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Change of Fructose to Fat in South Asians

Fructose-induced Hepatic De Novo Lipogenesis in South Asians

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01562782
Enrollment
39
Registered
2012-03-26
Start date
2012-04-02
Completion date
2013-10-10
Last updated
2024-03-12

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Dyslipidemia, Elevated Triglycerides

Keywords

Elevated triglycerides, Diabetes Mellitus, Dyslipidemia, Lipid Metabolic Disorders, Body Weight

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether hepatic de novo lipogenesis (DNL) in response to the ingestion of a mixture of glucose and fructose is greater in South Asians compared to controls (Caucasians).

Detailed description

South Asians, who originate from the Indian subcontinent and make up one-fifth of the world's population, are among the highest number who suffer from heart disease and diabetes. The results of many research studies suggest that genes play a role in developing heart disease and diabetes that is made worse by the diet in the United States. Fructose is a sugar widely used in the American diet, and when consumed, it is taken up by the liver and changed into fats through a process called de novo lipogenesis (DNL). The current study will compare this change into fats in the liver between South Asians and Caucasians. The participants will be screened on the initial visit, and on the second visit, the DNL response will be measured in the blood over four hours after drinking one sweetened beverage, containing half glucose, half fructose, similar to a soft drink. We expect that DNL in response to fructose intake is higher in South Asians when compared to Caucasians and may partially explain why South Asians have earlier heart disease and diabetes.

Interventions

Consumption of a sweet beverage (Fructose:Glucose 1:1, 3g/kg) over 1/2 hour. Blood sampling will occur before and after consumption of beverage.

Sponsors

Weill Medical College of Cornell University
CollaboratorOTHER
The Rogosin Institute
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SCREENING
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Males and females, 18-35 years of age. * South Asian or Caucasian descent through self-identification (South Asians are to have both biological parents with ancestry from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh and no known non-South Asian ancestry in parents; Caucasians are to have both biological parents who self-identify as Caucasian and no known non-Caucasian ancestry in parents). * Body mass index (BMI) 18.0-24.9 kg/m2 with no history of obesity. * Fasting glucose \<100 mg/dL, 2h glucose oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) \< 140 mg/dL. * triglycerides (TG) \<200 mg/dL, HDL cholesterol (HDL-C) \>30 mg/dL, LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) \<160 mg/dL. * Willing and able to stop fish oil, fiber supplement, other non-prescribed vitamins/supplements for 1 week prior to visit #2 until completion of study. * Willing to not drink alcohol for 24-hours before visit #2. * Willing and able to provide informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

* History of diabetes or other endocrine disorder, hepatitis or other liver disorder, HIV, or autoimmune disease. * Medication(s) known to affect lipids, including hormonal contraceptives. * Recent acute illness * Gastrointestinal disease resulting in significant gastrointestinal dysfunction or malabsorption. * Cigarette smoking * History of ethanol abuse (current intake \>2 drinks/day) or illicit drugs. * History of severe psychiatric illness * If female, pregnant or breastfeeding * Participation in an investigational drug study within one month of screening. * Unusual diet or extreme level of physical activity * Have any other condition, which in the opinion of the investigator, should prohibit the participation in the study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Fold Change in Plasma Very Low Density Lipoprotein (VLDL) Triglyceride Palmitate4 hoursFold change in plasma very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) triglyceride palmitate between South Asians and Caucasians from baseline to 4 hours after an oral challenge of fructose:glucose, 1:1.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Peak Glucose Levels in 2 Study Groups1 hourA comparison of peak levels of glucose at one hour. Glucose is expected to increase after ingestion of glucose/fructose.
Peak Insulin Levels in 2 Study Groups1 hourA comparison of the mean peak insulin level at one hour in each group. Insulin is expected to increase after ingestion of glucose/fructose.
Peak Gastric Inhibitory Protein (GIP) Levels in the 2 Study Groups2 hoursA comparison of the mean peak gastric inhibitory protein (GIP) at 2 hours in each group. GIP is expected to increase after ingestion of glucose/fructose.
Correlations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolism4 hoursCorrelations between fold change in VLDL TG palmitate at 4 hours with other biomarkers of carbohydrate and fat metabolism in each study group.
Fold Changes in VLDL Triglycerides in South Asians and Caucasians4 hours1\) A comparison of the fold changes in very low density lipoprotein triglycerides (VLDL TG)in the 2 study groups between 0 and 4 hours.
Peak Lactate Levels in 2 Study Groups1 hourA comparison of peak levels of lactate (at one hour). Lactate is expected to increase after ingestion of glucose/fructose.
Nadir Non-esterified Fatty Acids (NEFA) Levels in 2 Study Groups2 hoursA comparison of the nadir level of non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA at 2 hours). NEFA are expected to decrease.
Peak Glucose in 2 Study Groups1 hourA comparison of peak levels of glucose at 1 hour. Glucose is expected to increase after ingestion of glucose/fructose.
Fold Changes in Triglycerides in 2 Study Groups4 hours1\) A comparison of the fold changes in total triglycerides (TG) in the 2 study groups between 0 and 4 hours.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

