Blood marker may reveal hidden fall danger in diabetes patients

NCT ID NCT07480330

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether a substance in the blood called neurofilament light chain (NfL) is linked to how severe nerve damage is, how well people balance, and their risk of falling. Researchers will measure NfL levels in 80 adults with type 2 diabetes, some with and some without nerve damage. They will also test balance and fear of falling to see if NfL could be a useful early warning sign.

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 help identify a simple blood test to predict fall risk or nerve damage severity in diabetic patients.

What could go wrong

This is an early observational study with only 80 participants. It does not test a treatment, so results may not lead to immediate clinical changes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetic neuropathy diabetic polyneuropathy type 2 diabetes mellitus

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