LeanPhase 1NCT01275053
In Vivo Leptin Signaling in Humans After Acute Leptin Administration
A Phase 1 study testing leptin in people with Lean and Obese, run by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The purpose of this research study is to help us to better understand how leptin regulates blood sugar levels. Leptin is a recently discovered hormone, which is made in fat cells. Leptin is secreted by fat and acts as a signal to the brain to decrease appetite and influences how the body regulates blood sugar levels. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Lean, Obese, Obese Diabetics
- What is being tested?
- leptin
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 12 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Jul 2002to Jan 2017
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- For this pilot study we propose to enroll men and women, ages 18-65 years, with body mass index (BMI) ranges meeting lean and obese criteria, and less than or equal to 45 kg/m2. Obese diabetics will also be included.
Who cannot join
- We will exclude subjects who require special diet prior to biopsy. We will exclude subjects with a history of any illness, other than obesity and diabetes. Subjects taking any medications that are known to influence glucose metabolism such as glucocorticoids will also be excluded. Subjects who have a known history of anaphylaxis or anaphylactoid-like reactions or who have a known hypersensitivity to E. coli-derived proteins or anesthetic agents such as Lidocaine or Novocaine will be excluded from the study. Women who are breast feeding, pregnant, or wanting to become pregnant during the month following the study may not participate in this study. Women participating in this study must use a contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy (birth control pills, hormonal implants, intrauterine device (IUD), diaphragm with intravaginal spermicide, cervical cap, male or female condom). If a woman suspects that she has become pregnant during the study or within one month of completing study, or if she does not use one of the contraceptive methods recommended by the investigator, she will be instructed to notify the study staff immediately. Subjects with a history of bleeding dyscrasia, poor wound healing or any medical condition precluding supine position will be excluded from the study.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215
About this study
The purpose of this research study is to help us to better understand how leptin regulates blood sugar levels. Leptin is a recently discovered hormone, which is made in fat cells. Leptin is secreted by fat and acts as a signal to the brain to decrease appetite and influences how the body regulates blood sugar levels. A synthetic form of leptin (A-100), an investigational drug and has not yet been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will be administered to participants in this study. The expected duration of your participation is 3 study visits, which will be spread over 3-4 weeks.
This study involves having fat and muscle biopsies after receiving leptin under local anesthesia in the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC), surgical unit, and/or Endocrinology exam room at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Read the detailed description
Screening Visit During this visit, you will have a complete medical history taken and have a physical examination performed by one of the study physicians. You will also have your height and weight measured. You will have a blood drawn (approximately 2 tablespoons)and will have an electrocardiogram (EKG). At the screening visit you will also meet with a dietician who will review your food preferences with you in order to design the meals that you will receive as part of the study.
Study Day #1: You will pick up your meals designed with the dietician. You will be provided with meals for 48 hours prior to your fat biopsy. These meals will be designed by the dietician based upon what you like to eat. You will also have your Resting Metabolic Rate Measured.
Study Day #2: A nurse will will insert two intravenous catheters (IV) into a medium size vein in each of your forearms. You will then have two fat and muscle thigh biopsy. One before and one after leptin is given. You will stay in the hospital for three hours of observation. During this time you will have your Resting Metabolic Rate measured and then you will be provided with a meal.
Study Day #3: Seven to ten days after the biopsy, you will be asked to return to the hospital so that the surgeon can inspect the wound.
Your participation in this study will involve 3 study visits, which will be spread out over 3-4 weeks.
- Conditions
- Lean, Obese, Obese Diabetics
- Being tested
- leptin
- Keywords
- Leptin, In Vivo, Diabetic, Obese, Lean
- Medical subject headings
- Obesity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
leptinDrug
0.01mg/kg
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Leptin | Experimental | Not described Receives: Drug: leptin |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Leptin Signaling
Leptin signaling is assessed before and 30 minutes after in vivo metreleptin administration.
The primary outcome was p-STAT3/STAT3 in biopsies (fat tissue) before and 30 minutes after in vivo metreleptin administration.
The p-STAT3/STAT3 before metreleptin administration was given the value 1, and the p-STAT3/STAT3 30 minutes after in vivo metreleptin administration was given the value showing the fold change compared to p-STAT3/STAT3 before metreleptin administration.
Measured: Baseline and 30 minutes
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted12 Jan 2011 (estimated)
- Study startJul 2002
- Primary completionDec 2013
- Study completionJan 2017
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for LeanStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 12 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Christos Mantzoros, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Investigators
- Christos s Mantzoros, MD, Principal investigator, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01275053
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2002P000097
- Status last verified
- Sep 2017
- First submitted
- 10 Jan 2011
- Last updated
- 17 Oct 2017
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Matarese G, La Rocca C, Moon HS, Huh JY, Brinkoetter MT, Chou S, Perna F, Greco D, Kilim HP, Gao C, Arampatzi K, Wang Z, Mantzoros CS. Selective capacity of metreleptin administration to reconstitute CD4+ T-cell number in females with acquired hypoleptinemia. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2013 Feb 26;110(9):E818-27. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1214554110. Epub 2013 Feb 4.
