Clinical Research Directory

A Study to Evaluate the Effects of Enicepatide in Participants With Obesity or Overweight, With or Without Type 2 Diabetes

The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of enicepatide, a dual glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)/glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor agonist (RA) being developed for chronic weight management, as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity in participants without Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) who have obesity or overweight with at least one weight-related comorbidity, and in participants with T2DM who have obesity or overweight.

Time Restricted Eating in Patients With Microalbuminuria

This is a clinical trial to assess how time-restricted eating (TRE) may improve kidney health and filtration patients with type 2 diabetes and increased protein content in their urine. All participants will be participating in TRE in which they follow a consistent 8-10 hour eating window everyday.

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.

Helping Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Use Their Health Data for Healthy Diabetes Self-Management

Day-to-day self-management by adults with type 2 diabetes, including glucose monitoring, taking medications, and healthy habits, is essential to avoid diabetes complications, yet, despite the rapidly expanding availability of wearable glucose and activity monitors, successful self-management remains challenging for many. This research aims to develop and test an approach to help adults use their personal diabetes information from wearable devices to achieve and sustain health diabetes self-management, which will reduce diabetes complications, and improve health and quality of life for people with type 2 diabetes.

hUC-MSC-Exosomes for T2DM - Safety & Efficacy

The goal of this clinical trial is to Evaluate the Safety and Preliminary Efficacy of Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes in the Treatment of Adult Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Effectiveness of and Implementation Strategies for 'Disfrutando'.

Despite much research that has focused on enhancing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) health outcomes for high burden populations, more remains to be done. There is a need to develop practical approaches that not only equip people with knowledge about T2DM self-management, but also help them mitigate the adverse social determinants of health (SDOH) that are fueling the burgeoning numbers of people in the United States with T2DM and that are preventing them from practicing healthful behaviors. This study will examine an intervention named 'Disfrutando' that strives to help people prevent and manage T2DM.

Effects of Online Diabetes Self-management Education on Knowledge Retention, BMI, and HbA1c in Newly Diagnosed Adults With Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes requires active self-management from the time of diagnosis, but participation in traditional face-to-face diabetes self-management education is often limited by access-related and personal barriers. Online education may provide a more flexible and accessible way to deliver structured diabetes education, particularly for newly diagnosed adults who need timely support in understanding and managing their condition. This study evaluated the effects of online diabetes self-management education compared with traditional face-to-face education on diabetes knowledge retention, body mass index (BMI), and HbA1c in adults newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who were not receiving antidiabetic medication. A total of 123 participants were included: 49 participants received online diabetes self-management education, 52 participants received traditional face-to-face education, and 22 participants who declined education formed a non-randomized control group. Diabetes knowledge was assessed at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and at three-month follow-up, while BMI and HbA1c were measured at baseline and follow-up. At three-month follow-up, both online and traditional education groups showed significantly greater diabetes knowledge compared with the control group. The online education group also showed better immediate post-intervention knowledge than the traditional education group. Both education groups had significant reductions in BMI from baseline to follow-up, while no significant short-term effect on HbA1c was observed.

Achieving Routine Intervention and Screening for Emotional Health

The purpose of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness of diabetes distress screening and intervention on patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Bioequivalence Study to Compare Empagliflozin/Linagliptin/Metformin HCl 25 mg/5 mg/1000 mg Extended Release Tablet Versus Trijardy® XR 25 mg/5 mg/1000 mg Extended- Release Tablets

An open label, randomized, two-period, two treatment, two-sequence, crossover, balanced, single dose oral bioequivalence study to compare Empagliflozin/ Linagliptin/ Metformin HCl 25 mg/5 mg/1000 mg Extended Release Tablet versus Trijardy® XR (Empagliflozin/linagliptin/metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets 25 mg/5 mg/1000 mg) in healthy subject in fed condition.

