Investigating fasting insulin and insulin resistance across different demographics

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 observational study aims to explore the relationship between fasting insulin levels and the Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) in relation to various demographic factors such as age, sex, race/ethnicity, BMI, and the diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). By analyzing these variables, the study seeks to uncover potential variations in insulin levels that could provide insights into metabolic health and the risk of insulin-related conditions. The findings may help identify how different factors contribute to insulin dysregulation and metabolic disorders.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria Age: Participants aged 18+ years Sex: Both males and females Race/Ethnicity: Participants from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds BMI: Participants across a range of body mass index (BMI) values PCOS Diagnosis: Participants with and without a confirmed diagnosis of PCOS based on established diagnostic criteria

Participants must have completed metabolic testing within one month prior to enrollment, including:

* Fasting insulin
* Hemoglobin A1c (A1c)
* Complete lipid panel
* Triglycerides Laboratory testing must be completed through a healthcare provider, an independent laboratory, or by using an Insara Insulin Testing Kit Laboratory values must be obtained following a minimum 8-hour fast Participants must have complete laboratory data for all required measures

Exclusion Criteria Age: Participants below 18 years Sex: None. Both males and females are included Race/Ethnicity: None. Participants from all racial and ethnic backgrounds are included Endocrine Disorders: Participants with other endocrine disorders affecting insulin levels (e.g., insulin-secreting tumors) Significant recent weight change: Loss of more than 5% of body weight within the previous month Pregnancy or breastfeeding Acute illness or infection within the past 2 weeks Use of medications known to significantly affect insulin or glucose metabolism will be recorded and accounted for in analysis

Where it's running

• Lilli Health
  Houston, Texas, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ali M Chappell — Insara
• Study coordinator: Ali M Chappell, PhD, MS, RD
• Email: research@insara.com
• Phone: 4092070443

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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.