Clinical Trial: The Role of Glucocorticoids to Maintain Energy Homeostasis During Starvation (Gluco-Starve)
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: Glucocorticoid Effect
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: The Role of Glucocorticoids to Maintain Energy Homeostasis During Starvation
Brief Summary:
In a randomized, cross-over study, 20 healthy volunteers will receive a block and replace therapy that mimics physiological GC rhythm (metyrapone plus hydrocortisone) or placebo.Participants will undergo two identical fasting periods with each treatment.With the block and replace therapy, fasting-induced GC peak will be suppressed.Metabolic and autonomic parameters will be compared to reveal whether GCs mediate the physiological adaptions to caloric restriction.Understanding acute effects of GCs upon caloric…
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