Status:

RECRUITING

The Gut Microbiome in Type 1 Diabetes and Mechanism of Metformin Action

Lead Sponsor:

Heba M. Ismail

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Conditions:

Type 1 Diabetes

Obesity

Eligibility:

All Genders

11-18 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

Ovwerweight and obesity prevalence in persons with T1D has increased, which further complicates management and risk for complications. The proposed study is relevant to public health because it helps ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Overweight/obese youth 11-18 years of age with T1D at time of enrollment.
  • Lean youth 11-18 years of age with T1D at time of enrollment.

Exclusion

  • Known monogenic forms of diabetes or Type 2 diabetes (confirmed clinically and by genetic/antibody testing).
  • History of ongoing infection or antibiotic treatment within the past month;
  • History of immune-compromise, recurrent infections, steroid intake (inhaled or oral forms) or other immunosuppressant use in the past 6 months.
  • History of chronic gastrointestinal disease and active within the past 6 months, possible or confirmed celiac disease.
  • Participation in any research intervention trials within the past 3 months.
  • History of treatment or use of metformin, a type 2 diabetes medication.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 30 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

November 2 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

114 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05414409

Start Date

September 30 2022

End Date

November 2 2026

Last Update

July 25 2025

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Indiana University School of Medicine

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202