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The Physiological Responses and Adaptation of Brown Adipose Tissue to Chronic Treatment With Beta3-Adrenergic Receptor Agonists

Primary Purpose

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Status
Recruiting
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Mirabegron
B Complex Plus Vitamin C Tablets
Sponsored by
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
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Eligibility
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Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional basic science trial for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome focused on measuring Brown Adipose Tissue, Energy Expenditure, Energy Metabolism, Obesity

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 40 Years (Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers
  • INCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • Cohorts 1 and 2:

    • Men and Women ages 18-40 years; All ethnicities
    • BMI 18.0-40.0 kg/m2
  • Cohort 3:

    • Women ages 18-40 years; All ethnicities
    • BMI 20.0-45.0 kg/m2
    • Speculated or diagnosed Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Women with a history of either partial hysterectomy or endometrial ablation can be included.
    • Use of birth control such as intrauterine devices (hormonal or copper), hormonal implants, or oral contraceptives and with stable use for at least 3 months excluding exclusive use of barrier methods
  • Insulin Resistance defined by either:

    • HOMA-IR (a) >5.9 or (b) 2.8 < HOMA-IR < 5.9 with HDL< 51 mg/dL or
    • Fasting Insulin >10.6 microU/mL

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

  • Self-reported weight loss or weight gain >5% in the preceding 6 months
  • Abnormal bladder function, diagnosis of bladder outlet obstruction, urinary incontinence, urgency, and urinary frequency or use of antimuscarinic medication totreat overactive bladder (OAB)
  • Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes mellitus (fasting serum glucose >125 mg/dL), an HbA1c test >6.5%, or medications used to treat diabetes mellitus
  • Elevated blood pressure that is >135/85 mmHg or currently taking antihypertensive therapy
  • Hypo- or hyper-thyroid disease (TSH >5.0, <0.4 miU/L) that is controlled for less than one year
  • Hypersensitivity and associated allergic reactions to mirabegron or similar drug substances or components of this medication
  • Anemia, defined by Hemoglobin <= 13.8 g/dL (males) or 11.3 g/dL (females)
  • Cardiovascular disease, cardiac arrhythmias, orthostasis, unstable vasomotor system, or renal impairment
  • A clinically-significant abnormal ECG, QTc interval above normal, or the current use of any QT-prolonging drug
  • Use of any known adrenergic agonists, CYP3A or CYP2D6 substrates, cardiac <=-blockers, calcium channel blockers, systemic corticosteroids, monoamine oxidase (Nirengi et al.) inhibitors
  • Use of medications related to glucose metabolism or known to cause insulin resistance (in preceding 6 months)
  • Psychological conditions including (but not limited to) claustrophobia, clinical depression, bipolar disorders, or forms of mental incapacity that would be incompatible with safe and successful participation in this study
  • Addiction to alcohol or substances of abuse within the last 5 years; self-reported current use of drugs
  • Self-reported current alcohol consumption of more than 2 servings of alcohol per day
  • Self-reported current use of nicotine and/or tobacco products
  • Pregnancy, childbirth within the last year, or breastfeeding in the past 12 months (for women only)
  • Current use of medications/dietary supplements/alternative therapies known to alter energy metabolism
  • Has participated in a clinical trial where there has been treatment with an investigational or marketed drug within 2 months prior to the start of the study
  • Have had previous radiation exposure (X-rays, PET scans, etc.) within the last year or anticipate radiation exposure in the upcoming year - clinical and/or research - that would exceed research limits
  • Donated blood within last 2 months
  • Recent history (4 weeks) of any local or systemic infectious disease with fever or requiring antibiotics
  • Raynaud s disease or intolerance of cold that would prevent the individual from spending 6 hours in a chilled room with a cooling vest
  • Has elevated liver enzymes and is believed to have liver disease other than fatty liver disease
  • Sickle cell anemia or other blood disorder such as hypercoagulable clotting disorders,
  • Tissue conditions such as local infection or wound healing problems,
  • Individuals who spend >70% of daily hours outdoors since the exposure to varied environmental temperatures will potentially impact the ability to influence and measure BAT activity.

All subjects will be fully informed of the aims, nature, and risks of the study prior to giving written informed consent.

