Effects of Glucagon Like Peptide 1 (GLP-1) Analogues on Fluid Intake

Sponsor
University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Study ID
NCT03141632
Phase
PHASE2
Status
Completed

Conditions

  • Thirst
  • Water-Electrolyte Imbalance

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 65 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Dulaglutide — DRUG
    Evaluation visit with assessment of fluid intake
  • Placebo — OTHER
    Evaluation visit with assessment of fluid intake

Study Details

The aim of this study is to elucidate whether GLP-1 analogues influence not only appetite but also thirst perception. It is hypothesized that GLP-1 analogues reduce fluid intake in healthy volunteers compared to Placebo.

Key Dates

Start date
Oct 17, 2016
Status verified
Oct 2017
Primary completion
May 31, 2017
Completion
May 12, 2017

Study Design

Enrollment
17 participants (actual)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Active Comparator: Dulaglutide
    Dulaglutide (Trulicity®) 1.5 mg in 0.5 ml, via Pen s.c. once weekly for 3 weeks.
  • Placebo Comparator: Placebo
    0.5 ml normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride), sc once weekly for 3 weeks.

Primary Outcome Measure

Fluid intake [ Time Frame: 8 hours ]