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Dietary Fatty Acids As Complementary Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT00607945
Lead Sponsor
Ohio State University
Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to see how a dietary oil called conjugated linoleic acid, or CLA, might be useful in combination with diabetes medication. Some studies show that CLA can modestly reduce body weight and body fat. Our research idea is that taking CLA will reduce body weight and body fat without interfering with the diabetes medications' effects on blood sugar.

Detailed Description

The long term goal of this research is to develop effective complementary strategies to aid in the management of type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Our central hypothesis is that CLA reduces body weight and body fat mass when administered concomitantly with oral diabetes medication, The rationale of this study is that using CLA to reduce body weight and body fat in people with T2DM may improve efficacy and longevity of the oral diabetes medications in the management of T2DM. We plan to test our central hypothesis and accomplish the overall objective of this research by pursuing the following three specific aims.

Specific Aim 1: Determine the ability of CLA to reduce body weight and body fat mass in people using oral diabetes medication for management of T2DM.

Specific Aim 2: Determine the ability of CLA to modulate insulin sensitivity when combined with oral diabetes medication.

Specific Aim 3: Determine the safety and tolerability of CLA in combination with oral diabetes medication.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
48
Inclusion Criteria
  • Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • HbA1c ≤ 9%
  • Overweight or obese (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2 and ≤ 45 kg/m2)
  • Age ≥ 30 and ≤ 70 years (postmenopausal if female)
  • Stable medical therapy for past 3 months
  • Stable body weight (within ± 2 kg) for past 3 months
  • Plans to remain in the Columbus, OH metropolitan area for at least 1 year
Exclusion Criteria
  • Substance abuse
  • Current use of prescription or over-the-counter medications or supplements known to affect body composition
  • Current use of prescription or over-the-counter medications or supplements known to interact with thiazolidinediones(TZDs)
  • Current or previous diagnosis of congestive heart failure
  • Self-report of claustrophobia
  • Abnormal liver function
  • Impaired cognitive function
  • Current or previous diagnosis of renal disease
  • Gastrointestinal diseases or disorders
  • Current use of hormone therapies, or use within the past 3 months
  • Discontinuation of diabetes medication

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
0 g CLARosiglitazone (Avandia) OR other diabetes medication currently prescribed to participantAvandia (Rosiglitazone) 4-8mg/day OR other diabetes medication currently prescribed to participant, 0 g CLA, 8 g Placebo oil (based on typical American diet)
3.2 g CLARosiglitazone (Avandia) OR other diabetes medication currently prescribed to participantAvandia 4-8mg/day OR other diabetes medication currently prescribed to participant, 3.2 g CLA, 4.8 g placebo oil (based on typical American diet)
6.4 g CLARosiglitazone (Avandia) OR other diabetes medication currently prescribed to participantAvandia 4-8mg/day OR other diabetes medication currently prescribed to participant, 6.4 g CLA, 1.6 g placebo oil (based on typical American diet)
6.4 g CLAconjugated linoleic acid (CLA)Avandia 4-8mg/day OR other diabetes medication currently prescribed to participant, 6.4 g CLA, 1.6 g placebo oil (based on typical American diet)
3.2 g CLAconjugated linoleic acid (CLA)Avandia 4-8mg/day OR other diabetes medication currently prescribed to participant, 3.2 g CLA, 4.8 g placebo oil (based on typical American diet)
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Difference in change in body weight of the intervention groupsBetween baseline and week 32, or end of study
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Changes in adipocytokine profile (leptin, adiponectin, visfatin, and resistin)Weeks -4, -1, 0, 8, 16, 24, 31, 32
BNP (brain type natriuretic peptide)Weeks -4 and 32
Change in lipid profile (TChol, LDL, HDL, C-reactive protein)Weeks -4, -1, 0, 8, 16, 24, 31, 32
Changes in liver enzymes (ALT and AST)Weeks -4, -1, 0, 8, 16, 24, 31, 32
Change in bone density, bone formation and resorption markersWeeks -4, -1, 31
Change in C-PeptideWeeks - 4, -1, 0, 1, 8, 16, 24, 31, 32
Change in fat massBetween baseline and week 32
Chronic stress (as measured by questionnaire)Weeks -4 and 32
Appetite (as measured by appetite rating scale)Weeks -4, 0, 16, 32
EKGWeeks -4, 16, 32
Energy balance (physical activity recalls, food records, indirect calorimetry)Weeks -1, 16, 31
Change in lean massBetween baseline and week 32
Change in insulin sensitivityBetween week 0 and week 32
EdemaWeeks -4, -1, 0, 8, 16, 24, 31, 32
Diabetes coping behaviors and self-efficacyWeeks -4, -1, 32
Change in glucose controlWeeks -1, 16, 31
Compliance (fatty acid composition, pill counts)Weeks -1, 0, 8, 16, 24, 31, 32
Nutrition knowledgeWeeks -4, 0, 32

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The Ohio State University Clinical Research Center (Davis Medical Research Center)

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Columbus, Ohio, United States

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