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Adrenergic System in Islet Transplantation

Primary Purpose

Type1diabetes, Hypoglycemia, Hypoglycemia Unawareness

Status
Active
Phase
Early Phase 1
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Phentolamine
Propranolol
Placebo
Sponsored by
University of Pennsylvania
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional basic science trial for Type1diabetes focused on measuring Islet Graft Function, Islet Cell transplantation, Auto-islet transplantation, Intra-hepatic islets, Extra-hepatic islets

Eligibility Criteria

21 Years - 65 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

GROUP 1

  1. Male and female subjects age 21 to 65 years of age.
  2. Subjects who are able to provide written informed consent and to comply with the procedures of the study protocol.
  3. Clinical history compatible with type 1 diabetes with onset of disease at < 40 years of age and insulin-dependent for > 10 years at the time of islet transplantation > 6 months before study.
  4. Stable islet graft function defined by C-peptide > 0.5 ng/ml and insulin-independent or insulin-dependent with daily insulin requirement < 0.2 units/kg•d to maintain HbA1c < 7.0%.
  5. Use of standard immunosuppression consisting of tacrolimus with or without sirolimus or mycophenolic acid. Substitutions of tacrolimus with cyclosporine, and of sirolimus or mycophenolic acid with azathioprine are permissible if stable for over 3 months. Prednisone is allowable if no more than 5 mg daily.

Exclusion Criteria:

GROUP 1

  1. BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2.
  2. Insulin requirement of ≥ 0.2 units/kg•day.
  3. HbA1c ≥ 7.0%.
  4. Uncontrolled hypertension: systolic blood pressure > 160 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure > 100 mmHg.
  5. History of cardiovascular disease, including coronary artery, cerebrovascular or peripheral vascular disease, or current use of β-blocker therapy.
  6. Bronchial asthma.
  7. Abnormal kidney function: Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2.
  8. Abnormal liver function: persistent elevation of liver function tests > 1.5 times the upper limit of normal.
  9. Untreated hypothyroidism, Addison's disease, or Celiac disease.
  10. Anemia: baseline hemoglobin concentration < 11 g/dl in women and < 12 g/dl in men.
  11. Presence of a seizure disorder not related to prior severe hypoglycemia.
  12. Use of glucocorticoids greater than 5 mg of prednisone daily, or an equivalent physiologic dose of hydrocortisone.
  13. For female participants of child-bearing potential: Positive pregnancy test, presently breast-feeding, or unwillingness to use effective contraceptive measures for the duration of study participation. Oral contraceptives, intra-uterine devices, Norplant®, Depo-Provera®, and barrier devices with spermicide are acceptable contraceptive methods; condoms used alone are not acceptable.
  14. Treatment with any anti-diabetic medication other than insulin within 4 weeks of enrollment.
  15. Use of any investigational agents within 4 weeks of enrollment.
  16. Any medical condition that, in the opinion of the PI, will interfere with the safe completion of the study

Inclusion Criteria GROUP 2

  1. Male and female subjects age 21 to 65 years of age.
  2. Subjects who are able to provide written informed consent and to comply with the procedures of the study protocol.
  3. Clinical history compatible with type 1 diabetes with onset of disease at < 40 years of age and insulin-dependent for > 10 years at the time of islet transplantation > 6 months before study.
  4. Stable islet graft function defined by C-peptide > 0.5 ng/ml and insulin-independent or insulin-dependent with daily insulin requirement < 0.2 units/kg•d to maintain HbA1c < 7.0%.
  5. Use of standard immunosuppression consisting of tacrolimus with or without sirolimus or mycophenolic acid. Substitutions of tacrolimus with cyclosporine, and of sirolimus or mycophenolic acid with azathioprine are permissible if stable for over 3 months. Prednisone is allowable if no more than 5 mg daily.

