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Natural History of Disorders of Insulin Resistance

This study is currently recruiting participants.

Summary | Eligibility | Citations | Contacts

Summary

Number

76-DK-0006

Sponsoring Institute

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Recruitment Detail

Type: Participants currently recruited/enrolled
Gender: Male & Female
Min Age: 6 mo
Max Age: 120 Years

Referral Letter Required

No

Population Exclusion(s)

None

Keywords

Diabetes Mellitus;
Severe Insulin Resistance;
Type B Insulin Resistance;
Natural History

Recruitment Keyword(s)

None

Condition(s)

Diabetes Mellitus;
Severe Insulin Resistance

Investigational Drug(s)

None

Investigational Device(s)

None

Intervention(s)

None

Supporting Site

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

The study will allow researchers to obtain blood, plasma, DNA, and RNA for genetic studies of insulin. There will be a focus on the causes of insulin resistance and diabetes mellitus. Insulin is a hormone found in the body that controls the level of sugar in the blood. Insulin resistance refers to conditions like diabetes when insulin does not work properly. In this study researchers would like to compare patients with diabetes and other forms of insulin resistance to normal individuals. The study will investigate how insulin attaches to cells.

Researchers will take 4 to 6 ounces (100-150 ml) of blood from adult patients and may request up to 12 ounces (one unit) of blood if necessary. Skin samples may be taken for a biopsy if further genetic testing is necessary. In addition some patients may be asked not to eat for up to 72 hours prior to testing.

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Eligibility

INCLUSION CRITERIA:

Three categories of subjects will be included in this study:

-Patients with evidence for insulin resistance or a disorder associated with severe insulin resistance, including:

--Patients with various syndromes of lipodystrophy

--Patients with known or suspected mutations on the insulin receptor gene

--Patients with known or suspected autoantibodies to the insulin receptor

--Patients with other severe forms of insulin resistance

-Family members of patients, above

-Healthy control subjects without insulin resistance

Inclusion criteria for each group of subjects are given below:

-Patients with evidence for severe insulin resistance or a disorder associated with severe insulin resistance must meet all of the following criteria:

--Suspected severe insulin resistance, or a disorder associated with severe insulin resistance, as evidenced by one or more of the following:

--Hyperinsulinemia (i.e. fasting insulin >30microU/mL)

--High insulin requirement (> 2 units per kg per day or > 200 units total per day)

--Phenotypic features suggesting a defect in glucose/lipid metabolism:

---Acanthosis nigricans

---Lipodystrophy/abnormal fat distribution

---Xanthomata

---Fatty liver

--Known or suspected mutations of the insulin receptor gene

--Known or suspected autoantibodies to the insulin receptor

--Age >= 6 months

--Ability of subject or Legally Authorized Representative (LAR) to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.

-Family members of patients, above (either affected or unaffected) must meet all of the following criteria:

--Biological relatives of patients in category (1) in whom a genetic cause of insulin resistance is known or suspected.

--Age >= 6 months

--Ability of subject (and/or legal guardian, for minor subjects) to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed assent/consent document.

-Healthy control subjects Cohort 1 must meet all of the following criteria.

--Ability of subject (and/or legal guardian, for minor subjects) to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed assent/consent document.

--In good general health with no known active medical conditions as evidenced by medical history

--Age >= 12 years

-Healthy control subjects Cohort 2. Subjects from Cohort 1 may be included in Cohort 2 if they meet the following ADDITIONAL inclusion criteria.

--Fasting glucose <100 mg/dL

--HbA1c <5.7%

--Fasting triglycerides <150 mg/dL

--Fasting insulin <30 mcU/mL

--BMI <27 kg/m2 or <90th percentile for age/sex (whichever is lower)

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

-Patients with evidence for insulin resistance or a disorder associated with severe insulin resistance

--none

-Family members of patients, above

--Pregnant at the time of enrollment

-Healthy control subjects Cohort 1

--Current use of prescription or non-prescription medication. Certain exceptions are permitted, including topical medications, vitamins, and hormonal contraceptives. Other medications may be permitted at the discretion of the investigators.

--Recent (past 2 months) use of drugs or supplements that alter glucose or lipid metabolism (e.g. niacin, fish oil, red yeast rice)

--History of diabetes or abnormal glucose tolerance

--Psychiatric or cognitive disorder that will, in the opinion of the investigators, limit the subject's ability to provide informed consent/assent, or to comply with study procedures

--Pregnant or lactating

-Healthy control subjects Cohort 2. Subjects from Cohort 1 may NOT be included in Cohort 2 if they have any of the following ADDITIONAL exclusion criteria.

--Abnormal screening labs, including the following:

---ALT or AST more than 1.5 times the upper limit of normal

---Glycosuria

---Clinically significant anemia

---Low eGFR (<60 mL/min/1.73m2)

---Any other abnormality that, in the opinion of the investigator, will increase risk to the subject from participation, or interfere with interpretation of study data


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Citations:

Not Provided

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Contacts:

Principal Investigator

Referral Contact

For more information:

Rebecca J. Brown, M.D.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
NIHBC 10 - CRC BG RM 6-5942
10 CENTER DR
BETHESDA MD 20892
(301) 594-0609
brownrebecca@mail.nih.gov

Megan S. Startzell, R.N.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
National Institutes of Health
Building 10
Room 5-5750
10 Center Drive
Bethesda, Maryland 20892
(301) 402-6371
megan.startzell@nih.gov

Office of Patient Recruitment
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Building 61, 10 Cloister Court
Bethesda, Maryland 20892
Toll Free: 1-800-411-1222
Local Phone: 301-451-4383
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ccopr@nih.gov

Clinical Trials Number:

NCT00001987

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