Effect of Varying Testosterone Levels on Insulin Sensitivity in Normal and IHH Men
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2008-06-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common metabolic disorders in the U.S, estimated to affect
16 million Americans. Established risk factors for this disease include obesity, increased
waist/hip ratio, high insulin levels in the blood, and insulin resistance. Testosterone may
play a role in developing or preventing diabetes, but we do not yet know for sure. The
purpose of this research study is to determine if changing testosterone levels in men will
result in changes in insulin sensitivity. Information learned form this research study may
have important public health implications and may point to new strategies for treating or
preventing diabetes.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)