How Abnormal Function of Fat Tissue in Type 1 Diabetes Contributes to Fat in the Liver (NCT07133854) | Clinical Trial Compass
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How Abnormal Function of Fat Tissue in Type 1 Diabetes Contributes to Fat in the Liver
Canada32 participantsStarted 2026-09
Plain-language summary
Steatotic liver disease associated with metabolic dysfunction (MASLD) is a disease caused by excess fat storage in the liver. Excessive fat delivery to the liver and MASLD typically occurs in people with abdominal obesity and type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is also associated with a marked increase in the release of fat from adipose tissues and MASLD is increased in T1D and significantly increases the risk of heart, kidney and eye diseases.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 16 individuals living with T1D and abdominal obesity, as defined by the International Diabetes Federation country/ethnic group-specific criteria (https://www.idf.org/e-library/consensus-statements/60- \[1\]. Treatment for T1D will be intensive insulin therapy on continuous pump perfusion with continuous glucose monitoring.
* 16 individuals with normoglycemia (i.e., HbA1c below 6.0%) matched for sex, age (± 5 years), waist circumference (± 3 cm), and menopausal status.
Exclusion Criteria:
* less than 70% of time in glycemic range (for T1D);
* history of primary dyslipidemia (LDL-cholesterol over 5 mmol/L or TG over 10 mmol/L) or uncontrolled high blood pressure (over 160/100 mmHg) precluding the withdrawal of lipid lowering and anti-hypertensive agents as per protocol;
* presence of overt cardiovascular, liver or renal disease (except microalbuminuria without reduced kidney function), or other uncontrolled medical conditions;
* use of any medication other than insulin that may affect lipid or carbohydrate metabolism and that cannot be stopped prior to testing;
* current or planned pregnancy within the next 6 months;
* any contraindication to MRI.
* Being allergic to eggs
* Smoking (\>1 cigarette/day) and/or consumption of \>2 alcoholic beverages per day
* Having participated to a research study with exposure to radiation in the last year before the start of the study
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.