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Metabolic Effects of Subchronic Dopamine D2 Receptor Blockade by Haloperidol in Healthy Humans

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Insulin Resistance
Dyslipidemia
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT00625014
Lead Sponsor
Leiden University Medical Center
Brief Summary

We hypothesized that short-term treatment with haloperidol induces insulin resistance through a mechanistic route that is independent of weight gain. We therefore treated healthy non-obese men with haloperidol for 8 days, and studied the impact of these intervention on glucose and lipid metabolism by hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp, isotope dilution technology and indirect calorimetry.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
8
Inclusion Criteria
  • Healthy men
  • 20 kg/m2 < BMI < 26 kg/m2
  • Age 20-40 years
  • FPG < 6 mmol/L
Exclusion Criteria
  • FPG > 6 mmol/L
  • BMI > 26 kg/m2
  • Psychiatric disorders and/or use of antipsychotic or antidepressants drugs at present or in the past.
  • A positive family history of schizophrenia
  • Any significant chronic disease
  • Renal, hepatic or endocrine disease
  • Use of medication known to influence lipolysis and/or glucose metabolism
  • Total cholesterol > 7mmol/L and/or triglycerides > 2 mmol/L
  • Recent weight changes or attempts to loose weight (> 3 kg weight gain or loss, within the last 3 months)
  • Difficulties to insert an intravenous catheter
  • Smoking (current)
  • Severe claustrophobia (ventilated hood)
  • Recent blood donation (within the last 2 months)
  • Recent participation in other research projects (within the last 3 months), participation in 2 or more projects in one year
  • Extensive sporting activities (more than 10 hours of exercise per week)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
1HaloperidolHealthy men
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To determine the effect of subchronic haloperidol treatment on HGO, whole body peripheral glucose disposal, fatty acid flux and fuel oxidation.8 days
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Leiden University Medical Center

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Leiden, Netherlands

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