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Endocrine DiseaseNCT07512609

Environment, Inflammation and Metabolic Diseases Study

An observational study of Endocrine Disease and Metabolic Disorders, run by Qifu Li at 1 site in China.

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Trial summary

The aim is to establish an effective and practical early warning model for endocrine and metabolic diseases based on an environmental-gene-protein panoramic network, to uncover new mechanisms underlying the onset and progression of these diseases, and to screen for novel therapeutic targets. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
observe
How many people
8,000 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
25 Dec 2020to 31 Dec 2026
How long will I take part?
5 Years
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Any age
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Study population: This study aims to establish a specialized resource database-the Chongqing Environment, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases Study (EIMDS). The cohort will include approximately 8,000 community-based individuals who have been followed up for over 10 years. Clinical, biochemical, and endpoint event assessments will be conducted every two years, along with the collection of blood and urine specimens

Who may be able to join

  • All individuals who voluntarily participated in the physical examination

Who cannot join

  • Participants with incomplete data

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Qifu Li, MD, PhD, Chief Physician contact

+8618696676815 ext. 023-89011554

liqifu@yeah.net

Shumin Yang, MD, PhD, Chief Physician contact

+8615523552235‬ ext. 023-89011554

443068494@qq.com

China1 site, 1 recruiting
  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University

    Chongqing

    Yunyan Liao, MD, 15823939745, 2215133087@qq.com

    Recruiting

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About this study

The aim is to establish an effective and practical early warning model for endocrine and metabolic diseases based on an environmental-gene-protein panoramic network, to uncover new mechanisms underlying the onset and progression of these diseases, and to screen for novel therapeutic targets.

Read the detailed description

This study aims to establish a specialized resource database for metabolic diseases-the Chongqing Environment, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases Study (EIMDS). The cohort will include approximately 8,000 community-based individuals who have been followed up for over 5 years, with clinical, biochemical, and endpoint event assessments conducted every two years, along with the collection of blood and urine samples. Based on the EIMDS cohort,this study will explore the risk factors for endocrine and metabolic diseases from a population perspective. Furthermore, by employing technologies such as whole-transcriptome sequencing, proteomics and phosphoproteomics, ATAC-seq, and single-cell sequencing,this study aim to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying endocrine and metabolic diseases and identify potential drug targets.

Being tested
observe
Keywords
Endocrine Disease, Metabolic Disorders, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus
Medical subject headings
Endocrine System Diseases, Metabolic Diseases, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • observeOther

    A single observational cohort of study participants undergoing baseline biochemical screening for autonomous aldosterone secretion (AAS). No experimental interventions or treatments are administered. All participants receive standard clinical care and undergo standardized baseline assessments, including measurement of plasma aldosterone concentration (PAC) and plasma renin concentration (PRC) for AAS classification, as well as collection of demographic, clinical, biochemical, anthropometric data and biospecimens for proteomic analysis.

Study groups in NCT07512609
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
hypertension groupParticipants with hypertension
Receives: Other: observe
DM groupParticipants with diabetes mellitus
Receives: Other: observe
AAS groupParticipants with autonomous aldosterone secretion (AAS)
Receives: Other: observe

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. The prevalence of autonomous secretion of aldosterone

    The primary outcome is the prevalence of autonomous aldosterone secretion at baseline. Autonomous aldosterone secretion is defined by plasma aldosterone concentration (PAC) ≥100 pg/mL combined with plasma renin concentration (PRC) ≤15 uIU/mL in study participants at enrollment. Prevalence will be calculated as the number of participants meeting the above biochemical criteria divided by the total enrolled participants in the target population, presented as percentage with corresponding 95% confidence interval.