Sites / Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical CenterRecruiting

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm 4

Arm 5

Arm Type

Experimental

Active Comparator

Placebo Comparator

Active Comparator

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

Cohort 1

Cohort 2A

Cohort 2B

Cohort 3A

Cohort 3B

Arm Description

Females taking 100 mg of mirabegron

Males taking 200 mg mirabegron

Males taking placebo drug

Females taking 100 mg of mirabegron

Females taking placebo drug

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Cohorts 1 and 2: Change in BAT metabolic activity
Change in brown adipose tissue (BAT) metabolic activity as measured by 18FFDG PET/CT
Cohort 3: Change in insulin sensitivity
Change in glucose infusion rate, as measured by the hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp

Secondary Outcome Measures

Identify changes in metabolic health arising from BAT activation and/or prolonged treatment with mirabegron
Change in metabolic health parameters including body weight, fat mass, glucose tolerance, changes in levels of hormones, and improved liver function
Cohort 3: Changes in BAT metabolic activity
Change in brown adipose tissue (BAT) metabolic activity as measured by 18FFDG PET/CT
Cohorts 1 and 2: Changes in insulin sensitivity
Changes in glucose infusion rate, as measured by the hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp

Full Information

First Posted
February 9, 2017
Last Updated
October 21, 2023
Sponsor
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT03049462
Brief Title
The Physiological Responses and Adaptation of Brown Adipose Tissue to Chronic Treatment With Beta3-Adrenergic Receptor Agonists
Official Title
The Physiological Responses and Adaptation of Brown Adipose Tissue to Chronic Treatment With Beta3-Adrenergic Receptor Agonists
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
August 23, 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Recruiting
Study Start Date
March 13, 2017 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
September 30, 2026 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
September 30, 2026 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
Background: Brown adipose tissue (BAT) is a type of fat in the body. It may prevent weight gain, improve insulin sensitivity, and reduce fatty liver. Researchers want to see if BAT helps the body burn energy. Objective: To learn more about how BAT works to burn energy. Eligibility: People ages 18-40 with a body mass index between 18 and 40 Design: Participants will be screened with: Medical history Physical exam Blood, urine, and heart tests Dietitian interview Participants will have an overnight baseline visit. This includes: Repeats of screening tests Exercise test Scans. For one scan, a radioactive substance is injected into the arm. FSIVGIT: An IV is inserted into veins in the right and left arms. Glucose and insulin are injected in one arm. Blood glucose and insulin levels are measured from the other. Metabolic suite: Participants stay 18 19 hours in a room that measures their metabolic rate. Monitors on the body measure heart rate, movement, and temperature. Optional fat biopsy: A small piece of tissue is removed with a needle. Participants will take 2-4 pills daily for 4 weeks. All women will take the drug mirabegron. Men will be randomly get either the drug or a placebo. All participants will have a visit after 2 weeks of the pills. They will repeat the screening tests. Participants will have an overnight visit 2 weeks later. They will repeat the baseline tests. Participants will keep food and medication diaries. Participants will have a follow-up visit 2 weeks after stopping the pills. This includes heart tests.
Detailed Description
Background issues and controversies More than ever before, there is a rise in the rates of obesity and diabetes. As opposed to white fat which stores excess calories, brown fat - also known as brown adipose tissue or BAT - consumes this energy to generate heat. In settings of increased food consumption and cold-exposure, studies show that human BAT becomes more active, potentially combatting weight gain. Other emerging evidence indicates that human BAT may be an endocrine organ, releasing hormones into the blood and regulating other organs like skeletal muscle, liver, and the insulin-releasing pancreatic Beta-cell. However, alongside these promising studies are those people who believe that there is not enough BAT in humans to be functionally relevant, and it contributes little to heat generation or overall health. Purpose/Rationale of the proposed study One of the principal reasons for skepticism about the ability to utilize human BAT is that there is not very much compared to smaller animals in which BAT activation has shown such promise. Therefore, a critical step is to develop medicines that can grow BAT in people and evaluate what kind of health benefits can be achieved. Specific objectives This study will administer the clinically-available beta3-AR agonist, mirabegron (Myrbetriq(R), Astellas Pharma). We will determine whether we can increase BAT volume and activity in people after they have taken this medication daily for four weeks. Our current goal is to see if chronic administration of mirabegron leads to an increase in BAT volume and metabolic activity and if it produces health benefits. Key elements of what is involved At the beginning of the study, the participants will undergo a series of tests to determine their baseline amounts of BAT, blood sugar status, and levels of specified hormones. The testing will take place over the course of two to three days while an inpatient on the Metabolic Patient Care Unit at the NIH Clinical Center. Depending on the Cohort, participants will then take the medication alone for four weeks or both the medication and placebo for four weeks each, during which time they will continue their standard daily routines. At two weeks after starting placebo or mirabegron, participants will return for one day for the assessment of any interim changes and to validate safety. At the end of each set of four weeks there will be a second set of inpatient testing over two to three days. Participants will be brought back two weeks after finishing the study for a follow-up safety visit, at which time they will receive an ECG and heart rate monitoring. Primary outcomes The primary outcome is either the change in BAT metabolic activity as measured by 18FFDG PET/CT or glucose infusion rate as measured by a hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp. Secondary endpoints will examine multiple other factors, including body weight, fat mass, glucose tolerance, changes in levels of hormones, and improved liver function.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Keywords
Brown Adipose Tissue, Energy Expenditure, Energy Metabolism, Obesity

