity

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 60 Years
Sexmale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

All participants will be recruited from the local community using advertisements published online and across local facilities and shops.

You may qualify if:

  • Non-smokers (including vaping)
  • Not currently dieting

You may not qualify if:

  • Musculoskeletal injury that has affected normal ambulation within the last month;
  • Any muscle or bone injuries that influence physical activity
  • Free from heart conditions and blood disorders
  • Weight fluctuation greater than 3kg in the previous 3 months
  • Taking anti-inflammatory medication

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine

Loughborough, LE113TU, United Kingdom

Location

Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITHOUT DNA

Plasma samples will be stored for the measurement of metabolic markers (triacylglycerol, glucose, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, non-esterified free fatty acids, c-reactive protein, interleukin-6.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor ActivityObesity, AbdominalInflammation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

BehaviorObesityOverweightOvernutritionNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsPathologic Processes

Study Officials

  • Nicolette Bishop

    Loughborough University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

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

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 9, 2021

First Posted

February 18, 2021

Study Start

March 1, 2021

Primary Completion

August 1, 2021

Study Completion

February 1, 2022

Last Updated

April 8, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-04

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will share

Anonymised individual participant data for all primary and secondary outcome measures will be made upon request.

Time Frame
The data will be available 6 months after publication for 12 months.
Access Criteria
Data will be available to other researchers who would like to run the same statistical methods we have used to check the interpretation of results.

Locations