    Measured: The follow-up period from baseline enrollment to the completion of follow-up examinations was approximately 5 years

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Identification of key risk factors associated with autonomous aldosterone secretion

    To identify independent demographic, clinical, biochemical, and anthropometric risk factors associated with prevalent autonomous aldosterone secretion.Autonomous aldosterone secretion is biochemically defined as plasma aldosterone concentration ≥100 pg/mL and plasma renin concentration ≤15 uIU/mL. Multivariable regression analysis will be applied to evaluate significant associated factors; effect sizes (e.g., odds ratio) with 95% confidence intervals and P-values will be reported.

    Measured: The follow-up period from baseline enrollment to the completion of follow-up examinations was approximately 5 years

  2. Association of autonomous aldosterone secretion with chronic kidney disease and metabolic disorders

    To evaluate the cross-sectional association between biochemically defined autonomous aldosterone secretion and chronic kidney disease as well as metabolic abnormalities in study participants at baseline. AAS is defined as plasma aldosterone concentration ≥100 pg/mL combined with plasma renin concentration ≤15 uIU/mL. Chronic kidney disease and metabolic disorders will be defined according to current clinical guidelines; relevant correlation and regression analyses will be performed to report effect sizes with 95% confidence intervals and P-values.

    Measured: The follow-up period from baseline enrollment to the completion of follow-up examinations was approximately 5 years

  3. Screening of key proteins, signaling pathways and potential biomarkers associated with autonomous aldosterone secretion using proteomic analysis

    To explore differentially expressed key proteins, enriched signaling pathways and candidate molecular biomarkers correlated with biochemical autonomous aldosterone secretion (AAS) via quantitative proteomic technology. AAS is defined as plasma aldosterone concentration ≥100 pg/mL and plasma renin concentration ≤15 uIU/mL. Bioinformatics analyses including protein differential expression profiling, functional enrichment analysis and pathway annotation will be performed to identify core molecular targets and potential diagnostic biomarkers for AAS.

    Measured: The follow-up period from baseline enrollment to the completion of follow-up examinations was approximately 5 years

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted6 Apr 2026
  2. Study start25 Dec 2020
  3. Primary completion31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion31 Dec 2026 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
8,000 participants (estimated)
Target duration
5 Years
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07512609
Sponsor's protocol ID
EIMDS
Status last verified
Apr 2026
First submitted
20 Nov 2025
Last updated
6 Apr 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Zhang PP, Han Q, Sheng MX, Du CY, Wang YL, Cheng XF, Xu HX, Li CC, Xu YJ. Identification of Circular RNA Expression Profiles in White Adipocytes and Their Roles in Adipogenesis. Front Physiol. 2021 Aug 19;12:728208. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2021.728208. eCollection 2021.

    PubMed 34489740
  • Guo X, Zhang Z, Zeng T, Lim YC, Wang Y, Xie X, Yang S, Huang C, Xu M, Tao L, Zeng H, Sun L, Li X. cAMP-MicroRNA-203-IFNgamma network regulates subcutaneous white fat browning and glucose tolerance. Mol Metab. 2019 Oct;28:36-47. doi: 10.1016/j.molmet.2019.07.002. Epub 2019 Jul 6.

    PubMed 31327757
  • Arner P, Kulyte A. MicroRNA regulatory networks in human adipose tissue and obesity. Nat Rev Endocrinol. 2015 May;11(5):276-88. doi: 10.1038/nrendo.2015.25. Epub 2015 Mar 3.

    PubMed 25732520
  • Mulatero P, Monticone S, Burrello J, Veglio F, Williams TA, Funder J. Guidelines for primary aldosteronism: uptake by primary care physicians in Europe. J Hypertens. 2016 Nov;34(11):2253-7. doi: 10.1097/HJH.0000000000001088.

    PubMed 27607462
  • Xu Z, Yang J, Hu J, Song Y, He W, Luo T, Cheng Q, Ma L, Luo R, Fuller PJ, Cai J, Li Q, Yang S; Chongqing Primary Aldosteronism Study (CONPASS) Group. Primary Aldosteronism in Patients in China With Recently Detected Hypertension. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2020 Apr 28;75(16):1913-1922. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2020.02.052.

