Massive diabetes study tracks thousands over decades to uncover disease secrets
NCT ID NCT00339482
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This long-running study follows over 12,000 people from the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona to understand why type 2 diabetes develops and how it leads to complications. Participants receive regular check-ups every two years, including blood tests and physical exams. The goal is to learn about the causes and natural history of diabetes, not to test a new treatment.
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 successful, this research could reveal key factors that cause or worsen type 2 diabetes, helping to develop better prevention and treatment strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly provide a cure or new therapy. Results may not apply to other populations.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for DIABETES MELLITUS, TYPE 2 are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
NIDDK, Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona, 85014, United States
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Can a heart drug tame blood sugar and weight in diabetes?
- Can a puff of insulin replace a needle for diabetes?
- Could a quick insulin shot stop Steroid-Induced blood sugar spikes?
- Can a puff of insulin replace a daily shot for diabetes?
- Could a Dairy-Rich diet tame type 2 diabetes?
- Can a traditional herbal remedy tame type 2 diabetes?