Measuring fat in the pancreas
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study aims to create a score to measure fat inside the pancreas using imaging. It may help understand how pancreatic fat relates to health conditions.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You do not have diabetes that requires insulin treatment.
- Your blood sugar is well controlled (HbA1c less than 10% or fasting glucose less than 250 mg/dL).
- You have no pancreatic diseases, such as solid tumors or cystic fibrosis (small, non-secreting tumors or IPMN may be okay).
- You have not had pancreatic surgery in the past.
- You do not drink more than 30 grams of alcohol per day (about 2 standard drinks).
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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