๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-05-05

Growth Hormone Resistance of Beta-cells in People With a Family History of Type 2 Diabetes (NCT06571500)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia

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

The purpose of the research study is to better understand how beta-cells (cells in the pancreas that make insulin and help regulate blood sugar) respond to growth hormone in people with a family history of type 2 diabetes at the University of Missouri. Our aim is to advance understanding of how growth hormone affects beta-cells and risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Missouri School of Medicine โ€” Columbia, Missouri

Age range: 18 Years to 59 Years

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

  • University of Missouri School of Medicine โ€” Columbia, Missouri

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (573) 884-6852

Email: ahmc4@health.missouri.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

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.

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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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