Biomarkers of Metabolic Syndrome and Prediabetes

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine102 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to investigate the feasibility of using salivary biomarkers to screen for complications of metabolic syndrome including prediabetes.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

102

Conditions

Metabolic Syndrome Diabetes Prediabetes Hypertension

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 65 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Between the ages of 18 and 65 years * Males and females will be included in this study * All ethnic backgrounds will be included in this study * Acceptable health based on interview and medical history * Ability to comply with requirements of the study * Ability and willingness to provide signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Eating or drinking anything but water within 10 hours of sample collection * Autoimmune disease * Type 1 diabetes * Pregnancy (\< 6 weeks postpartum) * History of Sjorgren's Syndrome * Dental work within the last two weeks * Ongoing or active parasitic, fungal, viral or bacterial infection

Locations (1)

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Lewisburg, West Virginia, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Salivary Biomarker Levels

Time frame: baseline

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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