Early diagnosis and care program for type 1 diabetes in children
Official title: Fr1da Early Diagnosis and Care of Type 1 Diabetes
Run by Helmholtz Zentrum München · NCT04039945 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new screening program to help find type 1 diabetes early in children aged 2 to 10 in Bavaria to prevent serious health issues and support families better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2 Years to 10 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 285000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Helmholtz Zentrum München Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 1 site (Munich) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 2015 |
| Main results expected | December 2028 |
| Study ends | December 2028 |
| Registry record updated | December 17, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT04039945 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include children aged 2 to 10 years and relatives of individuals with type 1 diabetes aged 1 to 21 years.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients outside the specified age range or those without a family history of type 1 diabetes 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
The Fr1da initiative aims to implement a comprehensive screening program for early diagnosis of type 1 diabetes in children aged 2 to 10 years in Bavaria. The program includes two screening points: at age 3 and again at age 7, with additional screenings for relatives of affected individuals. The study seeks to prevent severe complications such as ketoacidosis, reduce psychological stress for families, and evaluate the prevalence of early-stage diabetes. It also aims to identify geographical and environmental factors influencing the disease's development and progression.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve early detection and management of type 1 diabetes in children, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown success with similar early screening approaches for type 1 diabetes, indicating potential for positive outcomes.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
written informed consent by one custodial parent
Where it's running
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Institut für Diabetesforschung, Helmholtz Zentrum München
Munich, Germany Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Anette-Gabriele Ziegler, Prof.Dr.med.
- Email: diabetes.frueherkennung@helmholtz-muenchen.de
- Phone: +49 800-4648835
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.