Decades-Long diabetes study reveals lasting effects of early treatment
NCT ID NCT00360893
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows over 1,400 people with type 1 diabetes who were part of an earlier trial. Researchers are tracking how early intensive blood sugar control affects long-term health, including eye, kidney, nerve, and heart problems. The goal is to find ways to prevent or delay these complications as patients age.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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1,441 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Apr 1994
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Participants originally enrolled in the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) (N01-DK-6-2204-A).
- Ages
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19 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
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Participants originally enrolled in the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) (N01-DK-6-2204-A).
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