Characterizing diabetes and obesity in Greenlandic patients

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to explore the phenotypic and genotypic characteristics of individuals with type 2 diabetes and severe obesity in Greenland. It focuses on understanding the unique genetic and environmental interactions that influence disease progression in the Greenlandic Inuit population. The study employs whole genome sequencing to identify specific genetic variants linked to insulin resistance and maturity-onset diabetes, while also assessing the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea among high-risk individuals. Participants will undergo clinical evaluations and complete questionnaires to provide insights into their quality of life and functional outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Type 2 diabetes and/or morbid obesity (BMI \>40)
* Over 18 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

* Does not speak either English, Danish or Greenlandic

Where it's running

• Steno Diabetes Center Greenland, Queen Ingrids Hospital
  Nuuk, Sermersooq, Greenland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Marit Eika Jørgensen, Md. Phd — Steno Diabetes Center Greenland
• Study coordinator: Mads Jensen, MD.
• Email: MMSN@peqqik.gl
• Phone: +299 34 46 23

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.