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Eradication of Gut Microbiota

Early Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Diabetes
Inflammation
Obesity
Osteoporosis
Interventions
Drug: meropenem, gentamicin, vancomycin (together)
Registration Number
NCT01633762
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital, Gentofte, Copenhagen
Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to assess the effect of eradication of gut microbiota on 1) glucose metabolism including postprandial plasma responses of the incretin hormones GIP and GLP-1, insulin, C-peptide and glucagon, 2) metabolomic profiles and resting energy expenditure (REE) 3) appetite, satiety, food intake, gastric emptying and gall bladder emptying, 4) levels of markers of bone formation and resorption as well as serotonin, 5) markers of systemic inflammation, and 6) on the (prospective) composition of bacteria in faeces, blood and saliva. Thus, the overall objective is to provide detailed knowledge on the physiological role of gut microbiota combined with bioinformatic analyses of the functional implications of changes in bacteria composition on the level of both species and phylum.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
12
Inclusion Criteria
  • danish caucasian ethnicity
  • informed consent
  • normal fasting plasma glucose
  • normal HbA1c (<6 %)
  • normal serum lipids
  • normal thyroid function
  • normal danish diet
  • non-smoking
  • normal stool habits
Exclusion Criteria
  • known bone disease
  • liver disease (ALAT or ASAT >2 upper normal value)
  • kidney disease (serum creatinine >130 μM)
  • anaemia
  • BMI <18.5 kg/m2 or BMI >25 kg/m2
  • known gastrointestinal disease (including prior bariatric surgery,lactose -intolerance, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease) or known familial disposition for lactose intolerance, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease
  • antibiotic treatment within 6 months prior to study including malaria prophylaxis
  • medication which cannot be on hold for the study period
  • contraindications against/allergy towards the used antibiotics (including prior allergic reactions related to beta-lactam antibiotics, aminoglycosides or vancomycin)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
meropenem, gentamicin, vancomycinmeropenem, gentamicin, vancomycin (together)-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
changes in postprandial GLP-1 secretion0, 4 and 42 days after antibiotic eradication of gut bacteria

plasma level of GLP-1 at baseline and during a 4 hour-meal test

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
changes in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c)42 days after antibiotic eradication of gut bacteria

plasma level of glycated hemoblobin

changes in postprandial insulin/c-peptide secretion0, 4 and 42 days after antibiotic eradication of gut bacteria

plasma level of insulin/C-peptide at baseline and during a 4 hour-meal test

changes in postprandial GLP-2, glucagon, PYY, oxyntomodulin, gastrin, CCK, GIP, leptin, adiponectin and ghrelin secretion0, 4 and 42 days after antibiotic eradication of gut bacteria

plasma levels of GLP-2, glucagon, PYY, oxyntomodulin, gastrin, CCK, GIP, leptin, adiponectin and ghrelin at baseline and during a 4 hour-meal test

changes in basal metabolic rate and respiratory quotient0, 4 and 42 days after antibiotic eradication of gut bacteria

indirect calorimetry measurements (210 minutes postprandial)

gut microbiome composition0, 4, 8, 42 and 180 days after antibiotic eradication of gut bacteria

faecal bacterial composition determined from microbiological cultures and deep metagenomic next-generation sequencing of bacterial DNA in feces

changes in gastric emptying0, 4 and 42 days after antibiotic eradication of gut bacteria

1,5 grams of paracetamol will be added to a standardized meal, plasma paracetamol will be measured at baseline and succeeding 4 hours postprandial

changes in postprandial glucose levels0, 4 and 42 days after antibiotic eradication of gut bacteria

plasma level of glucose at baseline and during a 4 hour-meal test

changes in markers of systemic inflammation0, 4, 42 and 180 days after antibiotic eradication of gut bacteria

plasma levels of high sensitive CRP, LPBP, TNF-alfa, IL-6 and PAI

changes in body weight0, 4, 8, 42 and 180 days after antibiotic eradication of gut bacteria
appetite, satiety and food intake0, 4, 8, 42 and 180 days after antibiotic eradication of gut bacteria

the impact of eradication on alimentary processes and appetite regulation will be measured using questionnaires and food intake measures

changes in markers of bone formation and resorption0, 4, 8, 42 and 180 days after antibiotic eradication of gut bacteria

fasting plasma levels of osteocalcin, P1NP, CTX, 1CTP, sklerostin and serotonin

changes in gall bladder emptying0, 4 and 42 days after antibiotic eradication of gut bacteria

ultrasonic determination of gall bladder dimensions at baseline and during a 4 hour-meal test (expressed as gall bladder ejection fraction)

changes in ketone metabolism0, 4, 8, 42 and 180 days after antibiotic eradication of gut bacteria

measurement of fasting plasma beta-hydroxybutyrate level

changes in plasma lipid levels0, 4, 8, 42 and 180 days after antibiotic eradication of gut bacteria

fasting plasma levels of triglyceride, VLDL, LDL, HDL, total cholesterol, in addition: measurements of free fatty acids during a 4 hour meal 0, 4 and 42 days after eradication (not on day 8 and 180)

adverse effects of the used antibioticsup to 180 days after antibiotic eradication of gut bacteria

standardized questionaries regarding gastointestinal function are filled out at each study visit (0, 4, 8, 42 and 180 days after antibiotic eradication of gut bacteria) to detect possible adverse effects of antibiotics. In addition, subjects are given a calendar and informed to write down any symptom or illness during the study period.

microbiome in blood, urine and saliva0, 4, 8, 42 and 180 days after antibiotic eradication of gut bacteria

measurements on bacteria or bacterial components in blood, urine and saliva to study the effects of gut eradication on blood, urine and saliva microbiome

changes in bile acid deconjugation0, 4, 8, 42 and 180 days after antibiotic eradication of gut bacteria

measurement of feces bile acid (conjugated and deconjugated) concentration to study the effect of gut microbiome presence on bile acid deconjugation

changes in metabolomic profile0, 4, 8, 42 and 180 days after antibiotic eradication of gut bacteria

plasma and urine samples for metabolomic analysis

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Gentofte University Hospital

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Hellerup, Denmark

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