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First received: September 19, 2023

Clinical Trial: Effects of Pioglitazone on Exogenous Carbohydrate Oxidation During Steady-State Exercise at High Altitude

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

Condition: High Altitude

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: Effects of Pioglitazone on Exogenous Carbohydrate Oxidation During Steady-State Exercise at High Altitude

Brief Summary: Apparent hypoxia-induced insulin insensitivity along with alterations in glucose kinetics suggests reduction in glucose uptake by the peripheral tissue is a primary factor contributing to reductions in exogenous glucose oxidation at HA.As such, the primary objective of this study is to determine the ability of an insulin sensitizer (Pioglitazone, PIO) to enhance exogenous glucose oxidation and metabolic clearance rate during metabolically-matched, steady-state exercise during acute HA exposure compared to placebo…

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