Following up on young people at risk for diabetes
Limited Competition: Continued Follow-up of Subjects and Initiation of a Second Case-control Cohort in The Environmental Determinants of Diabetes in The Young Study (TEDDY)
This study is looking at how different environmental factors might lead to diabetes in young people, and it's for those who took part in the TEDDY study, as well as new participants, to help us learn more about what increases the risk of diabetes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tampa, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11035165 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the ongoing follow-up of participants in the TEDDY study, which investigates environmental factors that may contribute to diabetes in young individuals. The study will continue to collect and analyze data from participants to understand better the development of diabetes and related autoimmune conditions. It also aims to initiate a second group of participants for comparison, enhancing the understanding of diabetes risk factors. Patients will be monitored for adherence to study protocols, and their data will be managed securely to protect their privacy.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young individuals who are at risk for developing diabetes, particularly those with a family history or specific autoimmune markers.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have any risk factors for diabetes or are already diagnosed with diabetes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and prevention strategies for diabetes in young people.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies on environmental factors influencing diabetes have shown promising results, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Tampa, United States
- University of South Florida — Tampa, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Krischer, Jeffrey P — University of South Florida
- Study coordinator: Krischer, Jeffrey P
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.