DZX Mediated Insulin Suppression in Obese Men

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is an additive effect of metformine on the weight reduction of obese hyperinsulinemic men who are treated with diazoxide.
ConditionObesity
InterventionDrug: Placebo
Drug: Diazoxide
Drug: Metformin + Diazoxide
PhasePhase 2
SponsorRijnstate Hospital
Responsible PartyRijnstate Hospital
ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT00631033
First ReceivedFebruary 27, 2008
Last UpdatedAugust 8, 2011
Last verifiedAugust 2011

Tracking Information[ + expand ][ + ]

First Received DateFebruary 27, 2008
Last Updated DateAugust 8, 2011
Start DateJuly 2008
Estimated Primary Completion DateNot Provided
Current Primary Outcome MeasuresNot Provided
Current Secondary Outcome MeasuresNot Provided

Descriptive Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Brief TitleDZX Mediated Insulin Suppression in Obese Men
Official TitleDiazoxide-mediated Insulin Suppression in Hyperinsulinemic Obese Men, Part III
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is an additive effect of metformine
on the weight reduction of obese hyperinsulinemic men who are treated with diazoxide.
Detailed DescriptionNot Provided
Study TypeInterventional
Study PhasePhase 2
Study DesignAllocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment
ConditionObesity
InterventionDrug: Placebo
Drug: Diazoxide
Drug: Metformin + Diazoxide
Study Arm (s)
  • Placebo Comparator: 1
    Placebo
  • Experimental: 2
    Diazoxide
  • Experimental: 3
    Metformin + Diazoxide

Recruitment Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Recruitment StatusRecruiting
Estimated Enrollment90
Estimated Completion DateNot Provided
Estimated Primary Completion DateDecember 2012
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- male

- age 25-50 years

- BMI 30-35 kg/m2

- stable body weight during 3 months before the start of the study

- glucose <= 6.0 mmol/L

- C-peptide >= 1.0 nmol/L

- HbA1c <= 6.0%

Exclusion Criteria:

- comorbidity

- medication

- serum creatinine > 120 micromol/L

- liver enzymes > 2 times upper limits of normal

- gout

- alcohol use > 2 alcoholic drinks a day

- drug abuse

- cessation of smoking less than 6 months ago
GenderMale
Ages25 Years
Accepts Healthy VolunteersNo
ContactsContact: H de Boer, MD, PhD
+31 26 3786735
HdeBoer@alysis.nl
Location CountriesNetherlands

Administrative Information[ + expand ][ + ]

NCT Number NCT00631033
Other Study ID NumbersLTC-511-230108
Has Data Monitoring CommitteeNot Provided
Information Provided ByRijnstate Hospital
Study SponsorRijnstate Hospital
CollaboratorsNot Provided
Investigators Not Provided
Verification DateAugust 2011

Locations[ + expand ][ + ]

Rijnstate Hospital
Arnhem, Netherlands
Recruiting