DIABETES

This study tests whether a natural compound called maslinic acid, found in olive skins, can safely improve metabolism in 50 Chinese adults at risk for obesity and diabetes. Participants take the supplement for 12 weeks while researchers measure changes in blood sugar, body fat, e…

This study tests whether teaching kidney transplant recipients to eat a whole-food plant-based diet can improve their blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight, and reduce hospital visits and infections. About 49 adults who received a kidney transplant in the past 2–12 months and h…

This study tests a new insulin called GZR4 that is taken once a week, compared to a daily insulin (degludec), in adults with type 2 diabetes who already use basal insulin. The goal is to see if the weekly shot works as well or better at controlling blood sugar and is safe. About …

This study looks at whether treating patients at home for conditions like heart failure, infections, and diabetes can lead to better health outcomes and experiences. About 9,600 adults will receive hospital-level care at home through a digital program. Researchers will measure de…

This study looks at whether taking a yerba mate extract (a plant from South America) for 90 days can improve health markers like weight, blood sugar, and inflammation in overweight adults aged 40-65. About 80 people will either get the extract or a placebo pill. The goal is to se…

This study tests whether using game-like rewards and personal coaching can help older adults (50+) become more active after leaving the hospital. Participants wear a Fitbit to track steps and are randomly assigned to a program that uses points, levels, and social support to encou…

This study looks at how COVID-19 may change organs like the heart, lungs, or kidneys in people who had the virus. Researchers compare these changes between people with type 2 diabetes and those without. The goal is to learn more about long-term effects, not to test a treatment.

This study follows about 3,000 adults in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to understand how common heart disease risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity are, and how they lead to heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure. Participants will be tracked for about 7 years,…

This study follows 600 people with and without chronic kidney disease (CKD) for up to four years to see how memory, thinking, and daily activities change over time. Researchers will also look at risk factors for cognitive decline, including after starting dialysis or receiving a …