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Baseline Physiology Studies in Carriers of Gene Variant X Conferring Major Risk of CVD-prone Metabolic Disorders

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Diabetes Mellitus
Arterial Hypertension
Hyperlipidemia
Metabolic Syndrome
Obesity
Interventions
Other: first phase insulin secretion (FPIR), Hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp (HEC), glucose tracer, and palmitate tracer
Registration Number
NCT01571609
Lead Sponsor
University of Aarhus
Brief Summary

The purpose of the present study is to conduct a thorough and relevant physiology study of carriers and non-carriers of the gene variant X in order to determine the effect of the genetic variant on various metabolic parameters.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria
  • Male
  • 18-70 years of age
  • Member of Biobank Vejle
  • BMI<30
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Severe illness
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Non-carriersfirst phase insulin secretion (FPIR), Hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp (HEC), glucose tracer, and palmitate tracer-
Carriersfirst phase insulin secretion (FPIR), Hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp (HEC), glucose tracer, and palmitate tracer-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
insulin secretion10 minutes

Estimation of first phase insulin secretion

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Insulin resistance60 minutes

Biopsi from muscle and adipose tissue performed at baseline and during clamp study.

body composition60 minutes

Evaluation of body composition using Dxa scan and MRI scan

atherosclerosis30 minutes

Evaluation of presence and severity of atherosclerosis using ultrasound scan of the common carotide artery

biochemical blood profilingat baseline

Various tests run on blood samples

Blood pressure24 hours

Measurement of blood pressure every 20. minutes/24 hours

Indirect calorimetry60 minutes

Estimation of resting energy expenditure and respiratory quotient

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Medicinsk forskningslaboratorium, Aarhus Universitet

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Aarhus, Denmark

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