AI-Assisted Antidiabetic Drug Consultation System for Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes Patients Managed by Non-Specialist Physicians

This study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can help doctors choose better diabetes medicines for their patients. Type 2 diabetes is very common, but there are far more patients than diabetes specialists, so many patients are treated by doctors who are not diabetes specialists. The researchers built an AI consultation system that gives doctors real-time suggestions and predictions about diabetes medicines while they are prescribing. The doctor always makes the final decision. In this trial, patients with type 2 diabetes whose blood sugar is not well controlled will be placed by chance (randomly) into one of two groups. In one group, the doctor uses the AI system when deciding on diabetes medicines. In the other group, the doctor prescribes as usual, without the AI system. All medicines used are already approved in Taiwan and given at approved doses. The study follows each patient for 12 months, with check-ups at the start and at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. The main goal is to compare how much the patients' long-term blood sugar level (HbA1c) improves between the two groups after one year. The researchers also look at how many patients reach their blood sugar target, how often low blood sugar happens, and whether any side effects occur. The aim is to find out whether using the AI tool leads to better blood sugar control.

Post-market SUrveiLlance RegiStry for the Endogenex System (Endogenex PULSE Registry)

This registry is designed to collect long-term data and support ongoing post-market surveillance of real-world data for the Endogenex System.

CGM for Management of Type 2 Diabetes in Pregnancy

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if continuous glucose monitoring works better than self-monitoring of blood glucose (fingersticks) to treat type 2 diabetes in pregnancy. It will also learn about all risk factors (biologic, personal, social) for maternal and infant complications in type 2 diabetes pregnancies. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does continuous glucose monitoring improve infant outcomes compared to self-monitoring of blood glucose? 2. Does continuous glucose monitoring improve maternal diabetes control and other maternal outcomes compared to self-monitoring of blood glucose? 3. What other factors increase the risk of maternal and infant complications? Participants will: 1. Use continuous glucose monitoring or self-monitoring of blood glucose to monitor blood sugar control from enrollment until delivery 2. Have blood drawn at enrollment, 24 weeks, 34 weeks and delivery to measure hemoglobin A1c levels and store blood for future analysis 3. Complete surveys about social support, environmental stressors, diabetes distress and glucose monitoring satisfaction at research visits 4. Have umbilical cord blood collected at delivery for analysis

Integrating New Skills Into Diabetes Education With CGM

This study is designed to test the preliminary efficacy of a three-stage continuous glucose monitor (CGM) integration program for older adults who are taking insulin. This study will learn if a three-stage CGM integration program ("intervention") that includes sessions focused on CGM technology skills, data skills, and lifestyle skills impacts CGM wear-time, glycemic metrics, and participant-reported outcomes, compared to two standard CGM training approaches ("comparators"). Following a screening visit and baseline data collection, participants will be randomized to either the intervention or one of the two comparator arms for 6 weeks. The intervention involves three educational sessions over 4 weeks. The first session will be in-person and subsequent sessions will be virtual. Participants in the intervention may receive 1-2 additional individualized training sessions to review CGM skills. The first comparator (Comparator A) will receive a one-time clinic-based CGM training. The second comparator (Comparator B) will be provided with a comprehensive informational pamphlet about CGM. All participants will complete outcomes data collection at 6 weeks. The study will also explore participant experiences through a series of semi-structured interviews with a subset of purposively selected participants and their care partners to identify opportunities for scaling the intervention to a broader population. An extension phase of the study will evaluate long-term CGM use and associated outcomes 3- and 6-months post-intervention. Lastly, we will run an additional small sub-study where consented care partners of participants will attend the intervention or comparator sessions alongside the study participant and provide care partner-specific data.

