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Clinical trial No longer in our active list Observational Ages 30 and up

Identifying undiagnosed diabetes in emergency department patients

Official title: FINDing Patients With Unknown Diabetes During Acute Medical Admission in a District General Hospital In Tameside (FIND-IT)

Run by Tameside General Hospital · NCT04653545 · Data updated 2026-05-14

This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.

This study is testing whether routine blood tests in emergency department patients over 30 can help find people with undiagnosed diabetes or glucose issues so they can get the right treatment.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages30 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment10000 (estimated)
SponsorTameside General Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester)
Trial IDNCT04653545 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 30 years and older who present to the emergency department or acute medical unit.

Probably not a fit

Patients under 30 years of age or those with type 1 diabetes will 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 determine the prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance in patients over 30 years old presenting to the accident and emergency department or acute medical unit. By screening patients using routine blood tests for HbA1c levels, the study seeks to identify those with glucose intolerance who may not yet be diagnosed. The findings will help ensure that identified patients receive appropriate treatment, potentially improving their health outcomes and reducing the burden on the NHS. The study will involve 10,000 consecutive patients to provide a comprehensive assessment of glucose intolerance in this population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment of diabetes, improving patient outcomes and reducing complications associated with the disease.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in using routine blood tests for early identification of diabetes, indicating that this approach is promising.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged ≥30 years.
* Males and female sex

Exclusion Criteria:

* Aged \<30 years.
* Type 1 diabetes

Where it's running

  • Tameside Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
    Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom     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.
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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.