RecruitingPhase 4NCT05119179

Pharmacogenetics of the Response to GLP-1 in Mexican-Americans With Prediabetes


Sponsor

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Enrollment

300 participants

Start Date

Nov 22, 2021

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This project uses both transcriptomic- and genomic-level data to identify mechanisms of individual responses to glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) in Mexican-Americans with prediabetes. The GLP-1 hormone is essential for glucose reduction, weight loss, cardiovascular risk reduction, and renal protection. Newly discovered mechanisms will illuminate causal links between disease genotype and phenotype, which may ultimately guide personalized therapeutic approaches for type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, and other related diseases.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is investigating whether genetics influences how well GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs (like semaglutide or liraglutide, which help lower blood sugar and promote weight loss) work in Mexican-American people with prediabetes. The goal is to understand if certain genetic variants predict who benefits most from these medications, with the hope of more personalized diabetes prevention. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older with a diagnosis of prediabetes (slightly elevated blood sugar that has not yet reached diabetes levels) - You are at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes, defined by obesity (BMI ≥30) and/or metabolic risk factors - You are of Mexican-American heritage - You are willing to participate in the full study period including blood tests and medication **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You already have type 2 diabetes - You have a history of pancreatitis, thyroid cancer, or kidney failure - You are on blood-thinning medication or have had a heart attack or stroke in the past 6 months - You are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study - Your lab values (blood counts, kidney/liver function) do not meet study requirements Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DRUGSemaglutide

Glucagon-like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonist


Locations(1)

UTHealth Clinical Research Unit (CRU) at UT Brownsville

Brownsville, Texas, United States

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