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
| Phase | Early Phase 1 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 24 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Augusta University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Augusta, Georgia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 14, 2020 |
| Main results expected | January 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | July 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | January 28, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT04449198 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
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Augusta University/Georgia Prevention Institute/ Laboratory of Integrative and Exercise Physiology
Augusta, Georgia, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ryan A Harris, PhD, CEP
- Email: ryharris@augusta.edu
- Phone: 7067215998
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.