Diabetes and brittle bones: new study looks at kids

NCT ID NCT04289727

First seen Feb 02, 2026 · Last updated May 18, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study looked at how type 1 diabetes affects bone strength and structure in children and teens. Researchers compared 86 kids with and without diabetes using special scans. The goal was to understand if diabetes makes bones more fragile during growth.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Columbia University Medical Center-Harkness Pavillion

    New York, New York, 10032, United States

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