SoniaCaprioMD

Endocrinology • New Haven, CT

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism, Pediatric Endocrinology

Professor, Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine

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Office
1 Long Wharf, 2nd Floor
Yale New Haven Children's Hospital Pediatric Specialty Center
New Haven, CT 06511

Education & Training

Yale-New Haven Medical CenterFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1986 - 1989
University of Naples Faculty of MedicineClass of 1978

Certifications & Licensure

CT State Medical License 1993 - 2026

Clinical Trials

Prevalence of Carbohydrate Intolerance in Lean and Obese Children
Unknown status
Effects of a Comprehensive Weight Management Program on Obese Adolescents and Children Start of enrollment: 2002 May 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Effects of Rosiglitazone on the Metabolic Phenotype of Impaired Glucose Tolerance in Youth Start of enrollment: 2005 Nov 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Study to Investigate the Pathophysiology of Type 2 Diabetes in Youth Start of enrollment: 2001 Sep 01
Completed
Effects of Weight Loss on Hepatic and Muscle Lipid Content and on Insulin Sensitivity on Obese Adolescents With NAFLD Start of enrollment: 2006 Oct 01
Completed
Not Applicable
TODAY Genetics Study Start of enrollment: 2008 Aug 01
Completed
TODAY2 Phase 1 Immediate Post-Intervention Observational Follow-up Study Start of enrollment: 2011 Mar 01
Completed
Hepatic De Novo Lipogenesis (DNL)in the Pathogenesis of Hepatic Steatosis in Obese Youth Start of enrollment: 2010 Dec 01
Completed
RISE Pediatric Medication Study Start of enrollment: 2013 Jun 16
Completed
Phase 3
Neural Functioning of Feeding Centers in Obese Youth Start of enrollment: 2010 Jul 01
Completed
Study to Investigate Benefits of Weight Loss in Young Adults and Adolescents Start of enrollment: 2011 May 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Genetics of Fatty Liver Disease in Children Start of enrollment: 2011 Jul 01
Completed
The Role of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children With Fatty Liver Disease Start of enrollment: 2014 Jun 01
Terminated
Not Applicable
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Insulin clearance at randomisation and in response to treatment in youth with type 2 diabetes: a secondary analysis of the TODAY randomised clinical trial.
Kristen J Nadeau, Silva A Arslanian, Fida Bacha, Sonia Caprio, Lily C Chao
Diabetologia. 2025-03-01
Daily glucose variability is associated with intrahepatic fat content, β cell sensitivity, and biomarkers of glycolysis in youth with obesity.
Emiliano Barbieri, Jacopo Bonet, Delaney Fox, Rafaela Nelson, Michael B Nelson
Obesity. 2025-01-01
Rare variants in the melanocortin 4 receptor gene (MC4R) are associated with abdominal fat and insulin resistance in youth with obesity.
Brittany Galuppo, Prabhath Mannam, Jacopo Bonet, Bridget Pierpont, Domenico Trico'
International Journal of Obesity. 2024-12-29

Lectures

A Low Visceral Fat Proportion, Independent of Total Body Fat Mass, Protects Obese Adolescent Girls Against Fatty Liver and Glucose Dysregulation: A Longitudinal Study
American Diabetes Association, 66th Scientific Sessions, Orlando, Florida, USA
A Low Visceral Fat Proportion, Independent of Total Body Fat Mass, Protects Obese Adolescent Girls Against Fatty Liver and Glucose Dysregulation: A Longitudinal Study
66th Scientific Sessions, Orlando, Florida, USA
A Low Visceral Fat Proportion, Independent of Total Body Fat Mass, Protects Obese Adolescent Girls Against Fatty Liver and Glucose Dysregulation: A Longitudinal Study
New Haven, CT - 6/14/2014

Press Mentions

2023 ‘Top Doctors’ List Features Over 250 Yale Medicine PhysiciansMay 3rd, 2023
Prediabetes Is on the Rise—Here’s How To Reverse ItSeptember 2nd, 2022
Youth-Onset Type 2 Diabetes Leads to Serious Complications in Early AdulthoodAugust 6th, 2021

Grant Support

Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of MetabolismYALE UNIVERSITY1975–2029
Diabetes Mellitus and Disorders of MetabolismYALE UNIVERSITY1975–2029
Pathogenesis of youth onset pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetesYALE UNIVERSITY2016–2026
Pathogenesis of youth onset pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetesYALE UNIVERSITY2016–2026
Pathogenesis of youth onset pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetesYALE UNIVERSITY2016–2026
Pathogenesis of youth onset pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetesYALE UNIVERSITY2016–2026
Metabolic Markers and Predictors of Childhood ObesityYALE UNIVERSITY1991–2025
Metabolic Markers and Predictors of Childhood ObesityYALE UNIVERSITY1991–2025
Neural Functioning Of Feeding Centers In Obese YouthNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010–2012
Study To Investigate The Pathophysiology Of Type 2 Diabetes In YouthEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2010–2011
Pathophysiology Of Metabolic Defects Of Juvenile ObesityEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2001–2010
Pathophysiology Of Type 2 Diabetes In YouthEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2000–2009
Multi-Center Study Of The Treatment Of T2dm In YouthNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2001–2008
Treatment Options For Type 2 Diabetes In Adolescents And YouthNational Center For Research Resources2005
Pathophysiology Of Type 2 Diabetes In YouthNational Center For Research Resources2005
Prevalence Of Carbohydrate Intolerance In Lean And Obese ChildrenNational Center For Research Resources2004–2005
Pathophysiology Of Type 2 Diabetes In Youth, Study T...National Center For Research Resources2004
A Weight Control Model For Inner CITY Minority ChildrenNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2001–2002
Prevalence Of Carbohydrate Intolerance In Lean And Obese ChildrenNational Center For Research Resources2000–2002
Genetic Analysis Of Obesity &Non Insulin Dependent DiabetesNational Center For Research Resources1999–2002
Diurnal Changes In Circulating Leptin Levels In ChildrenNational Center For Research Resources1998–2002
Children At Risk For HyperlipidemiaNational Center For Research Resources1997