Genetics of muscle insulin resistance study
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how genes affect the way muscles use sugar, which can help understand insulin resistance. Participants will have tests and procedures, including a glucose drink test and a muscle biopsy, to see how their bodies handle sugar.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You are not currently diagnosed with diabetes (confirmed by a blood test).
- You have a body mass index (BMI) over 18.
- Your weight has been stable (no major gain or loss) in the past 3 months.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you agree not to become pregnant during the study.
- You are not on certain diabetes or blood-thinning medications, and you can avoid alcohol before procedures.
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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