Resveratrol for Endothelial Dysfunction and Metabolic Control in Type 2 Diabetes

Summary

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is associated with endothelial dysfunction, which contributes to increased cardiovascular risk. Chronic hyperglycemia induces oxidative stress and reduces nitric oxide bioavailability, leading to impaired endothelial function. Resveratrol, a natural polyphenol with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, has been shown to improve endothelial function in experimental studies. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of resveratrol supplementation in improving endothelial dysfunction and metabolic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Endothelial function will be assessed using flow-mediated dilatation (FMD) of the brachial artery and serum endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) levels. Metabolic parameters including fasting blood glucose, postprandial glucose, HbA1c, and lipid profile will also be evaluated.

Timeline

Start

2026-05-01

Primary completion

2026-06-01

Completion

2026-06-10

Publications

• Results Marassi M, Fadini GP. The cardio-renal-metabolic connection: a review of the evidence. Cardiovasc Diabetol. 2023 Jul 31;22(1):195. doi: 10.1186/s12933-023-01937-x.
• Results Triggle CR, Ding H, Marei I, Anderson TJ, Hollenberg MD. Why the endothelium? The endothelium as a target to reduce diabetes-associated vascular disease. Can J Physiol Pharmacol. 2020 Jul;98(7):415-430. doi: 10.1139/cjpp-2019-0677. Epub 2020 Mar 9.
• Results Li J, Zhong Z, Yuan J, Chen X, Huang Z, Wu Z. Resveratrol improves endothelial dysfunction and attenuates atherogenesis in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice. J Nutr Biochem. 2019 May;67:63-71. doi: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2019.01.022. Epub 2019 Feb 10.
• Results Huang DD, Shi G, Jiang Y, Yao C, Zhu C. A review on the potential of Resveratrol in prevention and therapy of diabetes and diabetic complications. Biomed Pharmacother. 2020 May;125:109767. doi: 10.1016/j.biopha.2019.109767. Epub 2020 Feb 12.
• Results Fourny N, Lan C, Seree E, Bernard M, Desrois M. Protective Effect of Resveratrol against Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury via Enhanced High Energy Compounds and eNOS-SIRT1 Expression in Type 2 Diabetic Female Rat Heart. Nutrients. 2019 Jan 6;11(1):105. doi: 10.3390/nu11010105.
• Results Seyyedebrahimi S, Khodabandehloo H, Nasli Esfahani E, Meshkani R. The effects of resveratrol on markers of oxidative stress in patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Acta Diabetol. 2018 Apr;55(4):341-353. doi: 10.1007/s00592-017-1098-3. Epub 2018 Jan 22.
• Results Gimblet CJ, Kruse NT, Geasland K, Michelson J, Sun M, Mandukhail SR, Wendt LH, Eyck PT, Pierce GL, Jalal DI. Effect of Resveratrol on Endothelial Function in Patients with CKD and Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2024 Feb 1;19(2):161-168. doi: 10.2215/CJN.0000000000000337. Epub 2023 Oct 16.

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