Measuring blood flow in people with type 2 diabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a simple, noninvasive technique (photoplethysmography) to measure blood flow in the legs of people with type 2 diabetes. It may help doctors better detect and monitor peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition that narrows arteries and can lead to leg pain or poor healing.
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Who can take part
- You are over 18 years old (no upper age limit).
- You have type 2 diabetes, diagnosed by standard blood sugar tests or symptoms.
- You have a doctor visit scheduled to check for or follow up on peripheral artery disease (PAD).
- You have health insurance (social security coverage).
- You are able to lie still for measurements (no acute pain, tremors, or severe leg infections).
- You have not had a major leg amputation (above the ankle or below the knee).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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