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Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes Research Studies

Find research studies available to children cared for by the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes team.

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18F-DOPA PET/CT scan for Hyperinsulinism

This study is sponsored by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Department of Radiology. The purpose of this research is to study 18F-L-Fluoro-DOPA (F-DOPA), a tracer, which is used to take pictures of the pancreas. This imaging test is called an F-DOPA PET scan. The F-DOPA tracer is used to highlight areas of the pancreas that make too much insulin on the PET scan images. The test includes a CT scan (computerized tomography) done at the same time on the same machine, to help define exactly where the highlighted area is located within the pancreas and determine the location of blood vessels and other vital structures. Who can participate:

  • Infants, children and adults with hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia, diagnosed by a fasting test and/or response to glucagon stimulation
  • Any age, from birth on
  • Requiring surgery to remove part or all of the pancreas

Phase: N/A

Actively recruiting: Yes

Category: Adults, Children, MRI/Imaging Studies, One-Time Visit Studies

Beta-cell Responsiveness to the Incretin Hormones (Aim1)

The goal of the study extension is to see whether the incretin hormone GIP increases insulin secretion in individuals with CF and normal glucose tolerance compared to individuals without CF and normal glucose tolerance. This study includes 3 or 4 visits.

Phase: N/A

Actively recruiting: Yes

Category: Adults, Healthy Controls

Blood Sugar Stability in Individuals with Hyperinsulinism

The purpose of the study is to evaluate blood sugar levels and beta-cell function in adolescents and adult with KATP hyperinsulinism whom did not undergo pancreatectomy. We will perform oral glucose tolerance tests, glucose potentiated arginine tests, and evaluate blood sugars in home environment by using continuous glucose monitoring for 10 days.

Phase: Pilot

Actively recruiting: No

Category: Adults, Children

Conditions: Congenital Hyperinsulinism

Bone Health in DMD

Dr. Weber at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is looking for boys and young men with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy between 5-20 years old to participate in a study to learn more about bone health. Study participation includes completing two study visits: one baseline visit and one 12-month follow-up visit. To be eligible, participants must have used steroids for a minimum of 12 months by the time they complete their baseline visit. Eligible study participants will be paid for each study visit. If interested in hearing more about this study or being screened for eligibility, please contact Dr. David Weber at davidweberresearch@chop.edu.

Phase: Pilot

Actively recruiting: Yes

Category: Children

Conditions: Muscular Dystrophy

Canagliflozin in Children with Type 2 Diabetes

The goal of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of Canagliflozin (which is experimental) in children and adolescents ages 10 to 18 years old with Type 2 diabetes and poor control (i.e., an HbA1c of 6.5% to 10.5%). Study drug or placebo would be taken alone or with metformin or insulin as needed. Monitoring tests include blood, urine, physical exams, vital signs, blood sugar and ketone monitoring, diabetes management counseling.

Phase: Phase III

Actively recruiting: No

Category: Children

CFRD-Pilot Study

The purpose of this research study is to examine and understand the various mechanisms that contribute to CFRD and gain a better understanding of potential means to treat CFRD. Participation will include 2-3 visits, home monitoring, and will last about 2 years.

Phase: N/A

Actively recruiting: Yes

Category: Adults, Children, Healthy Controls

Dasiglucagon for the Treatment of Children with Congenital Hyperinsulinism (for children under 1 year of age)

This study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study that will evaluate the safety and efficacy of dasiglucagon in children between the ages of 7 days and 12 months who have congenital hyperinsulinism. Dasiglucagon will be given as a subcutaneous infusion while patients are admitted to the hospital. Other treatments for hyperinsulinism may be changed as allowed while maintaining safe blood sugar levels. For the second part of the study, patients may be able to go home on the medication.

Phase: Phase II, Phase III

Actively recruiting: No

Category: Children

Conditions: Congenital Hyperinsulinism

DISCOVERY Study

The DISCOVERY Study is a new, national effort to learn about the causes of type 2 diabetes in children. DISCOVERY is for children 9-14 years old who are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. We want to figure out why some children get type 2 diabetes and others do not.

Phase: N/A

Actively recruiting: Yes

Category: Children

DTX401 Gene Therapy in Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD) Type Ia

Our team at the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at CHOP is working on a research study to determine whether an experimental gene therapy product, DTX401, is safe and effective in people with glycogen storage disease type Ia (GSDIa). The FDA has not approved this drug for the treatment of GSDIa but has approved us to use this drug as part of this clinical trial. The purpose of this research study is to see if DTX401 can help people with GSDIa have normal blood sugar levels and fewer episodes of hypoglycemia. DTX041 works by delivering copies of the G6PC gene to your liver through a one-time infusion. Participation in this study will last for 2 years and will involve 30 study visits. It is possible that treatment with the study drug infusion may improve your blood sugar levels. Travel costs will be covered by the study and you will receive compensation for participating.

Phase: Phase III

Actively recruiting: No

Category: Adults, Children

Conditions: Congenital Hyperinsulinism

Living with Diabetes: Challenges for Black Teens

This study wants to know about the problems that Black or African American teenagers with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and their families face. It also wants to see how these problems affect their feelings, behavior, and how they get along with others. The study will find out how well they can handle T1D and adapt to it. It will also learn how good things like being strong, family, and where they live might help young people who have to deal with hard things. This includes how well they handle their feelings, behavior, relationships, and T1D care.

Phase: Pilot

Actively recruiting: Yes

Category: Adults, Children

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