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The Acute Interference of Biotin in Blood Analysis
Sponsor: University of Copenhagen
Summary
Biotin, also known as vitamin B7, is a water-soluble vitamin. It is essential for several metabolic processes in the body, including glucose, lipid, and protein metabolism, as it acts as a coenzyme in several carboxylation reactions. Biotin, available as an over the counter supplement, is widely used to improve nail and hair growth. The use of biotin supplements can interfere with various laboratory tests, due to the use of the streptavidin-biotin interaction in several immunoassays. We therefore wish to investigate acute impact of biotin supplementation on various laboratory assays, with focus on the immediate post-ingestion effects and the time frame in which biotin interference is most pronounced.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
24
Start Date
2026-01-01
Completion Date
2030-10-01
Last Updated
2025-12-24
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Overall: To evaluate the acute effect of biotin intake on streptavidin-based laboratory assays during the hours immediately following consumption
The study will include two experimental days, each lasting 5 hours, as well as two short visits for a blood sample 24 hours after an experimental day. The setup is as follows: One study day with a single oral dose of biotin (randomized to either 10 mg or 100 mg), followed by a blood sample 24 hours after the study day with biotin. One study day with a single oral dose of placebo, followed by a blood sample 24 hours after the study day with placebo. The order of the two trials and the dose of biotin (either 10 mg or 100 mg) will also be randomized at inclusion. During the study day, subjects will rest in a supine position and an intravenous catheter is inserted into the left or right antecubital vein for collecting blood samples. Following a blood sample, subjects will receive an oral dose either 10 mg or 100 mg biotin or placebo. In total, blood will be sampled 8 times over a period of 5 hours. After 24 hours, the subject will visit again for a single blood sample.
Arm 1 - 10 mg → Placebo
Participants receive a 10 mg oral dose of biotin on the first study day and placebo on the second study day. Blood samples are collected over 5 hours on each visit, with an additional fasting sample 24 hours later.
Arm 2 - Placebo → 10 mg
Participants receive placebo on the first study day and a 10 mg oral dose of biotin on the second study day. Blood samples are collected over 5 hours on each visit, with an additional fasting sample 24 hours later.
Arm 3 - 100 mg → Placebo
Participants receive a 100 mg oral dose of biotin on the first study day and placebo on the second study day. Blood samples are collected over 5 hours on each visit, with an additional fasting sample 24 hours later.
Arm 4 - Placebo → 100 mg
Intervention: Participants receive placebo on the first study day and a 100 mg oral dose of biotin on the second study day. Blood samples are collected over 5 hours on each visit, with an additional fasting sample 24 hours later.
Locations (1)
Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Bispebjerg University Hospital, Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark