Blood markers may foretell heart danger in diabetes patients
NCT ID NCT06902857
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is following 964 people with type 2 diabetes to see if three blood markers (hs-cTnI, NT-proBNP, and sST2) can predict who will die or have heart problems. Participants gave blood samples and are being tracked for years. No treatment is being tested—the goal is to learn whether these markers can help doctors spot high-risk patients earlier.
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 doctors identify type 2 diabetes patients at higher risk for heart problems or death, allowing earlier preventive care.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures markers and cannot prove cause or improve outcomes directly. Results may not apply to all patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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964 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Subjects with type 2 diabetes attending the outpatient services for the routine checkups.
- Ages
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50 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * type 2 diabetes * patients attending the outpatient services Exclusion Criteria: * type 1 diabetes * patients with active cancer or cancer in remission for less than 5 years * any medical or other reason that leads the investigator to consider the subject ineligible for the study.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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IRCCS INRCA Hospital
Ancona, 60127, Italy
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