Exclusion Criteria:

GROUP 2

  1. BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2.
  2. Insulin requirement of ≥ 0.2 units/kg•day.
  3. HbA1c ≥ 7.0%.
  4. Uncontrolled hypertension: systolic blood pressure > 160 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure > 100 mmHg.
  5. Active cardiovascular disease, including coronary artery, cerebrovascular or peripheral vascular disease.
  6. Abnormal kidney function: eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2.
  7. Abnormal liver function: persistent elevation of liver function tests > 1.5 times the upper limit of normal.
  8. Untreated hypothyroidism, Addison's disease, or Celiac disease.
  9. Anemia: baseline hemoglobin concentration < 11 g/dl in women and < 12 g/dl in men.
  10. Presence of a seizure disorder not related to prior severe hypoglycemia.
  11. Use of glucocorticoids greater than 5 mg of prednisone daily, or an equivalent physiologic dose of hydrocortisone.
  12. For female participants of child-bearing potential: Positive pregnancy test, presently breast-feeding, or unwillingness to use effective contraceptive measures for the duration of study participation. Oral contraceptives, intra-uterine devices, Norplant®, Depo-Provera®, and barrier devices with spermicide are acceptable contraceptive methods; condoms used alone are not acceptable.
  13. Treatment with any anti-diabetic medication other than insulin within 4 weeks of enrollment.
  14. Use of any investigational agents within 4 weeks of enrollment.
  15. Any medical condition that, in the opinion of the PI, will interfere with the safe completion of the study

Inclusion Criteria GROUP 3

Patients who meet all of the following criteria are eligible for participation in Group 3 of this study:

  1. Male and female subjects age 21 to 65 years of age.
  2. Subjects who are able to provide written informed consent and to comply with the procedures of the study protocol.
  3. Clinical history compatible with total pancreatectomy and autologous islet transplantation > 6 months before study.
  4. Stable islet graft function defined by C-peptide > 0.5 ng/ml and insulin-independent or insulin-dependent with daily insulin requirement < 0.2 units/kg•d to maintain HbA1c < 7.0%.

Exclusion Criteria:

GROUP 3

  1. BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2.
  2. Insulin requirement of ≥ 0.2 units/kg•day.
  3. HbA1c ≥ 7.0%.
  4. Uncontrolled hypertension: systolic blood pressure > 160 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure > 100 mmHg.
  5. Active cardiovascular disease, including coronary artery, cerebrovascular or peripheral vascular disease.
  6. Abnormal kidney function: eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2.
  7. Abnormal liver function: persistent elevation of liver function tests > 1.5 times the upper limit of normal.
  8. Anemia: baseline hemoglobin concentration < 11 g/dl in women and < 12 g/dl in men.
  9. Presence of a seizure disorder not related to prior severe hypoglycemia.
  10. Use of glucocorticoids greater than 5 mg of prednisone daily, or an equivalent physiologic dose of hydrocortisone.
  11. For female participants of child-bearing potential: Positive pregnancy test, presently breast-feeding, or unwillingness to use effective contraceptive measures for the duration of study participation. Oral contraceptives, intra-uterine devices, Norplant®, Depo-Provera®, and barrier devices with spermicide are acceptable contraceptive methods; condoms used alone are not acceptable.
  12. Treatment with any anti-diabetic medication other than insulin within 4 weeks of enrollment.
  13. Use of any investigational agents within 4 weeks of enrollment.
  14. Any medical condition that, in the opinion of the PI, will interfere with the safe completion of the study

Sites / Locations

  • University of Pennsylvania - Institute for Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm 4

Arm 5

Arm Type

Active Comparator

Active Comparator

Placebo Comparator

No Intervention

No Intervention

Arm Label

Group 1-Propranolol Intra-hepatic islet

Group 1-Phentolamine Intra-hepatic islet

Group 1- Placebo Intra-hepatic islet

Group 2 - Extra-hepatic islet

Group 3 - Intra-hepatic auto islet

Arm Description

The dose of propranolol will be 0.48 μg/kilogram•minute, which will provide a total dose of 0.10 mg/kg. It will be administered 1 x only via intravenous infusion over 3.5 hours, starting 30 min before conduct of a hyperinsulinemic euglycemic (90 min) followed by hypoglycemia (90 min) clamp.

