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Type2 Diabetes MellitusNCT04851223

Investigating Plasma Biomarker Molecules Associated With the Progression of Prediabetes to Overt Type 2 Diabetes

An observational study of Type2 Diabetes Mellitus and Pre Diabetes, run by University of Roehampton at 1 site in United Kingdom.

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

There are an estimate 7 million people in the United Kingdom living with pre-diabetes. The increasing number of new cases of pre-diabetes presents a global health concern due to funding implications. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 years
Conditions the study is for
Type2 Diabetes Mellitus, Pre Diabetes
How many people
130 participants
Where
1 siteUnited Kingdom
Study dates
22 Mar 2021to 22 Sep 2023
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

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
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Pre-diabetic individuals

Who may be able to join

  • Pre-diabetic individuals between 18 and 65 years of age
  • Pre-diabetes criteria:
  • Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) values between 42 - 47 mmol/mol
  • Fasting plasma glucose levels between 6.1 - 6.9 mmol/L
  • Blood pressure <140 mmHg systolic/ <90 mmHg diastolic

Who cannot join

  • Individuals suffering from any complications (i.e. nerve or kidney disorders, damage of the retina, vascular diseases, strokes, persistent high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease,haemophilia), those with anaemia, blood borne diseases, those who are pregnant or in the postpartum period (within 3 months after delivery), have high blood pressure >140 mmHg systolic/ >90 mmHg diastolic, current smokers, individuals requiring strong anticoagulant medication, such as warfarin (the anticoagulant effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is too small to pose a hazard), insulin or other medications affecting the typical levels of blood glucose are unfortunately unable to take part in this study. Individuals must not be involved in any other study which involves the sampling of blood and must not have donated blood in the last 12 weeks (for males) or 16 weeks (for females). A health questionnaire will be carried out to confirm your eligibility for the study.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United Kingdom1 site, 1 recruiting
  • University of Roehampton

    London, SW15 4JD

    Richard Mackenzie, Dr., 07985749102, Richard.Mackenzie@roehampton.ac.uk

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Biomarkers Identification for the Progression From Pre-diabetes to T2D

There are an estimate 7 million people in the United Kingdom living with pre-diabetes. The increasing number of new cases of pre-diabetes presents a global health concern due to funding implications.

The progression from pre-diabetes to overt type 2 diabetes is often characterised by a reduction in insulin secretion (or β-cell dysfunction). Whilst inflammation may contribute to β-cell dysfunction, a complete picture is still lacking. The proposed research will help develop a more complete understanding of the molecules that may trigger β-cell failure, a process that often connects pre-diabetes to overt diabetes.

Read more

The aims of this project are;

  1. Run large-scale proteomics and metabolomics analysis in pre-diabetic individuals to determine possible biomarker molecules.
  2. Use measures and / or classifications of insulin resistance and diabetes (i.e. β-cell function and Disposition Index) to establish whether particular metabolic and / or proteomic signatures (aim 1) are associated with the development of pre-diabetes.
  3. To determine if the possible metabolite or protein profile changes are associated with the progression or regression of pre-diabetes from baseline (0 month) to the end of the National Diabetes Prevention Programme (NDPP) (9 month).
Read the detailed description

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a complex metabolic disease characterised by elevated blood sugar. This represents a worldwide concern due to the secondary complications associated with type 2 diabetes, which are considered an important cause of early death; particularly, given the predicted increase. The cost associated with the treatment and the complications associated with diabetes reaches £10 billion every year and it is expected to increase. From approximately 425 million (2017) it is projected that 629 million adults will be living with diabetes by 2045. Therefore, this matter requires effective interventions aimed at improving blood sugar control, reducing the burden on the economy while improving the quality of life among T2DMs.

Insulin, a hormone that is allowing the body to use or store sugar derived from food, is manufactured by the β-cells in the pancreas. The progression from pre-diabetes to overt type 2 diabetes is typically diagnosed at the point of β-cell failure. Several factors are known to contribute to β-cell dysfunction such as: obesity (especially abdominal obesity), high blood pressure and elevated fats in the blood. Around 80% of the people who have been diagnosed with T2DM are either obese or overweight and they have been observed to have increased levels of fatty acids in the blood following a meal, which can induce insulin resistance. High levels of fatty acids have also been associated with an increased production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, which are small proteins that have an effect on organs or other cells, contributing to chronic inflammation. High levels of chronic inflammation increase the chances of developing metabolic disorders such as T2DM. However, a complete picture of this process is still lacking.

The proposed study will help develop a more complete understanding of the molecules that may trigger β-cell failure.

The identification of these molecules that are implicated in β-cell failure, can lead to the development of targeted interventions for those at risk of developing type 2 diabetes and potentially preventing habitual hyperglycaemia and type 2 diabetes.

Medical subject headings
Glucose Intolerance

What participants receive

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

Study groups in NCT04851223
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Pre DiabeticsNot described

What is being measured

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

  1. Body weight Measurements

    Weight in kilograms

    Measured: Changes from baseline to 6 and 9 months

  2. Body mass Index measurements

    kg/m^2

    Measured: Changes from baseline to 6 and 9 months

  3. Changes in insulin and glucose

    Effect of insulin and glucose levels expressed in mg/dl

    Measured: Changes from baseline to 6 and 9 months

  4. Changes in BCAA and its derivatives

    metabolites levels via mass spectrometry analysis

    Measured: Changes from baseline to 6 and 9 months

Timeline

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

  1. First posted20 Apr 2021
  2. Study start22 Mar 2021
  3. Primary completion22 Jun 2023 (estimated)
  4. Study completion22 Sep 2023 (estimated)

Resources

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
Retrospective
Enrolment
130 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04851223
Sponsor's protocol ID
LSC 20/ 311
Other IDs
245301
Status last verified
May 2022
First submitted
14 Jan 2021
Last updated
18 May 2022
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Mokdad AH, Ford ES, Bowman BA, Dietz WH, Vinicor F, Bales VS, Marks JS. Prevalence of obesity, diabetes, and obesity-related health risk factors, 2001. JAMA. 2003 Jan 1;289(1):76-9. doi: 10.1001/jama.289.1.76.

    PubMed 12503980
  • Reaven GM, Hollenbeck C, Jeng CY, Wu MS, Chen YD. Measurement of plasma glucose, free fatty acid, lactate, and insulin for 24 h in patients with NIDDM. Diabetes. 1988 Aug;37(8):1020-4. doi: 10.2337/diab.37.8.1020.

    PubMed 3292322

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Type2 Diabetes Mellitus and Pre Diabetes, run by University of Roehampton at 1 site in United Kingdom.

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 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 May 2022. 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 Kingdom. 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?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Richard W Mackenzie (+447985749102, richard.mackenzie@roehampton.ac.uk), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Body weight Measurements (time frame: Changes from baseline to 6 and 9 months). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT04851223, which also lists 2 linked publications.

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 May 2022.

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