The Role of Glucagon in Glucose Metabolism in Humans With and Without Bariatric Surgery

NCT ID: NCT07212868

Last Updated: 2025-11-12

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

PHASE1

Total Enrollment

150 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-12-01

Study Completion Date

2030-06-30

Brief Summary

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The goal of this study is to understand the role of glucagon signal on glucose metabolism in individuals with and without bariatric surgery. The study is involved with measuring glucose metabolism with glucagon infusion and glucagon receptor blockade. We use an investigational drug called REMD 477. "Investigational" means that the has not yet been approved by the U.S. Food \& Drug Administration (FDA). REMD-477 is a monoclonal antibody (an antibody made by cloning a unique white blood cell) that blocks the effect of glucagon.

Detailed Description

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Participants will be screened, and if eligible will be enrolled for metabolic studies for two separate aims. In aim 1, they undergo glucose clamp study with and without glucagon infusion.

In aim 2, they undergo 2-day meal studies with and without a single dose administration of investigational drug, REMD 477 using a small needle subcutaneously. During these studies glycemic profile will be evaluated using CGM (Continuous glucose monitoring). Participants will also have a blood draw for liver enzymes8 weeks after the administration of REMD 477.

Participants will spend up to 3- 6 months participating in any pair study.

Conditions

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Non-Diabetic

Keywords

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glucagon glucose metabolism bariatric surgery

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

SEQUENTIAL

Placebo controlled physiologic study
Primary Study Purpose

OTHER

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants
Masking for participants

Study Groups

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Mixed Meal study with and without glucagon receptor antagonist

Mixed meal test conducted with a sequential design of receiving a single dose subcutaneous injection of glucagon receptor antagonist or placebo.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

REMD-477 versus Placebo

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo versus glucagon receptor antagonist using a human monoclonal antibody with a high level of antagonistic effect against human glucagon receptor.

Pancreatic clamp (hypoglycemia and hyperglycemic) with and without glucagon infusion

A cross-over study to compare the effect of glucagon infusion on glucose metabolism measured during clamp studies

Group Type OTHER

Exogenous glucagon versus saline infusion

Intervention Type OTHER

The effect of increased glucagon concentrations in plasma on glucose metabolism during glucose clamp will be studied.

Interventions

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REMD-477 versus Placebo

Placebo versus glucagon receptor antagonist using a human monoclonal antibody with a high level of antagonistic effect against human glucagon receptor.

Intervention Type DRUG

Exogenous glucagon versus saline infusion

The effect of increased glucagon concentrations in plasma on glucose metabolism during glucose clamp will be studied.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Provision of signed and dated informed consent form from participant.
2. Male or female, ≤65 and ≥18 years old
3. Subjects with history of gastric bypass surgery and sleeve gastrectomy more than a year since surgery and non-surgical subjects without history of gastrointestinal (GI) surgery
4. HbA1c ≤6%
5. Willing to adhere to the study intervention regimen
6. Female subjects of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test at screening and all the study visits, and must not be lactating
7. Females of childbearing potential who are sexually active with a nonsterilized male partner must use at least one highly effective method of contraception from screening and must agree to continue using such precautions during the study.It is strongly recommended for the male partner of a female subject to also use male condom plus spermicide throughout this period. Cessation of contraception after this point should be discussed with a responsible physician. Periodic abstinence, the rhythm method, and the withdrawal method are not acceptable methods of contraception.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Diabetes
2. Pregnancy/lactation
3. Hgb \<11
4. Current GI obstruction or chronic diarrhea
5. Subjects who are not within the age range of 18- 65 years.
6. Evidence of active cardiorespiratory, hepatic, gastrointestinal or renal disease.
7. History of allergy to the administered drugs.
8. History of, or any existing condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with evaluation of the investigational product, put the subject at risk, influence the subject's ability to participate or affect the interpretation of the results of the study and/or any subject unable or unwilling to follow study procedures.
9. Substance dependence or history of alcohol abuse and/or excess alcohol intake
10. Patients on ketogenic diet
11. Prisoners or institutionalized individuals
12. AST (SGOT) \> 3 times upper limit of normal
13. ALT (SGPT) \> 3 times upper limit of normal
14. History of clinical hypoglycemia documents based on Whipples' triad (ONLY for Aim 2)
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

NIH

Sponsor Role collaborator

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Marzieh Salehi

Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Marzieh Salehi, MD, MS

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Locations

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Texas Diabetes Institute - University Health System

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Site Status

University of Texas San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Marzieh Salehi, MD, MS

Role: CONTACT

Phone: (210) 450-8560

Email: [email protected]

Facility Contacts

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Marzieh Salehi, MD, MS

Role: primary

Other Identifiers

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R01DK141843

Identifier Type: NIH

Identifier Source: secondary_id

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STUDY00001597

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id