PANTHER

Puberty, diAbetes, aNd THe kidnEys, when eustress becomes distRess (PANTHER study)

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Study Description

IRB #

STUDY00004837

NCT #

NCT05008276

Principal Investigator

Petter Bjornstad MD

Study Location

Seattle Children’s Location

This study follows youth through puberty over two years to research how puberty may affect kidney health and diabetes risk factors. This study involves three two day study visits over the course of two years (two days at baseline, and two additional at each year). The study visits entail a kidney MRI, a DEXA scan, and IV placement for kidney testing and insulin tolerance testing.

Learn More

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Learn more about how you can contribute to important research by volunteering for PANTHER.

Who Can Participate?

Youth between the ages of 8-12 (female) and 10-12 (male) who have type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and/or significantly elevated BMI.

Compensation Provided

You will be paid for your time. If you complete all study visits, you will be paid $1525

Contact Study Team

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Contact Name: Kevin Bocek

Phone Number: 206-884-1982

Email: kevin.bocek@seattlechildrens.org

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