Status:
UNKNOWN
The Gene Expression Patterns in the Peripheral White Blood Cells of Type 2 Diabetic Patients
Lead Sponsor:
National Taiwan University Hospital
Conditions:
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Atherosclerosis
Eligibility:
All Genders
25-65 years
Brief Summary
The investigators hypothesize that macrophages play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
Detailed Description
Cardiovascular events are the leading cause of death in developed countries worldwide, including Taiwan. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), previously considered merely as one of the risk factors, has b...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Normal control: fasting plasma glucose (FPG) less than 126 mg/dl.
- T2DM: FPG \>＝126 mg/dl.
- Group 1 (good glycemic control): HbA1c\<＝7% in the past 6 months
- Group 2 (poor glycemic control): HbA1c\>＝8% in the past 6 months
Exclusion
- Acute systemic diseases
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2003
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00155922
Start Date
November 1 2003
Last Update
December 14 2006
Active Locations (1)
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National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan, 10012