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New treatment option for Lipodystrophy
Official title Assess the Possibility of Diagnosing Diabetes and Rediabetes Following Oral Induced Hyperglycemia in Patients With Dunnigan's Partial Familial Lipodystrophy by Replacing 75 g of Glucose With a Standardized Carbohydrate Breakfast and Continuous Interstitial Monitoring Glucose)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05789251
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Dunnigan's syndrome is a partial familial lipodystrophy due to a mutation in the Lamine A LMNA gene. This very rare syndrome is 20 times more common in Réunion compared to the rest of Europe with several families suffering from a unique variant of LMNA, the p.(Thr655Asnfs\ 49) variant known as the "Reunion variant", the appearance of which in Reunion dates back to the 17th century.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Subject with Dunnigan's partial familial lipodystrophy followed at Reunion University Hospital not known to be diabetic.
- Aged 18 to 75 Having given their informed consent.
You likely can't join if
- Diabetic patient Patient scheduled for scan within 7 days of freestyle placement protected persons: "pregnant woman, parturient, nursing mother...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Saint-Denis, Reunion
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Saint-Denis, Reunion. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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