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A Study to Compare Methodologies for Assessing Glucose-Dependent Insulin Secretion (0000-104)(COMPLETED)

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
The Methodology Assessment of Glucose Dependent Insulin Secretion
Registration Number
NCT00782418
Lead Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Brief Summary

This study will compare graded glucose infusion (GGI) to the hyperglycemic clamp (HGC) for assessment of glucose-dependent insulin secretion (GDIS) using exenatide as a probe.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
27
Inclusion Criteria
  • Subject has a Body Mass Index (BMI) of less than or equal to 26 kg/m2 at screening
  • Subject is judged to be in good health
  • Subject has been a nonsmoker for at least 3 months
  • Subject is willing to avoid strenuous physical activity for the duration of the study
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Subject has a history of high blood pressure requiring treatment
  • Subject has a history of diabetes or a family history of diabetes mellitus
  • Subject is unable to discontinue all prescription and non-prescription drugs for duration of study
  • Subject consumes more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day
  • Subject consumes more than 6 servings of caffeinated beverages per day (1 serving = 120mg caffeine)
  • Subject has had major surgery or has donated or loss 1 unit of blood within 4 weeks of screening
  • Subject has multiple and/or severe allergies to foods or drugs
  • Subject is a regular user of illegal drugs
  • Subject is unwilling or unable to consume the standardized meals during the study and/or is on a carbohydrate restricted diet
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change From Baseline in Insulin Secretion Rate (ISR) Normalized to Ambient Plasma GlucoseSteady-state of HGC: 90 - 120 minutes post dose; highest glucose infusion rate of GGI: 120 - 160 minutes post dose

Comparison of Glucose Dependent Insulin Secretion (GDIS) measured after HGC at steady-state to GDIS measured after GGI at the highest glucose infusion rate.

Insulin Secretion Rate (ISR)/ Blood Glucose (BG)

Change From Baseline in Insulin ConcentrationPre and Post glucose infusion
Change From Baseline in C-peptide ConcentrationPre and Post glucose infusion
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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