4006-776-356 出国就医服务电话

免费获得国外相关药品,最快 1 个工作日回馈药物信息

出境医 / 临床实验 / IL-6 Regulation of Substrate Metabolism and Influence of Obesity

IL-6 Regulation of Substrate Metabolism and Influence of Obesity

Study Description
Brief Summary:

The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of blocking IL-6 signaling with tocilizumab on lipid, glucose and protein metabolism during rest and exercise in healthy and obese humans.

Interleukin-6 is a molecule produced by a variety of cells and impacts on energy metabolism during fasting and fed conditions. Systemic IL-6 levels are low but increase acutely in response to fasting, exercise and infection, and also chronically in response to obesity and other conditions of lowgrade inflammation.Our recent human intervention study showed that IL-6 receptor blockade prevents exercise training from reducing visceral fat mass.

Whether IL-6 receptor blockade directly regulates lipolysis and/or lipid oxidation in humans is however unclear. Therefore, this study will be performed to investigate the physiological role of IL-6 on lipid, glucose and protein metabolism in humans.


Condition or disease Intervention/treatment Phase
Obesity Healthy Drug: Tocilizumab infusion Drug: Saline 0.9% Not Applicable

Detailed Description:

The aim of the study is to assess changes in substrate kinetics, that is, lipolytic rate, rate of appearance and disappearance of free fatty acids, fatty acid oxidation, glucose rate of appearance and disappearance and protein synthesis and degradation during rest and exercise with and without IL-6 receptor blockade. We will assess the acute effects of blocking IL-6 as well as the long-term consequences of IL-6 receptor blockade on all the above parameters.

Overall, we hypothesize that blocking IL-6 changes substrate kinetics. More specifically we hypothesize that blocking IL-6 reduces the appearance of free fatty acids, reduces the lipolytic rate and lipid oxidation. We hypothesize that the consequences of blocking IL-6 will be observed during resting and exercising conditions and both immediately and longterm after IL-6 receptor blockade. We hypothesize that IL-6 receptor blockade results in an increased respiratory exchange ratio (RER) and thus increased reliance on glucose as substrate.

In this study 10 healthy males and 10 obese males will be included. Subjects will be infused with saline on 2 of the study days and tocilizumab on 1 of the study days.

Isotope dilution techniques with [6,6-2H2]Glucose, [1,1,2,3,3-D5]glycerol, K-[U-13C16]palmitate, L-[ring-D5]phenylalanine, L-[D2]tyrosine will be applied to assess lipid, glucose and protein kinetics. Respiratory exchange ratio will be measured by indirect calorimetry. The BORG scale will be used to assess the perceived exertion during exercise.

Study Design
Layout table for study information
Study Type : Interventional  (Clinical Trial)
Actual Enrollment : 22 participants
Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Intervention Model Description: The study is designed in a placebo-controlled crossover manner, consisting of a screening visit and three study visits/study days. the Subjects will be infused with saline (placebo) on two of the study days and tocilizumab on one of the study days.
Masking: Single (Participant)
Masking Description: Only subjects will be masked regarding order of saline and tocilizumab infusion.
Primary Purpose: Basic Science
Official Title: IL-6 Regulation of Substrate Metabolism and Influence of Obesity
Actual Study Start Date : June 12, 2019
Actual Primary Completion Date : April 3, 2020
Actual Study Completion Date : April 3, 2020
Arms and Interventions
Arm Intervention/treatment
Placebo Comparator: Saline infusion
Subjects will be infused with saline (placebo) on study day 1
Drug: Saline 0.9%
100 ml NaCl 0.9% will be infused over 1 hour
Other Name: Saline

Active Comparator: Tocilizumab infusion
Subjects will be infused with tocilizumab on study day 2
Drug: Tocilizumab infusion
Tocilizumab (8mg/kg body weight diluted to 100 ml NaCl 0.9%) will be infused over 1 hour
Other Name: RoActemra

Saline infusion under tocilizumab influence
Subjects will be infused withsaline (but still under the influence of tocilizumab) on study day 3
Drug: Saline 0.9%
100 ml NaCl 0.9% will be infused over 1 hour
Other Name: Saline

Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures :
  1. Lipolytic rate [ Time Frame: 0-28 days ]
    Rate of appearance and disappearance of glycerol and palmitate, fatty acid oxidation during rest and exercise in the presence of tocilizumab as compared to placebo


Secondary Outcome Measures :
  1. Glucose kinetics [ Time Frame: 0-28 days ]
    Rate of appearance and disappearance of glucose during rest and exercise in the presence of tocilizumab as compared to placebo

  2. Protein metabolism [ Time Frame: 0-28 days ]
    Rate of appearance and disappearance of phenylalanine and tyrosine during rest and exercise in the presence of tocilizumab as compared to placebo

  3. Respiratory exchange ratio (RER) [ Time Frame: 0-28 days ]
    RER during rest and exercise in the presence of tocilizumab as compared to placebo

  4. Perceived exhaustion during exercise [ Time Frame: 0-28 days ]
    Borg scale (rate of perceived exertion during exercise; score range from minimum 6 to maximum 20; 6 = "no feeling of exertion", 20 = "very, very hard") in the presence of tocilizumab as compared to placebo

  5. Glucose [ Time Frame: 0-28 days ]
    Change in glucose during rest and exercise in the presence of tocilizumab as compared to placebo

  6. Insulin [ Time Frame: 0-28 days ]
    Changes in insulin during rest and exercise in the presence of tocilizumab as compared to placebo

  7. C-peptide [ Time Frame: 0-28 days ]
    Change in c-peptide during rest and exercise in the presence of tocilizumab as compared to placebo

  8. Glucagon [ Time Frame: 0-28 days ]
    Change in glucagon during rest and exercise in the presence of tocilizumab as compared to placebo

  9. Cortisol [ Time Frame: 0-28 days ]
    Change in cortisol during rest and exercise in the presence of tocilizumab as compared to placebo

  10. Adrenaline [ Time Frame: 0-28 days ]
    Change in adrenaline during rest and exercise in the presence of tocilizumab as compared to placebo

  11. Noradrenaline [ Time Frame: 0-28 days ]
    Changes in noradrenaline during rest and exercise in the presence of tocilizumab as compared to placebo

  12. Interleukin 6 [ Time Frame: 0-28 days ]
    Change in IL-6 during rest and exercise in the presence of tocilizumab as compared to placebo

  13. Free fatty acids [ Time Frame: 0-28 days ]
    Change in free fatty acids during rest and exercise in the presence of tocilizumab as compared to placebo

  14. Triglycerides [ Time Frame: 0-28 days ]
    Changes in triglycerides during rest and exercise in the presence of tocilizumab as compared to placebo


Eligibility Criteria
Layout table for eligibility information
Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years to 60 Years   (Adult)
Sexes Eligible for Study:   Male
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • BMI < 18 and > 25 kg/m2 or ≥ 30 and ≤ 40 kg/m2
  • Healthy (based on screening)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Smoking
  • Severe thyroid or heart disease
  • inflammatory diseases
  • current infection
  • liver disease
  • kidney disease
  • immunosuppressive disease
  • corticosteroid use
  • regular NSAID usage
  • aspirin use >100 mg/d
  • history of carcinoma
  • history of tuberculosis
  • anemia
  • neutropenia
  • low platelets
  • bleeding disorders
  • obstructive pulmonary disease
Contacts and Locations

