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The Effects of Antecedent Hypoglycemia or Exercise on the Response of the Brain to Subsequent Hypoglycemia

Not Applicable
Withdrawn
Conditions
Type 1 Diabetes
Interventions
Procedure: Hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp with fMRi
Procedure: Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemic clamp study with fMRi
Registration Number
NCT00600730
Lead Sponsor
Vanderbilt University
Brief Summary

The studies proposed in this application seek to use non-invasive techniques to examine the impact of repeated hypoglycemia on the brain.

Detailed Description

The studies proposed in this application seek to use non-invasive techniques to examine the impact of repeated hypoglycemia on the brain.

During the past decade many studies have shown that appropriate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) methods may be used to assess alterations in brain regional activation in response to external stimuli or tasks. Thus, this non-invasive technique will enhance our ability to learn more about brain function, during hypoglycemia and may delineate information about the role of the brain in hypoglycemia associated autonomic dysfunction.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
WITHDRAWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • Healthy male and female subjects aged 18-45
  • Type 1 diabetes mellitus patients aged 18-45
  • Body Mass Index 21-38 kg/m2
  • Normal results of routine blood test to screen for hepatic, renal, and hematological abnormalities and an EKG stress test.
  • Female volunteers of childbearing potential will undergo HCG pregnancy test. Only women who are not pregnant will participate in the study.

Diabetic Subjects:

  • HBA1C= 5.5-11.0%
  • Duration of Type 1 Diabetes > 3 yr
  • Normal bedside autonomic function
Exclusion Criteria

All Subjects

  • Prior or current history of poor health
  • Abnormal results following screening tests
  • Pregnancy
  • Subjects unable to give voluntary informed consent
  • Subjects with a recent medical illness
  • Subjects with a history of hypertension, heart disease or cerebrovascular disease
  • Subjects with known liver or kidney disease
  • Subjects with recent weight loss or consuming a low carbohydrate diet
  • Subjects taking steroids
  • Subjects taking beta-blockers
  • Subjects on anticoagulant drugs, anemic or with known bleeding diatheses
  • Evidence of diabetic neuropathy, autonomic neuropathy, proteinuria, extensive background or proliferative retinopathy, hypertension, or cardiovascular disease

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
1Hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp with fMRiHyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp with fMRi
2Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemic clamp study with fMRiHyperinsulinemic hypoglycemic clamp with fMRI
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
fMRi scans1 day
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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