Brain Health in Young Children with Type 1 Diabetes
Evaluating Neurocognitive Complications of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) and Potential Risk and Protective Factors in Pre-Pubertal Children- New York University Clinical Center
['FUNDING_U01'] · NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · NIH-11168864
This project looks at how Type 1 Diabetes affects brain development and thinking skills in young children.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_U01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11168864 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Children with Type 1 Diabetes may experience mild thinking difficulties and altered brain development. This project aims to understand how factors like age at diagnosis, blood sugar control, and severe sugar events impact brain development. Researchers plan to involve up to 1,000 children before puberty, half of whom were recently diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. They will use MRI scans and cognitive tests over several years to observe changes in brain structure and thinking abilities. The goal is to identify who is most at risk and how to best support brain health in these children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are pre-pubertal children, aged 0-11, with or without a recent diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who are past puberty or do not fall within the specified age range would not be direct participants in this particular research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could help us understand how to protect the brain health and thinking abilities of children with Type 1 Diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: While some risk factors have been identified, how they interact and who is most vulnerable remains poorly understood, indicating this approach aims to fill a significant knowledge gap.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GALLAGHER, MARY PATRICIA — NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Study coordinator: GALLAGHER, MARY PATRICIA
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.