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Diabetes nerve damage may signal brain decline, study hints

NCT ID NCT06857994

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study from Denmark looked at 101 people to see if nerve damage from type 2 diabetes is linked to memory and thinking problems. Researchers compared people with and without diabetes using tests of thinking skills, nerve function, and brain scans. The goal was to understand if diabetic neuropathy raises the risk of cognitive decline.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If the study finds a clear link, it could lead to earlier screening for cognitive issues in people with diabetic neuropathy.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The results may not apply to younger people or those with different health profiles.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autonomic neuropathy Cognitive Dysfunction diabetic autonomic neuropathy diabetic neuropathy type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CARDIOVASCULAR AUTONOMIC NEUROPATHY COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT DIABETES TYPE 2 PERIPHERAL DIABETIC NEUROPATHY

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen

    Herlev, 2730, Denmark

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