Fat Distribution and Glucose Metabolism in Williams Syndrome
- Conditions
- Williams Syndrome
- Registration Number
- NCT01864304
- Lead Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Brief Summary
Williams Syndrome (WS) is a genetic syndrome with features that may include vascular stenoses, neuro-developmental changes, and a variety of endocrine and metabolic abnormalities, including impaired glucose metabolism and abnormal body composition. Approximately 75% of adults with WS have impaired glucose tolerance or diabetes on oral glucose tolerance testing (OGTT). In addition, clinical observations and preliminary data suggest increased overall body fat in these individuals, as well as a relative increase in fat deposition in the lower extremities. However, glucose and lipid metabolism in WS remain incompletely characterized. The purpose of the current study is to carefully describe glucose metabolism and lipid parameters in people with WS.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 24
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Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 2-hour glucose Baseline Blood glucose concentration two hours after drinking a sugary drink (oral glucose tolerance test)
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Percent body fat Baseline percent body fat as measured by whole body dual-energy xray absorptiometry (DXA) scanning
Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) Baseline
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Massachusetts General Hospital
🇺🇸Boston, Massachusetts, United States