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β-hydroxybutyrate, Glucose Metabolism and Prediabetes

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
PreDiabetes
Interventions
Other: HVMN Ketone
Other: Placebo
Registration Number
NCT03889210
Lead Sponsor
University of Auckland, New Zealand
Brief Summary

The study aims to investigate changes in blood glucose metabolism after administration of a ketone ester drink.

Detailed Description

New-onset prediabetes is the most significant risk factor for diabetes. Clinical studies in healthy human volunteers have demonstrated that ketone esters lower blood glucose levels in both fasting and fed state.

Participants will visit the COSMOS clinic on two occasions and will be randomly allocated to receive either the HVMN ketone drink or placebo, in a cross-over design. Blood samples will be collected sequentially every 30 minutes for up to 150 minutes. Blood samples will be assayed for glucose and other markers of glucose metabolism.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
18
Inclusion Criteria
  • Individuals over 18 years
  • Individuals diagnosed with prediabetes; defined based on the American Diabetes Association guidelines
  • History of at least one episode of acute pancreatitis
  • Written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • Individuals who are on a ketogenic diet or consuming nutritional ketone supplements
  • History of cancer or chronic pancreatitis
  • History of bariatric or gastrointestinal surgery
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women
  • Individuals involved in intensive endurance training or competitive athletics

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
HVMN ketone drinkHVMN KetoneHVMN ketone drink will be given in a total volume of 100 ml.
PlaceboPlaceboPlacebo will be given in a total volume of 100 ml.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Rate of change in plasma glucose concentrationBaseline, 30, 60, 90, 120, and 150 minutes

Changes in plasma glucose concentration before and after administration of the intervention/placebo

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Rate of change in lipid profile and digestive enzymesBaseline, 30, 60, 90, 120, and 150 minutes

Changes in plasma concentration of triglycerides, glycerol, cholesterol, lipases before and after administration of the intervention/placebo

Correlation with body fat phenotypes150 minutes

Differences in the association between rate of change in plasma glucose concentration and magnetic resonance imaging-derived liver fat per centage in the intervention/placebo

Correlation with physical activity150 minutes

Differences in the association between rate of change in plasma glucose concentration and metabolic equivalents score in the intervention/placebo

Rate of change in plasma concentration of markers of iron metabolismBaseline, 30, 60, 90, 120, and 150 minutes

Changes in plasma concentration of ferritin, hepcidin, transferrin receptor before and after administration of the intervention/placebo

Rate of change in plasma concentration of gut and pancreatic hormonesBaseline, 30, 60, 90, 120, and 150 minutes

Changes in plasma concentrations of ghrelin, incretins, cholecystokinin, gastrin-releasing peptide, peptide YY, oxyntomodulin, motilin, glucagon, amylin, pancreatic polypeptide, and vasoactive intestinal peptide before and after administration of the intervention/placebo

Rate of change in plasma insulin and C-peptide concentrationsBaseline, 30, 60, 90, 120, and 150 minutes

Changes in plasma insulin and C-peptide concentrations before and after administration of the intervention/placebo

Rate of change in plasma concentration of pro-inflammatory cytokinesBaseline, 30, 60, 90, 120, and 150 minutes

Changes in plasma concentration of interleukin-1β, interleukin-6, leptin, tumor necrosis factor α, and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 and other cytokines before and after administration of the intervention/placebo

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Auckland; Auckland City Hospital

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Auckland, New Zealand

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