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Biologic Effects of Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in Humans
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Study NCT00099697   Information provided by National Institute on Aging (NIA)
First Received: December 17, 2004   Last Updated: December 9, 2009   History of Changes

December 17, 2004
December 9, 2009
June 2001
February 2004   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
6-month change in visceral and subcutaneous abdominal fat
Same as current
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Biologic Effects of Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in Humans
Biologic Effects of DHEA in Humans

The purpose of this study is to determine whether DHEA replacement therapy decreases abdominal fat and improves insulin sensitivity.

Studies on rats and mice have shown that the adrenal hormone dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) reduces abdominal visceral fat and protects against insulin resistance. This study was done to learn if DHEA replacement therapy decreases abdominal obesity and improves insulin action in humans.

Participants were randomly assigned to receive 50 mg per day of DHEA or a placebo at bedtime for 6 months. Participants underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and oral glucose tolerance tests at the beginning and conclusion of the study. Other tests included measurements of hormones and lipids.

 
Interventional
Allocation:  Randomized
Control:  Placebo Control
Masking:  Double-Blind
Primary Purpose:  Prevention
  • Aging
  • Obesity
  • Insulin Resistance
Drug: DHEA
 

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Completed
56
February 2004
February 2004   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 65 to 78 years old
  • Physically healthy
  • Non-smoker
  • On stable medications for at least 6 months
  • Stable body weight for the past year

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Serious active medical problems
  • Hormone therapy
  • Abnormal PSA (prostate specific antigen) in men
Both
65 Years to 78 Years
Yes
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United States
 
NCT00099697
 
AG0013, 5P60AG013629, 5R01AG020076, 5K23RR016191, 3P30DK056341, 5P60DK020579, 2M01RR000036
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
  • National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Principal Investigator: John O. Holloszy, MD Washington University School of Medicine
Principal Investigator: Dennis T. Villareal, MD Washington University School of Medicine
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
December 2004

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