Antigen-Lipid-Driven Monoclonal Gammopathies Targeting Epicardial Fat
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The purpose of this research study is to learn about the effect of Liraglutide (Victoza) on the fat of the heart and some fat cells in blood.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Phase 4 |
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: Liraglutide Group Participants in this group will receive the Liraglutide intervention for 12 months |
Drug: Liraglutide
1.8 mg Liraglutide administered subcutaneously once daily for 12 consecutive months
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Change in Epicardial Fat Thickness [Baseline, 12 months]
Epicardial fat thickness measured in mm via ultrasound
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Change in serum immunoglobulins [Baseline, 12 months]
Immunoglobin levels assessed in g/L will be evaluated using serum blood samples
- Change in plasma ceramide levels [Baseline, 12 months]
Plasma ceramide levels will be evaluated in umol/L
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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BMI ≥27 kg/m2
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At least one overweight/obesity related comorbidity (such as type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes [IFG, IGT], hypertension, dyslipidemia)
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Age > 18 and < 70 years old
Exclusion Criteria:
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Known contra-indications to Liraglutide, such as previous history of pancreatitis or medullary thyroid carcinoma, personal or family history of MEN, in accordance with risks and safety information included in the latest updated Prescribing Information for Victoza®
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Type 1 diabetes, as defined by American Diabetes Association (ADA) criteria
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Insulin dependent or treated type 2 diabetes
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Current use of other injectable incretins
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History of diabetes ketoacidosis
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Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease, as defined by Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) < 30 mL/min/1.73m2
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Clinical signs or symptoms of New York Heart Association (NYHA) class III-IV heart failure
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Clinical or laboratory evidences of chronic active liver diseases
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Acute or chronic infective diseases
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Known or suspected allergy to Liraglutide, excipients, or related products
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Pregnant, breast-feeding or the intention of becoming pregnant
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Females of childbearing potential who are not using adequate contraceptive methods
Contacts and Locations
Locations
No locations specified.Sponsors and Collaborators
- University of Miami
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: James Hoffman, MD, University of Miami
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- 20160568