The dose of phentolamine will be 0.95 μg/kg•min, which will provide a total dose of 0.20 mg/kg. It will be administered 1 x only via intravenous infusion over 3.5 hours, starting 30 min before conduct of a hyperinsulinemic euglycemic (90 min) followed by hypoglycemia (90 min) clamp.

Placebo in 100mL NSS. Infuse Intravenously at 0.0095 ML/KG/MIN. 1 x only via intravenous infusion over 3.5 hours, starting 30 min before conduct of a hyperinsulinemic euglycemic (90 min) followed by hypoglycemia (90 min) clamp.

Hyperinsulinemic euglycemic (90 min) followed by hypoglycemia (90 min) clamp only.

Hyperinsulinemic euglycemic (90 min) followed by hypoglycemia (90 min) clamp only.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

C-PEPTIDE suppression during hyperinsulinemia euglycemia.
The primary outcome measures will be the levels of C-peptide during hyperinsulinemia euglycemia.
GLUCAGON activation during hyperinsulinemia hypoglycemia.
The primary outcome measures will be the levels of glucagon during hyperinsulinemia hypoglycemia.

Secondary Outcome Measures

EPINEPHRINE during hyperinsulinemia hypoglycemia.
Secondary outcome measures will include levels of epinephrine during hyperinsulinemia hypoglycemia.
Rates of ENDOGENOUS GLUCOSE PRODUCTION during hyperinsulinemia hypoglycemia.
Secondary outcome measures will include rates of endogenous glucose production during hyperinsulinemia hypoglycemia
AUTONOMIC SYMPTOMS during hyperinsulinemia
Secondary outcome measures will include levels of autonomic symptoms during hyperinsulinemia hypoglycemia. Autonomic symptoms will be measured by answering a short symptoms questionnaire with a level scale of 0-5.

Full Information

First Posted
February 28, 2017
Last Updated
August 28, 2023
Sponsor
University of Pennsylvania
Collaborators
National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT03079921
Brief Title
Adrenergic System in Islet Transplantation
Official Title
Adrenergic Contribution to Glucose Counterregulation in Islet Transplantation
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
August 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Active, not recruiting
Study Start Date
January 20, 2017 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
April 30, 2019 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
December 31, 2024 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
University of Pennsylvania
Collaborators
National Institutes of Health (NIH), 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
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.
No
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
To determine the effect of sympathetic neural and hormonal (epinephrine) input on islet cell hormonal responses to insulin-induced hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetic recipients of intrahepatic islet transplantation. We hypothesize that α-adrenergic (neural) blockage will abolish insulin-mediated suppression of C-peptide, attenuating α-cell glucagon secretion during hypoglycemia, and that β-adrenergic (hormonal) blockage will have no effect. Glucose counterregulatory responses will be measured during hyperinsulinemic euglycemic-hypoglycemic clamps on three occasions with randomized, double-blind administration of the α-adrenergic blocker phentolamine, the β-adrenergic blocker propranolol, or placebo. The demonstration of neural rather than hormonal regulation of the transplanted islet cell response to hypoglycemia is critical for understanding the mechanism for protection from hypoglycemia afforded by intrahepatically transplanted.
Detailed Description
This study is designed to test the hypothesis that α-adrenergic (neural) blockade will abolish insulin-mediated suppression of C-peptide, attenuating α-cell glucagon secretion during hypoglycemia, and that β-adrenergic (hormonal) blockade will have no effect. Glucose counterregulatory responses will be measured during hyperinsulinemic euglycemic-hypoglycemic clamps on three occasions with randomized, double-blind administration of the α-adrenergic blocker phentolamine, the β-adrenergic blocker propranolol, or placebo. The demonstration of neural rather than hormonal regulation of the transplanted islet cell response to hypoglycemia is critical for understanding the mechanism for protection from hypoglycemia afforded by intrahepatically transplanted islets. Glucose counterregulation has not been studied in type 1 diabetic recipients of extrahepatic islet transplantation. Comparison of glucose counterregulatory responses measured during hyperinsulinemic euglycemic-hypoglycemic clamps will be compared to those obtained from type 1 diabetic recipients of intrahepatic islet transplantation studied under the placebo condition above. Glucose counterregulation has not been directly compared between recipients of intrahepatic auto- and allo-islet transplantation. Direct comparison of glucose counterregulatory responses under the same experimental conditions is required to understand whether mechanisms other than the glucagon response may be important to the reported hypoglycemia affecting pancreatectomized recipients of islet auto-transplantation.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Type1diabetes, Hypoglycemia, Hypoglycemia Unawareness, Islet Cell Transplantation
Keywords
Islet Graft Function, Islet Cell transplantation, Auto-islet transplantation, Intra-hepatic islets, Extra-hepatic islets

