๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-20

The Gut Microbiome in Type 1 Diabetes and Mechanism of Metformin Action (NCT05414409)

The Gut Microbiome in Lean and Overweight Youth With Type 1 Diabetes and Novel Mechanism of Action of Metformin

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Heba M. Ismail

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Ovwerweight and obesity prevalence in persons with T1D has increased, which further complicates management and risk for complications. The proposed study is relevant to public health because it helps us understand the role of the gut microbiome in disease pathophysiology in T1D youth with overweight and obesity as well as potential mechanisms to modify disease.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Indiana University School of Medicine โ€” Indianapolis, Indiana

Age range: 11 Years to 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Indiana University School of Medicine โ€” Indianapolis, Indiana

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (317) 274-2114

Email: heismail@iu.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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