Pharmacological Profile of Different Berberine Formulations, and Effects on Blood Sugar Levels

NCT ID: NCT05370261

Last Updated: 2023-02-13

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

12 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-02-01

Study Completion Date

2022-05-04

Brief Summary

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The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the gastrointestinal absorption of berberine (hydrochloride) in a novel formulation in healthy adult volunteers by comparing it with free berberine (hydrochloride) formulation. Several pharmacokinetic parameters are compared.

As secondary objective, the immediate or short-term effects of Berberine supplementation on blood sugar levels in healthy volunteers are evaluated via a glucose tolerance test (OGTT) using a portable glucometer.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Pharmacokinetics

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Investigators

Study Groups

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Berberine LipoMicel soft-gel

Each participant receives their treatment of Berberine LipoMicel soft-gel capsules at a total dose of 500 mg berberine. Treatments are consumed with a glass of water (approx. 200 mL), and standardized breakfast. A standardized lunch is served after the 4hr fasting; standardized dinner after 8hrs. Capillary whole blood samples are collected at time points 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24 hours.

Samples that are not processed the same day are kept frozen at -20°C until further processing and analysis. Processed samples are analyzed by LC-MS within 24 hours after processing.

Participants are asked to arrive after an overnight fast (at least 9hrs). Each participant acts as their own control; there is no separate control group. A washout period of at least 7 days between each treatment will be used.

Adverse events are recorded throughout the study by direct questioning.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Berberine LipoMicel

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Berberine LipoMicel® soft-gels. Total dose of 500 mg of berberine

Regular Berberine hard-gel

Each participant receives their treatment of regular Berberine hard-gel capsules at a total dose of 500 mg berberine. Treatments are consumed with a glass of water (approx. 200 mL), and standardized breakfast. A standardized lunch is served after the 4hr fasting; standardized dinner after 8hrs. Capillary whole blood samples are collected at time points 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24 hours.

Samples that are not processed the same day are kept frozen at -20°C until further processing and analysis. Processed samples are analyzed by LC-MS within 24 hours after processing.

Participants are asked to arrive after an overnight fast (at least 9hrs). Each participant acts as their own control; there is no separate control group. A washout period of at least 7 days between each treatment will be used.

Adverse events are recorded throughout the study by direct questioning.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Regular Berberine hard-gels

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Total dose of 500 mg of berberine

Interventions

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Berberine LipoMicel

Berberine LipoMicel® soft-gels. Total dose of 500 mg of berberine

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Regular Berberine hard-gels

Total dose of 500 mg of berberine

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age 21-65
* healthy, good physical condition

Exclusion Criteria

* Pregnancy or breast-feeding
* Gastrointestinal conditions
* Acute or chronic liver disease
* Acute or chronic kidney disease
* Acute or chronic cardiovascular disease
* Hematological disease
* Diabetes
* Allergy or Intolerance to gluten
* Allergy or Intolerance to Berberine
* Use of any form of nicotine or tobacco
* Alcohol and substance abuse history
* Use of medications (e.g., blood sugar-lowering agents, or statins)
* Use of Berberine supplements
* Participation in another investigational study
Minimum Eligible Age

21 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Factors Group of Nutritional Companies Inc.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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ISURA

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Site Status

Countries

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Canada

References

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Solnier J, Zhang Y, Kuo YC, Du M, Roh K, Gahler R, Wood S, Chang C. Characterization and Pharmacokinetic Assessment of a New Berberine Formulation with Enhanced Absorption In Vitro and in Human Volunteers. Pharmaceutics. 2023 Nov 1;15(11):2567. doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15112567.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 38004546 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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2021-08-004

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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