Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 35

Evaluating insulin therapy effects on lipoproteins in type 1 diabetes

Official title: Insulin Therapy and Quantitive and Qualitive Changes of Plasma Lipoproteins in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes.

Run by Poznan University of Medical Sciences · NCT02306005 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing how insulin therapy affects cholesterol levels in people who have just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes over several years.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 35 Years
SexAll
Enrollment300 (estimated)
SponsorPoznan University of Medical Sciences
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Poznan)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 2014
Main results expectedJanuary 2028
Study endsJanuary 2028
Registry record updatedDecember 5, 2024
Trial IDNCT02306005 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are individuals with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes who are starting insulin therapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients with other medical conditions or those taking medications beyond insulin 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 assess how insulin therapy influences the lipid profile, particularly focusing on HDL metabolism, in patients newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The study will involve at least 100 participants who will be monitored over a minimum of 5-10 years, with evaluations occurring at diagnosis, and at 3 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months after starting insulin treatment. Additionally, participants will undergo metabolic evaluations every three months at an outpatient clinic to track changes in plasma lipoprotein fractions and HDL subfractions.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into optimizing insulin therapy to improve lipid profiles in patients with type 1 diabetes.

How similar studies have gone: While similar studies have explored insulin's effects on lipid profiles, this specific focus on HDL metabolism in newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* New onset type 1 diabetes and treatment with insulin.
* Written consent to participate in the study.
* There are no other medical conditions, and with no other additional drugs beyond insulin

Exclusion Criteria:

* any other medical conditions, and any other additional drugs beyond insulin

Where it's running

  • Department of Internal Medicine and Diabetiology Poznan University of Medical Sciences
    Poznan, Poland
    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.