Islet GLP-1 in Prediabetes

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to determine the contribution of islet GLP-1 to islet function in prediabetes.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • All subjects will be weight-stable, defined as a <3% change in body weight over the preceding 2 months (by history).
  • Normal fasting glucose (≤ 100 mg/dl) and normal glucose tolerance (≤ 140 mg/dl)
  • Reside within a 100-mile radius of Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. This will be the NFG / NGT group.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Age < 25 or > 70 years (to avoid studying subjects who could have latent type 1 diabetes, or the effects of age extremes in subjects with normal or impaired fasting glucose).
  • HbA1c ³ 6.5%
  • Use of any glucose-lowering agents including metformin or sulfonylureas.
  • For female subjects: positive pregnancy test at the time of enrollment or study
  • History of prior upper abdominal surgery such as adjustable gastric banding, pyloroplasty and vagotomy.
  • Active systemic illness or malignancy.
  • Symptomatic macrovascular or microvascular disease.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 07/16/2024. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

 

 

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Adrian Vella, M.D.

Contact us for the latest status

Contact information:

Jeanette Laugen

(507) 255-8110

Laugen.Jeanette@mayo.edu

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Publications

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