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Type 2 DiabetesLAADNCT01494298

Study of Cholesterol Levels and Types in African Americans With Type 2 Diabetes

An observational study of Type 2 Diabetes and African American, run by Mercer University at 2 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Compared to other races, African-Americans with type 2 diabetes have different cholesterol levels, specifically triglycerides and low density lipoprotein. Recent data has shown the not only are cholesterol levels important in determining the risk for cardiovascular disease, but the size of the cholesterol particles… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 79 years, men only
Conditions the study is for
Type 2 Diabetes, African American, Cholesterol
How many people
111 participants
Where
2 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Dec 2011to Mar 2013
Phase
Observational
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 79 years
  • Men only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: This is a cross-sectional epidemiologic study in which the lipoprotein subclasses, apolipoprotein levels, and genetic polymorphisms of African-American men with type 2 diabetes will be compared to African-American men without diabetes.

Who may be able to join

  • Male
  • African American by self-report
  • Subjects will be defined as having diabetes if they are diagnosed with diabetes per the American Diabetes Association guidelines
  • Subjects without diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance will have a fasting blood glucose <100 mg/dL and/or glycosylated hemoglobin(A1C) <6.5%.

Who cannot join

  • Females
  • Self report of race or ethnicity other than African
  • Currently taking any lipid-lowering medications

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

United States2 sites
  • Grady Health System

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30303

  • Mercer Univeristy College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30341

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About this study

Official title: Preliminary Analysis of Lipoprotein Subclasses, Apoprotein Levels, and Genetic Architecture of African-American Males With Type 2 Diabetes. Lipids in African Americans With Type 2 Diabetes

Compared to other races, African-Americans with type 2 diabetes have different cholesterol levels, specifically triglycerides and low density lipoprotein. Recent data has shown the not only are cholesterol levels important in determining the risk for cardiovascular disease, but the size of the cholesterol particles and surface proteins on the cholesterol particles are also important. The objective of this study is to determine if African-American males with diabetes have different particle size, surface proteins, and cholesterol genetic links than African-American male without diabetes and Caucasian-American males with and without diabetes.

African-American males with type 2 diabetes and not taking lipid-lowering medications are the current target population.

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After obtaining an informed consent, a complete medical history will be obtained and subjects will be examined, noninvasively, for physical signs of elevated cholesterol levels. Afterwards, blood samples [one venous puncture, 6 tubes (21 mL total)] will be obtained. Blood samples will be coded, sent to Berkeley Heart Lab and/or Clinical Laboratory Services, and undergo genetic testing at Mercer University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

Confidentiality of the subjects will be explained in the consenting process to the subjects. All subject samples and information will be coded. Each subject will be given a subject number upon consenting and this will be used throughout the study. All pertinent information of the subjects will be listed under the designated number, but will not be associated with that patient.

Keywords
Type 2 diabetes, African American, cholesterol, lipoprotein, apolipoprotein
Medical subject headings
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT01494298
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
T2DMAfrican-American men with type 2 diabetes who are not taking cholesterol-lowering medications.
ControlAfrican-American men without type 2 diabetes who are not taking cholesterol-lowering medications.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. ApoB Levels in African American Men With Diabetes and Those Without.

    Apolipoprotein B Age adjusted least square means are reported because of baseline differences in ages.

    Measured: At study entry

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. LDL Density in African American Males With Diabetes and Those Without Diabetes

    LDL size subclassification was divided into the following groups (from largest size to smallest size): LDL I, LDL IIa, LDL IIb, LDL IIIa, LDL IIIb, LDL IVa, LDL IVa, and LDL IVb.

    For differences posted P<0.05 for LDL I, LDL IIb, LDL IIIa, and LDL IIIa +b

    Measured: at entry

  2. Lipoprotein a [Lp(a)] in African Americans With Diabetes and Without.

    Measured: at study entry

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted16 Dec 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study startDec 2011
  3. Primary completionMar 2013
  4. Study completionMar 2013

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
111 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01494298
Sponsor's protocol ID
H1105110
Acronym
LAAD
Status last verified
Oct 2013
First submitted
15 Dec 2011
Last updated
13 Dec 2013
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Type 2 Diabetes and African American, run by Mercer University at 2 sites 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 4 inclusion and 3 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 13 Dec 2013. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites 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.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 13 Dec 2013). 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?

ApoB Levels in African American Men With Diabetes and Those Without. (time frame: At study entry). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 13 Dec 2013.

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