Understanding how Type 1 Diabetes affects young children's thinking and learning
Neurocognitive Effects of Type 1 Diabetes in Young Children: Indiana University Clinical Center
['FUNDING_U01'] · INDIANA UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS · NIH-11168881
This project looks at how Type 1 diabetes might affect the brains and thinking skills of young children, especially those diagnosed early in life.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_U01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | INDIANA UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (INDIANAPOLIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11168881 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project aims to understand why some children with Type 1 diabetes experience difficulties with thinking and learning. Researchers will look at how the disease impacts brain development and structure in children diagnosed at a young age. They also want to find out what factors might protect children or put them at higher risk for these changes. Additionally, the project will explore if newer diabetes management technologies play a role in children's brain health and cognitive abilities. This work involves a team of experts to gather information from children with Type 1 diabetes and healthy children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children with Type 1 diabetes, particularly those diagnosed early in life, and healthy children, specifically in the 6 to under 8 years age range.
Not a fit: Patients outside the specified age range or those without Type 1 diabetes (unless serving as healthy controls) may not directly benefit from participation in this specific phase of the research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new ways to protect the brains of young children with Type 1 diabetes and improve their long-term learning and daily functioning.
How similar studies have performed: While the link between early-onset Type 1 diabetes and cognitive issues is known, this project aims to fill gaps in understanding the underlying causes and protective factors, making its specific approach novel in its comprehensive scope.
Where this research is happening
INDIANAPOLIS, UNITED STATES
- INDIANA UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS — INDIANAPOLIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: DIMEGLIO, LINDA A — INDIANA UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS
- Study coordinator: DIMEGLIO, LINDA 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.