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Impact of Branched-chain Amino Acids in the Development of Insulin Resistance

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Diabetes
Interventions
Dietary Supplement: Branched-chain amino acids reduced intake
Registration Number
NCT03261362
Lead Sponsor
German Diabetes Center
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to clarify the role of the branched-chain amino acids in the development of Insulin resistance in patients with diabetes

Detailed Description

The proposed project aims to elucidate the role of the BCAA in the development of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. The project tests the hypothesis that a diet induced decrease of BCAAs concentrations alter the metabolic mechanisms involved in the control insulin resistance and diabetes progression.

The specific aims are to elucidate the effect of the diet induced decrease of BCAAs concentrations on (I) peripheral and hepatic insulin sensitivity (II) ectopic fat distribution (III) energy metabolism (IV) metabolic and inflammatory status

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
12
Inclusion Criteria
  • Diabetes type 2
  • Non smokers
  • Untrained
  • Willingness to adhere to a diet intervention
Exclusion Criteria
  • Chronic disease
  • Pregnancy
  • Cancer
  • Antibiotic therapy
  • Drug/alcohol abuse
  • Competitive athletes

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Amino acid powder with all amino acidsBranched-chain amino acids reduced intakeamino acid powder 80 g oral Administration 1 week
Amino acid powder without BCAAs-reduced intakeBranched-chain amino acids reduced intakeBranched-chain amino acids reduced intake - amino acid powder lacking BCAAs 80 g oral Administration 1 week -
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Clamp testup to 24 weeks

Insulin sensitivity test

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Mixed Meal Testup to 24 weeks

B cell function test

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

German Diabetes Centre

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Düsseldorf, Germany

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