New study explores Drug's effect on brain during dangerous low blood sugar

NCT ID NCT05317455

First seen Jun 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how a drug called dichloroacetate affects brain function when blood sugar drops too low in people with type 1 diabetes. It involves 16 adults who have had severe low blood sugar or don't notice symptoms of low blood sugar. Participants will receive the drug or a placebo, and their brain activity and thinking skills will be measured under controlled low blood sugar conditions.

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Locations

  • Yale-New Haven Hospital

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    New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States

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