Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Observational Ages 50 to 50

Early risk screening for diabetes and heart disease in Ascoli Piceno

Official title: Early Risk Detection of Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases: an Italian Cohort Study

Run by Marche Region Regional Health Agency · NCT07344701 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This project tests a new screening program for 50-year-olds in Ascoli Piceno to see if they are at risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages50 Years to 50 Years
SexAll
Enrollment2951 (estimated)
SponsorMarche Region Regional Health Agency
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Ascoli Piceno, Ascoli Piceno and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 9, 2026
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedAugust 17, 2026
Trial IDNCT07344701 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are residents of Ascoli Piceno who turn 50 in 2026 and are able to consent.

Probably not a fit

Individuals with a prior DM diagnosis or a major prior cardiovascular event are not eligible and may not benefit from this screening.

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

What this trial studies

The study implements a two-site screening program using the CUORE and FINDRISC tools to identify adults aged 50 with potential T2DM or CVD risk. Data are collected at local prevention departments with point-of-care measurements, including finger-prick HbA1c and lipid panels. Recruitment is by invitation letters, with informed consent and training for healthcare staff to ensure standardized data collection. The trial runs through 2026 and focuses on feasibility and system integration within the regional health authority.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the program could enable earlier detection and referral for prevention efforts, potentially reducing future diabetes and cardiovascular events.

How similar studies have gone: Similar screening approaches have shown feasibility in other regional health systems, but this exact integration with CUORE and FINDRISC tools in this setting is novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Citizens resident in Ascoli Piceno province
* People turning 50 in 2026
* Capacity to consent
* Fulfilling and signing the informed consent related to the participation to the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* a concomitant diagnosis of DM and a previous CVD major event (one or more between Myocardial infarction, Haemorrhagic and/or ischaemic stroke, Revascularization interventions, as percutaneous coronary intervention/coronary artery bypass graft)
* Failure to meet the inclusion criteria
* Lack of written informed consent.

Where it's running

  • Prevention Department of Ascoli Piceno Province
    Ascoli Piceno, Ascoli Piceno, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Prevention Department of Ascoli Piceno Province
    San Benedetto del Tronto, Ascoli Piceno, Italy
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.