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Blood Sugar Take Care and Glucose Metabolism

Primary Purpose

Prediabetes

Status
Withdrawn
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Blood Sugar Take Care
Placebo
Sponsored by
NewChapter, Inc.
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional supportive care trial for Prediabetes focused on measuring Blood glucose, Insulin sensitivity, Oral glucose tolerance

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesAccepts Healthy Volunteers

SUBJECT INCLUSION CRITERIA: STEP 1

  1. Age ≥ 18 years
  2. Subject meets American Diabetes Association criteria for diabetes testing in asymptomatic, undiagnosed individuals:

    1. If age ≥45 years, subject must have a body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m2 for United States and ≥ 24 kg/m2 for Indonesia
    2. If age <45 years, subject must have a body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m2 for United States and ≥ 24 kg/m2 for Indonesia AND present with at least one of the following risk factors:

      • Have a first-degree relative with diabetes
      • Habitually physically inactive
      • Race is African-American, Hispanic American, Native American, Asian American, or Pacific Islander
      • Have delivered a baby weighing >9 lb or have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus
      • Hypertensive (≥140/90)
      • Known HDL cholesterol level 35 mg/dl
      • Known triglyceride level ≥250 mg/dl
      • On previous testing, had impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting glucose
      • History of vascular disease
  3. Stable body weight (<5% change) in the last 3 months
  4. Agree to use contraception throughout study period, unless postmenopausal or surgically sterile (females only)
  5. Able to understand the nature and purpose of the study including potential risks and side effects
  6. Willing to consent to study participation and to comply with study requirements

SUBJECT EXCLUSION CRITERIA

  1. Known diabetes (type I or II)
  2. Recent use (within 2 weeks of screening) of any dietary supplement including vitamin and mineral complexes; herbal supplements; fish oil; fiber supplements; or any herbal ingredient/product that significantly affects glucose or lipid metabolism
  3. Recent use (within 4 weeks of screening) of any prescription or OTC medication that significantly affects glucose or lipid metabolism, including but not limited to, sulfonylureas, meglitinides, biguanides, thiazolidinediones, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, DPP-4 inhibitors, systemic corticosteroids, statins, fibrates, niacin, and bile acid sequestrants
  4. Daily use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS); (daily baby aspirin use acceptable)
  5. Any comorbidity that could, in the opinion of the investigator, preclude the subject's ability to successfully and safely complete the study or that may confound study outcomes
  6. Anticipated changes in dietary patterns or physical activity levels during the study, including attempts at body weight reduction
  7. Eating disorder
  8. Polycystic ovary syndrome
  9. Known allergies to any substance in the study product
  10. Pregnant or breastfeeding women
  11. History of alcohol, drug, or medication abuse
  12. Participation in another study with any investigational product within 3 months of screening
  13. Recent (<3 months) gastrointestinal surgery or any planned surgery during the treatment period

SUBJECT INCLUSION CRITERIA: STEP 2

1. Fasting glucose between 95 and 130 mg/dl, based on portable glucometer reading

SUBJECT INCLUSION CRITERIA: STEP 3

  1. Impaired fasting glucose, based on the American Diabetes Association definition of fasting serum glucose between 100 and 125 mg/dl
  2. Impaired glucose tolerance, based on the American Diabetes Association definition of serum glucose between 140 and 199 mg/dl 2 hours after a 75 g glucose load

Sites / Locations

  • SPRIM

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Active Comparator

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

Multiherb product

Placebo

Arm Description

Herbal product

Maltodextrin control

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Fasting glucose

Secondary Outcome Measures

Insulin sensitivity index
Fasting insulin
Homeostasis Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance
Quantitative insulin sensitivity check index
Insulin secretion/insulin resistance index
Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c)
High-sensitivity C-reactive protein
High-molecular weight adiponectin
Lipids (total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, VLDL, triglycerides)
Body composition
height/weight, body mass index, waist circumference, hip circumference, waist-to-hip ratio
WHO Quality of Life Questionnaire
Comprehensive metabolic panel
Complete blood count
Adverse events
Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale
Pulse
Blood pressure

Full Information

First Posted
March 7, 2012
Last Updated
March 11, 2013
Sponsor
NewChapter, Inc.
Collaborators
Sprim Advanced Life Sciences
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01554020
Brief Title
Blood Sugar Take Care and Glucose Metabolism
Official Title
Effect of Blood Sugar Take Care on Glucose Metabolism, Determinants of Metabolic Syndrome, and Quality of Life in Prediabetic Adults: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
March 2013
Overall Recruitment Status
Withdrawn
Why Stopped
Change of CRO
Study Start Date
June 2012 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
October 2013 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
November 2013 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
NewChapter, Inc.
Collaborators
Sprim Advanced Life Sciences

