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Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Special Statutory Funding Program

Research Consortia and Clinical Trials Networks

Trial to Reduce IDDM in the Genetically at Risk

The overall primary objective of this multi-center, international study is to determine whether weaning to a casein hydrolysate formula during the first 6-8 months of life in place of cow's milk based formula reduces the incidence of autoimmunity and type 1 diabetes in genetically susceptible newborn infants.

Website: trigr.epi.usf.edu/

Detailed Description: TRIGR.pdf


Research Resources Available to the Scientific Community:

Data/Sample Access Policies

After completion of the study, TRIGR will make available: (1) Data on growth and infant nutrition; (2) Serum and plasma specimens; (3) Data from genetic and laboratory analyses of stored samples.

Opportunities for New Investigators

Opportunities for new investigators are available at every TRIGR site. Please contact a TRIGR site near you for more information on opportunities.

Organizational/Committee Structures

Organizational Structure

Protocols: Human Investigation

Synopsis of protocol



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Last Updated: January 11, 2006

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