Understanding Brain Health in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes
UNITED: Understanding neurocognitive outcomes in Type 1 diabetes: Modifiable risk and protective factors in diverse youth
This project aims to understand how Type 1 diabetes affects brain health and thinking skills in children and young adults from different backgrounds.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11168866 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We know that Type 1 diabetes can sometimes affect how the brain works and how people think, with some individuals experiencing cognitive changes over time. Our team wants to learn why these differences happen and what factors might protect or put young people at risk. We will explore how Type 1 diabetes impacts brain structure and function in diverse youth, looking for ways to prevent these complications. By working with families, we hope to identify key factors that influence brain health in daily life.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this type of research would be children and young adults with Type 1 diabetes, especially those from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients without Type 1 diabetes or those not within the age groups studied may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help identify ways to protect the brain health of young people with Type 1 diabetes and develop strategies to prevent cognitive problems later in life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous work has shown early differences in brain structure and cognitive functions in children with Type 1 diabetes, providing a foundation for this deeper exploration.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Washington University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Arbelaez, Ana Maria — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Arbelaez, Ana Maria
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.