Locations
Layout table for location information
Denmark
Rigshospitalet, Centre of Inflammation and Metabolism (CIM) Centre for Physical Activity Research (CFAS)
Copenhagen, Denmark, 2100
Sponsors and Collaborators
Rigshospitalet, Denmark
Investigators
Layout table for investigator information
Principal Investigator: Helga Ellingsgaard, Ph.D. CFAS, Rigshospitalet
Tracking Information
First Submitted Date  ICMJE May 22, 2019
First Posted Date  ICMJE May 30, 2019
Last Update Posted Date October 8, 2020
Actual Study Start Date  ICMJE June 12, 2019
Actual Primary Completion Date April 3, 2020   (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Current Primary Outcome Measures  ICMJE
 (submitted: May 27, 2019)
Lipolytic rate [ Time Frame: 0-28 days ]
Rate of appearance and disappearance of glycerol and palmitate, fatty acid oxidation during rest and exercise in the presence of tocilizumab as compared to placebo
Original Primary Outcome Measures  ICMJE Same as current
Change History
Current Secondary Outcome Measures  ICMJE
 (submitted: May 27, 2019)
  • Glucose kinetics [ Time Frame: 0-28 days ]
    Rate of appearance and disappearance of glucose during rest and exercise in the presence of tocilizumab as compared to placebo
  • Protein metabolism [ Time Frame: 0-28 days ]
    Rate of appearance and disappearance of phenylalanine and tyrosine during rest and exercise in the presence of tocilizumab as compared to placebo
  • Respiratory exchange ratio (RER) [ Time Frame: 0-28 days ]
    RER during rest and exercise in the presence of tocilizumab as compared to placebo
  • Perceived exhaustion during exercise [ Time Frame: 0-28 days ]
    Borg scale (rate of perceived exertion during exercise; score range from minimum 6 to maximum 20; 6 = "no feeling of exertion", 20 = "very, very hard") in the presence of tocilizumab as compared to placebo
  • Glucose [ Time Frame: 0-28 days ]
    Change in glucose during rest and exercise in the presence of tocilizumab as compared to placebo
  • Insulin [ Time Frame: 0-28 days ]
    Changes in insulin during rest and exercise in the presence of tocilizumab as compared to placebo
  • C-peptide [ Time Frame: 0-28 days ]
    Change in c-peptide during rest and exercise in the presence of tocilizumab as compared to placebo
  • Glucagon [ Time Frame: 0-28 days ]
    Change in glucagon during rest and exercise in the presence of tocilizumab as compared to placebo
  • Cortisol [ Time Frame: 0-28 days ]
    Change in cortisol during rest and exercise in the presence of tocilizumab as compared to placebo
  • Adrenaline [ Time Frame: 0-28 days ]
    Change in adrenaline during rest and exercise in the presence of tocilizumab as compared to placebo
  • Noradrenaline [ Time Frame: 0-28 days ]
    Changes in noradrenaline during rest and exercise in the presence of tocilizumab as compared to placebo
  • Interleukin 6 [ Time Frame: 0-28 days ]
    Change in IL-6 during rest and exercise in the presence of tocilizumab as compared to placebo
  • Free fatty acids [ Time Frame: 0-28 days ]
    Change in free fatty acids during rest and exercise in the presence of tocilizumab as compared to placebo
  • Triglycerides [ Time Frame: 0-28 days ]
    Changes in triglycerides during rest and exercise in the presence of tocilizumab as compared to placebo
Original Secondary Outcome Measures  ICMJE Same as current
Current Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures Not Provided
Original Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures Not Provided
 
Descriptive Information
Brief Title  ICMJE IL-6 Regulation of Substrate Metabolism and Influence of Obesity
Official Title  ICMJE IL-6 Regulation of Substrate Metabolism and Influence of Obesity
Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of blocking IL-6 signaling with tocilizumab on lipid, glucose and protein metabolism during rest and exercise in healthy and obese humans.

Interleukin-6 is a molecule produced by a variety of cells and impacts on energy metabolism during fasting and fed conditions. Systemic IL-6 levels are low but increase acutely in response to fasting, exercise and infection, and also chronically in response to obesity and other conditions of lowgrade inflammation.Our recent human intervention study showed that IL-6 receptor blockade prevents exercise training from reducing visceral fat mass.

Whether IL-6 receptor blockade directly regulates lipolysis and/or lipid oxidation in humans is however unclear. Therefore, this study will be performed to investigate the physiological role of IL-6 on lipid, glucose and protein metabolism in humans.

Detailed Description

The aim of the study is to assess changes in substrate kinetics, that is, lipolytic rate, rate of appearance and disappearance of free fatty acids, fatty acid oxidation, glucose rate of appearance and disappearance and protein synthesis and degradation during rest and exercise with and without IL-6 receptor blockade. We will assess the acute effects of blocking IL-6 as well as the long-term consequences of IL-6 receptor blockade on all the above parameters.

Overall, we hypothesize that blocking IL-6 changes substrate kinetics. More specifically we hypothesize that blocking IL-6 reduces the appearance of free fatty acids, reduces the lipolytic rate and lipid oxidation. We hypothesize that the consequences of blocking IL-6 will be observed during resting and exercising conditions and both immediately and longterm after IL-6 receptor blockade. We hypothesize that IL-6 receptor blockade results in an increased respiratory exchange ratio (RER) and thus increased reliance on glucose as substrate.