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Basic Science
Study Phase
Early Phase 1
Interventional Study Model
Factorial Assignment
Model Description
This study is a within subject and across group mechanistic design. Islet cell hormonal responses to a hyperinsulinemic euglycemic-hypoglycemic clamp will be assessed in "Group 1" on three occasions with randomized, double-blind administration of the α-adrenergic blocker phentolamine, the β-adrenergic blocker propranolol, or placebo. Responses in "Group 1" under the placebo condition will be used for comparison to those obtained from hyperinsulinemic euglycemic-hypoglycemic clamp testing on one occasion in subjects in each of "Group 2" and "Group 3".
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Masking Description
Conditions of testing for "Group 1" (intra-hepatic islet recipients) will remain double-blind for each subject until their completion of all testing visits, unless for safety concerns, either the PI or Medical Monitor request an unblinding. Groups "2" and "3" will have no masking.
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
11 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Group 1-Propranolol Intra-hepatic islet
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
The dose of propranolol will be 0.48 μg/kilogram•minute, which will provide a total dose of 0.10 mg/kg. It will be administered 1 x only via intravenous infusion over 3.5 hours, starting 30 min before conduct of a hyperinsulinemic euglycemic (90 min) followed by hypoglycemia (90 min) clamp.
Arm Title
Group 1-Phentolamine Intra-hepatic islet
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
The dose of phentolamine will be 0.95 μg/kg•min, which will provide a total dose of 0.20 mg/kg. It will be administered 1 x only via intravenous infusion over 3.5 hours, starting 30 min before conduct of a hyperinsulinemic euglycemic (90 min) followed by hypoglycemia (90 min) clamp.
Arm Title
Group 1- Placebo Intra-hepatic islet
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Placebo in 100mL NSS. Infuse Intravenously at 0.0095 ML/KG/MIN. 1 x only via intravenous infusion over 3.5 hours, starting 30 min before conduct of a hyperinsulinemic euglycemic (90 min) followed by hypoglycemia (90 min) clamp.
Arm Title
Group 2 - Extra-hepatic islet
Arm Type
No Intervention
Arm Description
Hyperinsulinemic euglycemic (90 min) followed by hypoglycemia (90 min) clamp only.
Arm Title
Group 3 - Intra-hepatic auto islet
Arm Type
No Intervention
Arm Description
Hyperinsulinemic euglycemic (90 min) followed by hypoglycemia (90 min) clamp only.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Phentolamine
Other Intervention Name(s)
Regitine
Intervention Description
Physiologic receptor blockade (α1-receptor).
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Propranolol
Other Intervention Name(s)
Inderal
Intervention Description
Physiologic receptor blockade (β2-receptor).
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Other Intervention Name(s)
Saline, Sodium Chloride Solution
Intervention Description
100mL bag of Normal Saline Solution (NSS).
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
C-PEPTIDE suppression during hyperinsulinemia euglycemia.
Description
The primary outcome measures will be the levels of C-peptide during hyperinsulinemia euglycemia.
Time Frame
For C-peptide at the 60-90 time-point during the hyperinsulinemic euglycemic-hypoglycemic clamp.
Title
GLUCAGON activation during hyperinsulinemia hypoglycemia.
Description
The primary outcome measures will be the levels of glucagon during hyperinsulinemia hypoglycemia.
Time Frame
For Glucagon at the 150-180 minute time-point during the hyperinsulinemic euglycemic-hypoglycemic clamp.
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
EPINEPHRINE during hyperinsulinemia hypoglycemia.
Description
Secondary outcome measures will include levels of epinephrine during hyperinsulinemia hypoglycemia.
Time Frame
During metabolic testing in the 150-180 minute time-point of the hyperinsulinemic euglycemic-hypoglycemic clamp.
Title
Rates of ENDOGENOUS GLUCOSE PRODUCTION during hyperinsulinemia hypoglycemia.
Description
Secondary outcome measures will include rates of endogenous glucose production during hyperinsulinemia hypoglycemia
Time Frame
During metabolic testing in the 150-180 minute time-point of the hyperinsulinemic euglycemic-hypoglycemic clamp.
Title
AUTONOMIC SYMPTOMS during hyperinsulinemia
Description
Secondary outcome measures will include levels of autonomic symptoms during hyperinsulinemia hypoglycemia. Autonomic symptoms will be measured by answering a short symptoms questionnaire with a level scale of 0-5.
Time Frame
During metabolic testing; this symptom questionnaire will be asked at the following time points: -15min, -1min, 30min, 60min,75min, 90min,120min, 150min, 165min, 180min.

