Blood test tracks diabetes risk in cystic fibrosis patients

NCT ID NCT03713437

First seen Apr 16, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a blood test can measure the death of insulin-making cells in people with cystic fibrosis. Researchers compared levels of a specific DNA marker in 40 participants with cystic fibrosis and healthy controls. The goal was to understand how beta cell death relates to the development of diabetes in cystic fibrosis.

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Locations

  • Children's Hospital and Medical Center

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68114, United States

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