Can we predict diabetes complications before they start?

NCT ID NCT03658512

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 1,000 adults with diabetes to find early signs that predict serious complications like nerve damage, eye disease, kidney problems, and heart issues. Researchers measure blood sugar control and other health markers over time. The goal is to develop better risk assessment tools to improve quality of life and reduce healthcare costs.

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 better tools for predicting which diabetes patients will develop serious complications, helping doctors personalize care.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not identify reliable predictors, and results may take years to translate into clinical practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DIABETES MELLITUS

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Locations

University of Tuebingen, Internal medicine IV
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Tübingen, 72074, Germany

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