Between 4/2012 and 10/2013 fifteen South Asians and 15 Caucasians were studied as outpatients at the Weill Cornell Medical College Clinical and Translational Science Center (CTSC).

Pre-assignment details

At the CTSC clinic, consented volunteers had their medical history reviewed and a physical exam performed. A fasting blood sample was obtained to screen for lipid and biochemical abnormalities, thyroid and liver disease, anemia, pregnancy and diabetes/glucose intolerance.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Caucasian
Control group: The arm is an oral sugar challenge with blood sampling over 4 hours. Fructose + Glucose Beverage: Consumption of a sweet beverage (Fructose:Glucose 1:1, 3g/kg) over 1/2 hour. Blood sampling will occur before and after consumption of beverage.
15
South Asians
Experimental group: The arm is an oral sugar challenge with blood sampling over 4 hours. Fructose + Glucose Beverage: Consumption of a sweet beverage (Fructose:Glucose 1:1, 3g/kg) over 1/2 hour. Blood sampling will occur before and after consumption of beverage.
15
Total30

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall Studyscreen failure12
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject33

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicSouth AsiansCaucasianTotal
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
15 Participants15 Participants30 Participants
Age, Continuous26 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5
28 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3
27 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4
Region of Enrollment
United States
15 participants15 participants30 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
8 Participants8 Participants16 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
7 Participants7 Participants14 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 150 / 15
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 151 / 15
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 150 / 15

Outcome results

Primary

Fold Change in Plasma Very Low Density Lipoprotein (VLDL) Triglyceride Palmitate

Fold change in plasma very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) triglyceride palmitate between South Asians and Caucasians from baseline to 4 hours after an oral challenge of fructose:glucose, 1:1.

Time frame: 4 hours

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
CaucasiansFold Change in Plasma Very Low Density Lipoprotein (VLDL) Triglyceride Palmitate1.24 fold changeStandard Deviation 0.87
South AsiansFold Change in Plasma Very Low Density Lipoprotein (VLDL) Triglyceride Palmitate1.85 fold changeStandard Deviation 0.73
Comparison: The equivalence test was used to compare the fold change in plasma VLDL triglyceride palmitate in Caucasians and South Asians.p-value: 0.05Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Correlations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolism

Correlations between fold change in VLDL TG palmitate at 4 hours with other biomarkers of carbohydrate and fat metabolism in each study group.