In this study 10 healthy males and 10 obese males will be included. Subjects will be infused with saline on 2 of the study days and tocilizumab on 1 of the study days.

Isotope dilution techniques with [6,6-2H2]Glucose, [1,1,2,3,3-D5]glycerol, K-[U-13C16]palmitate, L-[ring-D5]phenylalanine, L-[D2]tyrosine will be applied to assess lipid, glucose and protein kinetics. Respiratory exchange ratio will be measured by indirect calorimetry. The BORG scale will be used to assess the perceived exertion during exercise.

Study Type  ICMJE Interventional
Study Phase  ICMJE Not Applicable
Study Design  ICMJE Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Intervention Model Description:
The study is designed in a placebo-controlled crossover manner, consisting of a screening visit and three study visits/study days. the Subjects will be infused with saline (placebo) on two of the study days and tocilizumab on one of the study days.
Masking: Single (Participant)
Masking Description:
Only subjects will be masked regarding order of saline and tocilizumab infusion.
Primary Purpose: Basic Science
Condition  ICMJE
  • Obesity
  • Healthy
Intervention  ICMJE
  • Drug: Tocilizumab infusion
    Tocilizumab (8mg/kg body weight diluted to 100 ml NaCl 0.9%) will be infused over 1 hour
    Other Name: RoActemra
  • Drug: Saline 0.9%
    100 ml NaCl 0.9% will be infused over 1 hour
    Other Name: Saline
Study Arms  ICMJE
  • Placebo Comparator: Saline infusion
    Subjects will be infused with saline (placebo) on study day 1
    Intervention: Drug: Saline 0.9%
  • Active Comparator: Tocilizumab infusion
    Subjects will be infused with tocilizumab on study day 2
    Intervention: Drug: Tocilizumab infusion
  • Saline infusion under tocilizumab influence
    Subjects will be infused withsaline (but still under the influence of tocilizumab) on study day 3
    Intervention: Drug: Saline 0.9%
Publications * Not Provided

*   Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.
 
Recruitment Information
Recruitment Status  ICMJE Completed
Actual Enrollment  ICMJE
 (submitted: October 6, 2020)
22
Original Estimated Enrollment  ICMJE
 (submitted: May 27, 2019)
20
Actual Study Completion Date  ICMJE April 3, 2020
Actual Primary Completion Date April 3, 2020   (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Eligibility Criteria  ICMJE

Inclusion Criteria:

  • BMI < 18 and > 25 kg/m2 or ≥ 30 and ≤ 40 kg/m2
  • Healthy (based on screening)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Smoking
  • Severe thyroid or heart disease
  • inflammatory diseases
  • current infection
  • liver disease
  • kidney disease
  • immunosuppressive disease
  • corticosteroid use
  • regular NSAID usage
  • aspirin use >100 mg/d
  • history of carcinoma
  • history of tuberculosis
  • anemia
  • neutropenia
  • low platelets
  • bleeding disorders
  • obstructive pulmonary disease
Sex/Gender  ICMJE
Sexes Eligible for Study: Male
Ages  ICMJE 18 Years to 60 Years   (Adult)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers  ICMJE Yes
Contacts  ICMJE Contact information is only displayed when the study is recruiting subjects
Listed Location Countries  ICMJE Denmark
Removed Location Countries  
 
Administrative Information
NCT Number  ICMJE NCT03967691
Other Study ID Numbers  ICMJE TOSS
Has Data Monitoring Committee No
U.S. FDA-regulated Product
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: No
IPD Sharing Statement  ICMJE
Plan to Share IPD: No
Responsible Party Helga Ellingsgaard, Rigshospitalet, Denmark
Study Sponsor  ICMJE Rigshospitalet, Denmark
Collaborators  ICMJE Not Provided
Investigators  ICMJE
Principal Investigator: Helga Ellingsgaard, Ph.D. CFAS, Rigshospitalet
PRS Account Rigshospitalet, Denmark
Verification Date October 2020

ICMJE     Data element required by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors and the World Health Organization ICTRP