New study aims to catch type 1 diabetes early in At-Risk kids
NCT ID NCT07038473
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study is screening children and adolescents aged 1.5 to 18 years who have a parent or sibling with type 1 diabetes. Researchers will collect blood samples to look for early signs of the disease, such as specific autoantibodies, before symptoms appear. The goal is to identify pre-symptomatic type 1 diabetes and improve monitoring and data collection in Gulf countries.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better early detection and monitoring of type 1 diabetes in at-risk children, potentially allowing for earlier intervention.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly change outcomes, and the results might not apply to all populations or regions.
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Conditions
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Locations
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King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard Hospital, Jeddah - Site Number: 01
RECRUITINGJeddah, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia
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Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City - Site Number: 06
RECRUITINGAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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