    PubMed 32327102
  • Chen X, Mao Y, Hu J, Han S, Gong L, Luo T, Yang S, Qing H, Wang Y, Du Z, Mei M, Zheng L, Lv X, Tang Y, Zhao Q, Zhou Y, He JC, Li Q, Wang Z. Perirenal Fat Thickness Is Significantly Associated With the Risk for Development of Chronic Kidney Disease in Patients With Diabetes. Diabetes. 2021 Oct;70(10):2322-2332. doi: 10.2337/db20-1031. Epub 2021 Jun 22.

    PubMed 34593536
  • Hu J, Yang S, Zhang A, Yang P, Cao X, Li X, Goswami R, Wang Y, Luo T, Liao K, Cheng Q, Xiao X, Li Q. Abdominal Obesity Is More Closely Associated With Diabetic Kidney Disease Than General Obesity. Diabetes Care. 2016 Oct;39(10):e179-80. doi: 10.2337/dc16-1025. Epub 2016 Aug 18. No abstract available.

    PubMed 27538755
  • Hu J, Hu Y, Hertzmark E, Yuan C, Liu G, Stampfer MJ, Rimm EB, Hu FB, Wang M, Sun Q. Weight Change, Lifestyle, and Mortality in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2022 Feb 17;107(3):627-637. doi: 10.1210/clinem/dgab800.

    PubMed 34741524
  • Bao Y, Han J, Hu FB, Giovannucci EL, Stampfer MJ, Willett WC, Fuchs CS. Association of nut consumption with total and cause-specific mortality. N Engl J Med. 2013 Nov 21;369(21):2001-11. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1307352.

    PubMed 24256379
  • Hu FB, Satija A, Manson JE. Curbing the Diabetes Pandemic: The Need for Global Policy Solutions. JAMA. 2015 Jun 16;313(23):2319-20. doi: 10.1001/jama.2015.5287. No abstract available.

    PubMed 25996138
  • Hu Y, Zong G, Liu G, Wang M, Rosner B, Pan A, Willett WC, Manson JE, Hu FB, Sun Q. Smoking Cessation, Weight Change, Type 2 Diabetes, and Mortality. N Engl J Med. 2018 Aug 16;379(7):623-632. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1803626.

    PubMed 30110591
  • Ley SH, Hamdy O, Mohan V, Hu FB. Prevention and management of type 2 diabetes: dietary components and nutritional strategies. Lancet. 2014 Jun 7;383(9933):1999-2007. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(14)60613-9.

    PubMed 24910231
  • Tobias DK, Pan A, Jackson CL, O'Reilly EJ, Ding EL, Willett WC, Manson JE, Hu FB. Body-mass index and mortality among adults with incident type 2 diabetes. N Engl J Med. 2014 Jan 16;370(3):233-44. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1304501.

    PubMed 24428469
  • Chan JC, Malik V, Jia W, Kadowaki T, Yajnik CS, Yoon KH, Hu FB. Diabetes in Asia: epidemiology, risk factors, and pathophysiology. JAMA. 2009 May 27;301(20):2129-40. doi: 10.1001/jama.2009.726.

    PubMed 19470990
  • Grontved A, Hu FB. Television viewing and risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and all-cause mortality: a meta-analysis. JAMA. 2011 Jun 15;305(23):2448-55. doi: 10.1001/jama.2011.812.

    PubMed 21673296

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Endocrine Disease and Metabolic Disorders, run by Qifu Li at 1 site in China.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Apr 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Qifu Li, MD, PhD, Chief Physician (+8618696676815 ext. 023-89011554, liqifu@yeah.net), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

The prevalence of autonomous secretion of aldosterone (time frame: The follow-up period from baseline enrollment to the completion of follow-up examinations was approximately 5 years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07512609, which also lists 17 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 Apr 2026.

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