Type 1 Diabetes, Endothelin, and Skeletal Muscle Mitochondrial Dysfunction: The Role of Sirtuin-1

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseEarly Phase 1
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorAugusta University

About this trial

The proposed study is designed to test the hypothesis that treatment of resveratrol for 12 weeks will improve both endothelin-B receptor (aim 1) and skeletal muscle mitochondrial function (aim 2) in people with type 1 diabetes.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Men and premenopausal women

All races

Clinical diagnosis of insulin-dependent type 1 diabetes (patients only)

Disqualifiers

Clinical diagnosis of hepatic, cardiovascular, or renal disease

Uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1C >12%)

Diabetic complications (i.e. neuropathy)

Uncontrolled hypertension (>140/90 mm Hg on therapy)

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Resveratrol
  • Placebo

Treatment groups

24 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators