Diabetes, Hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome, Prediabetes
Conditions
Keywords
salivary biomarker, metabolic syndrome, prediabetes, diabetes hypertension
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the feasibility of using salivary biomarkers to screen for complications of metabolic syndrome including prediabetes.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Between the ages of 18 and 65 years * Males and females will be included in this study * All ethnic backgrounds will be included in this study * Acceptable health based on interview and medical history * Ability to comply with requirements of the study * Ability and willingness to provide signed informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* Eating or drinking anything but water within 10 hours of sample collection * Autoimmune disease * Type 1 diabetes * Pregnancy (\< 6 weeks postpartum) * History of Sjorgren's Syndrome * Dental work within the last two weeks * Ongoing or active parasitic, fungal, viral or bacterial infection
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Salivary Biomarker Levels | baseline |
Countries
United States