Young hearts at risk: 25-Year study launches to uncover Diabetes-Heart link
NCT ID NCT06730113
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study aims to learn how type 2 diabetes and obesity in young people affect heart and blood vessel health over time. About 930 participants aged 12 to 25, including those with diabetes, overweight but not diabetic, and healthy lean individuals, will be followed for up to 25 years. They will have yearly check-ups including heart tests, scans, and blood sugar monitoring. No treatments are given; the goal is to gather information to better understand and prevent heart disease in this group.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Children's National Hospital (CNH)
RECRUITINGWashington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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