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NCT number NCT04957589
Other study ID # 19026_CMMP
Secondary ID 255016
Status Completed
Phase N/A
First received
Last updated
Start date January 1, 2020
Est. completion date December 1, 2022

Study information

Verified date July 2022
Source University of Nottingham
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

Sarcopenia is defined as the incremental age-related loss of skeletal muscle in humans which generally begins from forty years old. It is associated with an overall reduction in quality of life and increased morbidity and mortality. Patients with type two diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are particularly at risk of developing sarcopenia, partly due to the condition and also due to the common incidence after or during middle age. A promising recently-investigated and effective conservative approach to T2DM is through very low calorie diets (VLCD). Some studies have shown that the diabetic status of some patients can be reversed through VLCD. However, VLCD will theoretically result in an acceleration of sarcopenia. This presents as a limiting factor for the implementation of VLCD in this at-risk patient group. Skeletal muscle tissue is encouraged to grow in size or be maintained through two means - an increase in circulating protein breakdown products, or through resistance exercise (RE). Additionally, RE has been shown to increase the body's sensitivity to insulin, the main hormone which controls circulating glucose levels and is frequently impaired in T2DM, as well as temporarily decreasing glucose levels. The precise mechanism by which these happen is not fully understood yet. In this study, the effect of a VLCD is used, alongside one form of exercise (high intensity interval training, HIT), in overweight, middle-aged male patients with T2DM. 10 patients are to be recruited into each group (control/VLCD-only and VLCD with HIT) at our centre. Patient weight, markers of muscle protein synthesis, glucose levels and changes to blood vessels will be investigated before, during and after across a six week timeframe. Investigations will include muscle and fat biopsies, blood samples, ultrasound scans, strength testing and deuterium oxide (D2O) isotope ingestion for later non-invasive body fluid sample mass spectrometric analysis.


Description:

Very low calorie diet (VLCD) is increasingly being utilized to improve cardio-metabolic outcomes in overweight/obese individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), but concerns regarding its association with skeletal muscle mass losses persist, especially in middle-aged/older individuals, who are already at risk of accelerated sarcopenia. This is particularly relevant in people at risk of developing diabetes due to the rising incidence and prevalence of diabetes among older patients as well as accelerated sarcopenia in diabetes compared with non-diabetes. Given that low skeletal muscle mass and function is linked to mortality, frailty, and adverse cardio-metabolic outcomes, increased understanding of the mechanisms of VLCD-induced muscle atrophy, and novel strategies to overcome this is crucial to optimize healthy ageing. Alongside nutrition, physical activity is another key driver of muscle protein synthesis, with habitual physical activity required to maintain muscle mass. A number of studies have shown that even short-term muscle disuse (or reduced use in the form of reduced ambulation (e.g. 2 weeks of <1500 steps/day) or limb immobilization causes muscle wasting. Exercise has also been shown to improve metabolic control by increasing muscle glucose uptake during muscle contractions via insulin-independent mechanisms, and also by increasing skeletal muscle insulin sensitivity following physical activity. HIT has been shown in a number of studies to improve both cardiovascular and metabolic function in a variety of cohorts. Therefore, this study aims to quantitatively determine whether HIT helps prevent a major physiological detrimental effect of VLCD. This study will randomise volunteers to: 1. VLCD ("Lighter Life" meal replacement product, total 600 calories (kcal)) alone (200kcal free allowance) (N=10) 2. VLCD and HIT (200kcal free allowance) (N=10) This will be undertaken in overweight and obese patients (BMI=27-50kg/m2) of male gender and between the ages of 35-65 years. Based on a power calculation derived from recently-published trial data utilising VLCDs and with MPS as the primary outcome, a minimum of 8 participants per group would be sufficient, with a further N=2 per arm (an increase in 25%) implemented to account for drop-outs. The study will aim to recruit (to allow for potential non-completion) 10 subjects per group. Volunteers would undergo detailed physiological and metabolic investigations before and after interventions 1. Skeletal muscle mass, function and protein metabolism 2. Vascular function (microvascular perfusion, macrovascular blood flow and endothelial function) 3. Cardio-metabolic status (glucose handling, cardiorespiratory function, central blood flow parameters) 4. mechanisms regulating changes in glucose handling and muscle protein turnover It is anticipated that HIT may ameliorate VLCD-induced reductions in skeletal muscle mass and function, by boosting the molecular signals which involve the retention of muscle mass. This adjuvant exercise interventions may also elicit improvements in cardio-metabolic health (vs. VLCD alone) via improvements in blood vessel function. The findings from this project could enhance our understanding on the role of VLCD in inducing improvement in cardio-metabolic health, provide rapid, practical low cost clinical interventions for people with T2DM and/or obesity, while unearthing potential new therapeutic targets for the future management of high blood sugar and obesity in people with T2DM. STUDY PROTOCOL After having passed screening and being formally enrolled, participants will be randomised and stratified (described previously), and then attend the department twice prior to their intervention commencement, with each day consisting of a full study day, whereby the various primary and secondary outcome measurements will be performed. On the first study day (D-5 from intervention), subjects will be asked to fast from midnight (except for water). This first 'study day' will consist of, in chronological order, repeat height and weight measurement, a baseline urine sample, DXA and oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) with concurrent questionnaire completion, followed by lunch. This is followed by hand grip dynamometry, electromyogram, maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVC), the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), and 1 repetition-maximum (1RM) testing of three lower body (leg press, hamstring curl, quadriceps extension) and three upper body movements (chest press, machine row, machine pulldown). Thereafter, participants would be fitted with an Actiheart monitor, followed by a staggered dosing of a D2O bolus with a concurrent bolus dose of D3-creatine. Additionally, they would be provided with several collection vessels (24 hour jar, two collection pots for 48 hour and 72 hour spot samples for the D3-creatine; a saliva collection pot to be filled two hours following the D2O bolus). They would also be provided with a loading dose of 3-methylhistidine (3MH) to be taken one day prior to the second study day (D-1 from intervention). Finally, they would be provided with an updated itinerary of the available VLCD meals for selection. Between the two study days (D-4 to D-1 from intervention), the participant would collect their D3-creatine-containing urine at home (24 hour period, and 48 & 72 hour spot samples). Additionally, one day prior to the second study day (D-1 from intervention), participants would be asked to consume the 3MH bolus at precisely 13:00. During the interim period, the participant would also be contacted to receive their preferences for meal profiles, which would be organised by the department. Finally, if the participant had been randomised into the 'VLCD only' group, they will advise the research team of their preferred food items (vegetables and/or nuts) during this interval, in order for a calculation of the approximate breakdown of calories that may be required to achieve a 200kcal value. On the second study day (D0 from intervention), subjects would once again be asked to fast from midnight (except for water). Upon attendance, they would be asked to provide a fasting saliva sample, blood (a repeat of the screening panel, alongside the '0 hour' serum 3MH level and D2O baseline measurement). Additionally, they would have their estimated 50% 1RM calculated for the quadriceps leg extension of their dominant leg (for utilisation in the subsequent analyses that day). They will also be expected to return their Actiheart monitor and D3-creatine samples for subsequent analysis. Thereafter, the participants would undergo (in chronological order) abdominal adipose tissue biopsy, vastus lateralis muscle biopsy (non-dominant leg), vastus lateralis ultrasound assessment (dominant leg), contrast-enhanced ultrasound scan (using the Sonovue agent; dominant leg), leg blood flow (dominant leg), flow-mediated dilation (dominant arm), and cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET). Throughout, across a four hour period from 09:00 to 13:00, serial measurement of the participant's serum 3MH levels are performed. At the end of the session, the participant would be provided with two to three weeks of VLCD meals (per their previously-agreed profile choices pending availability), alongside a diet and sleep diary. Further, they will be provided with the details of a registered dietician for support, and six once-weekly 'top up' doses of D2O, with the adjoining saliva sample vessels, to be filled immediately prior to 'top up' and two hours afterwards. The day after, the participant will commence their VLCD diet (D1), and will be expected to attend the department for a brief period several days afterwards (D4-5) for an inspection of their biopsy incision sites by a research clinician. Within weeks three to four of the intervention, a peri-intervention study day will be undertaken, whereby the participant would have repeat serial 3MH testing (as described in the second pre-intervention study day), alongside another set of repeat blood tests (as described in the first pre-intervention study day). All D2O saliva samples generated up to this juncture may be submitted to us at this time. The participant would also be refitted with an Actiheart monitor, to be worn for five full days. Following the completion of six full weeks of interventionIn the sixth and final week of their intervention period, the participants would be brought in for the post-intervention study days, which fully replicate the procedures described in the pre-intervention study days, with the exception of a D2O loading dose, and the returning of the Actiheart monitor worn following the peri-intervention study day. Thus, these final two post-intervention study days would occur on week six day two and week six day seven of the intervention period. After the post-intervention study days have been completed, the participant would once again attend the department after several days for a biopsy site incision inspection, in addition to the organisation of their reimbursement and guidance with respect to transitioning towards an increased calorie intake post-intervention All subjects will have 6-week intervention period of VLCD nutritional intervention with LighterLife VLCD meal replacement diets, 600kcal/day with 100% recommended daily allowance (RDA) vitamins and minerals. Meal replacements, which will be acquired from LighterLife, comprise of four food packs a day in the forms of soups, porridge, bars and drink mixes.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Completed
Enrollment 21
Est. completion date December 1, 2022
Est. primary completion date December 1, 2022
Accepts healthy volunteers No
Gender Male
Age group 30 Years to 65 Years
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria: - Patients must be able to provide informed consent. - Adult patients between the age of 30-65 years - A body mass index (BMI) of between 27-50 - Confirmed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) Exclusion Criteria: - contrast (Sonovue) sensitivity, - known renal, musculoskeletal, neurological, bowel, cardiovascular, respiratory or cerebrovascular disease, - or current/recent formal exercise regime participation (within two years). - Prospective volunteers with a weight exceeding 120kg are ineligible to participate due to the weight restriction present in the DEXA machine.