Exocrine-Endocrine Pancreatic Crosstalk: Precision Pathways to Reframe Diabetes Pathophysiology

The EXPAND study is a prospective observational study designed to investigate the biological mechanisms underlying the heterogeneity of type 2 diabetes and related metabolic disorders. The study will enroll adults with and without pancreatic disease, including patients undergoing pancreatic surgery, individuals with chronic pancreatitis, subjects at high risk of type 2 diabetes, and patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes. Clinical, metabolic, imaging, genetic, microbiome, and molecular data will be integrated to identify distinct metabolic endotypes and to investigate the interactions between the exocrine pancreas, endocrine pancreas, and adipose tissue. The ultimate goal is to improve the understanding of diabetes pathophysiology and support the development of precision medicine approaches.

A Telenursing Program to Support Diabetes Self-Management

This randomized controlled trial aims to develop and evaluate a telenursing-based Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) program with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus in Thailand. The program is designed to improve diabetes self-management through nurse-led education, behavioral support, and regular follow-up delivered via telecommunication technologies. Participants with type 2 diabetes and poor glycemic control will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving a 12-week telenursing DSMES program or a control group receiving usual care. The intervention includes an initial in-person education session followed by structured video call follow-ups provided by nurse. The primary outcome of this study is the feasibility of implementing telenursing for DSMES in Thailand. Secondary outcomes include changes in glycemic control (HbA1C , FBG), blood pressure, body mass index, diabetes knowledge, self-care behaviors, coping behaviors, quality of life, healthcare costs, and frequency of acute care use. The findings from this study are expected to provide evidence to support the use of telenursing as an accessible and sustainable approach for diabetes self-management in the Thai healthcare context.

Finerenone for Regression of Albuminuria in Type 2 Diabetes With Chronic Kidney Disease

This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of finerenone, a nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, for the early regression of albuminuria in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease (eGFR \>= 30 mL/min/1.73 m\^2 and UACR 30-2000 mg/g) who are already receiving a maximum tolerated dose of an ACE inhibitor or ARB. A total of 148 participants are randomized 1:1, stratified by baseline UACR (\<300 vs \>=300 mg/g), to oral finerenone (10 or 20 mg once daily, titrated by serum potassium and eGFR) or matching placebo, on top of standard background therapy, for 180 days, followed by a 30-day off-treatment follow-up. Albuminuria regression is defined as both an improvement in Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes albuminuria category, from A3 to A2 or A1, or from A2 to A1, and a more than 30% reduction in urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio from baseline. The outcome will be reported as the percentage of participants meeting this definition at Day 180.

Effectiveness of a Diabetes Self-Management Program Among Ethnic Minority Elderly in Rural Thailand

Type 2 diabetes is a serious health condition that affects many older adults from ethnic minority communities in Northern Thailand. These populations, often referred to as hill tribes, include groups such as Akha, Lahu, Hmong, and Lisu who live in remote mountainous areas of Chiang Rai Province. Previous research has found that the prevalence of type 2 diabetes among ethnic minority elderly in Thailand is 16.8%, which is higher than the general Thai population. Many of these individuals have difficulty managing their diabetes because of low literacy, limited access to healthcare, language barriers, and poverty. The purpose of this study was to test whether a structured Diabetes Self-Management (DSM) program could help ethnic minority older adults (aged 60 years or older) improve their blood sugar control, increase their ability to manage diabetes on their own, and reduce emotional distress related to diabetes. This study used a cluster randomized controlled trial design. Villages in Chiang Rai Province were randomly assigned to either the DSM intervention group or the usual care group. A total of 108 participants (54 per group) were enrolled. Participants in the intervention group attended a 6-week education program with weekly interactive sessions covering diabetes knowledge, healthy eating, physical activity, medication management, problem solving, risk reduction, and emotional coping. Two home visits were also provided at Weeks 8 and 10. Participants in the usual care group received standard brief discharge education and routine follow-up visits. The main outcome measured was the change in HbA1c (a blood test that shows average blood sugar levels over the past 2 to 3 months) from the start of the study to 12 weeks later. Additional outcomes included changes in diabetes self-management behaviors and diabetes-related psychological distress, measured using validated questionnaires.

