Gene study reveals clues to ICU blood sugar problems

NCT ID NCT03055169

First seen Jun 07, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether certain gene variations (in the TCF7L2 gene) are linked to high blood sugar in intensive care patients with organ failure. Researchers studied nearly 1,000 adults in the ICU to see if these genetic differences made it harder to control blood sugar. The goal was to better understand why some patients develop high blood sugar during critical illness.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CH Tourcoing

    Tourcoing, France

  • CH Victor Provot

    Roubaix, France

  • CHU Charles Nicolle

    Rouen, France

  • CHU Cote de Nâcre

    Caen, France

  • Hôpital Roger Salengro, CHRU de Lille

    Lille, France

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