PubMed 23382191
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Oct 2017. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- In Vivo Leptin Signaling in Humans After Acute Leptin Administration
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01275053
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2002P000097
- Conditions
- Lean, Obese, Obese Diabetics
- Keywords
- Leptin, In Vivo, Diabetic, Obese, Lean
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 12 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jul 2002
- Primary completion
- Dec 2013 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jan 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 12 Jan 2011 (estimated)
- Results
- Posted 3 Aug 2017
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this research study is to help us to better understand how leptin regulates blood sugar levels. Leptin is a recently discovered hormone, which is made in fat cells. Leptin is secreted by fat and acts as a signal to the brain to decrease appetite and influences how the body regulates blood sugar levels. A synthetic form of leptin (A-100), an investigational drug and has not yet been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will be administered to participants in this study. The expected duration of your participation is 3 study visits, which will be spread over 3-4 weeks.
This study involves having fat and muscle biopsies after receiving leptin under local anesthesia in the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC), surgical unit, and/or Endocrinology exam room at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Detailed description
Screening Visit During this visit, you will have a complete medical history taken and have a physical examination performed by one of the study physicians. You will also have your height and weight measured. You will have a blood drawn (approximately 2 tablespoons)and will have an electrocardiogram (EKG). At the screening visit you will also meet with a dietician who will review your food preferences with you in order to design the meals that you will receive as part of the study.
Study Day #1: You will pick up your meals designed with the dietician. You will be provided with meals for 48 hours prior to your fat biopsy. These meals will be designed by the dietician based upon what you like to eat. You will also have your Resting Metabolic Rate Measured.
Study Day #2: A nurse will will insert two intravenous catheters (IV) into a medium size vein in each of your forearms. You will then have two fat and muscle thigh biopsy. One before and one after leptin is given. You will stay in the hospital for three hours of observation. During this time you will have your Resting Metabolic Rate measured and then you will be provided with a meal.
Study Day #3: Seven to ten days after the biopsy, you will be asked to return to the hospital so that the surgeon can inspect the wound.
Your participation in this study will involve 3 study visits, which will be spread out over 3-4 weeks.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Leptin | Experimental | Drug: leptin |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- For this pilot study we propose to enroll men and women, ages 18-65 years, with body mass index (BMI) ranges meeting lean and obese criteria, and less than or equal to 45 kg/m2. Obese diabetics will also be included.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- We will exclude subjects who require special diet prior to biopsy. We will exclude subjects with a history of any illness, other than obesity and diabetes. Subjects taking any medications that are known to influence glucose metabolism such as glucocorticoids will also be excluded. Subjects who have a known history of anaphylaxis or anaphylactoid-like reactions or who have a known hypersensitivity to E. coli-derived proteins or anesthetic agents such as Lidocaine or Novocaine will be excluded from the study. Women who are breast feeding, pregnant, or wanting to become pregnant during the month following the study may not participate in this study. Women participating in this study must use a contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy (birth control pills, hormonal implants, intrauterine device (IUD), diaphragm with intravaginal spermicide, cervical cap, male or female condom). If a woman suspects that she has become pregnant during the study or within one month of completing study, or if she does not use one of the contraceptive methods recommended by the investigator, she will be instructed to notify the study staff immediately. Subjects with a history of bleeding dyscrasia, poor wound healing or any medical condition precluding supine position will be excluded from the study.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| leptin0.01mg/kg | Drug | Leptin |
Primary outcome
Leptin Signaling
Time frame: Baseline and 30 minutes
Leptin signaling is assessed before and 30 minutes after in vivo metreleptin administration. The primary outcome was p-STAT3/STAT3 in biopsies (fat tissue) before and 30 minutes after in vivo metreleptin administration. The p-STAT3/STAT3 before metreleptin administration was given the value 1, and the p-STAT3/STAT3 30 minutes after in vivo metreleptin administration was given the value showing the fold change compared to p-STAT3/STAT3 before metreleptin administration.
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Oct 2017.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 23382191Matarese G, La Rocca C, Moon HS, Huh JY, Brinkoetter MT, Chou S, Perna F, Greco D, Kilim HP, Gao C, Arampatzi K, Wang Z, Mantzoros CS. Selective capacity of metreleptin administration to reconstitute CD4+ T-cell number in females with acquired hypoleptinemia. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2013 Feb 26;110(9):E818-27. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1214554110. Epub 2013 Feb 4.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Christos s Mantzoros, MD principal investigator
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 1 study testing leptin in people with Lean and Obese, run by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Oct 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 3 Aug 2017). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Leptin Signaling (time frame: Baseline and 30 minutes). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01275053, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Oct 2017; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.