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Phase 2 N=61 Randomized Triple-blind Treatment

Mechanism of Microbiome-induced Insulin Resistance in Humans (Aim2)

Insulin Sensitivity

Enrolled (actual)
61
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Sep 2020
Primary outcome: Primary: Insulin Sensitivity — 10.16; 8.45; 9.47; 5.96 M Value (mg/kg/min) — p=<0.025

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Interventions
Maltodextrin (Drug); Synbiotic (Drug); Sevelamer (Drug)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Primary completion
Sep 2018

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Insulin Sensitivity
10.16; 8.45; 9.47; 5.96; 8.14; 5.45 <0.025 sig
SECONDARY
Plasma Endotoxin Level and Its Panel.
0.4452; 0.5634; 0.6925; 0.6230; 0.8012; 0.7195 >0.05
SECONDARY
Gut Permeability
0.02262; 0.02164; 0.02349; 0.02055; 0.01635; 0.01952 >0.05

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether microbiome modulation and an experimental reduction in plasma LPS concentration improve inflammation and insulin action in insulin resistant (obese and T2DM) subjects.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Both genders (50%, male). All races and ethnic groups.
  • Premenopausal women in the follicular phase, non-lactating, and with a negative pregnancy test. Postmenopausal women on stable dose of or not exposed to hormone replacement for ≥6 months.
  • Hematocrit (HCT)≥ 34%, serum creatinine ≤ 1.4 mg/dl, and normal results of serum electrolytes, urinalysis, and coagulation tests. Liver function tests (LFTs) up to 2 times normal
  • Stable body weight (±2%) for ≥ 3 months.
  • Two or less sessions of strenuous exercise/wk for last 6 months.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Current treatment with drugs known to affect glucose and lipid homeostasis. If the subject has been on a stable dose for the past 3 months, the following agents will be permitted: calcium channel blockers, β-blockers, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, and statins
  • History of allergy to sevelamer.
  • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or systemic steroid use for more than a week within 3 months.
  • Current treatment with anticoagulants (warfarin). Aspirin (up to 325 mg) and clopidogrel will be permitted if these can be held for seven days prior to the biopsy in accordance with the primary physician.
  • Use of agents that affect gut flora (e.g. antibiotics, colestyramine, lactulose, PEG) within 3 months.
  • History of heart disease (New York Heart Classification greater than grade II; more than non-specific ST-T wave changes on the ECG), peripheral vascular disease, pulmonary disease, smokers.
  • Poorly controlled blood pressure (systolic BP>170, diastolic BP>95 mmHg).
  • Active inflammatory, autoimmune, hepatic, gastrointestinal, malignant, and psychiatric disease.
  • History of gastrointestinal surgery or gastrointestinal obstruction within two years.
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02127125). 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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