Improving muscle function in type 1 diabetes with resveratrol

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

EARLY_PHASE1 · Augusta University · NCT04449198

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_PHASE1
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment24 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorAugusta University (other)
Locations1 site (Augusta, Georgia)
Trial IDNCT04449198 on ClinicalTrials.gov

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.

Who should consider this trial

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

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

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

Eligibility criteria

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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 this trial is running

Augusta, Georgia

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Type 1 Diabetes, diabetes, heart disease, muscle function, blood vessels

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.