Neuropsychological and Neuroanatomical Studies of Young Children With and Without Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

April 13, 2016 updated by: Tandy Aye, Stanford University
This study is being conducted to see if Type 1 diabetes mellitus has any affect on learning, behavior and development in young children and whether there are associated changes on their MRI scan.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Detailed Description

In this pilot study approximately 10-20 children between the ages of 3 to 10 years with Type 1 diabetes mellitus will have neuropsychological testing and a nonsedated MRI scan of the head performed every three years for three years. We will compare this to a control group of 10 children between the ages of 3 adn 10 years without Type 1 diabetes mellitus. The control subjects will neuropsychological testing and a nonsedated MRI scan of the head once. The children with Type 1 diabetes mellitus will not have any changes made to their current diabetes regimen.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

30

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • California
      • Stanford, California, United States, 94305
        • Stanford University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

3 years to 10 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

please see inclusion and exclusion criteria

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria for study subjects:

  • To be between ages 3 to 10 years
  • Have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes for at least 6 months; and
  • Do not have plans to move out of the area within the next 36 months.

Inclusion Criteria for control subjects:

  • To be between ages 3 to 10 years

Exclusion Criteria:

  • No history of head trauma with any loss of consciousness,
  • Cystic fibrosis,
  • Prematurity (born less than 30 weeks of gestation),
  • Significant developmental delay (lack of single word speech or ability to walk independently by 18 months of age),
  • Neurologic disease independent of diabetes (eg seizure disorder); or
  • Medical contraindication to MRI procedure (eg metal appliances such as braces).

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Time Perspectives: Cross-Sectional

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Tandy Aye, MD, Stanford University

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2016

Study Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 19, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 20, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

March 21, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

April 14, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 13, 2016

Last Verified

April 1, 2016

More Information

Terms related to this study

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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