Welcome to the Diabetes Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

TrialNet TOPPLE Type 1 Diabetes Study

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

Diabetes

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.

VISITS: one in person visit

LOCATION: Convenient locations throughout Pennsylvania

COMPENSATION: $25.00 gift card

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

MyPaTH Story Booth: Amplifying African American Voices and Healthcare Experiences

In follow-up of Black History Month, the Story Booth team is putting a special focus on stories from African American storytellers over the next 90 days. We would like to invite patients, caregivers, and health care providers to share their experiences regarding accessing health care. Your voices can empower change to research, patient-centered care, and most importantly, your community.

DURATION: 45 minutes

VISITS: 1 phone call

COMPENSATION: $10 gift card/story with a maximum of 2 stories, for a total of $20

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

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.

DURATION: About 45 minutes

VISITS: No in-person visits

LOCATION: By phone

COMPENSATION: $10 gift card/story with a maximum of 2 stories, for a total of $20

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

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.

DURATION: 45 minutes

VISITS: 1 visit or phone call

LOCATION: By phone

COMPENSATION: Up to $20

The NN9500-4656 Study

Do you want to address your liver health? Do you have non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)? You may be able to participate in a study that is evaluating three investigational drugs for their ability to treat NASH.

DURATION: About 19 months

VISITS: 14 visits & 9 phone calls

LOCATION: Kaufmann Building - Oakland

COMPENSATION: Up to $1,150

LEAP - Familial Partial Lipodystrophy Research Study

Have you been diagnosed with familial partial lipodystrophy (FPLD)? You may be able to participate in a study to see if the investigational study drug called REGN4461 can help in improving some of the symptoms and additional medical challenges experienced by people who have FPLD.

Diabetes

Hormone Disorders

Obesity

Other Endocrine System

And 1 more area

AGE: At least 18 years old

DURATION: Up to 54 weeks

VISITS: Up to 36 planned study visits (9 visits on site)

LOCATION: UPMC Presbyterian & Montefiore Hospitals - Oakland

COMPENSATION: Up to $2700

Evaluation of Flash Continuous Glucose Monitoring to Reduce Hyperglycemia in People with T2 Diabetes

Do you have type 2 diabetes with an A1c from 7.5% and 12%? Not used a continuous glucose meter in the last 3 months? Not on insulin, glipizide or glimepiride? You may be able to participate in a study to assess the impact of the FreeStyle Libre system on HbA1c, body weight, sensor utilization, blood sugar and other health measures.

Diabetes

AGE: At least 18 years old

DURATION: Approximately 7 months

VISITS: 8 visits

LOCATION: UPMC Presbyterian/Montefiore Hospitals - Oakland

COMPENSATION: up to $760

GLADIATOR STUDY- A Study of Oral Ladarixin in New-onset Type 1 Diabetes and a Low Residual β-cell Function (LDX0319)

Are you 18-45 years old and have you been newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes (first insulin dose within 100 days)? You may be able to participate in a study to find out if an investigational drug called ladarixin is safe and effective and if it is capable of slowing down the progression of type 1 diabetes. Study participation involves about 12 visits, up to 2 years. Compensation is provided.

Diabetes

AGE: 18-45

DURATION: Up to 2 years

VISITS: About 12

LOCATION: Montefiore Clinical & Translational Research Center and Department of Medicine Translational Research Center, both located in UPMC Montefiore hospital

COMPENSATION: $56 per visit & travel/meal costs

Type 1 Diabetes Islet Cell Infusion Research Study

Are you 18-65 years old? Have you been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes? Do you have documented severe low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and impaired hypoglycemic awareness? You may be eligible to participate in a research study to evaluate whether one or two doses of insulin producing cells can provide better control of your blood sugar.

Diabetes

AGE: 18-65

DURATION: 5 years

VISITS: 36 visits including a 7 day hospital stay

LOCATION: UPMC Montefiore & UPMC Presbyterian Hospitals - Oakland

COMPENSATION: up to $5,630

Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Study

Do you have Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (PDPN)? You may be eligible to participate in a research study to find out if different treatments have an effect on painful neuropathy due to diabetes. Compensation is provided.

Diabetes

Other Brain and Nervous System

AGE: 18 and over

DURATION: 22 weeks

VISITS: 10 visits between 1-3 hours

LOCATION: UPMC Pain Medicine Clinic - Centre Commons 5750 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

COMPENSATION: Up to $850

DREAM Acute Pancreatitis Study

Are you 18-75 years old? Have you recently had an acute pancreatitis attack? You may be able to participate in a study to determine if acute pancreatitis increases your risk for diabetes. This study involves up to 9 visits over 3-5 years, and includes providing blood samples and undergoing tests to detect diabetes. Compensation is provided.

Diabetes

Pancreatitis

AGE: 18-75

DURATION: 3-5 years

VISITS: Up to 9

LOCATION: UPMC Presbyterian Hospital - Oakland

COMPENSATION: Up to $700

Coping with Type 2 Diabetes

Do you have type 2 diabetes? Do you have a spouse or partner that is willing to participate with you in a research study? You may be eligible to participate in a research study that may improve the health and happiness of both partners. Compensation provided.

Diabetes

AGE: 18 and over

DURATION: 6 weeks

VISITS: 2 visits

LOCATION: Carnegie Mellon University or Online

COMPENSATION: up to $200/person

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.

Diabetes

Healthy Volunteer

Other Genetic Disorders

AGE: 18 - 45

VISITS: At least 1 visit

LOCATION: A lab near you

COMPENSATION: NONE

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Endocrine System