Understanding heart disease in people with type 1 diabetes
Biorepository and Coordinating Center for Studies on Cardiovascular Complications of Human Type 1 Diabetes
This study is looking at how type 1 diabetes affects heart health and wants to gather samples and health information from people with type 1 diabetes to help find the best treatments, so if you have type 1 diabetes, your participation could really make a difference!
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11110293 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the cardiovascular complications associated with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and aims to establish a biorepository to collect and analyze data and biological samples from individuals with T1D. By comparing the mechanisms of cardiovascular disease in T1D and type 2 diabetes (T2D), the study seeks to identify optimal treatment strategies. The project will involve collaboration with a network of researchers and utilize advanced data acquisition methods to enhance understanding of diabetes-related heart disease. Patients may contribute by providing biospecimens and health data to support this important research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include individuals diagnosed with type 1 diabetes who are willing to provide biological samples and health information.
Not a fit: Patients without a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes or those who do not wish to participate in biospecimen collection may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention and treatment strategies for cardiovascular disease in individuals with type 1 diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been significant research on diabetes and cardiovascular disease, this specific approach of comparing T1D and T2D mechanisms through a biorepository is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Gainesville, United States
- University of Florida — Gainesville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Atkinson, Mark a. — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Atkinson, Mark a.
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.