Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Identifying Risk Factors for Cancer in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Official title: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Cancer: Phenotyping of Patients at a Third-level Diabetes Centre

Run by Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Maggiore della Carita · NCT06299800 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how type 2 diabetes might be linked to cancer by checking what factors could increase the risk for patients who had diabetes between 1990 and 2010.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment779 (estimated)
SponsorAzienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Maggiore della Carita
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, radiation
Locations1 site (Novara)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 4, 2024
Main results expectedFebruary 4, 2025
Study endsFebruary 4, 2027
Registry record updatedOctober 29, 2026
Trial IDNCT06299800 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus between 1990 and 2010.

Probably not a fit

Patients who were diagnosed with cancer prior to their diabetes diagnosis or have diabetes secondary to other conditions or treatments may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to explore the relationship between type 2 diabetes mellitus and cancer by identifying risk factors that may influence tumor development and progression. It will utilize a monocentric retrospective cohort design, analyzing data from patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the Endocrinology and Diabetology surgery of the AOU Major of the Charity of Novara between 1990 and 2010. The study will track the onset of cancer in these patients and assess the time interval between their diabetes diagnosis and cancer occurrence. This information is crucial for developing effective preventive strategies in clinical practice.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved preventive measures and treatment strategies for patients with type 2 diabetes at risk of developing cancer.

How similar studies have gone: While the relationship between diabetes and cancer has been explored in various studies, this specific approach of phenotyping patients in a retrospective cohort setting is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Legal age
* Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus

Exclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of cancer before diagnosis of type 2 diabetes
* Diagnosis of diabetes secondary to other diseases
* Diagnosis of diabetes secondary to other drugs
* Diagnosis of diabetes following surgery

Where it's running

  • SCDU Endocrinology, AOU Ospedale Maggiore della Carità
    Novara, Italy
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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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.