CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Low-calorie Sweetened Beverage Restriction in Youth With Type 1 Diabetes

United States62 participantsStarted 2020-10-28

Plain-language summary

This study will investigate whether low-calorie sweeteners (LCS) are helpful or harmful for preventing diabetes complications among children with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

Who can participate

Age range6 Years – 12 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Child 6-12 years old
✓. Report consumption of ≥ 12 oz. beverages with sucralose (+/- ace-K) or aspartame+ace-K per day
✓. Child has had a diagnosis of T1D for at least one year
✓. Parent/guardian has reliable phone and internet access
✓. Parent/guardian and child both speak English
✓. Child is enrolled in the Diabetes Program at Children's National Hospital

Exclusion criteria

✕. Child under 6 years of age
✕. Child older than 12 years of age
✕. Child consumes foods with low-calorie sweeteners more than 3 times per week
✕. Child consumes condiments with low-calorie sweeteners more than 3 times per week
✕. Child has poorly managed chronic disease other than T1D or is taking medications other than insulin

What they're measuring

Glycemic Variability

Timeframe: Baseline vs Weeks 11-12

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04385888

SponsorAllison Sylvetsky (Meni)

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-12-30

Results submitted2024-08-20

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