Plain-English translation of NCT03132129 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 research guide →Researchers want to understand why people with type 2 diabetes often develop heart problems, even before they notice any symptoms. This study will use advanced heart imaging (including MRI scans), ultrasound, exercise tests, and blood work to look for early signs of heart dysfunction in people with type 2 diabetes and compare them to healthy volunteers. The goal is to find out what causes these heart problems so doctors can develop better treatments.
Heart failure is one of the biggest health threats for people with type 2 diabetes, but doctors don't fully understand why it happens or how to prevent it early. This research aims to detect heart problems before symptoms appear, which could lead to new ways to prevent or treat diabetes-related heart disease.
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You would visit the research center for comprehensive heart testing, including an MRI scan of your heart, an ultrasound of your heart, a CT scan to measure calcium buildup in your arteries, an exercise tolerance test, and blood samples. The study compares people with type 2 diabetes to healthy volunteers matched for age, gender, and ethnicity, so both groups undergo the same tests. The exact duration and number of visits is not specified in this summary, but you should ask the research team for details when you contact them.
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