Exploring how diabetes affects heart health
Establishing the Pathways Between Diabetes and Cardiac Dysfunction: Epidemiology, Biomarkers, and Imaging
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · NIH-10880303
This study is looking at how high blood sugar affects the heart over time in people with diabetes, and it aims to find new ways to understand heart problems that can come with the condition, using advanced imaging and blood tests.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10880303 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the connections between diabetes and heart dysfunction by examining how high blood sugar levels impact heart structure and function over time. It aims to identify new biological markers and pathways that contribute to heart issues in people with diabetes, using advanced imaging techniques and blood tests. The study will involve a diverse group of adults, both in community settings and clinical environments, to gather comprehensive data on this important health issue.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults diagnosed with diabetes, particularly those experiencing or at risk for heart dysfunction.
Not a fit: Patients without diabetes or those with other unrelated cardiovascular conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention and treatment strategies for heart failure in individuals with diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the relationship between diabetes and heart health, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES
- JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY — BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ECHOUFFO TCHEUGUI, JUSTIN BASILE — JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: ECHOUFFO TCHEUGUI, JUSTIN BASILE
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus, Cardiovascular Diseases