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NCT00230087 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Iron Depletion Therapy for Type 2 DM and NAFLD

A Phase 2 study of Diabetes Mellitus and Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, sponsored by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
15
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00230087 is a Phase 2 study of Diabetes Mellitus and Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease that has completed, run by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The registered enrollment target is 15 participants, below the 1,867-participant average among 208 other Diabetes Mellitus trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT00230087, a Phase 2 study of Diabetes Mellitus and Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, has completed, sponsored by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
15 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to find out whether lowering the amount of iron in the body will result in less resistance to insulin and improved liver function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. This may result in better diabetes control and/or a decrease in the amount of liver fat.

Interventions

  • PROCEDURE blood donation

Study Locations (1)

Washington

  • University of Washington Medical Center - Seattle

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 15 participants
Start Date 2005-09
Est. Completion 2010-06
Phase Phase 2

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00230087

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00230087 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 15 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 1,867-participant average among 208 other Diabetes Mellitus trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). 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 2 conditions, with Diabetes Mellitus appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which blood donation is the first listed.

NCT00230087 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Washington.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00230087 about?

NCT00230087 is a clinical study titled "Iron Depletion Therapy for Type 2 DM and NAFLD". The purpose of this study is to find out whether lowering the amount of iron in the body will result in less resistance to insulin and improved liver function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. This may result in better diabetes control and/or a decrease...

What is the current status of trial NCT00230087?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 15 participants. The study started on 2005-09. Estimated completion is 2010-06.

What conditions does trial NCT00230087 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Diabetes Mellitus, Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00230087?

The interventions under investigation include: blood donation (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00230087?

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.

Where is trial NCT00230087 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Washington. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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