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Basic Science
Study Phase
Phase 1
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
100 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Cohort 1
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Females taking 100 mg of mirabegron
Arm Title
Cohort 2A
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Males taking 200 mg mirabegron
Arm Title
Cohort 2B
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Males taking placebo drug
Arm Title
Cohort 3A
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Females taking 100 mg of mirabegron
Arm Title
Cohort 3B
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Females taking placebo drug
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Mirabegron
Intervention Description
Women will take 100mg daily for 4 weeks. Men will take 200mg daily for 4 weeks. The medication is available in 50 mg tablets.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
B Complex Plus Vitamin C Tablets
Intervention Description
Males will be randomized to take placebo versus active drug (mirabegron). Those taking placebo will take 4 tablets each day to mirror to active group (taking 4 tablets of 50 mg each).
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Cohorts 1 and 2: Change in BAT metabolic activity
Description
Change in brown adipose tissue (BAT) metabolic activity as measured by 18FFDG PET/CT
Time Frame
4 weeks
Title
Cohort 3: Change in insulin sensitivity
Description
Change in glucose infusion rate, as measured by the hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp
Time Frame
4 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Identify changes in metabolic health arising from BAT activation and/or prolonged treatment with mirabegron
Description
Change in metabolic health parameters including body weight, fat mass, glucose tolerance, changes in levels of hormones, and improved liver function
Time Frame
4 weeks
Title
Cohort 3: Changes in BAT metabolic activity
Description
Change in brown adipose tissue (BAT) metabolic activity as measured by 18FFDG PET/CT
Time Frame
4 weeks
Title
Cohorts 1 and 2: Changes in insulin sensitivity
Description
Changes in glucose infusion rate, as measured by the hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp
Time Frame
4 weeks

