Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by elevated blood glucose due to insufficient insulin production, ineffective insulin action, or both. Persistent hyperglycaemia can damage blood vessels, nerves, kidneys, eyes, and other organs over time. Type 2 diabetes accounts for the vast majority of diabetes cases.
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|---|---|---|---|
| NCT07802496 |
Genetically Informed Screening for Early-Stage Type 1 Diabetes |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | |
| NCT07796802 |
Continuous Glucose Monitoring for In-hospital Management of Type 2 Diabetes |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | NA |
| NCT07788235 |
Diabetes and Permanent Disabilities |
COMPLETED | |
| NCT07784127 |
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NOT_YET_RECRUITING | NA |
| NCT07777900 |
Glycated Albumin Monitoring |
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION | |
| NCT07770633 |
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Devices in Total Knee Arthroplasty |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | NA |
| NCT07769840 |
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NOT_YET_RECRUITING | NA |
| NCT07768631 |
Study Evaluating the Metabolic Effects of pulsENDO Therapy in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | NA |
| NCT07748858 |
Improving Patient-Centered Care for Underserved Older African American Patients With Cardiovascular Comorbidities |
RECRUITING | |
| NCT07736391 |
A Study of SYH2069 Injection in Healthy Participants |
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING | PHASE1 |
