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Enrolling by invitationNCT07248891Updated Dec 4, 2025

Type 2 Diabetes and Associated Factors in Mexico

An observational study in Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetic Nephropathy, sponsored by Coordinación de Investigación en Salud, Mexico. Enrolling by invitation at 3 sites in Mexico. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-12-04.

Sponsored by Coordinación de Investigación en Salud, Mexico · Observational

Study type
Observational
Model
Cohort
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrollment
1,000
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

The goal of this observational cross-sectional multicenter study is to identify clinical, lifestyle, metabolic, inflammatory, and genetic factors associated with glycemic control and complications of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) in adult patients in Mexico.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

Which molecular and clinical factors are associated with poor glycemic control (HbA1c > 7%)?

Which factors are linked to the presence of diabetic nephropathy (GFR \< 60 mL/min/1.73 m²)?

Participants:

Provide informed consent and clinical history.

Undergo a clinical and physical evaluation (including six-minute walk test).

Complete lifestyle, dietary, and therapeutic adherence questionnaires.

Provide blood samples for biochemical, inflammatory, and transcriptomic (RNA-Seq) analysis.

Researchers integrate clinical, biochemical, and transcriptomic data using statistical modeling to identify a characteristic molecular fingerprint of poor metabolic control and diabetes-related complications.

Read the detailed description

This observational, cross-sectional, multicenter study evaluates adult patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) in three regions of Mexico (Coahuila, Jalisco, and Veracruz) to explore the interaction of clinical, lifestyle, metabolic, inflammatory, and genetic factors with glycemic control and diabetes-related complications. A total of 1,000 participants are recruited from Family Medicine Units, where they undergo standardized clinical assessments, lifestyle and dietary evaluations, functional testing, and laboratory investigations.

Blood samples are collected for biochemical parameters, inflammatory markers, and transcriptomic (RNA-Seq) analysis. Glycemic control is assessed through HbA1c, while diabetic nephropathy is determined using estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Multivariate and principal component analyses are applied to integrate clinical, biochemical, and molecular information.

The study aims to identify a pathological molecular fingerprint that characterizes poor metabolic control and diabetic complications. By combining clinical and molecular profiles, this protocol seeks to contribute evidence for improving risk stratification, clinical decision-making, and future public health strategies targeting T2D in Mexico.

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Conditions studied

  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Diabetic Nephropathy

Keywords

  • Glycemic Control
  • Glycated Hemoglobin
  • Genes
  • Transcriptome
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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No
Sampling method
Non-probability sample

Study population

Adult patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus are recruited from three Family Medicine Units of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS): FMU No. 10 in Coahuila, FMU No. 181 in Jalisco, and FMU No. 30 in Veracruz. The study population represents individuals receiving primary care for diabetes management in different regions of Mexico.

Inclusion criteria

  • Adults 18 years of age or older.
  • Established diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2D).
  • Patients receiving care at Family Medicine Units in Coahuila, Jalisco, or Veracruz.
  • Willingness to voluntarily participate in the study.
  • Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnant or lactating mother
  • Current use of steroids
  • Concomitant illness with inflammatory or autoimmune component (rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis, psoriatic arthritis, gout).
  • Tobacco use (in the last 3 months).
  • History of cerebrovascular disease, heart failure or kidney failure that required hospitalization in the previous month.
  • History of infection in the previous 10 days (respiratory tract infection, gastroenteritis, urinary tract infection, soft tissue infection).
  • Severe obesity with BMI > 40 kg/m2. History of bariatric surgery.
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Study design

Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrollment
1,000 participants (estimated)
Target follow-up
1 Day
Patient registry
Yes
Biospecimen retention
Samples with dna

Groups and cohorts

  • Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

    This cohort included adult patients (≥18 years) with a confirmed diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Participants were recruited from Family Medicine Units in Coahuila, Jalisco, and Veracruz, Mexico. All underwent clinical evaluation, lifestyle and dietary assessments, functional testing, and blood sampling for biochemical and transcriptomic analysis

    Other: Clinical and Molecular Assessment

Interventions

  • OtherClinical and Molecular Assessment

    Participants underwent clinical examination, lifestyle and dietary questionnaires, functional testing (six-minute walk test), and blood sampling for biochemical and transcriptomic analysis.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Glycemic control (% HbA1c)

    Proportion of participants with poor glycemic control, defined as HbA1c \> 7%.

    Time frame: At baseline (single cross-sectional assessment).

  2. Diabetic Nephropathy (eGFR)

    Presence of diabetic nephropathy defined as estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) \< 60 mL/min/1.73 m².

    Time frame: At baseline (single cross-sectional assessment).

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Study locations

3 sites
  • Coordinación de Investigación en Salud
    Mexico City, Mexico City 06720, Mexico
  • División de Investigación en Salud
    Mexico City, Mexico City 06720, Mexico
  • Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social
    Mexico City, Mexico City 06720, Mexico
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References and documents

Publications

  • Francisco V, Pino J, Gonzalez-Gay MA, Mera A, Lago F, Gomez R, Mobasheri A, Gualillo O. Adipokines and inflammation: is it a question of weight? Br J Pharmacol. 2018 May;175(10):1569-1579. doi: 10.1111/bph.14181. Epub 2018 Apr 10. PubMed 29486050 ↗
  • Basto-Abreu A, Lopez-Olmedo N, Rojas-Martinez R, Aguilar-Salinas CA, Moreno-Banda GL, Carnalla M, Rivera JA, Romero-Martinez M, Barquera S, Barrientos-Gutierrez T. Prevalencia de prediabetes y diabetes en Mexico: Ensanut 2022. Salud Publica Mex. 2023 Jun 13;65:s163-s168. doi: 10.21149/14832. Spanish. PubMed 38060942 ↗
  • Furman D, Campisi J, Verdin E, Carrera-Bastos P, Targ S, Franceschi C, Ferrucci L, Gilroy DW, Fasano A, Miller GW, Miller AH, Mantovani A, Weyand CM, Barzilai N, Goronzy JJ, Rando TA, Effros RB, Lucia A, Kleinstreuer N, Slavich GM. Chronic inflammation in the etiology of disease across the life span. Nat Med. 2019 Dec;25(12):1822-1832. doi: 10.1038/s41591-019-0675-0. Epub 2019 Dec 5. PubMed 31806905 ↗

Individual participant data

Plan to share: Undecided — At this time, the plan to share individual participant data (IPD) is undecided. The investigators are considering whether de-identified clinical and molecular data can be shared with other researchers while ensuring compliance with IMSS institutional policies, national regulations, and participant privacy protection.

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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT07248891
Lead sponsor
Coordinación de Investigación en Salud, Mexico
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Nov 25, 2025
Start date
Apr 1, 2025
Primary completion
Dec 30, 2025 (estimated)
Completion
Dec 30, 2025 (estimated)
Last update
Dec 4, 2025

Study contacts

Aldo Ferreira Hermosillo, Researcher
study director · Medical Research Unit in Endocrine Diseases

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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