Welcome to the Diabetes Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

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.

ACL Tear

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

Diabetes and School Health

Are you a parent of a school-age child (ages 6-12) or adolescent (ages 12-18)? You may be able to participate in a research study to learn about your experiences with your child's diabetes care in school. Compensation is provided.

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: 60 minutes

VISITS: Virtual focus group and brief questionnaire

COMPENSATION: $40

Bone Adaptations to Physical Training

The primary purpose is to determine the bone density, structure and strength adaptations that result from various exercise programs which differ based on the frequency and intensity of bone loading. Subjects will complete 24 weeks of resistance training or maintain their current activity level without beginning any formal exercise training program and participate in laboratory visits.

Arthritis

Bones, Joints, and Muscles

DURATION: 6 months

VISITS: 6 (plus possible training visits)

LOCATION: University of Pittsburgh - Oakland

COMPENSATION: $1000

Coping with Type 1 Diabetes

Do you have type 1 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 older

DURATION: 6 weeks

VISITS: 2 visits

LOCATION: Carnegie Mellon University or Online

COMPENSATION: up to $200/person

Coping with Type 1 Diabetes - Partner

Does your spouse or partner have type 1 diabetes? Are you and your partner willing to participate 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 is provided

Diabetes

Family Health

Healthy Volunteer

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: 6 weeks

VISITS: 2 visits

LOCATION: Carnegie Mellon University or Online

COMPENSATION: up to $200/person

The Effects of Fasting on Lipid Metabolic Profile and Bone Metabolism

Are you 25 to 45 years old? Do you have a family history of type 2 diabetes and/or personal history of gestational diabetes (diabetes that develops in pregnancy)? You may be eligible for a study assessing the effects of fasting for one day a week for 3 months. Compensation provided.

DURATION: approximately 9 months

VISITS: 13 study visits

LOCATION: UPMC Montefiore Hospital Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC) – Oakland

COMPENSATION: up to $500

VX22-264-101 - Type 1 Diabetes Treatment Study

Do you have Type 1 Diabetes? Are you 18-65 years old? You may be eligible for a research study to determine whether the VX-264 implant can improve glucose control. Compensation is provided.

Diabetes

Featured Research

Other Immune System/Infections

Surgery

AGE: 18-65

DURATION: 5 years

VISITS: 34 visits including study product implantation

LOCATION: UPMC Montefiore Hospital Clinical and Translational Research Center

COMPENSATION: Up to about $3,200 (if you complete all study visits)

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

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

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Deprescribing Diabetes Medications in Older Adults

Are you a caregiver for an adult with diabetes? Is the adult age 65 or over? You may be eligible to participate in a research study to better understand your views on discontinuing or dose-reducing diabetes medications with risk of harm. Compensation is provided.

Diabetes

Healthy Volunteer

Remote Research

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: 30-45 minutes

VISITS: Interview via phone or Zoom

COMPENSATION: $50

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.

LOCATION: UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh - Lawrenceville

COMPENSATION: $50 per study visit & some travel/parking expenses

All of Us Pennsylvania Research Program

All of Us wants at least one million people to join. Your participation can help shape the future of health for generations to come. People who join will share information. This might be about their health, habits, and what it’s like where they live. It might also be about family history and genes. By looking for patterns, researchers may learn more about what affects people’s health.

VISITS: one in person visit

LOCATION: Convenient locations throughout Pennsylvania

COMPENSATION: $25.00 gift card

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

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

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Endocrine System