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The Impact of Renin-angiotensin System on Brain Activation During Hypoglycaemia in Healthy Men, a PET Study

Primary Purpose

Hypoglycemia, Cognitive Impairment

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Denmark
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Human insulin
Sponsored by
Hypoglycaemia Research Group
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional other trial for Hypoglycemia focused on measuring Hypoglycemia, Cognitive impairment, PET, CalCAP

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 40 Years (Adult)MaleAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:Male Age 18-40 years Right-handed In good general health based on history High/low RAS activity (high ACE activity, A-allele for angiotensin II receptor (subtype 2) and high plasma angiotensinogen, or low ACE activity, low plasma angiotensinogen and not carrier of the A-allele for angiotensin II receptor (subtype 2)). - Exclusion Criteria: Any evidence of mental, neurological or medical illnesses. The presence of ferromagnetic metal in the body. Claustrophobia Exposure to radiation within the last year -

Sites / Locations

  • Medical Department I, Hillerød Hospital

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Experimental

Arm Label

High RAS activity

Low RAS activity

Arm Description

10 healthy men were characterized by having high basal RAS activity.

10 healthy men were characterized by having either a low basal RAS activity.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Cerebral Activation During Hypoglycaemia
To compare the high RAS activity vs low RAS activity a Z score was used.

Secondary Outcome Measures

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First Posted
December 12, 2005
Last Updated
March 28, 2017
Sponsor
Hypoglycaemia Research Group
Collaborators
Rigshospitalet, Denmark
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00264641
Brief Title
The Impact of Renin-angiotensin System on Brain Activation During Hypoglycaemia in Healthy Men, a PET Study
Official Title
The Impact of Renin-angiotensin System on Brain Activation During Hypoglycaemia in Healthy Men, a PET Study
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
March 2017
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
January 2006 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
February 2008 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
February 2008 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Hypoglycaemia Research Group
Collaborators
Rigshospitalet, Denmark

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the cerebral blood flow in subjects with high and low activity in the renin-angiotensin system (RAS).The renin-angiotensin system is a hormone system which is involved in the regulation of the blood pressure. Earlier studies have shown that high RAS activity is associated with a more pronounced cognitive impairment during hypoglycaemia compared to low RAS activity in both type 1 diabetic patients and healthy volunteers. We intend to examine brain activity by oxygen-15 labelled water-PET scanning during hypoglycaemia in response to cognitive function testing in 20 healthy male volunteers with high and low RAS activity, respectively
Detailed Description
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the regional cerebral blood flow in subjects with high and low activity in the renin-angiotensin system (RAS). Earlier studies have shown that high RAS activity is associated with a more pronounced cognitive impairment during hypoglycaemia compared to low RAS activity in both type 1 diabetic patients and healthy volunteers. We intend to examine brain activity by oxygen-15 labelled water-PET scanning during hypoglycaemia in response to cognitive function testing in 20 healthy male volunteers with high and low RAS activity, respectively.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Hypoglycemia, Cognitive Impairment
Keywords
Hypoglycemia, Cognitive impairment, PET, CalCAP

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Other
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Non-Randomized
Enrollment
20 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
High RAS activity
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
10 healthy men were characterized by having high basal RAS activity.
Arm Title
Low RAS activity
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
10 healthy men were characterized by having either a low basal RAS activity.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Human insulin
Intervention Description
Hyperinsulinaemic induced hypoglycaemia
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Cerebral Activation During Hypoglycaemia
Description
To compare the high RAS activity vs low RAS activity a Z score was used.
Time Frame
After 4 scans on day 1

10. Eligibility

Sex
Male
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
40 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:Male Age 18-40 years Right-handed In good general health based on history High/low RAS activity (high ACE activity, A-allele for angiotensin II receptor (subtype 2) and high plasma angiotensinogen, or low ACE activity, low plasma angiotensinogen and not carrier of the A-allele for angiotensin II receptor (subtype 2)). - Exclusion Criteria: Any evidence of mental, neurological or medical illnesses. The presence of ferromagnetic metal in the body. Claustrophobia Exposure to radiation within the last year -
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Birger Thorsteinsson, MD, DMSci
Organizational Affiliation
Hypoglycaemia Research Group
Official's Role
Study Chair
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Medical Department I, Hillerød Hospital
City
Hillerød
ZIP/Postal Code
3400
Country
Denmark

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No
Citations:
PubMed Identifier
19584889
Citation
Bie-Olsen LG, Pedersen-Bjergaard U, Kjaer TW, Lonsdale MN, Law I, Thorsteinsson B. Association between regional cerebral blood flow during hypoglycemia and genetic and phenotypic traits of the renin-angiotensin system. J Cereb Blood Flow Metab. 2009 Nov;29(11):1790-5. doi: 10.1038/jcbfm.2009.94. Epub 2009 Jul 8.
Results Reference
result
PubMed Identifier
20215476
Citation
Bie-Olsen LG, Pedersen-Bjergaard U, Kjaer TW, Lonsdale MN, Law I, Thorsteinsson B. Differences in cortical and pituitary activity in response to hypoglycaemia and cognitive testing in healthy men with different basal activity of the renin-angiotensin system. J Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone Syst. 2010 Sep;11(3):173-9. doi: 10.1177/1470320310364182. Epub 2010 Mar 9.
Results Reference
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PubMed Identifier
19170163
Citation
Bie-Olsen LG, Kjaer TW, Pedersen-Bjergaard U, Lonsdale MN, Holst JJ, Law I, Thorsteinsson B. Changes of cognition and regional cerebral activity during acute hypoglycemia in normal subjects: A H2 15O positron emission tomographic study. J Neurosci Res. 2009 Jun;87(8):1922-8. doi: 10.1002/jnr.22002.
Results Reference
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