Cohort Study of Metabolic Disease and Hypertension
Key facts
- Where
- Mexico City, MexicoSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 18 and 65 years old?
Source: NCT07577063, who can take part
Where in Mexico
- Instituto Mexicano del Seguro SocialMexico City, MexicoNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Coordinación de Investigación en Salud, Mexico
- Trial code
- NCT07577063
- Record updated
- 11 May 2026
- Original description
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.Read full original descriptionShow less
Metabolic Disease and Hypertension in Adults: A Prospective Cohort Study (Phase One)
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.
Inclusion: 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; Willing to participate in baseline and annual follow-up assessments.
Exclusion: Prior diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus or hypertension; 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; Pregnancy at the time of enrollment.