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Gender Based
Yes
Gender Eligibility Description
Male or Female at birth.
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
21 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
65 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: GROUP 1 Male and female subjects age 21 to 65 years of age. Subjects who are able to provide written informed consent and to comply with the procedures of the study protocol. Clinical history compatible with type 1 diabetes with onset of disease at < 40 years of age and insulin-dependent for > 10 years at the time of islet transplantation > 6 months before study. Stable islet graft function defined by C-peptide > 0.5 ng/ml and insulin-independent or insulin-dependent with daily insulin requirement < 0.2 units/kg•d to maintain HbA1c < 7.0%. Use of standard immunosuppression consisting of tacrolimus with or without sirolimus or mycophenolic acid. Substitutions of tacrolimus with cyclosporine, and of sirolimus or mycophenolic acid with azathioprine are permissible if stable for over 3 months. Prednisone is allowable if no more than 5 mg daily. Exclusion Criteria: GROUP 1 BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2. Insulin requirement of ≥ 0.2 units/kg•day. HbA1c ≥ 7.0%. Uncontrolled hypertension: systolic blood pressure > 160 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure > 100 mmHg. History of cardiovascular disease, including coronary artery, cerebrovascular or peripheral vascular disease, or current use of β-blocker therapy. Bronchial asthma. Abnormal kidney function: Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2. Abnormal liver function: persistent elevation of liver function tests > 1.5 times the upper limit of normal. Untreated hypothyroidism, Addison's disease, or Celiac disease. Anemia: baseline hemoglobin concentration < 11 g/dl in women and < 12 g/dl in men. Presence of a seizure disorder not related to prior severe hypoglycemia. Use of glucocorticoids greater than 5 mg of prednisone daily, or an equivalent physiologic dose of hydrocortisone. For female participants of child-bearing potential: Positive pregnancy test, presently breast-feeding, or unwillingness to use effective contraceptive measures for the duration of study participation. Oral contraceptives, intra-uterine devices, Norplant®, Depo-Provera®, and barrier devices with spermicide are acceptable contraceptive methods; condoms used alone are not acceptable. Treatment with any anti-diabetic medication other than insulin within 4 weeks of enrollment. Use of any investigational agents within 4 weeks of enrollment. Any medical condition that, in the opinion of the PI, will interfere with the safe completion of the study Inclusion Criteria GROUP 2 Male and female subjects age 21 to 65 years of age. Subjects who are able to provide written informed consent and to comply with the procedures of the study protocol. Clinical history compatible with type 1 diabetes with onset of disease at < 40 years of age and insulin-dependent for > 10 years at the time of islet transplantation > 6 months before study. Stable islet graft function defined by C-peptide > 0.5 ng/ml and insulin-independent or insulin-dependent with daily insulin requirement < 0.2 units/kg•d to maintain HbA1c < 7.0%. Use of standard immunosuppression consisting of tacrolimus with or without sirolimus or mycophenolic acid. Substitutions of tacrolimus with cyclosporine, and of sirolimus or mycophenolic acid with azathioprine are permissible if stable for over 3 months. Prednisone is allowable if no more than 5 mg daily. Exclusion Criteria: GROUP 2 BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2. Insulin requirement of ≥ 0.2 units/kg•day. HbA1c ≥ 7.0%. Uncontrolled hypertension: systolic blood pressure > 160 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure > 100 mmHg. Active cardiovascular disease, including coronary artery, cerebrovascular or peripheral vascular disease. Abnormal kidney function: eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2. Abnormal liver function: persistent elevation of liver function tests > 1.5 times the upper limit of