Plain-English translation of NCT04621396 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Type 2 Diabetes research guide →Researchers want to understand why some children born to parents with type 2 diabetes are more likely to develop the condition themselves. This study will follow children from birth through childhood, collecting information about parents' health, genes, diet, and lifestyle—as well as the baby's early nutrition and growth. By identifying which factors matter most, the researchers hope to find ways to prevent type 2 diabetes in children whose parents have the condition.
Type 2 diabetes is increasingly common in children, especially in Indigenous communities. Doctors don't fully understand which children are at highest risk or how much is due to genes versus environment (diet, activity, socioeconomic factors). This study aims to answer those questions so doctors can offer better prevention strategies.
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You and your partner (if applicable) will share information about your health, lifestyle, and family history before or shortly after your baby is born. Your baby will be measured and assessed at birth, and both you and your child will have follow-up appointments as your child grows. The researchers will collect information about diet, physical activity, and genes to track your child's health over time and see how family and environmental factors influence diabetes risk.
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Canada
University of Manitoba
Collaborators
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba
Enrollment target
~600 participants
Started
September 2013
Primary completion
December 2026
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2026.
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Central contact
Brandy A Wicklow, MD, MSc
University of Manitoba, Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba
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