Saliva cortisol test for hard-to-control diabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study checks if a simple saliva test can find high cortisol levels in people with hard-to-control type 2 diabetes. It aims to help doctors identify if cortisol problems are making diabetes worse.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 80 years old.
- You have type 2 diabetes that is hard to control (HbA1c between 7.5% and 11.5% and on multiple diabetes medicines).
- You have not used steroid pills or shots in the past 3 months.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not work night shifts.
- You are not allergic to dexamethasone.
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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