Stress hormone link to depression in diabetic children under the microscope
NCT ID NCT02377583
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study investigates whether stress hormone activity is linked to depression and brain changes in children with type 1 diabetes. Researchers will measure cortisol levels and use brain scans in children aged 6–12 who have had diabetes for at least a year, comparing them to their healthy siblings. The goal is to understand how the body's stress system may contribute to mental health and brain differences in young people with diabetes.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If links are found, this could point toward new ways to monitor or reduce mental health risks in children with type 1 diabetes.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may find no clear connection, and results may not apply to all children with diabetes.
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Locations
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CHU de Bordeaux Hôpital Pellegrin
Bordeaux, Aquitaine, 33000, France
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Service d'endocrinologie pédiatrique - Hôpital de la mère et de l'enfant - CHU de LIMOGES
Limoges, Limousin, 87000, France
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Service d'endocrinologie pédiatrique CHG Bayonne Centre Hospitalier de la Côte Basque
Bayonne, Aquitaine, 64000, France