Clinical Research Directory

A Three-part First-in-human Trial to Assess Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of GUB-UCN2 in Healthy Lean and Obese Participants and Participants With T2D

The trial will enroll healthy volunteers and individuals living with obesity, with and without Type 2 Diabetes. The study, with a treatment period of up to 16 weeks in selected cohorts, will investigate GUB-UCN2 as both a standalone therapy and on top of standard of care for obesity

Understanding Metabolism and Inflammation Risks for Diabetes in Adolescents

This research study collects health-related information and blood samples to better understand how body composition, lifestyle habits, and diet influence meta-inflammatory monocytes (MiMos) in adolescents. The hypothesis of this study is that adolescents at risk for metabolic disease have enhanced MiMo related activities leading to insulin resistance.

Health Without Barriers/Salud Sin Barreras- Northern Colorado

The overarching goal of this work is to address the limited access to evidence-based health behavior and lifestyle interventions for youth and families most impacted by preventable chronic diseases, including obesity and type 2 diabetes. In the current project, we implement a small single-arm pilot and feasibility trial of Health Without Barriers/Salud Sin Barreras (HWB/SSB), a culturally-adapted, whole-family intensive health behavior and lifestyle intervention to 11-19-year-old adolescents and their families living in Northern Colorado. Objectives are refining the HWB/SSB community facilitator training, evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of HWB/SSB implementation, and characterizing changes in health outcomes among adolescent participants.

Emulation of the REWIND Cardiovascular Outcomes Trial in Healthcare Claims Data.

Investigators are building an empirical evidence base for real world data through large-scale emulation of randomized controlled trials. The investigators' goal is to understand for what types of clinical questions real world data analyses can be conducted with confidence and how to implement such studies.

Clinical Decision Support With Continuous Glucose Monitoring Data for Managing Type 2 Diabetes

The goal of this project is to see if an electronic health record (EHR)-based smart order set with continuous glucose monitoring data to provide decision support can improve blood sugar management in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) using insulin.

A Study to Investigate Safety and Efficacy of iGlarLixi in Adult Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

This is an intervention, phase IV, single-arm study to assess the safety and efficacy of iGlarLixi in adult patients with Type 2 diabetes.

The GRoceries Aimed at Increasing Nutrition Study

Only 2% of Americans meet the recommended levels of whole grain consumption, despite its association with reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. This study aims to assess if consumers with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes can be encouraged to switch from buying refined grain products to whole grain products when shopping for groceries online. The study will use personalized marketing strategies, with or without discounts which adjust based on purchasing behavior, to promote whole grain consumption.

SALUD-M: Acceptance Based Coping Skills for Hispanic/Latinx Military Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

People of Hispanic or Latino/a/x ("H/L") ethnicity, including US military servicemembers, Veterans, and their families, experience a higher prevalence of type 2 diabetes and more challenges managing diabetes than non-Hispanic White populations. Uncontrolled diabetes is linked with lower quality of life, diabetes-related emotional distress, and severe medical problems. There are many reasons for this difference, including lack of culturally appropriate and bilingual Spanish healthcare services. Additionally, military patients may have additional barrier accessing behavioral health care, which an important part of treatment for many people with diabetes, such as stigma and unique schedule challenges. Therefore, this study aims to overcome these barriers and improve healthcare and health outcomes for H/L military patients. The investigators will test a values-based behavior change program, delivered using video telehealth by a bilingual English-Spanish language health coach. The 10-week Acceptance Based Coping (ABaCo) skills program includes 7 virtually-delivered lessons and was developed by the study team in partnership with civilian community health workers and patients. This study will test the helpfulness of ABaCo delivered by a health coach fluent in English and Spanish to military H/L patients. This randomized controlled trial will examine changes in physical and mental health over 6 months for those who receive ABaCo, compared to those who receive usual healthcare. This project will also identify steps for implementing the ABaCo program in other military treatment facilities. The ultimate goal of this study is to establish a helpful, easy-to-access, widely available program for H/L military patients with type 2 diabetes that improves quality of life and blood sugar control, and lowers distress about diabetes. This study will also identify best approaches to providing ABaCo in military treatment facilities, providing lessons learned to other large healthcare systems.