The Simplified Total-body Resistance Exercise for Muscular Hypertrophy for Diabetic Population (D-STORM)

Type 2 diabetes is associated with progressive loss of muscle mass, which worsens blood sugar control and increases the risk of heart disease and disability. Resistance training (weight training) has been shown to build muscle and improve blood sugar levels, but most existing programmes use high intensities that are difficult for older or inactive people with diabetes to sustain. This study tests a new resistance training programme called D-STORM (Simplified Total-body Resistance Exercise for Muscular Hypertrophy for Diabetic Population), which uses a lower, more manageable training load designed to be safe, tolerable, and effective for adults with Type 2 diabetes who are not on insulin. Participants will be randomly assigned to either twice-weekly D-STORM training plus their usual diabetes care, or usual care alone, for 12 weeks. The main outcome measured is change in HbA1c (a blood test reflecting average blood sugar over 3 months). Body composition, walking capacity, blood pressure, heart rate, and quality of life will also be measured.

CGM for Insulin-Treated T2DM During Post-Discharge Transition

The transition from inpatient care to the home setting is a critical phase for glycemic management, often associated with decreased adherence and deterioration of glycemic control. This multicenter, randomized, open-label, controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring (RT-CGM) versus Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG) in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) treated with insulin during the post-discharge transitional period. A total of 160 eligible participants will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to either the RT-CGM group or the SMBG group. Participants will wear RT-CGM intermittently (every 4 weeks) or perform SMBG for the 12-week intervention period. They will also visit the clinic at Week 12 and Week 24 for follow-up assessments.

Using Continuous Glucose Monitoring to Quantify the Effects of NOURISH's Culturally Modified Meals on Asian Americans With Type 2 Diabetes

The investigators are hoping to determine whether tailoring the diet of someone with type 2 diabetes to their ethnic group while following American Diabetes Association guidelines can make a significant difference in their blood sugar controls. Participants will be required to wear a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) for 1-month so that the investigators can compare blood sugar levels when participants are eating their routine diet vs. the culturally tailored diabetes diet.

A Study of Enicepatide (CT-388) in Participants Who Are Overweight or Obese With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

This is a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group dose-finding study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of enicepatide at low, middle, and high doses in participants who are overweight or obese with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

The Cognitive Protective Effect of VR-based Cognitive Training in Type 2 Diabetes Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment

A single-center, prospective, open-label, parallel-group randomized controlled trial is conducted to investigate the cognitive-protective efficacy of a novel, diabetes-specific virtual reality (VR)-based cognitive training system integrated with diet management modules, relative to frequency- and duration-matched traditional paper-and-pencil cognitive training, in adults aged 45-80 years with T2DM and amnestic/mixed mild cognitive impairment (MCI). A total of 40 eligible participants are randomly assigned 1:1 to either the intervention group (16 weeks of individualized VR training with dynamic difficulty, 2 sessions/week, 30-60 minutes/session) or the active control group (standardized paper-and-pencil cognitive tasks). All participants maintain stable glucose-lowering regimens for ≥3 months and receive standardized weekly diabetes health education. The primary endpoint is the between-group difference in the change in MoCA total score from baseline to the 16-week follow-up. Secondary endpoints include changes in individual cognitive domains (memory, executive function, attention, processing speed), olfactory threshold/identification/recall, brain structural volumes and resting-state functional connectivity (assessed via 3.0T fMRI), glycemic control (HbA1c, fasting/postprandial glucose), lipid profile, body composition, sleep quality, anxiety and depressive symptoms, and diabetes self-management behaviors. The safety and participant adherence to the VR intervention are also systematically monitored.

Implementation pRogram to Improve Screening and Management for CKD in Diabetes (Program 1) (IRIS-CKD)

IRIS-CKD is an implementation study to improve guideline-recommended screening of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) in the United States.

Implementation pRogram to Improve Screening and Management for CKD in Diabetes (IRIS-CKD) (Program 2)

IRIS-CKD is a two-program implementation study to improve guideline-recommended screening and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) in the United States.