Clinical trial NCT02122666: Composition & Function of Sarcoplasmic Reticulum in Persons With the Metabolic Syndrome
Official title: Modulating Physiologic Effects Of Phospholipid Metabolism In Obesity And Diabetes; AIM 4: Composition and Function of Sarcoplasmic Reticulum in Persons With the Metabolic Syndrome
Study type: OBSERVATIONAL
Overall status: COMPLETED
Conditions: Metabolic Syndrome
Keywords: Metabolic Syndrome
Pre-diabetes
impaired glucose tolerance
Phospholipids
Lead sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2014-04-24
Enrollment: 27
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 18
Maximum age (years): 65
Standard ages: ADULT
OLDER_ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: yes
Observational model: CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective: PROSPECTIVE
Sampling method: NON_PROBABILITY_SAMPLE
Study population: primary care clinic, community sample

Brief summary: The investigators previous research has suggested that lipid (fatty) composition in the muscle cells of mice plays a key role in their insulin sensitivity. The purpose of this study is to determine whether these specific fat signatures translate to humans by comparing the muscle of healthy patients to those with pre-diabetes, or "the metabolic syndrome".

Detailed description: The Comp-SR study explores the role of lipid metabolism in key metabolic pathways in skeletal muscle. It is a translation of previous research done in mice studying the effects and functions of certain key enzymes involved in lipid metabolism found to be associated with insulin resistance. These enzymes are fatty acid synthase (FAS), choline/ethanolamine phosphotransferase 1 (CEPT1) and sarcoplasmic-endoplasmic reticulum ATPase (SERCA). Based on the investigators research, it appears that the activity and function of these enzymes determines the ratio of certain phospholipids in the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR), namely phosphatidylethanolamine (PE) and phosphatidylcholine (PC). Furthermore, the investigators have found that the ratio of these phospholipids correlates with the mouse's sensitivity to insulin.

Based on the muscle biopsies of four healthy persons, it was found that human muscle contains similar phospholipids and phospholipid ratios to mice. It is hypothesized that these phospholipid signatures may be predictive of the metabolic status of humans as well. The specific aims of this study are to determine if the composition and function of the sarcoplasmic reticulum is altered in persons with the metabolic syndrome compared to lean controls. This knowledge could provide new understanding of impediments to effective therapy, novel biomarkers of disease progression, and innovative treatment targets for diabetes.

Eligibility criteria: Control subjects

Inclusion:

Sedentary: No routine exercise, walking \<10,000 steps per day Age \>18 and \<65 Body Mass Index (BMI) \<32 Healthy by physical exam (patient is devoid of major acute or chronic illness) No significant abnormality in screening labs

Exclusion:

Currently on any significant prescription medications other than oral contraceptives in women Currently Pregnant Current Tobacco Use

Subjects with the Metabolic Syndrome

Inclusion:

Sedentary: No routine exercise, walking \<10,000 steps per day Age \>18 and \<65 Body Mass Index (BMI) \>30

Meet at least three of the following Adult Treatment Panel (ATP) III criteria for the metabolic syndrome:

waist circumference \> or = 40 inches in men, \> or = 35 inches in women blood triglycerides \> or = 150 mg/dL blood HDL cholesterol \<40 mg/dL in men, \<50 in women blood pressure \> or = 130 mmHg systolic, or \> or = 85 mmHg diastolic fasting blood sugar \> or = 100 mg/dL

Exclusion:

Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, cancer, liver, lung, or kidney disease or any other major illness

Currently on any significant prescription medications other than:

oral contraceptives in women More than two standard medication for stage 1 hypertension in men or women (blood pressure 140-159/90-99) Currently Pregnant Current Tobacco Use

Primary outcomes:
measure: Sarcoplasmic Reticulum Composition
timeFrame: Study Visit Week 4
Secondary outcomes:
measure: Insulin Sensitivity
timeFrame: Study visit week 4
measure: Lean and Fat Body Mass
timeFrame: Study Visit week 4
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Saint Louis
country: United States
facility: Washington University School of Medicine
state: Missouri
Study officials:
affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine
name: Clay F. Semenkovich, M.D.
role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine
name: Janet B McGill, M.D.
role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
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