Trial Outcomes & Findings for Inflammation and the Metabolic Syndrome in Humans (NCT NCT00954824)

NCT ID: NCT00954824

Last Updated: 2017-03-30

Results Overview

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

50 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

24 hours

Results posted on

2017-03-30

Participant Flow

Non-tobacco using individuals between ages 18-40 in 2 groups- with metabolic syndrome (having 3 of 5 criteria) and non-metabolic syndrome.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Endotoxin (LPS)
Single administration low-dose (3 ng/kg) endotoxin (LPS). Endotoxin (LPS): Single administration low-dose (3 ng/kg) endotoxin (LPS).
Overall Study
STARTED
100
Overall Study
COMPLETED
50
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
50

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Inflammation and the Metabolic Syndrome in Humans

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Endotoxin (LPS)
n=50 Participants
Single administration low-dose (3 ng/kg) endotoxin (LPS). Endotoxin (LPS): Single administration low-dose (3 ng/kg) endotoxin (LPS).
Age, Continuous
25.6 years
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
23 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
27 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 hours

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Endotoxin (LPS)
n=20 Participants
Single administration low-dose (3 ng/kg) endotoxin (LPS). Endotoxin (LPS): Single administration low-dose (3 ng/kg) endotoxin (LPS).
The Primary Outcome Measure is Plasma Levels of TNF Alpha.
507 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 251

Adverse Events

Endotoxin (LPS)

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 32 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Endotoxin (LPS)
n=100 participants at risk
Single administration low-dose (3 ng/kg) endotoxin (LPS). Endotoxin (LPS): Single administration low-dose (3 ng/kg) endotoxin (LPS).
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomitting
16.0%
16/100 • Number of events 24
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
rigors
4.0%
4/100 • Number of events 4
Cardiac disorders
HR < 50bpm
4.0%
4/100 • Number of events 4
Nervous system disorders
Vagal reaction
4.0%
4/100 • Number of events 4
Vascular disorders
superficial thrombophlebitis
4.0%
4/100 • Number of events 4

Additional Information

Muredach Reilly

UPenn

Phone: 215-573-1214

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place