Investigating how lifestyle affects complications in diabetes
Official title: Association of Lifestyle With Complications in the Diabetic Population: a Prospective Study
Run by Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University · NCT06903364 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how different lifestyle choices can affect complications in people with type 2 diabetes to help identify those at higher risk.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 800 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Guangzhou) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | March 30, 2028 |
| Study ends | March 30, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | April 8, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06903364 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 20 and older with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients currently experiencing acute infections or deemed unsuitable by researchers 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 lifestyle choices and long-term complications in patients with type 2 diabetes. By following a cohort of diabetic patients from Nanfang Hospital over several years, the study seeks to identify high-risk individuals early on. The findings will provide valuable insights for developing preventive strategies against complications associated with diabetes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved prevention strategies for complications in diabetic patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown that lifestyle modifications can significantly impact diabetes management, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with a normative diagnosis of type 2 diabetes 2. Age ≥20 years old, regardless of gender 3. From January 2022 to December 2025, he was treated in Nanfang Hospital Exclusion Criteria: 1. In the acute infection phase 2. The researchers judged that it was not suitable to participate in this study
Where it's running
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NanFang Hospital of Southern Medical University
Guangzhou, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Meng-Chen Zou
- Email: zoumc@smu.edu.cn
- Phone: +86186 8842 3756
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.