Time frame: 4 hours

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
CaucasiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VDLD TG palmitate 4h:insulin 0h-0.2778 r (correlation coefficient)
CaucasiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VLDL TG palmita 4h:apolipoprotein B 0h0.0587 r (correlation coefficient)
CaucasiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VDLD TG palmitate 4h:insulin AUC0.1886 r (correlation coefficient)
CaucasiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VLDL TG palmitate 4h:total TG 0h0.2320 r (correlation coefficient)
CaucasiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VDLD TG palmitate 4h:NEFA 0h0.0241 r (correlation coefficient)
CaucasiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VDLD TG palm 4h:LDL particle number 0h-0.0045 r (correlation coefficient)
CaucasiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VDLD TG palmitate 4h:NEFA nadir 2h0.1319 r (correlation coefficient)
CaucasiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VLDL TG palmitate 4h:cholesterol 0h-0.0327 r (correlation coefficient)
CaucasiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VDLD TG palmitate 4h:lactate 0h0.1082 r (correlation coefficient)
CaucasiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VDLD TG palmitate 4h:LDL size 0h0.1508 r (correlation coefficient)
CaucasiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VDLD TG palmitate 4h:lactate peak 1h0.1393 r (correlation coefficient)
CaucasiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VLDL TG palmita 4h:fold change VLDL TG0.3339 r (correlation coefficient)
CaucasiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VDLD TG palmitate 4h:GIP 0h-0.3237 r (correlation coefficient)
CaucasiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VLDL TG palmitate 4h:glucose 0h-0.2444 r (correlation coefficient)
CaucasiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VDLD TG palmitate 4h:GIP peak 2h0.2889 r (correlation coefficient)
CaucasiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VLDL TG palmitat 4h:HDL cholesterol 0h0.0883 r (correlation coefficient)
CaucasiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VDLD TG palmitate 4h:HOMA-R 0h-0.2892 r (correlation coefficient)
CaucasiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VDLD TG palmitate 4h:glucose AUC0.2677 r (correlation coefficient)
CaucasiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VDLD TG palmitate 4h:HOMA-B% 0h-0.2347 r (correlation coefficient)
CaucasiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VLDL TG palmitat: fold change total TG0.3340 r (correlation coefficient)
CaucasiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VDLD TG palmitate 4h:hsCRP 0h0.0278 r (correlation coefficient)
CaucasiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VLDL TG palmitate 4h: VLDL TG 0h0.1137 r (correlation coefficient)
South AsiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VDLD TG palmitate 4h:hsCRP 0h0.2463 r (correlation coefficient)
South AsiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VLDL TG palmitate 4h: VLDL TG 0h0.0127 r (correlation coefficient)
South AsiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VLDL TG palmita 4h:fold change VLDL TG0.3149 r (correlation coefficient)
South AsiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VLDL TG palmitate 4h:total TG 0h0.0359 r (correlation coefficient)
South AsiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VLDL TG palmitat: fold change total TG0.3290 r (correlation coefficient)
South AsiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VLDL TG palmitate 4h:cholesterol 0h-0.3910 r (correlation coefficient)
South AsiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VLDL TG palmitat 4h:HDL cholesterol 0h-0.3743 r (correlation coefficient)
South AsiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VLDL TG palmita 4h:apolipoprotein B 0h-0.1459 r (correlation coefficient)
South AsiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VDLD TG palm 4h:LDL particle number 0h-0.0849 r (correlation coefficient)
South AsiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VDLD TG palmitate 4h:LDL size 0h0.0359 r (correlation coefficient)
South AsiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VLDL TG palmitate 4h:glucose 0h0.0188 r (correlation coefficient)
South AsiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VDLD TG palmitate 4h:glucose AUC-0.1569 r (correlation coefficient)
South AsiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VDLD TG palmitate 4h:insulin 0h-0.1151 r (correlation coefficient)
South AsiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VDLD TG palmitate 4h:insulin AUC-0.0070 r (correlation coefficient)
South AsiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VDLD TG palmitate 4h:NEFA 0h-0.5689 r (correlation coefficient)
South AsiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VDLD TG palmitate 4h:NEFA nadir 2h-0.6151 r (correlation coefficient)
South AsiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VDLD TG palmitate 4h:lactate 0h0.4382 r (correlation coefficient)
South AsiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VDLD TG palmitate 4h:lactate peak 1h-0.1953 r (correlation coefficient)
South AsiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VDLD TG palmitate 4h:GIP 0h-0.2644 r (correlation coefficient)
South AsiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VDLD TG palmitate 4h:GIP peak 2h-0.0453 r (correlation coefficient)
South AsiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VDLD TG palmitate 4h:HOMA-R 0h-0.1104 r (correlation coefficient)
South AsiansCorrelations Between Fold Change in VLDL TG Palmitate and Other Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolismfold change VDLD TG palmitate 4h:HOMA-B% 0h0.2959 r (correlation coefficient)
Comparison: The equivalence test was used to analyze the relationship between the primary outcome, fold change in VLDL TG palmitate, and the listed levels of biomarkers of carbohydrate and fat metabolism. The correlation analysis was performed on data from each study group separately.p-value: <0.05Pearson or Spearman's rank test
Secondary

Fold Changes in Triglycerides in 2 Study Groups

1\) A comparison of the fold changes in total triglycerides (TG) in the 2 study groups between 0 and 4 hours.

