Early screening for type 1 diabetes in children
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This study screens children aged 2 to 10 for early signs of type 1 diabetes using a simple blood test. Finding these signs early may help prevent or delay the disease.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 2 and 10 years old.
- Your child must be enrolled in the regular check-up program 'Creixer amb Salut' in Catalonia.
- You (parent or guardian) must agree to sign a consent form.
- Your child cannot have a weak immune system or be on immune-suppressing medicine.
- Your child cannot be in another clinical trial right now.
Quick eligibility check
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