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Impacts of Metabolic Variation on Neuroendocrine Control of Reproduction

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Neuroendocrine Reproductive Status
Registration Number
NCT01058681
Lead Sponsor
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois
Brief Summary

This study will evaluate the potential effects of a changing metabolic environment on GnRH hypothalamic neurons, by performing studies of LH pulsatility (basal and during clamp studies) in different groups of male subjects fed isocaloric and hypercaloric diets. The participation of other gastro-intestinal tract hormones to these regulations will be systematically evaluated.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
9
Inclusion Criteria
  • male
  • age between 18 and 25 years old
  • no known pathology
  • normal physical exam
  • BMI between 20 and 25 kg/m2
Exclusion Criteria
  • history of endocrine disease
  • no known infertility (no conception after 12 months of regular unprotected intercourse)
  • abnormal results on the initial blood tests (CBC, fasting glucose and insulin, HbA1C, TSH, free T4, LH, FSH, inhibin B and total testosterone)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Luteinizing hormone (LH) pulsatility2 years
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

CHUVaudois

🇨🇭

Lausanne, Switzerland

CHUVaudois
🇨🇭Lausanne, Switzerland

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