normal. Untreated hypothyroidism, Addison's disease, or Celiac disease. Anemia: baseline hemoglobin concentration < 11 g/dl in women and < 12 g/dl in men. Presence of a seizure disorder not related to prior severe hypoglycemia. Use of glucocorticoids greater than 5 mg of prednisone daily, or an equivalent physiologic dose of hydrocortisone. For female participants of child-bearing potential: Positive pregnancy test, presently breast-feeding, or unwillingness to use effective contraceptive measures for the duration of study participation. Oral contraceptives, intra-uterine devices, Norplant®, Depo-Provera®, and barrier devices with spermicide are acceptable contraceptive methods; condoms used alone are not acceptable. Treatment with any anti-diabetic medication other than insulin within 4 weeks of enrollment. Use of any investigational agents within 4 weeks of enrollment. Any medical condition that, in the opinion of the PI, will interfere with the safe completion of the study Inclusion Criteria GROUP 3 Patients who meet all of the following criteria are eligible for participation in Group 3 of this study: Male and female subjects age 21 to 65 years of age. Subjects who are able to provide written informed consent and to comply with the procedures of the study protocol. Clinical history compatible with total pancreatectomy and autologous islet transplantation > 6 months before study. Stable islet graft function defined by C-peptide > 0.5 ng/ml and insulin-independent or insulin-dependent with daily insulin requirement < 0.2 units/kg•d to maintain HbA1c < 7.0%. Exclusion Criteria: GROUP 3 BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2. Insulin requirement of ≥ 0.2 units/kg•day. HbA1c ≥ 7.0%. Uncontrolled hypertension: systolic blood pressure > 160 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure > 100 mmHg. Active cardiovascular disease, including coronary artery, cerebrovascular or peripheral vascular disease. Abnormal kidney function: eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2. Abnormal liver function: persistent elevation of liver function tests > 1.5 times the upper limit of normal. Anemia: baseline hemoglobin concentration < 11 g/dl in women and < 12 g/dl in men. Presence of a seizure disorder not related to prior severe hypoglycemia. Use of glucocorticoids greater than 5 mg of prednisone daily, or an equivalent physiologic dose of hydrocortisone. For female participants of child-bearing potential: Positive pregnancy test, presently breast-feeding, or unwillingness to use effective contraceptive measures for the duration of study participation. Oral contraceptives, intra-uterine devices, Norplant®, Depo-Provera®, and barrier devices with spermicide are acceptable contraceptive methods; condoms used alone are not acceptable. Treatment with any anti-diabetic medication other than insulin within 4 weeks of enrollment. Use of any investigational agents within 4 weeks of enrollment. Any medical condition that, in the opinion of the PI, will interfere with the safe completion of the study
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Michael R Rickels, MD., MS
Organizational Affiliation
Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Perelman School of Medicine
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University of Pennsylvania - Institute for Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism
City
Philadelphia
State/Province
Pennsylvania
ZIP/Postal Code
19104
Country
United States

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No
IPD Sharing Plan Description
It is not yet known if there will be any further plan to make IPD available besides the Informed Consent.
Links:
URL
https://www.med.upenn.edu/apps/faculty/index.php/p32032
Description
Perelman School of Medicine / Faculty Search /Michael Rickels, M.D., M.S.
URL
https://clinicalresearch.itmat.upenn.edu/?_ga=1.86091032.1687586810.1437483178
Description
Research Studies at the University of Pennsylvania
URL
https://www.med.upenn.edu/idom/trials.html
Description
Institute for Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism Research Studies

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