Canadian Bone Strength Development Study
Summary
This study is trying to understand why children with type 1 diabetes are at increased risk of bone fracture. We will study bone health and physical activity in children with and without type 1 diabetes. This is a 4-year longitudinal study where participants will perform the same measures each year for 4 years. Each year the study visit will be about two hours long.
Eligibility
Eligible gender: Male, Female
Eligible ages: 10 to 12
Accepts healthy participants: Yes
Inclusion criteria:
- Female child age 10 or 11
- Male child age 11 or 12
- has type 1 diabetes or does not have type 1 diabetes
Exclusion criteria:
- if child is taking medication that affects muscle and bone health
- if child has a disease that affects muscle and bone health
Participate
Additional information
Contact information
Healthy controls please contact: Charley Hasselaar Children with Type 1 Diabetes: please contact your physician
Principal investigator:
Leigh Gabel
Clinical trial:
No
REB-ID:
REB23-1199