Can an MRI spot hidden dangers in type 2 diabetes?
NCT ID NCT04114682
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 135 adults with type 2 diabetes over several years, using special MRI scans to check their liver, kidneys, and heart. The goal is to find out which patients are more likely to develop serious complications. No new treatments are being tested—just a better way to see what's happening inside the body.
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 could lead to a simple MRI-based method to identify which people with type 2 diabetes are at highest risk for organ complications, allowing earlier monitoring or treatment.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It aims to gather data, not test a therapy. The results may not change current care or apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 7AL, United Kingdom
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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7LE, United Kingdom
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Perspectum Ltd.
Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2LL, United Kingdom
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Royal Free Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London, NW3 2QG, United Kingdom