CompletedNot Applicable

Early MRI Detection of Myocardial Deterioration as a Preventive, Disease Staging, and Prognostic Biomarker in Insulin Resistance

United States39 participantsStarted 2015-01-15

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the relationship between insulin resistance (IR) and myocardial tissue abnormalities. The study will focus on a patient population, South Asians, with a high prevalence of IR.

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: \- South Asian Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women * Patients with prior diagnoses of diabetes * Patients on insulin therapy * Patients with known coronary heart disease or other non-ischemic cardiomyopathies

What they're measuring

Identifying patients with high fibrosis levels using peripheral blood samples

Timeframe: Blood samples drawn once at baseline visit

Insulin Sensitivity measured by OGTT

Timeframe: OGTT done at baseline/ first visit

Insulin Sensitivity measured by Fasting Lipid Panel

Timeframe: Lipid Panel done at baseline/ first visit

Left ventricular volume