Tracking diabetes cases in children and adolescents
DP20-001 Surveillance of Diabetes in Children and Adolescents between 0-17 Years of Age (DiCAYA) - Component A
This study is looking at how diabetes affects kids and teens in the U.S. to help us understand its impact better and find ways to prevent it, especially for different racial and ethnic groups.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10852787 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on monitoring the incidence and burden of diabetes among children and adolescents aged 0-17 years in the U.S. It aims to fill significant gaps in understanding how diabetes affects youth, particularly the increasing prevalence of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. By utilizing electronic medical records and other data sources, the project seeks to identify health disparities and inform public health strategies to prevent diabetes and its complications. The study will provide ongoing surveillance to better understand trends and impacts on various racial and ethnic groups.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children and adolescents aged 0-17 who have been diagnosed with diabetes or are at risk for developing the condition.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than 17 years or do not have diabetes or risk factors for diabetes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention strategies and healthcare interventions for diabetes in youth.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research, such as the SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth, has successfully identified trends in diabetes prevalence among youth, indicating that this approach has been effective in the past.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Crume, Tessa L — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Crume, Tessa L
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.