TrialNet Pathway to Prevention of T1D

Brief Summary
Rationale:

The accrual of data from the laboratory and from epidemiologic and prevention trials has improved the understanding of the etiology and pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Genetic and immunologic factors play a key role in the development of T1DM, and characterization of the early metabolic abnormalities in T1DM is steadily increasing. However, information regarding the natural history of T1DM remains incomplete. The TrialNet Natural History Study of the Development of T1DM (Pathway to Prevention Study) has been designed to clarify this picture, and in so doing, will contribute to the development and implementation of studies aimed at prevention of and early treatment in T1DM.

Purpose:

TrialNet is an international network dedicated to the study, prevention, and early treatment of type 1 diabetes. TrialNet sites are located throughout the United States, Canada, Finland, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Australia, and New Zealand. TrialNet is dedicated to testing new approaches to the prevention of and early intervention for type 1 diabetes.

The goal of the TrialNet Natural History Study of the Development of Type 1 Diabetes is to enhance our understanding of the demographic, immunologic, and metabolic characteristics of individuals at risk for developing type 1 diabetes.

The Natural History Study will screen relatives of people with type 1 diabetes to identify those at risk for developing the disease. Relatives of people with type 1 diabetes have about a 5% percent chance of being positive for the antibodies associated with diabetes. TrialNet will identify adults and children at risk for developing diabetes by testing for the presence of these antibodies in the blood. A positive antibody test is an early indication that damage to insulin-secreting cells may have begun. If this test is positive, additional testing will be offered to determine the likelihood that a person may develop diabetes. Individuals with antibodies will be offered the opportunity for further testing to determine their risk of developing diabetes over the next 5 years and to receive close monitoring for the development of diabetes.
Brief Title
TrialNet Pathway to Prevention of T1D
Detailed Description
Detailed Description:

The Pathway to Prevention Study is conducted in two parts:

* Screening
* Monitoring (annual and semi-annual depending on risk)

In Screening , a simple blood test is done to screen for the presence of diabetes-related biochemical autoantibodies (GAD and mIAA). Additional autoantibodies ICA, IA-2A, and ZnT8A will also measured in individuals positive for mIAA. ICA, IA-2A, and ZnT8A will be measured in individuals positive for GAD. Participants can go to a TrialNet Clinical Center, Affiliate, or request a screening kit to have their blood drawn by a local physician or laboratory. Participants will be provided with their screening results within 4-6 weeks.

If autoantibodies are present, participants will be invited to have additional testing to determine their average risk of developing diabetes over the next 5 years. Participants that are single autoantibody positive will be re-tested annually for the development of multiple autoantibodies. Multiple autoantibody positive participants will undergo an eligibility visit which will include an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT), re-testing for biochemical and islet cell autoantibodies if needed, and measurement of HbA1c.

Multiple autoantibody positive individuals with a normal glucose tolerance and an HbA1c \< 6.0% will be asked to come for follow-up on annual basis; multiple autoantibody positive individuals with an abnormal glucose tolerance or an HbA1c ≥ 6.0%will be asked to come for follow-up visits on semi-annual basis.

Participants will be monitored for possible progression towards type 1 diabetes and may be offered the opportunity to enter into a prevention study such (e.g., Oral Insulin prevention study) or an early treatment study if they are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes while participating in the Natural History Study.
Central Contacts
Central Contact Role
Contact
Central Contact Phone
1-800-425-8361
Completion Date
Completion Date Type
Estimated
Conditions
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Individuals 2 to 45 years old who have an immediate family member with type 1 diabetes (such as a child, parent, or sibling)
* Individuals 2-20 years old who have an extended family member with type 1 diabetes (such as a cousin, niece, nephew, aunt, uncle, grandparent, or half-sibling)
* Those aged 2 years to 45 years who are not family members and are known to have 1 or more islet antibodies

Exclusion Criteria:

To be eligible a person must not:

* Have diabetes already
* Have previous or current use of medications for the control of hyperglycemia/diabetes.
* Currently be using immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory agents (topical and inhaled agents are acceptable)
* Have known severe active diseases, and/or diseases which are likely to limit life expectancy or lead to the use of chronic immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory therapies during the course of the study
Inclusion Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Individuals 2 to 45 years old who have an immediate family member with type 1 diabetes (such as a child, parent, or sibling)
* Individuals 2-20 years old who have an extended family member with type 1 diabetes (such as a cousin, niece, nephew, aunt, uncle, grandparent, or half-sibling)
* Those aged 2 years to 45 years who are not family members and are known to have 1 or more islet antibodies

Gender
All
Gender Based
false
Keywords
"at risk" for developing type 1 diabetes
T1DM
T1D
juvenile diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet
TrialNet
Healthy Volunteers
No
Last Update Submit Date
Maximum Age
45 Years
Minimum Age
2 Years
NCT Id
NCT00097292
Org Class
Other
Org Full Name
University of South Florida
Org Study Id
NHStudy (IND)
Overall Status
Recruiting
Primary Completion Date
Primary Completion Date Type
Estimated
Official Title
TrialNet Pathway to Prevention of T1D
Primary Outcomes
Outcome Description
The primary outcome is the development of diabetes as defined by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) based on glucose testing, or the presence of symptoms and unequivocal hyperglycemia.
Outcome Measure
Development of type 1 diabetes
Outcome Time Frame
Monitoring is provided once or twice annually depending on risk level
Secondary Ids
Secondary Id
UC4DK117009
Secondary Id
UC4DK106993
Secondary Outcomes
Outcome Description
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) HbA1c Autoantibodies: ICA, IA-2A, GAD65A, mIAA, ZnT8A
Outcome Time Frame
Metabolic and Autoantibody assessments are provided once or twice annually depending on risk level
Outcome Measure
Metabolic and Autoantibody Assessments
Start Date
Start Date Type
Actual
Status Verified Date
First Submit Date
First Submit QC Date
Study Population
First and second/third degree relatives of individuals with type 1 diabetes.
Std Ages
Child
Adult
Maximum Age Number (converted to Years and rounded down)
45
Minimum Age Number (converted to Years and rounded down)
2
Investigators
Investigator Type
Principal Investigator
Investigator Name
Lisa Underland
Investigator Email
lunderla@montefiore.org
Investigator Phone
832-867-4580