Rare and Atypical Diabetes Network (RADIANT)
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Carmella Evans-Molina, MD
Primary Investigator
Recruiting
1-80 years
All
Phase
N/A
2 Locations
Overview
RADIANT aims to discover and define rare and atypical forms of diabetes among individuals and families, by investigating and defining their molecular and metabolic bases, and developing processes as well as a database and biorepository to enhance further understanding of atypical diabetes by the broader research community.
These refined diagnoses will be used by diabetes researchers, physicians, and patients to accurately explain their disease. This could also lead to better diagnoses, improved treatments, and potential prevention of these diseases.
Description
We will conduct genetic testing and clinical testing with our enrolled participants, and we will use what we learn to develop an electronic community resource to advance research in this area. This will allow the broader research community to access data and samples to learn more about atypical diabetes.
Applying to join RADIANT
At a minimum, you will be asked to provide your name and a method of contact. You will also be asked to complete around 20 screening questions.
Participating in RADIANT
You will be asked to do things such as complete surveys; measurements such as height, weight, and blood pressure; and provide samples of blood for immunological and genetic testing. You may be asked to provide your medical and family history. A comprehensive list of all tasks to be completed and a schedule of these tasks will be included when you join RADIANT.
An "adjudication" committee of experts will review your test results and determine if your diabetes is "atypical" or "rare". If you do have a rare form of diabetes, you may be asked to provide some additional samples throughout the study. We will share the results of most tests with you.
This study has 3 stages, you may be invited to participate in one or all of them.
You may be asked to visit one of our study centers. RADIANT will pay for travel costs.
Your participation in RADIANT may last for several years.
What you gain by joining RADIANT
You may learn more about what type of diabetes you have and whether you have a rare or atypical form of diabetes. By participating, you will also be helping us better understand all types of diabetes.
Eligibility
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
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Conditions:
Atypical diabetes
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Age: Between 1 Years - 80 Years
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Gender: All
Several factors determine your suitability to participate in our research.
You may be offered enrollment if you've been diagnosed by your doctor with diabetes, but do not fit the usual pattern of either type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
This may include the following characteristics or symptoms:
· Type 2 diabetes diagnosed in a child before the onset of puberty
· Type 2 diabetes diagnosed in a person of any age who is not overweight
· Strong family history of diabetes in multiple generations, especially with early onset (<18 years old)
· Diabetes involving multiple body systems (syndromic)
· Diabetes together with very abnormal cholesterol or lipids and unusual distribution of body fat (lipodystrophic)
· Extremes of body weight (very slender or very obese)
· Diabetes affecting body functions such as muscles, hearing, that suggests the mitochondria (“Mitochondrial” characteristics)
· Diabetes that remains stable over years (Non-progressive)
· Diabetes that progresses very rapidly (“fulminant”)
· Low or no insulin requirements (<0.5 u/kg/day) after two years diabetes duration
· Diabetes that appears to come and go (Cyclical hyperglycemia with periods of remission)
· Lean persons with diabetes and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
· History of gestational diabetes (diabetes while pregnant) (GDM) when lean
· Lean persons with high insulin requirements and/or skin changes suggestive of insulin resistance
· Negative diabetes autoantibodies
· Evidence of beta cell function, that the body is still producing insulin, more than two years after diabetes diagnosis (you may need have a blood draw to determine this)
· If you have had one or more episodes of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) but have been told you do NOT have type 1 diabetes, OR if you have had one or more episodes of DKA but are currently not requiring insulin therapy
Updated on
15 May 2024.
Study ID: 1909120664
Pre-Screener
