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Type 2 DiabetesNCT01754792

Effects of Pinitol on Hidrocarbonated Metabolism Parameters in Diabetic, Impaired and Normal Fasting Glucose Subjects

A study testing Pinitol in people with Type 2 Diabetes and Impaired Glucose Tolerance, run by University of Valencia at 1 site in Spain.

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

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study was to assess whether pinitol improves hidrocarbonated metabolism parameters, and evaluate its effect on oxidative stress and endothelial function in diabetic, impaired and normal fasting glucose subjects. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 70 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Pinitol
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
120 participants
Where
1 siteSpain
Study dates
Jan 2012to Jul 2013
Phase
Interventional
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 70 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Age range of 18-70 years.
  • Normal fasting glucose subjects were diagnosed as fasting glucose <100 mg/dl and HbA1c <5.7%.
  • Impaired fasting glucose subjects were diagnosed as fasting glucose between 100 and 125 mg/dl and/or HbA1c between 5.7 and 6.4%.
  • Type 2 Diabetes subjects were diagnosed as basal plasma glucose ≥ 126 mg/dl, at least twice, or glucose levels 2 hours after 75 g oral glucose overload ≥ 200 mg/dl (American Diabetes Association)

Who cannot join

  • Morbid obesity
  • Type 1 diabetes
  • Heart, liver, thyroid or kidney untreated disease
  • Neoplasic disease
  • Hypertriglyceridemia (Triglycerides >400 mg/dl),
  • Use of drugs that can influence the inflammatory state or insulin sensitivity (NSAIDs, corticosteroids, antiTNFα) and
  • Uncontrolled type 2 diabetes (HbA1c ≥ 8%) or with insulin or intestinal disaccharidase inhibitors (acarbose, miglyol,...) treatment.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Spain1 site
  • University Hospital Dr Peset

    Valencia, 46017

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About this study

Official title: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study on the Influence of Pinitol on Carbohydrate, Lipid and Inflammatory Parameters, Endothelial Function and Oxidative Stress in Diabetic, Impaired and Normal Fasting Glucose Subjects

The purpose of this study was to assess whether pinitol improves hidrocarbonated metabolism parameters, and evaluate its effect on oxidative stress and endothelial function in diabetic, impaired and normal fasting glucose subjects.

This was a 3-month randomised, controlled-placebo, parallel trial with a three-arm design. Patients were divided into three groups: diabetic (n=40), impaired fasting glucose (n=40) or normal fasting glucose subjects (n=40), receiving 4 g/day of pinitol/placebo.

Being tested
Pinitol
Medical subject headings
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Glucose Intolerance

What participants receive

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

  • PinitolDietary supplement

    Also called 3-O-methyl-D-chiro-inositol

    Fruit Up® (diluted with mineral water to a final volume of 250 ml) will be evaluated, and will be equivalent to an intake of 2 g of pinitol. The placebo beverage will contain equal amounts of non-polyol carbohydrates with similar macronutrient composition and energy intake as that those obtained through the pinitol beverage, but excluding pinitol.

Study groups in NCT01754792
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Normal fasting glucose subjectsExperimentalBefore pinitol/placebo administration a four weeks run-in period of a healthy diet will be follow for all subjects. After this adaptation period, each subject will be randomized (1:1) into one of two groups: one that received the pinitol-enriched beverage (4 g/day) (n=20), and the other a placebo beverage (n=20) for 12 weeks.
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Pinitol
Impaired fasting glucose subjectsExperimentalBefore pinitol/placebo administration a four weeks run-in period of a healthy diet will be follow for all subjects. After this adaptation period, each subject will be randomized (1:1) into one of two groups: one that received the pinitol-enriched beverage (4 g/day) (n=20), and the other a placebo beverage (n=20) for 12 weeks.
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Pinitol
Diabetic subjectsExperimentalBefore pinitol/placebo administration a four weeks run-in period of a healthy diet will be follow for all subjects. After this adaptation period, each subject will be randomized (1:1) into one of two groups: one that received the pinitol-enriched beverage (4 g/day) (n=20), and the other a placebo beverage (n=20) for 12 weeks.
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Pinitol

What is being measured

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

  1. To assess hidrocarbonated metabolism parameters before and after pinitol/placebo administration

    Blood samples were collected in vacutainer serum separator tubes, after 12- hour overnight fasting, to analyze glucose and insulin concentration at baseline (after a four weeks run-in period of a healthy diet), 6 and 12 weeks after pinitol/placebo administration. Glucose concentrations were measured by means of enzymatic assay in an autoanalyzer. Insulin concentrations were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.

    In a representative group of patients of all groups at time 0 and 10 weeks, a 24 hours glucose levels control were assessed (by means of a continuous glucose monitoring system) for 3 days.

    Insulin resistance was estimated by the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) index (fasting insulin (μIU/ml) x fasting glucose (mg/dl) /405). Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) was measured at baseline and 12 weeks in diabetic and impaired fasting glucose subjects.

    Measured: 3 months

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. To evaluate lipid parameters before and after pinitol/placebo administration

    Total cholesterol and triglycerides were measured by means of enzymatic assays and HDL cholesterol concentrations were recorded using a direct method with an autoanalyzer. LDL cholesterol concentration was calculated using the Friedewald method. Non-HDL cholesterol concentration was obtained by calculating the difference between total and HDL cholesterol. Atherogenic index of plasma was obtained by calculating the logarithm of the ratio of plasma concentration of triglycerides to HDL-cholesterol. Apolipoprotein A-I and B were determined by immunonephelometry. These parameters were measured at baseline, 6 and 12 weeks after pinitol/placebo administration.

    Measured: 3 months

  2. To evaluate inflammatory parameters before and after pinitol/placebo administration

    The evaluation of the inflammatory state was assessed by determination of the concentrations of high sensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP)(by a latexenhanced immunonephelometric assay) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) by xMAP Multiplex technology on the Luminex. These parameters were measured at baseline, 6 and 12 weeks after pinitol/placebo administration.

    Measured: 3 months

  3. To evaluate endothelial function before and after pinitol/placebo administration

    E-selectin, ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 were measured by xMAP Multiplex technology on the Luminex at baseline, 6 and 12 weeks after pinitol/placebo administration

    Measured: 3 months

  4. To evaluate oxidative stress on mitochondrial function before and after pinitol/placebo administration

    Mitochondrial production of reactive oxygen species, levels of calcium, mitochondrial membrane potential and mitochondrial activity were measured at baseline, 6 and 12 weeks after pinitol/placebo administration

    Measured: 3 months

Timeline

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

  1. First posted21 Dec 2012 (estimated)
  2. Study startJan 2012
  3. Primary completionJun 2013
  4. Study completionJul 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
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
120 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01754792
Sponsor's protocol ID
WIL-PIN-2012-02
Status last verified
Oct 2014
First submitted
13 Dec 2012
Last updated
28 Oct 2014
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Pinitol in people with Type 2 Diabetes and Impaired Glucose Tolerance, run by University of Valencia at 1 site in Spain.

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 7 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 28 Oct 2014. 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 Spain. 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?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

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?

To assess hidrocarbonated metabolism parameters before and after pinitol/placebo administration (time frame: 3 months). 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 28 Oct 2014.

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