Study Design


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Intervention

Dietary Supplement:
Very Low Calorie Diet
A dietary intervention consisting of four meals (provided by LighterLife®), totaling approximately 600kcal/day (each meal comprising approximately 150kcal/day). Participants are provided with a choice of one of six "meal protocols", which consist of a pre-set combination of meals that arrive at approximately 52g protein, more than 15g fibre and less than 20g sugar per day.
Other:
High Intensity Interval Training
The HIIT training will consist of a five-exercise approach across three movements (star jumps, standing squats, on-the-spot-sprinting, standing squats and star jumps), which are collectively described as a cycle in this context. Each exercise is performed for 60 seconds with a 90 seconds recovery period. Each training session will begin with a two minute warm-up and cooldown (on-the-spot-jogging) followed by five minutes of static stretching. Volunteers would aim to exceed the initial number of star jumps and standing squats in the subsequent attempt per cycle. A total of three training sessions per week are to be completed, preferably non-consecutive but may be consecutive on no more than two training sessions per week. Progression is through a gradual increase in volume (repetitions of star jumps and standing squats) on a per-session basis.

Locations

Country Name City State
United Kingdom Royal Derby Hospital Derby Derbyshire

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
University of Nottingham

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United Kingdom, 

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Muscle Protein Synthesis (MPS) Estimation via weekly sampling of saliva following deuterium oxide (D2O) tracer solution administration relative to baseline. 6 weeks (throughout intervention)
Primary Muscle Protein Breakdown (MPB) (3MH) Estimation via peri-intervention study date measurement of serum and urine 3-methylhistidine (3MH) concentration relative to baseline. 6 weeks (one day prior to intervention study dates in pre, peri and post periods)
Secondary Vascular function (femoral artery blood flow) Macrovascular assessment of femoral artery blood flow, assessed pre- and post- leg extension in the participant's dominant leg. 6 weeks (pre and post intervention study dates only)
Secondary Vascular function (contrast enhanced ultrasound scan) Microvascular assessment of the vastus lateralis muscle in the participant's non-dominant leg using ultrasound scanning and Sonovue contrast agent. 6 weeks (pre and post intervention study dates only)
Secondary Vascular function (brachial artery reactive hyperaemia) Microvascular assessment of the brachial artery's endothelial response to transient ischaemia through the application of a fixed cuff and an assessment of the wave-forms. 6 weeks (pre and post intervention study dates only)
Secondary Body composition (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) scan) Assessment of participant body composition, including total mass, fat mass, lean body mass, and adipose tissue deposition pattern changes. 6 weeks (pre and post intervention study dates only)
Secondary Body composition (body weight measurement) Measurement of participant weight (in kg). 6 weeks (pre and post intervention study dates only)
Secondary Body composition (body mass index (BMI) estimation) Calculation of participant BMI using Outcome 7 and the participant's height from screening. 6 weeks (pre and post intervention study dates only)
Secondary Muscle structure (vastus lateralis cross-sectional area) Measured through external ultrasound scanning. 6 weeks (pre and post intervention study dates only)
Secondary Muscle structure (vastus lateralis pennation angle) Measured through external ultrasound scanning. 6 weeks (pre and post intervention study dates only)
Secondary Muscle structure (vastus lateralis circumference) Measured through external ultrasound scanning. 6 weeks (pre and post intervention study dates only)
Secondary Muscle structure (vastus lateralis fascicle length) Measured through external ultrasound scanning. 6 weeks (pre and post intervention study dates only)
Secondary Muscle function (1-repetition maximum assessment) 1-repetition maximum strength assessment in the bench press, cable row, lat pulldown, leg press, leg curl, leg extension: performed through several supervised warming-up exercise sets each, followed by a single maximum effort set, with the 1-repetition maximum calculated thereafter. 6 weeks (pre and post intervention study dates only)
Secondary Muscle function (maximum voluntary contraction) Assessment of voluntary contraction of the quadriceps muscle. 6 weeks (pre and post intervention study dates only)
Secondary Metabolic status (Oral glucose tolerance testing (OGTT)) Undertaken to assess for insulin sensitivity and resistance. 6 weeks (pre and post intervention study dates only)
Secondary Metabolic status (screening blood testing via venepuncture) Repeat of screening blood battery testing (full blood count, urea and electrolytes, liver function test, thyroid function test, lipid profile). In each instance, the results are compared against the local laboratory reference range for the respective physiological parameters. 6 weeks (pre and post intervention study dates only)
Secondary Metabolic status (mitochondrial respiration) Assessed via sampling of muscle tissue (vastus lateralis) via biopsy. Sample processed using Oroboros Instruments O2k machine. Oxygen consumption rate calculated. 6 weeks (pre and post intervention study dates only)
Secondary Cardiopulmonary fitness Ergometer-based assessment of VO2max 6 weeks (pre and post intervention study dates only)
Secondary Skeletal Muscle & Creatine Pool Assessment (D3-C) Total-body creatine pool size and skeletal muscle mass determination using D3-Creatine (D3-C). 6 weeks (pre and post intervention study dates only)
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