How changes in blood sugar levels affect thinking skills in young people with Type 1 diabetes
Impact of Glucose Variability on Dynamic Cognitive Function in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes
['FUNDING_CAREER'] · WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY · NIH-10909141
This study is looking at how changes in blood sugar levels affect thinking skills in young people with Type 1 diabetes, to help understand how these ups and downs might make everyday tasks and decisions harder for them.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_CAREER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SAINT LOUIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10909141 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of fluctuating blood glucose levels on cognitive function in youth with Type 1 diabetes. It aims to understand how daily variations in glucose affect dynamic cognitive skills, which are crucial for everyday tasks and decision-making. By monitoring glucose levels and cognitive performance in real-life settings, the study seeks to uncover the relationship between glucose variability and cognitive challenges faced by these young individuals. The research will utilize continuous glucose monitoring and cognitive assessments to gather data over time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young individuals diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes who experience fluctuations in their blood glucose levels.
Not a fit: Patients without Type 1 diabetes or those who do not experience significant glucose variability may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved management strategies for Type 1 diabetes that enhance cognitive function in affected youth.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated cognitive impairments in youth with Type 1 diabetes, but this research aims to explore a novel approach by examining real-life glucose fluctuations and their immediate effects on cognitive function.
Where this research is happening
SAINT LOUIS, UNITED STATES
- WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY — SAINT LOUIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: RAY, MARY KATHERINE OSBORN — WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: RAY, MARY KATHERINE OSBORN
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.
Conditions: Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus, Brittle Diabetes Mellitus