Effect of Growth Hormone on Insulin Signaling in Muscle Tissue
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Insulin Resistance
- Registration Number
- NCT00477997
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of a physiological bolus of growth hormone on insulin signaling pathways in muscle tissue in healthy lean men.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Male
- Target Recruitment
- 8
Inclusion Criteria
- Male
- Healthy
- Age between 18 and 30 years
- BMI ≤ 26
Exclusion Criteria
- Known present disease including diabetes mellitus
- BMI > 26
- Uses any medication
- Consumes > 21 units of alcohol per week
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- FACTORIAL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method PI3-kinase activity i muscle tissue 2 hours
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Growth Hormone Signaling Proteins in Muscle Tissue and other Insulin Signaling Proteins in Muscle Tissue 2 hours
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Department M (endocrinology and diabetes)
🇩🇰Aarhus, Denmark
Department M (endocrinology and diabetes)🇩🇰Aarhus, Denmark