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Diabetes Mellitus With HypoglycemiaDiaplateNCT03460899

Impact of Hypoglycaemia in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 on Platelet Activation

A study testing Euglycaemic Clamp and Hyperinsulinaemic/Hypoglycaemic Clamp in people with Diabetes Mellitus With Hypoglycemia and Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, run by Medical University of Graz at 1 site in Austria.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

This experimental study is planned to investigate the impact of hypoglycaemia on platelet activation parameters (PAP) during a hyperinsulinaemic hypoglycaemic clamp study. The hypothesis that hypoglycaemia in patients with Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 (T2DM) leads to increased platelet activation will be tested. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 64 years
What is being tested?
Euglycaemic Clamp and Hyperinsulinaemic/Hypoglycaemic Clamp
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
14 participants
Where
1 siteAustria
Study dates
12 Feb 2018to 11 Jun 2018
Phase
Interventional
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 64 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Male or female aged 18-64 years (both inclusive) at the time of signing informed consent
  • Subjects diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (diagnosed regarding world health organization [WHO] criteria) and on stable treatment for a period of 90 days prior to screening with metformin as monotherapy or diet only. Stable is defined as unchanged dose
  • Body mass index (BMI) between 20.0 and 35.0 kg/m2 (both inclusive)
  • HbA1c between 43 and 64 mmol/mol (6.0% - 8.0%) (both inclusive)
  • No use of platelet inhibiting therapy (e.g. aspirin, clopidogrel, ticagrelor, prasugrel)

Who cannot join

  • All other forms of diabetes (type 1 diabetes, gestational diabetes) than type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • Treatment with any glucose lowering agent(s) other than metformin in a period of 60 days before screening. An exception is short-term treatment (≤ 7 days in total) with insulin due to intercurrent illness
  • Impaired hypoglycaemic awareness determined at the discretion of the investigator
  • Medical history of arrhythmia as atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, atrioventricular dissociation disorders or ventricular arrhythmias
  • Previously known cardiovascular disease and / or past cardiovascular events, or past episodes of a congestive heart failure syndrome (NYHA II - NYHA IV)
  • Severe hypoglycaemic event requiring third party help in the last 6 months
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  • Known allergy to human insulin or dextrose solution
  • Clinically significant abnormal haematology, biochemistry, lipids, hormones, coagulation or urinalysis
  • Uncontrolled hypertension defined as resting blood pressure at screening (after resting for 5 min, measured in sitting position) outside the range of 90-160 mmHg for systolic or 50-100 mmHg for diastolic
  • Chronic liver failure with severe liver dysfunction as assessed by the investigator
  • Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) or Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) levels > 3x upper Limit of normal (ULN)
  • estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) <45 ml/min/1,73 m2
  • Any musculoskeletal disorders holding back from stay in bed in a lying position during the time of the clamp experiments
  • Treatment with beta-blockers, antiarrhythmic agents or neuroleptic drugs
  • Active smoker or intake of illicit substances
  • Regular intake of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
  • Any mental disorders or psychiatric conditions which may interfere with understanding or conduction of study related procedures
  • Females of child bearing potential without adequate contraceptive methods (i.e. sterilisation, intrauterine device, vasectomised partner; or medical history of hysterectomy)

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Austria1 site
  • Medical University of Graz, Department for Internal Medicine

    Graz, 8036

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About this study

This experimental study is planned to investigate the impact of hypoglycaemia on platelet activation parameters (PAP) during a hyperinsulinaemic hypoglycaemic clamp study. The hypothesis that hypoglycaemia in patients with Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 (T2DM) leads to increased platelet activation will be tested.

Read the detailed description

Increased platelet activation is significantly involved in the pathophysiology of micro- and macrovascular diabetic complications. Previously performed studies suggested platelet activation in both, hyper- and hypoglycaemic states, leading to a potentially increased risk for thromboembolic complications. Hypoglycaemia, in particular severe hypoglycaemic episodes, has been associated with increased cardiovascular or overall mortality in previous studies. Potential mechanisms include arrhythmias or increased risk for thromboembolism, based on platelet activation and/or hypercoagulability.

