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Slow Digestible Carbohydrates for Type 1 Diabetes
Study Summary
This trial is testing whether a corn-starch supplement can help manage blood sugar levels during exercise for adolescents with Type 1 diabetes, potentially improving their performance and glycemic variability.
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- I have a history of chronic lung or heart disease, or asthma.I have had a severe low blood sugar episode needing help in the last 6 months.You are allergic to food, including corn, or dyes.I have no chronic conditions except for well-managed thyroid disease.Your HbA1c level is less than 10.5%.I was hospitalized for diabetic ketoacidosis within the last 3 months.You are not using a special pump that helps manage your condition with added sensors.I am between 12 and 17 years old and have had Type 1 diabetes for over a year.You are able to ride a bike during the study.Your body mass index is not too low or too high.I am willing to wear a glucose monitoring device continuously.
- Group 1: Fast Acting Carbohydrate
- Group 2: Slow-acting cornstarch supplement
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this research project accepting volunteers at the moment?
"Verifying the clinicaltrials.gov page, it is apparent that this experiment has ended its recruitment period which began on October 1st 2022 and concluded on September 13th 2022. However, an abundance of other medical trials are currently asking for volunteers with over 1300 studies recruiting right now."
Does this research protocol permit enrollment of individuals that are over two decades old?
"This medical trial requires that its participants are between the ages of 12 and 17. As a point of comparison, there are 228 trials for minors and 954 for seniors."
Could I potentially be a participant in this research endeavor?
"This research endeavor necessitates the inclusion of 20 youths aged 12 - 17 with hypoglycemia. Aspiring participants should meet a number of specifications, including: gender, Type 1 diabetes diagnosis for over one year, HbA1c below 10.5%, no sensor-augmented pump therapy usage, capability to engage in bicycle exercise and having a BMI between the tenth percentile and 95th percentiles."
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