5-MTHF Supplementation for Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes Patients

NCT ID: NCT06930144

Last Updated: 2025-04-16

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

34 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-04-30

Study Completion Date

2027-04-30

Brief Summary

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This study aims to evaluate the improvement of autoimmune status in patients with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) through supplementation with 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate, and to explore the safety and efficacy of this treatment. The research seeks to provide new methods for the treatment of T1D and offer innovative ideas for enhancing the quality of life of T1D patients.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators

Study Groups

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5-MTHF supplementation group

basic diabetes treatment combined with 5-MTHF (5-Methyltetrahydrofolate)

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

active folate

Intervention Type DRUG

Daily oral intake of active folate 800ug combined with basic diabetic treatment

placebo control group

basic diabetes treatment combined with placebo

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type DRUG

take oral placebo daily combined with basic diabetic treatment

Interventions

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active folate

Daily oral intake of active folate 800ug combined with basic diabetic treatment

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo

take oral placebo daily combined with basic diabetic treatment

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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5-Methyltetrahydrofolate

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Diagnosed with T1D based on the World Health Organization (WHO) classification criteria for disease diagnosis.
2. Aged 13-65 years, regardless of gender.
3. Duration of T1D ≤ 5 years.
4. Retained residual islet function, defined as fasting C-peptide \> 0.1 nmol/L \[0.30 ng/mL\] or postprandial 2-hour C-peptide \> 0.2 nmol/L \[0.60 ng/mL\].
5. Determined by the investigator to be capable and willing to: perform self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG); complete patient logs as required; receive diabetes education; and comply with the study treatment and visit schedule as per the protocol.

6\) Signed informed consent form, with parental/guardian consent and signature required for pediatric/adolescent participants.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Serum 5-methyltetrahydrofolate or folate levels exceeding the upper limit of the normal reference range.
2. Currently experiencing acute metabolic disorders, such as diabetic ketoacidosis or hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state.
3. Women who are breastfeeding, pregnant, or planning to become pregnant during the trial.
4. Received immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory therapy within the past year.
5. Comorbid with other autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus.
6. Severe liver, kidney, gastrointestinal, hematologic, cerebral, or circulatory system diseases.
7. Psychiatric or neurological disorders leading to non-cooperation, non-adherence to medication, substance abuse, or other related issues.
8. Malignancy.
9. Recent surgery or significant stress.
10. Known hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to 5-methyltetrahydrofolate or its excipients.
11. Investigator's judgment of significant evidence of severe, active, or uncontrolled endocrine or autoimmune abnormalities.
12. Currently participating in another clinical trial.
Minimum Eligible Age

13 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Shanghai Changzheng Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Central Contacts

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Qing Ling, doctor

Role: CONTACT

86+19542790766

References

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Vukotic R, Di Donato R, Roncarati G, Simoni P, Renzulli M, Gitto S, Schepis F, Villa E, Berzigotti A, Bosch J, Andreone P. 5-MTHF enhances the portal pressure reduction achieved with propranolol in patients with cirrhosis: A randomized placebo-controlled trial. J Hepatol. 2023 Oct;79(4):977-988. doi: 10.1016/j.jhep.2023.06.017. Epub 2023 Jul 22.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 37482222 (View on PubMed)

Verhaar MC, Wever RM, Kastelein JJ, van Dam T, Koomans HA, Rabelink TJ. 5-methyltetrahydrofolate, the active form of folic acid, restores endothelial function in familial hypercholesterolemia. Circulation. 1998 Jan 27;97(3):237-41. doi: 10.1161/01.cir.97.3.237.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 9462523 (View on PubMed)

Giammarco S, Chiusolo P, Maggi R, Rossi M, Minnella G, Metafuni E, D'Alo F, Sica S. MTHFR polymorphisms and vitamin B12 deficiency: correlation between mthfr polymorphisms and clinical and laboratory findings. Ann Hematol. 2024 Oct;103(10):3973-3977. doi: 10.1007/s00277-024-05937-z. Epub 2024 Aug 28.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 39196375 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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CZYZ-5MTHF-2025-IIT

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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