Testing insulin production in people with type 2 diabetes

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 study evaluates the ability of the pancreas to produce insulin in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Participants will consume a standardized meal replacement shake, and their blood will be tested for insulin and glucose levels over a two-hour period. The study aims to measure differences in insulin production among participants and understand the underlying reasons for these differences. A total of 90 participants will be involved in this cross-sectional study, which involves a single visit for blood sampling at five time points.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Consent provided
2. Age \>= 18 years.
3. Diagnosed as type 2 diabetes mellitus.
4. Not on insulin therapy.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Diagnosed as another form of diabetes mellitus.
2. Allergic to one or more ingredients in Boost meal replacement shake.
3. Unable to fast since midnight and attend in person for the morning protocol.

Where it's running

• The Ottawa Hospital
  Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Cathy Sun, MD MSc — Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
• Study coordinator: Cathy Sun, MD MSc
• Email: csun@toh.ca
• Phone: 613-738-8333

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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.