Welcome to the Diabetes Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

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

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

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: Up to $20

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

Combining Obesity, NAFLD, and Diabetes Management Study through Integrated Treatment Pathways (CONDUIT)

Are you over 18 with presence of a problem closely associated with NAFLD non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Including: Coronary artery disease and/or stroke, type 2 diabetes mellitus, Obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension (high blood pressure), hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), obesity (BMI greater than 30 kg/m2 ), gout, and/or polycystic ovary syndrome?

DURATION: 36 months

VISITS: 1 - 30 minute visit

LOCATION: Oakland

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.

Diabetes

Healthy Volunteer

Other Genetic Disorders

AGE: 18 - 45

VISITS: At least 1 visit

LOCATION: A lab near you

COMPENSATION: NONE

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

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

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Endocrine System