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Official title Type 2 Diabetes and Blood Brain Barrier Improvement
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06322212
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The majority of T2DM adults show thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency which may contribute to impaired function. This study will examine patients with T2DM through brain MRI scans, cognition assessments, blood tests, and questionnaires.
- Phase 1: an early, usually small safety study
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 40 to 65
You may be able to join if
- Diagnosed T2DM
- Outpatient status
- Able to lay flat for imaging
You likely can't join if
- A previous history of stroke
- Current in-take of thiamine
- Known thiamine allergy
- Seizure disorder
- Head trauma
- Myocardial infarction
See the full eligibility criteria
- Diagnosed T2DM
- Outpatient status
- Able to lay flat for imaging
- A previous history of stroke
- Current in-take of thiamine
- Known thiamine allergy
- Seizure disorder
- Head trauma
- Myocardial infarction
- Current pregnancy (if female)
- Diagnosed neuropsychiatric disorders (clinical depression, schizophrenia, manic-depression)
- Diagnosed dementia
- Sleep disordered breathing
- Airway or chest deformities that would interfere with breathing
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Cystic fibrosis
- Presence of brain mass lesions
- Any history of drug abuse (e.g., cocaine, tobacco, or cannabis)
- Renal failure (requiring dialysis)
- All T2DM adults with metallic and electronic implants (phrenic or cardiac pacemakers; although some pacemakers and cardioverter defibrillators are safe at a low magnetic field, they are not safe at 3.0-Tesla scanner)
- Non-removable insulin pump/glucose sensor
- Braces
- Body weight more than 300 pounds (weight and height will be used to calculate BMI to determine if the patient will fit in the scanner and stay within parameters of size restrictions of MRI scanner table)
- Any other contraindications to MRI, such as claustrophobia, or metallic-based tattoos, as per MRI safety website suggestions, will also be excluded.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Los Angeles, California, United States
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, 40 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Los Angeles, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.