Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 6 to 18

Detecting long-term complications of diabetes in children and adolescents

Official title: Early Detection of Long-term Diabetic Complications in Children and Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes

Run by Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen · NCT05159856 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to find early signs of long-term diabetes complications in kids and teens with type 1 diabetes to help improve their care and health.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages6 Years to 18 Years
SexAll
Enrollment400 (estimated)
SponsorSteno Diabetes Center Copenhagen
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Herlev, Herlev)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 3, 2022
Main results expectedDecember 2025
Study endsDecember 2025
Registry record updatedJune 3, 2025
Trial IDNCT05159856 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are children and adolescents aged 6-18 years with type 1 diabetes for more than 12 months.

Probably not a fit

Patients with type 1 diabetes for less than 12 months or those with known cardiovascular disease may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to identify early markers of long-term diabetic complications in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D). It will involve a one-day visit for 400 participants aged 6-18 years, where they will undergo a series of examinations including blood sampling and assessments of arterial stiffness and nerve function. The study focuses on understanding the relationship between glucose control, variability, and insulin sensitivity in relation to these complications. The findings could help improve metabolic control and monitoring in young patients with T1D.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to earlier detection and better management of long-term complications in children with type 1 diabetes.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in identifying early markers of diabetic complications, making this approach promising yet still requiring further validation.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* T1D\>12 months
* 6-18 years old prior to inclusion
* Followed at the Pediatric Diabetes outpatient clinic at Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen
* Speaks and reads Danish well enough to understanding the given oral and written information.
* There is a written consent from the guardianship holder/holders for the child.

Exclusion Criteria:

* T1D \< 12 months
* Known cardiovascular disease
* Antihypertensive treatment

Where it's running

  • Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen
    Herlev, Herlev, Denmark
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.