Trial Outcomes & Findings for Effect of Red Blood Cell Survival on a Commonly Used Diabetes Lab Test-HbA1c (NCT NCT01204216)

NCT ID: NCT01204216

Last Updated: 2023-05-31

Results Overview

The investigators will determine MRBC and MBG (by both 7 point profile and continuous glucose monitoring), twice in 10 subjects without diabetes and in 10 subjects with diabetes at stable glycemic control. Since the time course study for following the disappearance of re-infused labeled RBCs is approximately 4 months, performing the biotin labeling of the cells for the second study at least 8 months after completion of sampling for the first, effectively samples MRBC at two time points at least one year apart.

Recruitment status

TERMINATED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

3 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline and 8 months later

Results posted on

2023-05-31

Participant Flow

Protocol interrupted due to IND closure, precluding completion of the originally described protocol.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Aim 1
Subjects in this arm will be 10 people without diabetes as well as 10 people with diabetes and stable glycemic control. Subjects will participate in experiments involving re-infusion of biotin-labeled cells in which a small volume (\< 10 ml) of autologous, biotinylated erythrocytes will be re-infused to determine cell lifespan and in vivo HbA1c formation rate. re-infusion of biotin labeled cells: Subjects will participate in experiments involving re-infusion of biotin-labeled cells in which a small volume (\< 10 ml) of autologous, biotinylated erythrocytes will be re-infused to determine cell lifespan and in vivo HbA1c formation rate. These experiments require a series of small, precisely timed post-infusion blood samples over a period of 4 months, with each subject undergoing the procedure twice separated by an interval of at least 8 months.
Aim 2
10 additional subjects with diabetes in poor glycemic control will be studied initially and then again in improved glycemic control after at least 8 months (with up to 5 additional subjects entered as needed to ensure 10 completed paired studies) to assess the potential role of MRBC variation in the discordances seen between HbA1c and blood glucose testing. Subjects will participate in experiments involving re-infusion of biotin-labeled cells in which a small volume (\< 10 ml) of autologous, biotinylated erythrocytes will be re-infused to determine cell lifespan and in vivo HbA1c formation rate. Re-infusion of biotin labeled cells: Subjects will participate in experiments involving re-infusion of biotin-labeled cells in which a small volume (\< 10 ml) of autologous, biotinylated erythrocytes will be re-infused to determine cell lifespan and in vivo HbA1c formation rate. These experiments require a series of small, precisely timed post-infusion blood samples over a period of 4 months, with each subject undergoing the procedure twice separated by an interval of at least 8 months. Diabetes education/diabetes medication adjustment: Between the initial 3-4 month trial period and the second infusion of biotin labeled cells approximately 8 months later, subjects will receive diabetes education from a CDE. In addition, if needed, diabetes medications may be adjusted by the study endocrinologist to improve subject's glycemic control.
Overall Study
STARTED
3
0
Overall Study
COMPLETED
0
0
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
3
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Effect of Red Blood Cell Survival on a Commonly Used Diabetes Lab Test-HbA1c

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Aim 1
n=3 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be 10 people without diabetes as well as 10 people with diabetes and stable glycemic control. Subjects will participate in experiments involving re-infusion of biotin-labeled cells in which a small volume (\< 10 ml) of autologous, biotinylated erythrocytes will be re-infused to determine cell lifespan and in vivo HbA1c formation rate. re-infusion of biotin labeled cells: Subjects will participate in experiments involving re-infusion of biotin-labeled cells in which a small volume (\< 10 ml) of autologous, biotinylated erythrocytes will be re-infused to determine cell lifespan and in vivo HbA1c formation rate. These experiments require a series of small, precisely timed post-infusion blood samples over a period of 4 months, with each subject undergoing the procedure twice separated by an interval of at least 8 months.
Aim 2
10 additional subjects with diabetes in poor glycemic control will be studied initially and then again in improved glycemic control after at least 8 months (with up to 5 additional subjects entered as needed to ensure 10 completed paired studies) to assess the potential role of MRBC variation in the discordances seen between HbA1c and blood glucose testing. Subjects will participate in experiments involving re-infusion of biotin-labeled cells in which a small volume (\< 10 ml) of autologous, biotinylated erythrocytes will be re-infused to determine cell lifespan and in vivo HbA1c formation rate. Re-infusion of biotin labeled cells: Subjects will participate in experiments involving re-infusion of biotin-labeled cells in which a small volume (\< 10 ml) of autologous, biotinylated erythrocytes will be re-infused to determine cell lifespan and in vivo HbA1c formation rate. These experiments require a series of small, precisely timed post-infusion blood samples over a period of 4 months, with each subject undergoing the procedure twice separated by an interval of at least 8 months. Diabetes education/diabetes medication adjustment: Between the initial 3-4 month trial period and the second infusion of biotin labeled cells approximately 8 months later, subjects will receive diabetes education from a CDE. In addition, if needed, diabetes medications may be adjusted by the study endocrinologist to improve subject's glycemic control.
Total
n=3 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
3 participants
n=5 Participants
3 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 8 months later

Population: Protocol interrupted due to IND termination. The data necessary to conduct analysis was not collected.

The investigators will determine MRBC and MBG (by both 7 point profile and continuous glucose monitoring), twice in 10 subjects without diabetes and in 10 subjects with diabetes at stable glycemic control. Since the time course study for following the disappearance of re-infused labeled RBCs is approximately 4 months, performing the biotin labeling of the cells for the second study at least 8 months after completion of sampling for the first, effectively samples MRBC at two time points at least one year apart.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 8 months later

Population: Protocol interrupted due to IND termination. The data necessary to conduct analysis was not collected.

Up to 15 subjects participating in Aim 2 will be studied initially in poor glycemic control, while their second biotin/glucose monitoring study will be performed at least 8 months later after achieving stable glycemic control. If RBC survival varies, and in particular if it varies with glycemic control, then the relationship between HbA1c and MBG will change. Several studies have reported that HbA1c rises linearly with MBG until there is the appearance of a plateau suggesting a saturation maximum.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

Aim 1

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

Aim 2

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

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Robert M Cohen, MD, Physician,

Research Service, Cincinnati VA Medical Center

Phone: 5136748676

Results disclosure agreements

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