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Trial reportEndocrine2020

Effects of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists on fluid intake in healthy volunteers.

Bettina Winzeler, Ismael da Conceição, Julie Refardt, Clara O Sailer, Gilles Dutilh, Mirjam Christ-Crain

Abstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in Endocrine, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 21 papers.

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21citing papers in PubMed
1.3field-weighted citation impact, top 19% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

21 citing papers in PubMed, 21 citations in OpenAlex.

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  5. Effect of GLP-1 receptor agonist on nutrient intake: A narrative review.Nutrition in clinical practice : official publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition · 2026
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  20. Safety of Semaglutide.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2021 · on this map
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Bettina WinzelerDepartment of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland. bettina.winzeler@usb.ch.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8305-2700
Ismael da ConceiçãoDepartment of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
Julie RefardtDepartment of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
Clara O SailerDepartment of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6439-8191
Gilles DutilhDepartment of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
Mirjam Christ-CrainDepartment of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
University Hospital of Basel · CH

Funding

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Förderung der Wissenschaftlichen Forschung SNF-162608
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeGlucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists (RA) reduce appetite and energy intake. Recent findings from animal studies suggest a role of GLP-1 in drinking and water homeostasis. We aimed to elucidate whether GLP-1 RA reduce fluid intake in healthy volunteers.

methodsDouble-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover study. 20 healthy volunteers received dulaglutide 1.5 mg and placebo (0,9% sodium chloride) subcutaneously once weekly for 3 weeks. At the end of each treatment period, participants attended an 8-h evaluation visit, during which they were requested to eat two standardized meals and to drink water ad libitum. The primary outcome was the total fluid intake (ml) during the evaluation visit.

resultsMean [SD] age of participants (60% female) was 27 [9.2] years. All but four participants drank less on dulaglutide versus placebo treatment despite identical food intake. The median [IQR] difference of fluid intake on dulaglutide compared to placebo treatment was -100 ml [-400-0]. Median [IQR] total fluid intake was 1300 ml [888-1600] versus 1600 ml [1000-1720], on dulaglutide and placebo treatment, p = 0.06. Median [IQR] 24-h urine output was reduced in dulaglutide versus placebo-treated participants: 1250 ml [975-2080] versus 1680 ml [1400-2040], p = 0.04. Median serum sodium levels were 140 mmol/L on both visits and no difference in thirst perception was noted.

conclusionsGLP-1 RA such as dulaglutide seem to modulate fluid balance in humans. This leads us to speculate that GLP-1 RA may be an interesting therapeutic options for patients with excessive drinking behavior e.g., primary polydipsia.

Indexed as

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 ReceptorChildCross-Over StudiesDouble-Blind MethodFemaleHealthy VolunteersHumansHypoglycemic AgentsMaleGlucagon-Like Peptide-1 ReceptorHypoglycemic AgentsDulaglutideGLP-1HypophysisPituitaryThirst

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PMID32623637
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