The aim of this experimental study is to investigate the impact of hypoglycaemia on platelet activation parameters (PAP) during a hyperinsulinaemic hypoglycaemic clamp study. We hypothesize that Hypoglycaemia in patients with T2DM leads to increased platelet activation.

The primary objective is to investigate platelet activation during different levels of hypoglycaemia induced by a stepwise hyperinsulinaemic, hypoglycemic clamp experiment in patients with T2DM.

Active study duration will be 5 days for each study participant. 14 subjects with T2DM without history of cardiovascular events or manifest atherosclerosis will be enrolled. During this monocentric, single arm, open, mechanistic trial platelet activation and recovery at one week after the clamp experiment, changes of pro-atherothrombotic markers during the hypoglycaemic clamp as well as counter regulatory hormone response during the clamp will be investigated.

Being tested
Euglycaemic Clamp, Hyperinsulinaemic/Hypoglycaemic Clamp
Keywords
Hypoglycaemia, Platelet activity, Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Medical subject headings
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Hypoglycemia

What participants receive

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

  • Euglycaemic ClampOther

    All 14 subjects will undergo an euglycaemic clamp at Visit 2 with a plasma Glucose target of 5.5 mmol/L +/- 10% (4 timepoints for platelet activity parameter blood sampling)

  • Hyperinsulinaemic/Hypoglycaemic ClampOther

    All 14 subjects will undergo a hypoglycaemic/hyperinsulinaemic clamp at Visit 3 with 4 timepoints for platelet activity Parameter blood sampling 30 minutes after reaching certain plasma glucose plateaus (5.5 mmol/L; 3.5 mmol/L; 2.5 mmol/L; after recovery again at 5.5 mmol/L)

Study groups in NCT03460899
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Clamp ArmExperimentalAll 14 subjects will undergo an Euglycaemic Clamp at Visit 2 as well as a Hyperinsulinaemic/Hypoglycaemic Clamp at Visit 3 with the Intervention of reaching certain plasma glucose levels for blood sampling regarding platelet activity parameters. Infusion of Dextrose and human soluble insulin (Actrapid) will be used to reach certain plasma glucose levels.
Receives: Other: Euglycaemic Clamp; Other: Hyperinsulinaemic/Hypoglycaemic Clamp

What is being measured

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

  1. Changes in Platelet Activation Marker Adenosin Diphosphate (%)

    Changes in platelet activation measured by light transmittance aggregometry (LTA) on a Chronolog 700 Lumi-Aggregometer based on Adenosin Diphosphate (ADP %) activation.

    Visit 3, Hyperinsulinaemic/Hypoglycaemic clamp Experiment:

    Timepoint 0 (Baseline = Plasma Glucose 100mg/dL [5.5mmol/L]) Timepoint 1 (Hypoglycaemia Plateau 1 = Plasma Glucose 63mg/dL [3.5mmol/L]) Timepoint 2 (Hypoglycaemia Plateau 2 = Plasma Glucose 45mg/dL [2.5mmol/L]) Timepoint 3 (Recovery = Plasma Glucose 100mg/dL [5.5mmol/L]

    Follow up 1 (1 Day after the Clamp Experiment) Follow up 2 (7 +/- 1 day after the Clamp Experiment)

    Measured: Measurement during different levels of hypoglycaemia as well as 1 and 7 days after the clamp experiment

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Quantification of Platelet Function and Activation PAC1CD62PCD63POS (%)

    Quantification of platelet activation markers by flow cytometry in unstimulated blood samples (CD62P, CD63 and binding of PAC-1) using a BD LSRFortessa flow cytometer.