The Impact of Laser Acupuncture on Type 2 Diabetes

Laser Acupuncture for Type 2 Diabetes and Body Shape The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if laser acupuncture can help improve body shape and overall health in women with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). The main question it aims to answer is: Does laser acupuncture lead to a better A Body Shape Index (ABSI) score in women with T2D compared to a sham (inactive) laser treatment? The A Body Shape Index (ABSI) is a way to measure body shape that is linked to health risks like diabetes complications and early death. A lower ABSI score is better. The Laser Acupuncture Group will be compared to a Sham Laser Acupuncture Group to see if the active laser treatment is more effective. Participants will: Be women aged 40 to 50 with uncontrolled T2D (HbA1c ≥7.5%) and a BMI between 30 and 35 (obesity class I). Be randomly placed into one of two groups (Laser Acupuncture or Sham Laser Acupuncture). Both groups will adhere to a low-glycemic-index (LGI) diet designed and prescribed by the Nutrition Clinic at the National Institute of Diabetes and Endocrinology (NIDE). Receive treatment twice a week for 12 weeks (24 sessions total). The laser or sham laser will be applied to specific points on the body (acupoints) for 24 seconds each. Complete evaluations before and after the 12-week program, which will include: Measuring their ABSI (calculated using waist size, height, and weight). Measuring their HbA1c (a blood test that shows average blood sugar over the past 3 months). Filling out questionnaires about sleep quality and diabetes-related emotional distress.

INcreTin-based thERapies for Cardiovascular Event PrevenTion in Patients With and Without ASCVD (INTERCEPT-ASCVD)

Investigators are building an empirical evidence base for real world data through large-scale emulation of randomized controlled trials. The investigators' goal is to understand for what types of clinical questions real world data analyses can be conducted with confidence and how to implement such studies.

Low EnerGy DiEt iN Adolescents With Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: The LEGEND Study

This is a multicentre, single-arm, feasibility study in adolescents with T2DM and obesity to investigate the recruitment and retention rates to a study using Low Energy Diets(LED). It will also provide estimates of weight loss needed to bring about remission to inform a larger randomised study. In addition a subgroup of participants and their parents/carers undertaking a period of LED will be interviewed to understand the participants experience of taking part. Two further groups will also be interviewed: participants and their parents/carers who have declined to take part in the LED to understand their motivations and barriers and healthcare practitioners who have participated in conducting the trial to understand their experience of the study.

Diabetes Care for Breast Cancer Patients

The goal of this study is to find a new way to make diabetes care better for patients with breast cancer and diabetes who are currently receiving cancer treatment. We will have two groups, the researchers will decide who is in which group. One group will be working with a nurse who is trained in diabetes care while the other does not. This will allow the investigators to see if having a trained nurse as part of the care team can help improve the care the patients receive.

Chinese Endocrinologists Health Education Study

The purpose of this study is to conduct a prospective, multicenter, cluster randomized control study, to evaluate the improvement for T2DM treatment ability in Chinese endocrinologists after 1-week intensive experiential diabetes management training in Ruijin Hospital.

A Study to Learn About the Study Medicine (PF-08653944) in People With Obesity or Overweight and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)

The purpose of this clinical study is to learn about the safety and effects of the study medicine to help adults with obesity or overweight and type 2 diabetes lose weight. Being overweight or obese means carrying too much body weight. Type 2 diabetes is a condition where there is too much sugar in the blood. The study medicine is given by a shot under the skin in the belly area. The participants will be trained to do this at home once every week. About 660 out of 1000 adults will also receive the study medicine and about 330 out of 1000 adults will receive placebo. A placebo does not have any medicine in it but looks just like the medicine being studied. The investigators will compare the experiences of people receiving the study medicine to those of the people who do not. This will help us assess if the study medicine is safe and effective. People will take part in this study for about 21 months. During this time, they will have about 14 study visits at the site and 5 over the phone.

GLUCOSE-MGH: Genetic Links Understood Through Challenge With Oral Semaglutide Exposure at MGH

The goal of this research study is to evaluate the pathophysiologic mechanisms by which genetic variation impacts response to an FDA-approved medication commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes called oral semaglutide (Rybelsus) and to characterize the physiological response to a mixed meal tolerance test (MMTT) before and after a 14-day treatment with oral semaglutide. The investigators will do this by measuring factors in the blood, such as sugars, fats, metabolites, and proteins, after eating a standardized breakfast meal at the first visit and after taking 14 doses of oral semaglutide over two weeks before the second study visit. The food (mixed meal breakfast) we will be studying is specially prepared to contain a set amount of protein, carbohydrates, and fat. The investigators hypothesize that understanding how the acute biochemical response to oral semaglutide differs by genetic variation will generate insight into drug mechanisms and type 2 diabetes pathophysiology.

