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Growth Hormone and Glucose Metabolism

Information source: Charite University, Berlin, Germany
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Condition(s) targeted: Growth Hormone Deficiency

Intervention: recombinant human Growth Hormone (Genotropin® ) (Drug)

Phase: Phase 4

Status: Completed

Sponsored by: Charite University, Berlin, Germany

Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s):
Ayman M Arafat, Dr.med., Principal Investigator, Affiliation: Charite Campus Benjamin Franklin

Summary

The aim of the study is to investigate changes in insulin sensitivity and ß-cell function after 24 and 48 weeks of low-dose growth hormone (GH) therapy in adult patients with severe GH deficiency using highly standardized techniques. Insulin sensitivity was estimated using euglycemic, hyperinsulinemic clamps, while insulin secretion and hepatic insulin clearance were determined by changes in insulin and C-peptide levels during hyperglycemic hyperinsulinemic clamps with consecutive intravenous (i. v.) L-arginine stimulation tests. Moreover, the researchers investigated changes in body composition, lipolysis and cardiovascular risk markers. Furthermore, in order to verify the mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of GH-induced insulin resistance and the GH-induced improvement in insulin resistance under long term treatment, the researchers intend to establish changes in intramyocellular lipid (IMCL) in patients with GH deficiency by magnetic resonance (MR)-spectroscopy before and during GH-treatment and to correlate IMCL with insulin resistance, insulin secretion and insulin clearance. Finally, the researchers aim to justify the effect of GH on adiponectin secretion as well as on the 11-ß hydroxylase activity.

Clinical Details

Official title: Effects of Treatment With Human Growth Hormone on Insulin Resistance and Insulin Secretion in Adults With Growth Hormone Deficiency

Study design: Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Basic Science

Primary outcome: Change from baseline in insulin sensitivity after 24 and 48 weeks of treatment with low GH dose in severely GH deficient patients.

Secondary outcome: Changes from baseline in insulin secretion and insulin clearance, as well as changes in body composition, lipolysis, cardiovascular risk markers, Adiponectin, IMCL and 11ßHSD activity.

Detailed description: In adult patients with GH deficiency, it is well documented that treatment with recombinant human GH results in a reduction of visceral fat mass and an increase in muscle mass. During long-term treatment, these effects seem to have beneficial effects on glucose metabolism. However, during the initial phase of GH treatment the insulin antagonistic effect of GH often induces an insulin resistant state which leads to an increase in insulin secretion or even, in cases with a preexisting ß-cell defect, to overt diabetes. Due to the lipolytic effect of GH, an impact of GH treatment on intracellular lipid homeostasis in adipose tissue, but also in skeletal muscle cells and liver cells can be expected. Moreover, since insulin resistance is known to be closely correlated with intramyocellular lipid (IMCL) content, changes in IMCL can play a key role in the GH-induced changes in the insulin sensitivity. Anyway, the mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of GH-induced insulin resistance and the GH-induced improvement in insulin resistance under long term treatment are presently not fully understood. In order to verify these mechanisms, we intend to establish changes in IMCL in patients with GH deficiency by MR-spectroscopy before and during GH-treatment and to correlate IMCL with insulin resistance, insulin secretion and insulin clearance. Finally, we aim to justify the effect of GH on adiponectin secretion as well as on the 11-ß hydroxylase activity.

Eligibility

Minimum age: 18 Years. Maximum age: N/A. Gender(s): Both.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

- Patients >18 years old.

- Severe GH deficiency as diagnosed by an inadequate GH stimulation in three different

tests: 1. peak response < 3 µg/l during an insulin tolerance test; 2. < 3 µg/l during glucagon test; 3. < 9 µg/l during GHRH-arginine stimulation test). Exclusion Criteria:

- GH replacement therapy prior to inclusion.

- History of diabetes Type 1 or 2.

- Biochemical evidence of impaired hepatic or renal function.

- History of cardiovascular disease.

- Uncontrolled hypertension.

- Current inflammatory or malignant disease.

- Pregnancy.

Locations and Contacts

Charite Campus Benjamin Franklin, Berlin 12200, Germany
Additional Information

Growth hormone therapy

Starting date: November 2003
Last updated: June 29, 2009

Page last updated: August 23, 2015

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