Observing complications in Mexican children with diabetes
Characteristics and Evolution of Diabetes Mellitus in Mexican Children: Cohort Study
This study looks at children with diabetes in Mexico to see what complications they have and how different types of diabetes affect their health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 1 Month to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad del Bajio Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (León, Guanajuato) |
| Trial ID | NCT02722655 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to identify complications in pediatric patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and to compare their clinical, anthropometric, and biochemical characteristics across different types of diabetes. By examining the influence of various pathogenic factors, the study seeks to understand how these factors affect the progression of diabetes and the development of chronic complications in children. The research will involve collecting data from patients at the Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad del Bajío in Leon, Guanajuato.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children with a confirmed diagnosis of diabetes mellitus.
Not a fit: Patients without a confirmed diagnosis of diabetes mellitus will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and management of diabetes complications in children.
How similar studies have performed: While similar observational studies have been conducted, this specific cohort focusing on Mexican children with diabetes is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with confirmed diagnosis of diabetes mellitus Exclusion Criteria: \-
Where this trial is running
León, Guanajuato
- Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad del Bajío — León, Guanajuato, Mexico (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: María L Evia-Viscarra — Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad del Bajío
- Study coordinator: María L Evia-Viscarra
- Email: mlola.evia@hraeb.gob.mx
- Phone: +52 (477) 2672000
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.