Earwax test for diabetes and heart disease risk
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a new earwax self-collection tool to find biomarkers related to chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. It may help people with certain risk factors learn more about their health from a simple earwax sample.
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Who can take part
- You are 35 to 75 years old.
- You have a parent or sibling with diabetes.
- You are a woman who had gestational diabetes or delivered a baby over 9 pounds.
- You are overweight or not physically active.
- You have high blood pressure or take blood pressure medicine.
- You have been told you have prediabetes or borderline diabetes.
- You have had a heart attack, coronary artery disease, or stroke.
- You have low HDL cholesterol, high triglycerides, or take cholesterol medicine.
- You have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or fatty liver disease.
- You do not have active ear problems or use certain medications.
- You are not currently pregnant or planning pregnancy during the study.
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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