    Hyperinsulinaemic/Hypoglycaemic clamp Experiment:

    Timepoint 0 (Baseline = Plasma Glucose 100mg/dL [5.5mmol/L]) Timepoint 1 (Hypoglycaemia Plateau 1 = Plasma Glucose 63mg/dL [3.5mmol/L]) Timepoint 2 (Hypoglycaemia Plateau 2 = Plasma Glucose 45mg/dL [2.5mmol/L]) Timepoint 3 (Recovery = Plasma Glucose 100mg/dL [5.5mmol/L]

    Follow up 1 (1 Day after the Clamp Experiment) Follow up 2 (7 +/- 1 day after the Clamp Experiment)

    Measured: Measurement during different levels of hypoglycaemia as well as 1 and 7 days after the clamp experiment

  2. Markers of Coagulation Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 (ng/mL)

    Effects on coagulation parameter plasminogen activator Inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) measured by Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays.

    Visit 3, Hyperinsulinaemic/Hypoglycaemic clamp Experiment:

    Timepoint 0 (Baseline = PG 100mg/dL [5.5mmol/L]) Timepoint 1 (Hypoglycaemia Plateau 1 = PG 63mg/dL [3.5mmol/L]) Timepoint 2 (Hypoglycaemia Plateau 2 = PG 45mg/dL [2.5mmol/L]) Timepoint 3 (Recovery = PG 100mg/dL [5.5mmol/L]

    Follow up 1 (1 Day after the Clamp Experiment) Follow up 2 (7 +/- 1 day after the Clamp Experiment)

    Measured: Measurement during different levels of hypoglycaemia as well as 1 and 7 days after the clamp experiment

  3. Changes in Coagulation Marker Fibrinogen (g/L)

    Changes in coagulation marker Fibrinogen, measured on a Behring Coagulation System BCS XP Analyzer.

    Visit 3, Hyperinsulinaemic/Hypoglycaemic clamp Experiment:

    Timepoint 0 (Baseline = PG 100mg/dL [5.5mmol/L]) Timepoint 1 (Hypoglycaemia Plateau 1 = PG 63mg/dL [3.5mmol/L]) Timepoint 2 (Hypoglycaemia Plateau 2 = PG 45mg/dL [2.5mmol/L]) Timepoint 3 (Recovery = PG 100mg/dL [5.5mmol/L]

    Follow up 1 (1 Day after the Clamp Experiment) Follow up 2 (7 +/- 1 day after the Clamp Experiment)

    Measured: Measurement during different levels of hypoglycaemia as well as 1 and 7 days after the clamp experiment

Timeline

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

  1. First posted9 Mar 2018
  2. Study start12 Feb 2018
  3. Primary completion11 Jun 2018
  4. Study completion11 Jun 2018

Resources

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 N/A
Primary purpose
Basic science
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
14 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03460899
Sponsor's protocol ID
HS-2017-04
Acronym
Diaplate
Status last verified
Nov 2019
First submitted
22 Feb 2018
Last updated
18 Nov 2019
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Eyileten C, Wicik Z, Keshwani D, Aziz F, Aberer F, Pferschy PN, Tripolt NJ, Sourij C, Prietl B, Pruller F, von Lewinski D, De Rosa S, Siller-Matula JM, Postula M, Sourij H. Alteration of circulating platelet-related and diabetes-related microRNAs in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a stepwise hypoglycaemic clamp study. Cardiovasc Diabetol. 2022 May 20;21(1):79. doi: 10.1186/s12933-022-01517-5.

    PubMed 35596173

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Euglycaemic Clamp and Hyperinsulinaemic/Hypoglycaemic Clamp in people with Diabetes Mellitus With Hypoglycemia and Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, run by Medical University of Graz at 1 site in Austria.

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 5 inclusion and 18 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 18 Nov 2019. 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 Austria. 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 18 Nov 2019). 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?

Changes in Platelet Activation Marker Adenosin Diphosphate (%) (time frame: Measurement during different levels of hypoglycaemia as well as 1 and 7 days after the clamp experiment). 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 NCT03460899, 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 18 Nov 2019.

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