Scientists probe mysterious link between cystic fibrosis and diabetes

NCT ID NCT01851694

Summary

This study aims to understand why people with cystic fibrosis often develop diabetes. Researchers are testing how the pancreas in CF patients responds to specific hormones that normally help produce insulin. The study involves adults with cystic fibrosis and healthy volunteers to compare results. The goal is to gather basic knowledge that could inform future treatments for this specific type of diabetes.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and University of Pennsylvania

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    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19060, United States

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