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NCT00005905 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Leptin to Treat Lipodystrophy

A Phase 2 study, sponsored by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
20
Enrollment target

NCT00005905 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The registered enrollment target is 20 participants.

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The verdict

NCT00005905, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
20 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

This study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the leptin replacement therapy in treating lipoatrophy or lipodystrophy-a condition in which there is a total or partial loss of fat cells. Patients with lipodystrophy lack sufficient leptin, because this hormone is produced by fat cells. The leptin deficiency usually causes high blood lipid (fat) levels and insulin resistance that may lead to diabetes. Patients may have hormone imbalances, fertility problems, uncontrolled appetite, and liver disease due to fat accumulation. Patients 15 years and older with lipodystrophy are eligible for this study. Candidates are screened with a medical history and physical examination, and fasting blood tests. Those enrolled undergo the following additional procedures: * Ultrasound of the liver and, if abnormalities are found, possibly a liver biopsy * Resting metabolic rate measurement - measures the amount of oxygen breathed at rest in order to calculate how many calories are required to maintain resting body functions * Magnetic resonance imaging of the liver and other organs, and of muscle and fat * Estimation of body fat - measurements of height, weight, hip size, and skin folds over the arms and abdomen to estimate body fat content * Insulin tolerance test - measures blood glucose levels after administration of insulin. Insulin is given through an intravenous (IV) catheter (a thin tube placed in a vein) and blood is drawn 5 minutes before the test begins, when the test begins, and 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 minutes into the test * Oral glucose tolerance test - measures blood glucose and insulin levels after drinking a glucose (sugar) solution. Blood samples are drawn through an IV catheter 15 minutes before the test begins, at the time the test begins, and 30, 60, 90 and 180 minutes into the test * Intravenous glucose tolerance test - measures tissue response to insulin and glucose after glucose is injected into a vein. The glucose injection is followed by a short infusion

Interventions

  • DRUG hu Leptin (A-100)

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 20 participants
Start Date 2000-06
Est. Completion 2003-04
Phase Phase 2

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00005905

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00005905 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), which has 490 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which hu Leptin (A-100) is the first listed.

NCT00005905 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00005905 about?

NCT00005905 is a clinical study titled "Leptin to Treat Lipodystrophy". This study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the leptin replacement therapy in treating lipoatrophy or lipodystrophy-a condition in which there is a total or partial loss of fat cells. Patients with lipodystrophy lack sufficient leptin, because this hormone is produced by fat cells. The ...

What is the current status of trial NCT00005905?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 2000-06. Estimated completion is 2003-04.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00005905?

The interventions under investigation include: hu Leptin (A-100) (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00005905?

This trial is sponsored by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), which has 490 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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