Table 1

Overview of study visits

VisitV0 V1
Randomisation
T1 V2 T2 V3
Time, weeks−4±10±12±14±18±112±1
Inclusion/exclusion criteriaXX
Medical historyX
Informed consentX
Blood samples, non-fastingXX
Physical examinationXX
Adverse eventsXXXXX
Endpoints, main study
82Rb-PET (primary endpoint)XX
EchocardiographyXX
Ambulatory BPXX
Adipose tissue biopsyXX
Oral glucose tolerance testXX
QuestionnairesXX
HRVXX
PWAXX
51Cr EDTA clearanceXX
Body composition (DXA)XX
Blood samples, fastingXX
Urine samples, fastingXX
Endpoints, substudy
Haemodynamics (key secondary endpoint)XX
AccelerometerXX
  • X marks that the given examination will be performed at the specific visit.

  • BP, blood pressure; HRV, heart rate variability; PWA, pulse wave analysis; 82Rb-PET, Rubidium-82 position emission tomography.