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Type 1 Diabetes MellitusNCT07845175

Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Children With Type 1 Diabetes

An observational study of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, run by Assiut University.

Not yet recruiting

Opening soon. The study is approved but enrolment has not started yet. Sites may already take enquiries.

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Trial summary

This cross-sectional study aims to assess the frequency and types of gastrointestinal symptoms in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus compared with age- and sex-matched healthy controls. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 1 year to 18 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
How many people
254 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
26 Sep 2026to 20 Feb 2028
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 1 year to 18 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult

Study population: Children and adolescents aged 1-18 years with type 1 diabetes mellitus attending Assiut University Children's Hospital, and age- and sex-matched healthy controls.

Who may be able to join

  • - Age 1 to 18 years
  • Diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus according to American Diabetes Association criteria (cases)
  • Age- and sex-matched healthy children (controls)
  • Written informed consent from parents or legal guardians

Who cannot join

  • - Diabetes mellitus other than type 1
  • Chronic liver, pancreatic, renal, or neurological disease that may contribute to gastrointestinal symptoms
  • Acute gastrointestinal infection at the time of assessment

Trial locations and contacts

No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Asmaa E Mohamed, Resident contact

+20 10 25714951

Asmaa.18313446@med.aun.edu.eg

About this study

Official title: Frequency of Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Children With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Compared With Healthy Controls

This cross-sectional study aims to assess the frequency and types of gastrointestinal symptoms in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus compared with age- and sex-matched healthy controls.

Read the detailed description

Gastrointestinal symptoms are relatively common among children with type 1 diabetes mellitus and may affect nutritional status and glycemic control. This observational study will include children aged 1 to 18 years with type 1 diabetes mellitus and age- and sex-matched healthy controls.

Participants will be assessed for the presence and types of gastrointestinal symptoms using a structured history and clinical examination.

Keywords
Type 1 diabetes, Children, Assiut, Gastrointestinal symptoms
Medical subject headings
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT07845175
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Type 1 Diabetes MellitusChildren with type 1 diabetes mellitus who will be assessed for gastrointestinal symptoms.
Healthy ControlsAge- and sex-matched healthy children without diabetes who will undergo the same symptom assessment.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms

    Proportion of children with at least one gastrointestinal symptom in the type 1 diabetes group compared with healthy controls.

    Measured: Baseline

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. Prevalence of abdominal pain

    Proportion of children reporting abdominal pain.

    Measured: Baseline

  2. Prevalence of nausea

    Proportion of children reporting nausea.

    Measured: Baseline

  3. Prevalence of vomiting

    Proportion of children reporting vomiting.

    Measured: Baseline

  4. Prevalence of constipation

    Proportion of children reporting constipation.

    Measured: Baseline

  5. Prevalence of diarrhea

    Proportion of children reporting diarrhea.

    Measured: Baseline

  6. Prevalence of bloating

    Proportion of children reporting bloating.

    Measured: Baseline

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted28 Sep 2026
  2. Study start26 Sep 2026 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion26 Sep 2027 (estimated)
  4. Study completion20 Feb 2028 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case-control
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
254 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07845175
Sponsor's protocol ID
GI-T1DM-Assiut-2026
Status last verified
Sep 2026
First submitted
22 Sep 2026
Last updated
28 Sep 2026
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, run by Assiut University.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Asmaa E Mohamed, Resident (+20 10 25714951, Asmaa.18313446@med.aun.edu.eg), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms (time frame: Baseline). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 28 Sep 2026.

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