RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06334172

The Role of Oxytocin in Regulating Blood Glucose


Sponsor

University Hospital, Gentofte, Copenhagen

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

Jan 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Investigating the effect of oxytocin on pancreatic endocrine functions by determining insulin and glucagon secretion within physiological ranges of plasma glucose.


Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin Age: 20 YearsMax Age: 50 Years

Inclusion Criteria1

  • BMI 19-25 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria11

  • Diabetes
  • Heart-, liver or kidney disease
  • More than 14 units of alcohol weekly, or drug abuse
  • Smoking or any kind of nicotine products
  • Alanin aminotransferase (ALAT) ≥ 2 × normal range
  • Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < 60 ml/min/1,73m2 or creatinine above normal range
  • Blood pressure > 140/90
  • Hemoglobin < normal range
  • Corrected QT Interval (Qtc) >0,45 sec. at electrocardiogram (ECG) at screening
  • Known disease in the pituitary gland or previous pituitary surgery
  • Any other disease/condition which the trial managers believe may affect participation in the trial

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Interventions

DRUGOxytocin

Oxytocin

OTHERPlacebo

Saline


Locations(1)

Center for Clinical Metabolic Research, Gentofte Hospital

Hellerup, Capital Region, Denmark

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