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N/A N=101

Role of Pancreatic Triglyceride Content in Beta-cell Function

Obesity · Type 2 Diabetes

Enrolled (actual)
101
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Dec 2017
Primary outcome: Primary: Pancreatic and Liver Fat — 1.87; 6.57; 3.61; 5.85 percent

Study Design & Population

Study type
Observational
Phase
N/A
Interventions
No intervention planned. (Other)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 21+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Primary completion
Aug 2012

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Pancreatic and Liver Fat
1.87; 6.57; 3.61; 5.85; 0.96; 4.09
PRIMARY
Beta-cell Function; AIRg - Acute Insulin Response to Glucose
197.55; 321.09; 519.33; 8.9
PRIMARY
Insulin Sensitivity (SI)
5.48; 2.28; 2.29; 1.55
PRIMARY
Disposition Index (DI)
1001.8; 739.84; 1031.26; 15.61

Summary

The study evaluates if fat accumulates in the pancreas in individuals at risk of developing obesity-related diabetes. It also evaluates if the amount of fat in the pancreas can predict the residual functional capacity of the pancreas (insulin secretion).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • adults without prior history of pancreatic disease (other than diabetes)

Exclusion Criteria

  • use of unapproved medications
  • contraindications to the MRI procedure
  • contraindications to frequent blood draws
  • pregnancy
  • use of more than 2 alcoholic drinks/day
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00602953). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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