Welcome to the Diabetes Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

TrialNet TOPPLE Type 1 Diabetes Study

Are you 18-45 years old and have you been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes within the past 48 months? You may be able to participate in a study to test a new therapy that is designed to decrease the immune system attacks on insulin-producing cells. Study participation will last up to one year and involves 16 in-person visits. Compensation is provided.

AGE:

18-45

DURATION: 1 year
VISITS: 16

LOCATION:

UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh - Lawrenceville

COMPENSATION:

$50 per study visit & some travel/parking expenses

All of Us Pennsylvania Research Program

You may be able to change the future of medicine. The All of Us PA Research Program is enrolling adults 18 years of age or older. This may be your chance to improve how your children and your children’s children receive medical care.

AGE:

18 and up

VISITS: one in person visit

LOCATION:

Convenient locations near you including Altoona, Monroeville, North Hills, Oakland, Philadelphia, Shadyside, the South Hills and more!

COMPENSATION:

$25.00 gift card

Designing Technology for Health Study

Do you receive help managing your health from an adult family member who does not live with you? You and your family member may be able to participate in a research study to learn more about the experiences, needs, and preferences of adults with chronic health conditions and those who help them. Compensation is provided.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED

AGE:

18 and up

DURATION: 30-60 minutes
VISITS: Up to 2

LOCATION:

Mobile Sensing + Health Institute (in Oakland) or Online

COMPENSATION:

$15 per participant per interview

MyPaTH Story Booth – COVID-19 Stories

Participants are invited to share how they are maintaining their health during the coronavirus pandemic, or to share what it is like being ill with COVID-19 and/or caring for a loved one who is ill with COVID-19. Participation in this research study involves one 45-minute session that takes place over the phone. Eligible participants must be able to read and understand English.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED

AGE:

18 and up

DURATION: About 45 minutes
VISITS: No in-person visits

LOCATION:

By phone

COMPENSATION:

NONE

MyPaTH Story Booth 2.0

Interested in sharing your story about health, illness, or research? Patients and caregivers are needed to participate in a research study to help learn more about topics that are important to you and that may improve health and health care. Participation involves one 45-minute session that takes place over the phone. Eligible participants must be able to read and understand English.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED

AGE:

18 and up

DURATION: 45 minutes
VISITS: 1 visit or phone call

LOCATION:

By phone

COMPENSATION:

NONE

TrialNET Pathway to Prevention 18-45

Do you have a relative who has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes? Are you aged 18-45? You may be able to take part in a research study to help better understand the development of type 1 diabetes in adults who have a family member with the disease. People found to be at an increased risk for type 1 diabetes may qualify for additional research studies.

AGE:

18 - 45

VISITS: At least 1 visit

LOCATION:

A lab near you

COMPENSATION:

NONE

Diabetes in the Social Environment (DSE Study)

Are you an African American male with type 2 diabetes? Were you diagnosed 5-15 years ago? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to better understand how friends and family help you manage your diabetes. Eligible participants are unmarried and not living with a romantic partner, and must have a friend or family member willing to participate. Compensation provided.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED

AGE:

18 and up

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH:

Male

LOCATION:

Online, by videoconference, and/or by phone

COMPENSATION:

$175 for participant with diabetes & $150 for study partner

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Endocrine System