Time frame: 4 hours

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
CaucasiansFold Changes in Triglycerides in 2 Study Groups1.05 fold changeStandard Deviation 0.56
South AsiansFold Changes in Triglycerides in 2 Study Groups1.43 fold changeStandard Deviation 0.6
p-value: <0.05t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Fold Changes in VLDL Triglycerides in South Asians and Caucasians

1\) A comparison of the fold changes in very low density lipoprotein triglycerides (VLDL TG)in the 2 study groups between 0 and 4 hours.

Time frame: 4 hours

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
CaucasiansFold Changes in VLDL Triglycerides in South Asians and Caucasians1.05 fold changeStandard Deviation 0.56
South AsiansFold Changes in VLDL Triglycerides in South Asians and Caucasians1.44 fold changeStandard Deviation 0.59
Comparison: The equivalence test was used to compare 1) the fold change in triglycerides in South Asians and Caucasians and 2) the fold change in VLDL triglycerides in South Asians and Caucasians.p-value: <0.05t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Nadir Non-esterified Fatty Acids (NEFA) Levels in 2 Study Groups

A comparison of the nadir level of non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA at 2 hours). NEFA are expected to decrease.

Time frame: 2 hours

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
CaucasiansNadir Non-esterified Fatty Acids (NEFA) Levels in 2 Study Groups0.09 mmol/LStandard Deviation 0.05
South AsiansNadir Non-esterified Fatty Acids (NEFA) Levels in 2 Study Groups0.09 mmol/LStandard Deviation 0.11
p-value: <0.05t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Peak Gastric Inhibitory Protein (GIP) Levels in the 2 Study Groups

A comparison of the mean peak gastric inhibitory protein (GIP) at 2 hours in each group. GIP is expected to increase after ingestion of glucose/fructose.

Time frame: 2 hours

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
CaucasiansPeak Gastric Inhibitory Protein (GIP) Levels in the 2 Study Groups277 ng/LStandard Deviation 90
South AsiansPeak Gastric Inhibitory Protein (GIP) Levels in the 2 Study Groups274 ng/LStandard Deviation 99
p-value: <0.05t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Peak Glucose in 2 Study Groups

A comparison of peak levels of glucose at 1 hour. Glucose is expected to increase after ingestion of glucose/fructose.

Time frame: 1 hour

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
CaucasiansPeak Glucose in 2 Study Groups5.16 mmol/LStandard Deviation 1.83
South AsiansPeak Glucose in 2 Study Groups5.61 mmol/LStandard Deviation 1.94
p-value: <0.05t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Peak Glucose Levels in 2 Study Groups

A comparison of peak levels of glucose at one hour. Glucose is expected to increase after ingestion of glucose/fructose.

Time frame: 1 hour

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
CaucasiansPeak Glucose Levels in 2 Study Groups5.16 mmol/LStandard Deviation 1.83
South AsiansPeak Glucose Levels in 2 Study Groups5.61 mmol/LStandard Deviation 1.94
Comparison: The equivalence test is used to compare levels after the sugar beverage of 1) glucose at 1 hour 2) lactate at 1 hour 3) NEFA at 2 hours in South Asians vs Caucasians.p-value: <0.05t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Peak Insulin Levels in 2 Study Groups

A comparison of the mean peak insulin level at one hour in each group. Insulin is expected to increase after ingestion of glucose/fructose.

Time frame: 1 hour

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
CaucasiansPeak Insulin Levels in 2 Study Groups93 IU/LStandard Deviation 78
South AsiansPeak Insulin Levels in 2 Study Groups111 IU/LStandard Deviation 45
p-value: <0.05t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Peak Lactate Levels in 2 Study Groups

A comparison of peak levels of lactate (at one hour). Lactate is expected to increase after ingestion of glucose/fructose.

Time frame: 1 hour

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
CaucasiansPeak Lactate Levels in 2 Study Groups3.43 mmol/LStandard Deviation 1.15
South AsiansPeak Lactate Levels in 2 Study Groups3.91 mmol/LStandard Deviation 0.75
p-value: <0.05t-test, 2 sided

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026