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This prospective international clinical trial is a two-arm, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, multicenter study. 112 prediabetic subjects will be randomized to Blood Sugar Take Care or placebo. Randomization will be stratified by gender. The intervention period is 12 weeks. The primary outcome is fasting glucose levels.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Prediabetes
Keywords
Blood glucose, Insulin sensitivity, Oral glucose tolerance

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Supportive Care
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
0 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Multiherb product
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Herbal product
Arm Title
Placebo
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Maltodextrin control
Intervention Type
Dietary Supplement
Intervention Name(s)
Blood Sugar Take Care
Other Intervention Name(s)
BSTC
Intervention Description
One 1200 mg soft gel capsule administered 3X/day for duration of study
Intervention Type
Dietary Supplement
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Intervention Description
One 1200 mg soft-gel capsule administered 3X/day for duration of study
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Fasting glucose
Time Frame
12 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Insulin sensitivity index
Time Frame
12 weeks
Title
Fasting insulin
Time Frame
12 weeks
Title
Homeostasis Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance
Time Frame
12 weeks
Title
Quantitative insulin sensitivity check index
Time Frame
12 weeks
Title
Insulin secretion/insulin resistance index
Time Frame
12 weeks
Title
Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c)
Time Frame
12 weeks
Title
High-sensitivity C-reactive protein
Time Frame
12 weeks
Title
High-molecular weight adiponectin
Time Frame
12 weeks
Title
Lipids (total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, VLDL, triglycerides)
Time Frame
12 weeks
Title
Body composition
Description
height/weight, body mass index, waist circumference, hip circumference, waist-to-hip ratio
Time Frame
12 weeks
Title
WHO Quality of Life Questionnaire
Time Frame
12 weeks
Title
Comprehensive metabolic panel
Time Frame
12 weeks
Title
Complete blood count
Time Frame
12 weeks
Title
Adverse events
Time Frame
12 weeks
Title
Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale
Time Frame
12 weeks
Title
Pulse
Time Frame
12 weeks
Title
Blood pressure
Time Frame
12 weeks

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
SUBJECT INCLUSION CRITERIA: STEP 1 Age ≥ 18 years Subject meets American Diabetes Association criteria for diabetes testing in asymptomatic, undiagnosed individuals: If age ≥45 years, subject must have a body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m2 for United States and ≥ 24 kg/m2 for Indonesia If age <45 years, subject must have a body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m2 for United States and ≥ 24 kg/m2 for Indonesia AND present with at least one of the following risk factors: Have a first-degree relative with diabetes Habitually physically inactive Race is African-American, Hispanic American, Native American, Asian American, or Pacific Islander Have delivered a baby weighing >9 lb or have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus Hypertensive (≥140/90) Known HDL cholesterol level 35 mg/dl Known triglyceride level ≥250 mg/dl On previous testing, had impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting glucose History of vascular disease Stable body weight (<5% change) in the last 3 months Agree to use contraception throughout study period, unless postmenopausal or surgically sterile (females only) Able to understand the nature and purpose of the study including potential risks and side effects Willing to consent to study participation and to comply with study requirements SUBJECT EXCLUSION CRITERIA Known diabetes (type I or II) Recent use (within 2 weeks of screening) of any dietary supplement including vitamin and mineral complexes; herbal supplements; fish oil; fiber supplements; or any herbal ingredient/product that significantly affects glucose or lipid metabolism Recent use (within 4 weeks of screening) of any prescription or OTC medication that significantly affects glucose or lipid metabolism, including but not limited to, sulfonylureas, meglitinides, biguanides, thiazolidinediones, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, DPP-4 inhibitors, systemic corticosteroids, statins, fibrates, niacin, and bile acid sequestrants Daily use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS); (daily baby aspirin use acceptable) Any comorbidity that could, in the opinion of the investigator, preclude the subject's ability to successfully and safely complete the study or that may confound study outcomes Anticipated changes in dietary patterns or physical activity levels during the study, including attempts at body weight reduction Eating disorder Polycystic ovary syndrome Known allergies to any substance in the study product Pregnant or breastfeeding women History of alcohol, drug, or medication abuse Participation in another study with any investigational product within 3 months of screening Recent (<3 months) gastrointestinal surgery or any planned surgery during the treatment period SUBJECT INCLUSION CRITERIA: STEP 2 1. Fasting glucose between 95 and 130 mg/dl, based on portable glucometer reading SUBJECT INCLUSION CRITERIA: STEP 3 Impaired fasting glucose, based on the American Diabetes Association definition of fasting serum glucose between 100 and 125 mg/dl Impaired glucose tolerance, based on the American Diabetes Association definition of serum glucose between 140 and 199 mg/dl 2 hours after a 75 g glucose load
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Larry Miller, PhD
Organizational Affiliation
Sprim Advanced Life Sciences
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
SPRIM
City
San Francisco
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
94109
Country
United States

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