Cohort Study of Metabolic Disease and Hypertension

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorCoordinación de Investigación en Salud, Mexico

About this trial

The goal of this observational study is to learn how type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure develop over time in adults in Mexico. The study will include men and women between 18 and 65 years of age who do not have a previous diagnosis of these conditions.

The main questions this study aims to answer are:

What factors increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes? What factors increase the risk of developing high blood pressure?

Participants will not receive any experimental treatment. Researchers will observe their health as part of their regular medical care.

Participants will:

Attend an initial visit that includes physical measurements, blood tests, and questionnaires about their health, lifestyle, and environment Perform a simple walking test to measure physical fitness Return once a year for follow-up visits over a period of five years

During the study, researchers will monitor participants to identify new cases of type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.

The results of this study may help improve prevention strategies and support public health programs aimed at reducing chronic diseases in Mexico.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Adults aged 18 to 65 years

No prior diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus or hypertension

Receiving care at primary health care units of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) or IMSS-Bienestar

Willing and able to provide informed consent

Disqualifiers

Prior diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus or hypertension

Pregnancy at the time of enrollment

Any condition that limits the ability to perform study procedures, including the six-minute walk test

Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigators, may interfere with participation or follow-up

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Observational Study

Treatment groups

2,500 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Sponsors and collaborators

Coordinación de Investigación en Salud, Mexico

Lead sponsor

Secretaria de Salud, Mexico

Collaborator

Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social

Collaborator