Counting carbohydrates to improve glucose control in children with GSD1
Part of Genetic & congenital, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a carbohydrate counting method helps children with glycogen storage disease type 1 (GSD1) better manage their blood sugar, improve quality of life, and affect certain biomarkers. It may help families learn a new way to plan meals and stabilize glucose levels.
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Who can take part
- You are between 2 and 18 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with glycogen storage disease type 1a or 1b.
- You currently use uncooked cornstarch as part of your treatment.
- You have not received carbohydrate counting training before.
- You do not have diabetes, chronic kidney failure, or certain liver diseases.
- You have not had a liver transplant.
- You do not have heart, muscle, or bone problems that interfere with the study.
- You are not fed through a tube (like a feeding tube) and are not still breastfeeding.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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