Scientists hunt for diabetes genes in major study

NCT ID NCT01105858

Summary

This study aims to discover the specific genes and biological pathways that influence a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes and related health problems like kidney and eye disease. Researchers will collect health information, blood samples, and genetic data from over 2,000 adults, focusing on American Indian and Mexican American communities. Participants will be followed for several years to see how their genes relate to the development or progression of diabetes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • NIDDK, Phoenix

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85014, United States

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