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
40 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
INCLUSION CRITERIA: Cohorts 1 and 2: Men and Women ages 18-40 years; All ethnicities BMI 18.0-40.0 kg/m2 Cohort 3: Women ages 18-40 years; All ethnicities BMI 25.0-50.0 kg/m2 Use of birth control such as intrauterine devices (hormonal or copper), hormonal implants, or oral contraceptives and with stable use for at least 3 months excluding exclusive use of barrier methods Insulin Resistance defined by either: HOMA-IR (a) >5.9 or (b) 2.8 < HOMA-IR < 5.9 with HDL< 51 mg/dL or Fasting Insulin >10.6 microU/mL EXCLUSION CRITERIA: Self-reported weight loss or weight gain >5% in the preceding 6 months Abnormal bladder function, diagnosis of bladder outlet obstruction, urinary incontinence, urgency, and urinary frequency or use of antimuscarinic medication to treat overactive bladder (OAB) Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes mellitus (fasting serum glucose >125 mg/dL), an HbA1c test >6.5%, or medications used to treat diabetes mellitus Elevated blood pressure that is >135/85 mmHg or currently taking antihypertensive therapy Hypo- or hyper-thyroid disease (TSH >5.0, <0.4 miU/L) that is controlled for less than one year Hypersensitivity and associated allergic reactions to mirabegron or similar drug substances or components of this medication Anemia, defined by Hemoglobin <= 13.8 g/dL (males) or 11.3 g/dL (females) Cardiovascular disease, cardiac arrhythmias, orthostasis, unstable vasomotor system, or renal impairment A clinically-significant abnormal ECG, QTc interval above normal, or the current use of any QT-prolonging drug Use of any known adrenergic agonists, CYP3A or CYP2D6 substrates, cardiac beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, systemic corticosteroids, monoamine oxidase (Nirengi et al.) inhibitors Concomitant use of spironolactone is permissible in participants in Cohort 3. Investigators will monitor for side effects of study drug and spironolactone use during study participation. Use of medications related to glucose metabolism or known to cause insulin resistance (in preceding 6 months) Psychological conditions including (but not limited to) claustrophobia, untreated clinical depression, bipolar disorders, or forms of mental incapacity that would be incompatible with safe and successful participation in this study Concomitant use of bupropion, desvenlafaxine, venlafaxine, and/or escitalopram are permissible due to high incidence of depression and anxiety disorders. Investigators will monitor participants closely for side effects of both the study drug and their antidepressants, when applicable. Addiction to alcohol or substances of abuse within the last 5 years; self-reported current use of drugs Self-reported current alcohol consumption of more than 2 servings of alcohol per day Self-reported current use of nicotine and/or tobacco products Pregnancy, childbirth within the last year, or breastfeeding in the past 12 months (for women only) Current use of medications/dietary supplements/alternative therapies known to alter energy metabolism Has participated in a clinical trial where there has been treatment with an investigational or marketed drug within 2 months prior to the start of the study Have had previous radiation exposure (X-rays, PET scans, etc.) within the last year or anticipate radiation exposure in the upcoming year - clinical and/or research - that would exceed research limits Donated blood within last 2 months Recent history (4 weeks) of any local or systemic infectious disease with fever or requiring antibiotics Raynaud s disease or intolerance of cold that would prevent the individual from spending 6 hours in a chilled room with a cooling vest Has elevated liver enzymes and is believed to have liver disease other than fatty liver disease Sickle cell anemia or other blood disorder such as hypercoagulable clotting disorders, Tissue conditions such as local infection or wound healing problems, Individuals who spend >70% of daily hours outdoors since the exposure to varied environmental temperatures will potentially impact the ability to influence and measure BAT activity. All subjects will be fully informed of the aims, nature, and risks of the study prior to giving written informed consent.
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Ashley M Schmitz, C.R.N.P.
Phone
(920) 948-1186
Email
ashley.schmitz@nih.gov
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Aaron M Cypess, M.D.
Phone
(301) 435-9267
Email
aaron.cypess@nih.gov
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Aaron M Cypess, M.D.
Organizational Affiliation
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
City
Bethesda
State/Province
Maryland
ZIP/Postal Code
20892
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
For more information at the NIH Clinical Center contact Office of Patient Recruitment (OPR)
Phone
800-411-1222
Ext
TTY8664111010
Email
prpl@cc.nih.gov

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
Yes
IPD Sharing Plan Description
.Individual participant data that underlie the results reported in this article, after deidentification (text, tables, figures and appendices).
IPD Sharing Time Frame
Beginning 3 months and ending 5 years following article publication.
IPD Sharing Access Criteria
>With whom - Researchers who provide a methodologically sound proposal@@@@@@>For what types of analysis - To achieve aims in the approved proposal@@@@@@>By what mechanism will data be made available? - Proposals should be directed to aaron.cypess@nih.gov. To gain access, data requestors will need to sign a data access agreement.
Citations:
PubMed Identifier
31961826
Citation
O'Mara AE, Johnson JW, Linderman JD, Brychta RJ, McGehee S, Fletcher LA, Fink YA, Kapuria D, Cassimatis TM, Kelsey N, Cero C, Sater ZA, Piccinini F, Baskin AS, Leitner BP, Cai H, Millo CM, Dieckmann W, Walter M, Javitt NB, Rotman Y, Walter PJ, Ader M, Bergman RN, Herscovitch P, Chen KY, Cypess AM. Chronic mirabegron treatment increases human brown fat, HDL cholesterol, and insulin sensitivity. J Clin Invest. 2020 May 1;130(5):2209-2219. doi: 10.1172/JCI131126.
Results Reference
background
Links:
URL
https://clinicalstudies.info.nih.gov/cgi/detail.cgi?A_2017-DK-0054.html
Description
NIH Clinical Center Detailed Web Page

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