๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-08-25

Pre-diabetes in Subject With Impaired Fasting Glucose (IFG) and Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) (NCT02969798)

Preservation of Beta Cell Function in Pre-diabetes in Subject With Impaired Fasting Glucose (IFG) and Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

HYPOTHESIS: Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) and impaired fasting glucose (IFG) have distinct pathophysiologic etiologies. Therefore, therapeutic interventions designed to correct the specific underlying pathogenic abnormalities in IGT and IFG will be required to optimally prevent the progressive beta cell failure and development of overt type 2 diabetes.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio โ€” San Antonio, Texas

Age range: 18 Years to 65 Years

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio โ€” San Antonio, Texas

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (210) 567-6691

Email: defronzo@uthscsa.edu

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๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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