Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Early Phase 1 Interventional Ages 18 and up

Improving muscle function in type 1 diabetes with resveratrol

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

Run by Augusta University · NCT04449198 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if taking resveratrol for 12 weeks can help improve muscle function and lower heart disease risk in people with type 1 diabetes.

Quick facts

PhaseEarly Phase 1
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment24 (estimated)
SponsorAugusta University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Augusta, Georgia)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 14, 2020
Main results expectedJanuary 1, 2027
Study endsJuly 1, 2027
Registry record updatedJanuary 28, 2025
Trial IDNCT04449198 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are men and premenopausal women diagnosed with insulin-dependent type 1 diabetes.

Probably not a fit

Patients with uncontrolled diabetes, significant diabetic complications, or other serious health conditions may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to investigate whether resveratrol supplementation for 12 weeks can enhance endothelin-B receptor function and mitochondrial function in skeletal muscle among individuals with type 1 diabetes. The researchers will utilize innovative, minimally invasive techniques such as intradermal microdialysis and near infrared spectroscopy to assess these functions. The central hypothesis is that increasing circulating Sirt1 through resveratrol will lead to improvements in both receptor and muscle function, potentially lowering cardiovascular disease risk in this population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could improve muscle function and reduce cardiovascular disease risk in patients with type 1 diabetes.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is innovative, preliminary data suggest potential benefits, indicating that similar studies may have shown promise.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Men and premenopausal women
* All races
* Clinical diagnosis of insulin-dependent type 1 diabetes (patients only)

Exclusion Criteria:

* 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)
* Pregnancy
* Use of vasoactive medications

Where it's running

  • Augusta University/Georgia Prevention Institute/ Laboratory of Integrative and Exercise Physiology
    Augusta, Georgia, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
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