Understanding diabetes in children and young adults.
DP20-001 Assessing the Burden of Diabetes By Type in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults (DiCAYA) - 2020
This study is looking at how diabetes affects kids, teens, and young adults, so we can understand their challenges better and find ways to help them live healthier, happier lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | NYU Long Island School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Mineola, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10854713 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of different types of diabetes on children, adolescents, and young adults. It aims to assess the burden of diabetes by examining how it affects this age group in terms of health outcomes and quality of life. The study will collect data from participants to better understand the challenges they face and identify potential areas for intervention. By focusing on this specific population, the research seeks to provide insights that can lead to improved care and support for young individuals living with diabetes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children, adolescents, and young adults diagnosed with any type of diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who are not diagnosed with diabetes or are outside the age range of children to young adults may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better management strategies and support systems for young people with diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on diabetes in adults, this specific focus on children and young adults is less explored, making it a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Mineola, United States
- NYU Long Island School of Medicine — Mineola, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Divers, Jasmin — NYU Long Island School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Divers, Jasmin
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.