Understanding Metabolism and Inflammation Risks for Diabetes in Adolescents

This observational study is looking at how body composition, lifestyle, and diet affect certain immune cells called meta-inflammatory monocytes (MiMos) in teenagers. Researchers believe that adolescents at risk for metabolic diseases like type 2 diabetes might have more active MiMos, which could lead to insulin resistance (when your body doesn't use insulin properly). The study aims to measure glucose (blood sugar) and insulin levels after you drink a sugary drink. You may be able to join if you are between 14 and 18 years old, have reached a mature stage of puberty, and have a normal, overweight, or obese weight, or pre-diabetes. The study is currently recruiting 175 participants.

Study design
This is an observational study planning to enroll 175 adolescents. It is not testing any specific intervention or drug.
What's involved
This research study collects health-related information and blood samples.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Glucose and insulin levels will be measured at 120 minutes and 180 minutes after certain tests.

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NCT06007404

Understanding Metabolism and Inflammation Risks for Diabetes in Adolescents

Recruiting
Not specifiedAges 14–18Observational
University of Michigan
~175 participants
Updated 2026-07-13 on ClinicalTrials.gov

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Glucose (OGTT)
Measured over 120 minutes
+4 more outcomes measured
Type 2 Diabetes
Insulin Resistance
Obesity
Metabolic Disease
PreDiabetes
1 sites across 1 states
Michigan1
  • Kanakadurga Singer, MA, MD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · University of Michigan

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Between 14 and 18 years of age
Tanner stage 4 or 5 (mature adult stage of puberty)
Normal weight (BMI ≥ 5th percentile \& \< 85th percentile), overweight (BMI \> 86th percentile) \& \< 94th percentile), obese weight (BMI percentile ≥ 95th percentile), and/or pre-diabetes (HbA1c \> 5.7%)
For Type 2 Diabetes cohort, diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes

Exclusion

Currently pregnant
Use medications known to affect glucose metabolism (immunosuppressive medications, cancer medications, or high dose steroids), unless prescribed for Type 2 Diabetes management
Prior diagnosis of autoimmune disease, cancer, or a cognitive or perceptual disability that would inhibit following directions of study staff
Allergies or intolerance to milk, soy, or palm oil
  • Glucose (OGTT)120 minutes

    Plasma Glucose (mg/dL) will be measured prior to, and throughout, an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT). Measurements will be taken at baseline (fasting) and 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes after consumption of glucose dose

  • Insulin (OGTT)120 minutes

    Plasma Insulin (µU/mL) will be measured prior to, and throughout, an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT). Measurements will be taken at baseline (fasting) and 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes after consumption of glucose dose

  • Glucose (MMTT)180 minutes

    Plasma Glucose (mg/dL) will be measured prior to, and throughout, a Mixed Meal Tolerance Test (MMTT). Measurements will be taken at baseline (fasting) and 30, 60, 90, 120 and 180 minutes after consumption of high fat shake.

  • Insulin (MMTT)180 minutes

    Plasma Insulin (µU/mL) will be measured prior to, and throughout, a Mixed Meal Tolerance Test (MMTT). Measurements will be taken at baseline (fasting) and 30, 60, 90, 120 and 180 minutes after consumption of high fat shake.

  • Monocyte /macrophage populations by flow cytometry180 minutes

    Frequencies by flow cytometry. Measurements will be taken at baseline sample and 180 minutes after consumption of high fat shake