TerminatedNot Applicable

Collection of Blood for Gene Expression/Genomic Studies in Individuals With Diabetes (Qatar)

Stopped: Lack of funding.

Qatar450 participantsStarted 2009-06

Plain-language summary

This protocol is designed to gather a small amount of blood for extraction of DNA for the study of the genetic basis of diabetes. The study population will include individuals with known diabetes, and controls without diabetes. Investigators aim to understand the genetics of diabetes, and will use the cells and serum from this blood to perform genotyping and gene expression studies of individuals with diabetes and relevant controls.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 90 Years

Sex

ALL

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Diabetes group Inclusion criteria: * Must provide informed consent * Males and females, age 18 years and older * Documented evidence of diabetes using at least one of the following: (1) blood tests consistent with Type-II diabetes; (2) oral glucose tolerance tests consistent with Type-II diabetes; (3) subject taking medication to treat Type-II diabetes. Exclusion criteria: * Individual refuses consent * Pregnant females with gestational diabetes * Type-I diabetes Normal control group Inclusion Criteria: * Must provide informed consent * Males or females ages 18 years and older * Resolved gestational diabetes Exclusion Criteria: * Individual refuses consent. * Individuals with history of diabetes.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01172743

SponsorWeill Medical College of Cornell University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2020-07

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