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Effect of Oral Supplementation With Curcumin on Insulin Sensitivity in Subjects With Prediabetes

Phase 4
Conditions
PreDiabetes
Interventions
Drug: Starch
Registration Number
NCT03917784
Lead Sponsor
Hospital General de México Dr. Eduardo Liceaga
Brief Summary

This study evaluates the effects of oral supplementation with curcumin on the insulin sensitivity in subjects with prediabetes. The half of participants will receive curcumin and bioperine in combination, while the other half receive placebo.

Detailed Description

The therapeutic strategies for prediabetes to this day are based on the change of habits, mainly food and exercise plans. It has been advice, in specific circumstances, to grant a pharmacological regimen.

Curcumin or Curcuma Longa ((1E,6E)21,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6- heptadiene-3,5-dione), is the main ingredient of the Hindu condiment, Turmeric, which is obtained from the Rhizome plant. In new studies, it has been documented that the oral consumption of curcumin (Curcuma longa) in pre-diabetic and diabetic patients has a positive effect as an antidiabetic agent thanks to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antithrombotic, cardio and neuroprotective effects. In animal models, it has been shown that oral curcumin consumption is capable of increasing insulin sensitivity in liver, muscle and adipose tissue, increases glucose uptake in muscle and insulin secretion, which is reflected in the reduction of hyperglycemia, glycosylated hemoglobin, decrease of the homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) and decrease of serum lipids.

Curcumin has been included in the oriental diet since ancient times and is used in traditional medicine, which is why it is considered safe, since its consumption is approved by the FDA (Federal Drugs Administration). A 12g per day dose has shown no side effects in humans. Therefore, it is proposed that the consumption of curcumin in pre-diabetic patients can improve glucose tolerance and decrease insulin resistance parameters.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
142
Inclusion Criteria
  • Men and women with age between 18 and 60 years old.

  • With prediabetes diagnosis, according to the American Diabetes Association :

    1. Fasting serum glucose: 100-125 mg/dL
    2. Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c): 5.7-6.4%
    3. Post-prandial glucose: 140-199 mg/dL after an oral dose of 75 g of glucose.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Subjects with any type of diabetes.
  • Subjects with body mass index > 35 kg/m2
  • Pregnant Women.
  • Volunteers who ingest drugs that alter blood glucose levels, antiplatelet agents, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists, fibrates, statins.
  • Subjects with serum creatinine > 2 mg/dL or in renal replacement therapy.
  • Subjects that normally consume food supplements.
  • Subjects with acute infections or with chronical diseases (cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.).

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
PlaceboStarchThis group will receive placebo (starch) 500 mg oral dosing every 12 hours for 3 months
Curcumin and bioperineCurcuminThis group will receive curcumin 500 mg and bioperine 5 mg oral dosing every 12 hours for 3 months
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
HOMA- Beta3 months

(20)(FPI)/(FPG - 3.5)

HOMA- IR3 months

(Insulin µU/ml)(Glucose mg/dl)/405.

Matsuda index3 months

10,000/√\[(basal glucose)(basal insulin)\*(glucose)(insulin)\]

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
creatinine6 weeks and 12 weeks

creatinine in mg/dl

alkaline phosphatase6 weeks and 12 weeks

alkaline phosphatase in U/L

lactic dehydrogenase6 weeks and 12 weeks

lactic dehydrogenase in U/L

height6 weeks and 12 weeks

height in centimetres

waist circumference6 weeks and 12 weeks

waist circumference in centimetres

hip circumference.6 weeks and 12 weeks

hip circumference in centimetres

insulin6 weeks and 12 weeks

insulin in µU/ml

uric acid6 weeks and 12 weeks

uric acid in mg/dl

cholesterol6 weeks and 12 weeks

cholesterol in mg/dl

LDL cholesterol6 weeks and 12 weeks

LDL cholesterol in mg/dl

urea6 weeks and 12 weeks

urea in mg/dl

alanine amino transferase6 weeks and 12 weeks

alanine amino transferase in U/L

glycosylated hemoglobin6 weeks and 12 weeks

glycosylated hemoglobin in percentage

total bilirubin6 weeks and 12 weeks

total bilirubin in mg/dl

HDL cholesterol6 weeks and 12 weeks

HDL cholesterol in mg/dl

weight6 weeks and 12 weeks

weight in kilograms

triglycerides6 weeks and 12 weeks

triglycerides in mg/dl

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hospital General de México Dr. Eduardo Liceaga

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Mexico City, Cuauhtémoc, Mexico

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