Beta-cell Response to Incretin Hormones in Cystic Fibrosis

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Cystic Fibrosis Pancreatic Insufficiency
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Other
Participants needed
45 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Pennsylvania · Other
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About This Trial
In recent years, diabetes has emerged as one of the most significant co-diseases that many Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients develop. Type 1 (T1D) and Type 2 (T2D) diabetes results when either the body does not make enough insulin or the body does not respond correctly to this insulin, respectively. Insulin is a hormone which is made by cells in the pancreas and helps carry glucose (sugar) from the fo…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Confirmed diagnosis of cystic fibrosis, defined by positive sweat test or CFTR mutation analysis according to CFF diagnostic criteria, 2. Age greater than or equal to 18y on date of consent 3. Pancreatic insufficiency 4. Recent OGTT consistent with Indeterminate-GT, IGT, CFRD…
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Paola Alvarado

215-746-2081

paola.alvarado@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

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