Plain-English translation of NCT04477928 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Type 1 Diabetes research guide →This study invites children to have a simple blood test during their regular checkups at Sanford Health clinics to look for early warning signs of type 1 diabetes and celiac disease. Most children who develop type 1 diabetes don't have a family history of the disease and often get very sick before they're diagnosed. By finding at-risk children early through this screening, doctors hope to prevent serious illness and improve long-term health.
Type 1 diabetes can develop suddenly and make children very ill before anyone realizes what's happening. Research shows that identifying children at risk before symptoms appear can help prevent dangerous complications and lead to better health outcomes over time.
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If your child is enrolled as a newborn, you'll have a blood test at birth and then again at routine checkup visits (around ages 1, 2, and 5 years). Older children entering the study will have one blood test between ages 9 and 16. The test is just a small blood sample taken during a regular doctor's visit. If your child's results show early warning signs, the research team will contact you and offer enrollment in additional monitoring programs or refer you to a specialist.
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