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Interested in COVID-19 research study opportunities? Please view the COVID-19 Studies page for adults and the Pediatric Studies page for children aged birth-17.

To view all research studies currently recruiting participants, visit our new Featured Research page for adults and Featured Pediatric Research page for children. Please note that COVID-19 precautions are in place on the University of Pittsburgh campus. If you have questions or concerns about an upcoming research study visit, or if you have symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to COVID-19, please contact the study team directly for additional information prior to your research study visit. Need help with your Pitt+Me account? Contact us.

Interested in COVID-19 research study opportunities? Please view the COVID-19 Studies page for adults and the Pediatric Studies page for children aged birth-17.

To view all research studies currently recruiting participants, visit our new Featured Research page for adults and Featured Pediatric Research page for children. Please note that COVID-19 precautions are in place on the University of Pittsburgh campus. If you have questions or concerns about an upcoming research study visit, or if you have symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to COVID-19, please contact the study team directly for additional information prior to your research study visit. Need help with your Pitt+Me account? Contact us.

Welcome to the Diabetes Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

TrialNET Pathway to Prevention - Ages 2½ - 17

Are you the parent of a child aged 2 ½-17 who has a relative with type 1 diabetes? Your child may be able to take part in a research study to learn more about the development of type 1 diabetes in children who have a family member with the disease. Children found to be at an increased risk for type 1 diabetes may qualify for additional research studies aimed at preventing or delaying the disease.

Age Range

Duration

VISITS: At least 1 visit

Location

A lab near you

Teens with Type 1 Diabetes: A Focus on Friendship

Are you the parent of a teenager who has type 1 diabetes? Is your teen currently in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade? If so, you and your teen may be able to participate in a research study, done in conjunction with Carnegie Mellon University, to learn more about the role that friends play in the psychological, behavioral, and physical health of children with type 1 diabetes. Compensation is provided.

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: Up to 8 months
VISITS: 2 visits

Location

At home or at Carnegie Mellon University

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Endocrine System