Massive study hunts for hidden triggers of type 1 diabetes in children

NCT ID NCT00279318

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study followed over 8,600 children from birth to identify what in the environment—like viruses or diet—might trigger type 1 diabetes in those with a genetic risk. Researchers collected blood and stool samples to track when the immune system first attacks the pancreas. The goal is to understand the disease better so we can one day prevent or delay it.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Augusta University

    Gainesville, Florida, 32608, United States

  • Augusta University

    Augusta, Georgia, 30912, United States

  • Diabetes Research Institute

    Munich, 80804, Germany

  • Lund University

    Malmö, 20502, Sweden

  • Pacific Northwest Research Institute

    Seattle, Washington, 98122, United States

  • University of Colorado Health Sciences Center

    Denver, Colorado, 80262, United States

  • Wellbeing Services County of Southwest Finland

    Turku, 20520, Finland

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