Understanding how type 1 diabetes affects brain health over time
Identifying lifelong factors that impact brain health and outcomes in type 1 diabetes: The Cognition and Longitudinal Assessments of Risk Factors over 30 Years (CLARiFY) Diabetes Complications Study
This study is looking at how type 1 diabetes affects brain health and thinking skills over time, from childhood to adulthood, to help find ways to support better brain function for people living with diabetes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10904008 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the long-term effects of type 1 diabetes on brain health and cognitive function, focusing on individuals from childhood through adulthood. By following a cohort of patients over 30 years, the study aims to identify risk factors and resilience factors that influence cognitive outcomes. Participants will undergo assessments to track changes in brain structure and function, as well as cognitive abilities, to better understand the relationship between diabetes and brain health. The findings could help inform strategies for managing cognitive health in individuals with type 1 diabetes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, particularly those who have been living with the condition since childhood.
Not a fit: Patients without a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes or those with other significant neurological conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and management of cognitive health in individuals with type 1 diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous longitudinal studies have shown promising results in understanding the impacts of chronic conditions on cognitive health, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Feldman, Eva Lucille — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Feldman, Eva Lucille
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.