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NCT00592072 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Effect of Medium Chain Fatty Acids on Cognitive Function During Acute Hypoglycemia in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes

A NA study of Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1, sponsored by Yale University.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
12
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00592072: Completed NA study of Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1, sponsored by Yale University.

NCT00592072 is a NA study of Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 that has completed, run by Yale University. The registered enrollment target is 12 participants, below the 1,266-participant average among 118 other Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT00592072, a NA study of Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1, has completed, sponsored by Yale University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
12 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

At present, there are no therapeutic agents that can minimize severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and its effects on long-term brain function. The aim of this study is to determine whether the human brain is able to use medium chain fatty acids (MCFA) and/or their metabolites as an alternative fuel source during acute hypoglycemia in patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM). The hypothesis is that medium chain fatty acids will provide a rapidly absorbed, non-carbohydrate fuel that will improve cognitive performance during episodes of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar.)

Primary Outcome

Results of cognitive function in diabetic patients using tests such as digit symbol substitution (a test of memory), tests of everyday attention, telephone book searching and map searching during either administration of medium chain triglyceride oil or a control solution. The goal was to determine whether the human brain is able to use medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA) and /or their metabolites as an alternative fuel source and thus improve brain function during acute hypoglycemia in patients wit

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Medium chain fatty acid (Octanoic and Decanoic acid)
  • OTHER Splenda (Placebo Control)

Study Locations (1)

Connecticut

  • Yale University School of Medicine - New Haven

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 12 participants
Start Date 2005-07
Est. Completion 2008-07
Phase NA
Yale University

1,492 total trials

What the finished NCT00592072 record still lists

NCT00592072 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 12 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,266-participant average among 118 other Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower).

The record links to 1 condition, with Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Medium chain fatty acid (Octanoic and Decanoic acid) is the first listed.

NCT00592072 reports a single indexed study location in Connecticut.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00592072 about?

NCT00592072 is a clinical study titled "Effect of Medium Chain Fatty Acids on Cognitive Function During Acute Hypoglycemia in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes". At present, there are no therapeutic agents that can minimize severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and its effects on long-term brain function. The aim of this study is to determine whether the human brain is able to use medium chain fatty acids (MCFA) and/or their metabolites as an alternative fue...

What is the current status of trial NCT00592072?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 12 participants. The study started on 2005-07. Estimated completion is 2008-07.

What conditions does trial NCT00592072 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00592072?

The interventions under investigation include: Medium chain fatty acid (Octanoic and Decanoic acid) (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), Splenda (Placebo Control) (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00592072?

This trial is sponsored by Yale University, which has 1,492 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00592072 being conducted?

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

Similar trials for Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1

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Where NCT00592072's enrollment target sits among peer trials

12 110th of 118 higher than 9 of 118 other Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 trials

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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