Hidden diabetes risk in hepatitis c kids?

NCT ID NCT07238530

First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This observational study checked whether children with hepatitis C who also have thalassemia or survived childhood cancer are more likely to develop insulin resistance (a step toward diabetes). Researchers compared 90 infected children to healthy kids of the same age and gender. They measured blood sugar, insulin, and liver function, but did not give any treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pediatric hematology and Oncology clinic, Children's Hospital, Ain Shams university

    Cairo, Egypt

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