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LEAP2 on Postprandial Glucose Metabolism and Food Intake n Obese Males

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Obesity
Interventions
Drug: LEAP-2 Protein, Human
Registration Number
NCT05603598
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital, Gentofte, Copenhagen
Brief Summary

The study aims to delineate the effects of the naturally occurring peptide liver-enriched antimicrobial peptide 2 (LEAP-2) on postprandial glucose metabolism and food intake in obese volunteers. The overall objective is to investigate the physiological importance of LEAP-2 in obese subjects.

Detailed Description

In a recent study, the molecular phenotype of enteroendocrine cells in the small intestine before and after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) surgery in obese individuals was examined. Enteroendocrine cells were identified and isolated from intestinal biopsies and analysed for differentially expressed genes by Illumina High Throughput RNA-sequencing. It was discovered that the gene encoding liver-enriched antimicrobial peptide 2 (LEAP-2), a naturally occurring peptide in humans, was significantly upregulated compared to baseline expression. Interestingly, LEAP-2 was recently shown to antagonize ghrelin function in response to feeding in mice. Moreover, the mature murine LEAP-2 peptide is identical in mice and humans. Thus, LEAP-2 has been identified as an endogenous peptide that may be able to alter feeding behaviour and maintenance of glucose levels during calorie restriction. Our group recently found a 12 % relative reduction in ad libitum food intake and reduced postprandial glucose excursions.

The present study hypothesis is that LEAP-2 alters postprandial glucose metabolism and decreases appetite as well as food intake in relation to a liquid mixed meal and a standardised ad libitum meal compared with saline (placebo) in obese subjects.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria
  • Caucasian men
  • Age between 18 and 25 years
  • Body mass index between 30-50 kg/m2
  • Informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • Anaemia (haemoglobin below normal range)
  • Alanine aminotransferase (ALAT) and/or aspartate aminotransferase (ASAT) >2 times normal values) or history of hepatobiliary and/or gastrointestinal disorder(s)
  • Nephropathy (serum creatinine above normal range and/or albuminuria)
  • Allergy or intolerance to ingredients included in the standardised meals
  • First-degree relatives with diabetes and/or glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) >48 mmol/mol
  • Regular tobacco smoking or use of other nicotine-containing products
  • Any ongoing medication that the investigator evaluates would interfere with trial participation.
  • Any physical or psychological condition that the investigator evaluates would interfere with trial participation including any acute or chronic illnesses

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
PlaceboLEAP-2 Protein, HumanIV infusion of saline, approximately 5.5 hours
Liver-enriched antimicrobial peptide 2LEAP-2 Protein, HumanIV infusion of LEAP2, approximately 5.5 hours
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Food intake, kilojoules per kilogram body weight290 to 320 minutes

Difference in food intake during an ad libitum meal. Food intake is examined as kilojoules per kilogram body weight of food eaten during the ad libitum meal.

Food intake, kilojoules290 to 320 minutes

Difference in food intake during an ad libitum meal. Food intake is examined as kilojoules of food eaten during the ad libitum meal.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
VAS, appetite-35 to 320 minutes

Visual analogue scales (VASs) assessing appetite (from 0 to 9,5 cm on a scale = from minimum to maximum sensation)

VAS, satiety-35 to 320 minutes

Visual analogue scales (VASs) assessing satiety sensations (from 0 to 9,5 cm on a scale = from minimum to maximum sensation)

VAS, hunger-35 to 320 minutes

Visual analogue scales (VASs) assessing hunger sensations (from 0 to 9,5 cm on a scale = from minimum to maximum sensation)

VAS, thirst-35 to 320 minutes

Visual analogue scales (VASs) assessing thirst (from 0 to 9,5 cm on a scale = from minimum to maximum sensation)

Alterations in gastric emptying-35 to 320 minutes

Paracetamol concentration in plasma after intake of 1.5 g paracetamol

Plasma insulin levels and beta cell secretion assessed by plasma C-peptide concentration relative to plasma glucose concentration-35 to 320 minutes

Plasma insulin levels and beta cell secretion assessed by plasma C-peptide concentration relative to plasma glucose concentration

Plasma/serum concentrations of LEAP-2, acyl-ghrelin as well as other glucose- and appetite-regulating gut hormones-35 to 320 minutes

Plasma/serum concentrations of LEAP-2, acyl-ghrelin as well as other glucose- and appetite-regulating gut hormones

Changes in resting energy expenditure (REE)-35 to 320 minutes

Changes in resting energy expenditure (REE) measured by indirect calorimetry

Triglyceride responses-35 to 320 minutes

Plasma triglyceride

Cholesterol responses-35 to 320 minutes

Plasma Cholesterol

Free fatty acid responses-35 to 320 minutes

Plasma Free fatty acid

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Center for Clinical Metabolic Research, Gentofte Hospital

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Hellerup, Capital Region, Denmark

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