Trial Outcomes & Findings for Effect of Ethanol Intoxication on the Anti-Hypoglycemic Action of Glucagon (NCT NCT02516150)

NCT ID: NCT02516150

Last Updated: 2017-08-31

Results Overview

Area over the curve for the glucose infusion rate in the hour following a subcutaneous glucagon dose with a blood alcohol content of 0 vs 0.1%

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

26 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

1 Day Visit (approximately 8 to 11 hours)

Results posted on

2017-08-31

Participant Flow

26 subjects were enrolled. 8 subjects were ineligible to participate, 1 subject withdrew consent, and 2 subjects were not able to be scheduled to participate. 15 subjects participated in both visits.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
All Subjects
All subjects enrolled
Overall Study
STARTED
15
Overall Study
COMPLETED
15
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Effect of Ethanol Intoxication on the Anti-Hypoglycemic Action of Glucagon

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
All Subjects
n=15 Participants
All subjects enrolled
Age, Continuous
39.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 17.4 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
10 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
12 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Diabetes Duration
28.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 17.1 • n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 Day Visit (approximately 8 to 11 hours)

Area over the curve for the glucose infusion rate in the hour following a subcutaneous glucagon dose with a blood alcohol content of 0 vs 0.1%

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Glucagon With Ethanol
n=15 Participants
Volunteers will receive an infusion of IV ethanol that will increase their BAC (blood alcohol content) to 0.1. Once their BAC has stabilized at 0.1%, 50 micrograms of glucagon will be administered via subcutaneous injection. Ethanol: IV infusion of ethanol to stabilize BAC (blood alcohol content) at 0.1% Glucagon: injection of 50 micrograms of glucagon
Glucagon Without Ethanol
n=15 Participants
Volunteers will not receive an infusion of IV ethanol at this visit. 50 micrograms of glucagon will be administered via subcutaneous injection. Glucagon: injection of 50 micrograms of glucagon
AOCGIR (Area Over the Curve for Glucose Infusion Rate)
1996 mg*minute/dl
Standard Deviation 1259
1981 mg*minute/dl
Standard Deviation 938

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 Day Visit (approximately 8 to 11 hours)

This outcome is measuring the maximum change in the glucose infusion rate from the GIR at the time of the injection through the 90 minutes after the glucagon injection in the presence and absence of ethanol. The glucose infusion rate is adjusted up to every two minutes throughout the clamp, and for 90 minutes total after the glucagon injection.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Glucagon With Ethanol
n=15 Participants
Volunteers will receive an infusion of IV ethanol that will increase their BAC (blood alcohol content) to 0.1. Once their BAC has stabilized at 0.1%, 50 micrograms of glucagon will be administered via subcutaneous injection. Ethanol: IV infusion of ethanol to stabilize BAC (blood alcohol content) at 0.1% Glucagon: injection of 50 micrograms of glucagon
Glucagon Without Ethanol
n=15 Participants
Volunteers will not receive an infusion of IV ethanol at this visit. 50 micrograms of glucagon will be administered via subcutaneous injection. Glucagon: injection of 50 micrograms of glucagon
Maximum Change in GIR (Glucose Infusion Rate) From Baseline
83.0 ml/hour
Standard Deviation 35.2
101.7 ml/hour
Standard Deviation 38.8

Adverse Events

Glucagon With Ethanol

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 3 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Glucagon Without Ethanol

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

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Glucagon With Ethanol
n=15 participants at risk
Volunteers will receive an infusion of IV ethanol that will increase their BAC (blood alcohol content) to 0.1. Once their BAC has stabilized at 0.1%, 50 micrograms of glucagon will be administered via subcutaneous injection. Ethanol: IV infusion of ethanol to stabilize BAC (blood alcohol content) at 0.1% Glucagon: injection of 50 micrograms of glucagon
Glucagon Without Ethanol
n=15 participants at risk
Volunteers will not receive an infusion of IV ethanol at this visit. 50 micrograms of glucagon will be administered via subcutaneous injection. Glucagon: injection of 50 micrograms of glucagon
Nervous system disorders
Headache
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events were collected by subject report throughout the duration of each clamp visit, which was up to 12 hours long.
0.00%
0/15 • Adverse events were collected by subject report throughout the duration of each clamp visit, which was up to 12 hours long.
Cardiac disorders
Chest tightness
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events were collected by subject report throughout the duration of each clamp visit, which was up to 12 hours long.
0.00%
0/15 • Adverse events were collected by subject report throughout the duration of each clamp visit, which was up to 12 hours long.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events were collected by subject report throughout the duration of each clamp visit, which was up to 12 hours long.
0.00%
0/15 • Adverse events were collected by subject report throughout the duration of each clamp visit, which was up to 12 hours long.
Nervous system disorders
Blurred vision/dizziness
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • Adverse events were collected by subject report throughout the duration of each clamp visit, which was up to 12 hours long.
0.00%
0/15 • Adverse events were collected by subject report throughout the duration of each clamp visit, which was up to 12 hours long.

Additional Information

Courtney Balliro

Massachusetts General Hospital

Phone: 617-726-1242

Results disclosure agreements

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