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NCT07173543 IH, Brain Health, and T2D

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NCT ID NCT07173543
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Darren P Casey
Condition Type 2 Diabetes
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 80 participants
Start Date 2025-09-22
Primary Completion 2028-06-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 60 Years
Max Age 85 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Intermittent Hypoxia 1 (IH1)Intermittent Hypoxia 2 (IH2)SHAM - normoxia

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 80 participants in total. It began in 2025-09-22 with a primary completion date of 2028-06-30.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to use a randomized, placebo-controlled study design to rigorously examine the therapeutic potential of intermittent hypoxia (IH) for improving cerebrovascular health in older adults with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Eligibility Criteria

For 30 patients with documented Type 2 diabetes Inclusion Criteria: * Willing and able to provide written, signed informed consent after the nature of the study has been explained, and prior to any research-related procedures. * Age is \> or = 60 and \< or = 85 years of age * Documented Type 2 diabetes * Scoring 26 or higher on the MoCA test Exclusion criteria: * diagnosis of type 2 diabetes \< 1 year prior to enrollment * HbA1c \<6.5% or \>10.0% * body mass index \> 40 kg/m 2 * incident cardiovascular events in the last year (heart attack, stroke) * symptomatic coronary artery disease and/or heart failure * uncontrolled hypertension * obstructive sleep apnea * pulmonary disease * dementia * renal impairment with creatinine clearance (eGFR) of \<60 ml/min * smoking or history of smoking within past one year 30 nondiabetic control subjects will also be studied. Inclusion criteria: * Willing and able to provide written, signed informed consent after the nature of the study has been explained, and prior to any research-related procedures. * Age is \> or = 60 and \< or = 85 years of age * Scoring 26 or higher on the MoCA test Exclusion criteria: * Diagnosis of diabetes (Type 1 or Type 2) * body mass index \> 40 kg/m2 * incident cardiovascular events in the last year (heart attack, stroke) * symptomatic coronary artery disease and/or heart failure * uncontrolled hypertension * obstructive sleep apnea * pulmonary disease * dementia * renal impairment with creatinine clearance (eGFR) of \<60 ml/min * smoking or history of smoking within past one year

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Darren Casey, PHD

✉ darren-casey@uiowa.edu

📞 13193841009

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07173543 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 60 Years or older, up to 85 Years, studying Type 2 Diabetes. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT07173543 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07173543 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at darren-casey@uiowa.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07173543 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Iowa City, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07173543 clinical trial?

NCT07173543 is sponsored by Darren P Casey. The trial plans to enroll 80 participants.

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