Impact of new onset type 1 diabetes on young children's brain health
Cognitive, structural and functional impact of new onset type 1 diabetes on the brain of young children: Understanding risks and protective factors
This study is looking at how starting type 1 diabetes might change the way children's brains develop from ages 4 to 10, and it’s for kids with diabetes and their families to help understand how managing blood sugar can affect thinking and feelings over time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Nemours Children's Clinic NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jacksonville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10974088 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how new onset type 1 diabetes affects the brain development of children aged 4 to 10 years. By using advanced brain imaging techniques and neurocognitive assessments, the study aims to identify changes in brain structure and function in children with diabetes compared to their healthy peers. The research will also explore the effects of blood glucose management on cognitive and psychosocial outcomes over time. This longitudinal study will include a diverse group of children to understand the broader implications of diabetes on brain health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 4 to 10 years who have recently been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than 10 years or those with diabetes for an extended period may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and management strategies for cognitive and emotional challenges faced by children with type 1 diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown significant impacts of diabetes on brain health in children, suggesting that this study's approach is built on established findings.
Where this research is happening
Jacksonville, United States
- Nemours Children's Clinic — Jacksonville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mauras, Nelly — Nemours Children's Clinic
- Study coordinator: Mauras, Nelly
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.