A Research Study to Look at How Two Different Doses of CagriSema and One Dose of Semaglutide Help People Living With Obesity With or Without Type 2 Diabetes Lose Weight

This clinical study is testing how the study medicine CagriSema helps people living with obesity, with or without type 2 diabetes (T2D), lose weight. The purpose of the study is to find out how safe and effective CagriSema is for body weight loss in these participants. Participants will receive either CagriSema or semaglutide, and which treatment participants receive is decided by chance. CagriSema is a new study medicine being tested, while semaglutide is a medicine that doctors can already prescribe. The study will last for about 83 weeks

Combined Active Treatment in Type 2 Diabetes With NASH

The aim of this multicentre, prospective, placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized, 3-arm parallel group, interventional study is to assess for the first time the effects of either a combined therapy with the antihyperglycemic drugs semaglutide and empagliflozin or empagliflozin monotherapy compared to placebo as potential treatments for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Asprosin and Total Antioxidant/Oxidant Status in Diabetes and Periodontal Disease

The goal of this observational study is to learn about how different periodontal health status affects the levels of asprosin (a hormone) and total oxidant/antioxidant status in the gingival crevicular fluid and blood serum of individuals with Type 2 diabetes. The main questions it aims to answer are: Do individuals with Type 2 diabetes and periodontal disease have different levels of asprosin and oxidative stress markers compared to diabetic individuals with healthy gingiva ? How do local changes in the gingiva relate to systemic (body-wide) biomarkers in diabetic patients? Participants with Type 2 diabetes will undergo a routine clinical periodontal examination to evaluate their gingival health. During their regular clinic visit, samples of fluid from around their gingiva (gingival crevicular fluid) and routine blood samples (serum) will be collected to measure and compare these biochemical markers

A Study to Identify and Characterize Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus for Possible Participation in Ongoing or Future Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Clinical Studies

The purpose of this study is to identify and characterize patients with known Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) for possible participation in ongoing or future T2DM clinical studies, and to characterize trends in key concomitant medication use in this patient population across different geographical regions.

A Study of LY3457263 Compared With Placebo in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes on a Stable Dose of Semaglutide or Tirzepatide

The purpose of this study is to measure the change in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) with LY3457263 compared with placebo in participants with type 2 diabetes who are not at HbA1c goal when treated with a stable dose of semaglutide or tirzepatide. Participation in the study will last about 9 months.

Effects of Whole Fruit on Blood Sugar in People With Type 2 Diabetes

This study will determine the effects of consuming whole fruit on blood sugar control, liver fat, and cardiovascular health in adults with type 2 diabetes who are not treated with insulin.

Remotely Delivered Mindfulness-Based Diabetes Education

Diabetes distress is common affecting over one-third of people with type 2 diabetes, negatively impacting self-management and outcomes, and disproportionately affecting low-income individuals. The proposed project will conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial comparing remotely delivered Mindfulness-Based Diabetes Education plus remote patient monitoring of blood glucose to standard Diabetes Self-Management Education in rural Black adults with type 2 diabetes and elevated diabetes distress who receive care within federally qualified health centers to assess feasibility and acceptability.

Efficacy and Safety of iGlarLixi Versus Standard of Care in a Real-world Adult China Population With Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes on Oral Agents

This study is a prospective, open-label, multicenter, parallel-group, positive-controlled, and pragmatic randomized clinical trial (pRCT). It will compare the efficacy and safety of iGlarLixi versus standard of care in adult T2DM patients with poor glycemic control, who are using 1 to 3 OADs in a real-world clinical practice setting. A total of 1,316 subjects from approximately 40 research centers in China will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to one of the following treatment groups: Group 1: iGlarLixi for blood glucose control; and Group 2: Standard of care for diabetes (basal insulin or premixed insulin, excluding any GLP-1RA-containing drugs). Considering the substantial difference in intervention methods between the two groups, the study is designed as non-blinded with an open-label approach.

Development of Anti-Diabetic Nutraceuticals From Legume Seed Coats

This open-label clinical trial aims to evaluate whether daily consumption of soup prepared from boiled water extracts of selected legume seed coats, seasoned with salt and spices, improves glycemic regulation in individuals with metabolic syndrome or type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The primary question is whether daily intake of this palatable legume-based soup enhances glycemic control. Secondary questions include whether it reduces dyslipidemia, oxidative stress, and inflammation in participants with metabolic syndrome or T2DM. Participants will consume the soup once daily for 30 consecutive days. Clinical assessments, including HbA1c, fasting blood glucose, lipid profile, and biomarkers of oxidative stress and inflammation will be conducted at baseline and after the 30-day intervention.