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A blood marker may reveal how well diabetes treatments are working

NCT ID NCT07734558

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First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether levels of a protein called Neuregulin-4 (NRG4) in the blood are linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and different diabetes treatments in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will compare NRG4 levels across groups including obese and non-obese patients on various medications, newly diagnosed patients, and healthy controls. The goal is to see if NRG4 could serve as a simple biomarker for metabolic health and treatment response.

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 NRG4 levels reliably reflect metabolic status, it could become a simple blood test to help guide diabetes treatment.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It can only show associations, not cause and effect. The findings may not lead to a practical test.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 125 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jun 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

The study population will consist of obese and non-obese adult participants aged 18-65 years who are admitted to the outpatient clinic. The study will include newly diagnosed treatment-naive Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients, patients with at least 6 months of Type 2 DM diagnosis receiving different antidiabetic treatment combinations, and healthy control participants without diabetes mellitus.

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-65 years * Newly diagnosed treatment-naïve T2DM * T2DM treated for at least 6 months * BMI \>30 kg/m² * BMI \<25 kg/m² * No pregnancy * No breastfeeding * No active infection * No inflammatory disease * Written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Age \<18 years * Pregnancy * Breastfeeding * Active infection * Rheumatologic disease * Refusal to participate

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Insulin Resistance Obesity type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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