DIABETES

This study was designed to see if placing a stent in a blocked leg vein could help heal diabetic foot ulcers in people with diabetes. The researchers planned to compare standard wound care alone versus standard care plus a vein stent. However, the trial was withdrawn before enrol…

This study tests a 'Food is Medicine' program in three Mississippi Delta counties with high rates of diabetes, obesity, and poverty. About 300 adults with high blood sugar or diabetes will receive free fruit and vegetable boxes plus nutrition tips. The goal is to see if this impr…

This study tests whether maslinic acid, a natural compound found in olive skins, can improve metabolic health by activating brown fat—a type of fat that burns calories. Fifty adults with pre-metabolic syndrome or mild obesity will take maslinic acid or a placebo for 12 weeks. Res…

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 had a kidney transplant in the past 2–12 months and have h…

This study gives the drug metreleptin to 29 people with partial lipodystrophy, a rare condition that causes high blood fats and diabetes. Participants have already shown improvement from the drug in earlier studies. The goal is to keep providing the treatment and check its long-t…

This study tests a new way for cancer doctors and primary care doctors to work together to help cancer survivors manage other health problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. About 800 adults with certain cancers and at least one of these conditions will …

This study looks at whether eating more protein (25% of daily calories) helps children aged 7-14 with overweight or obesity lose more weight than a lower-protein diet. Over 10 weeks, kids follow a calorie-restricted meal plan and increase physical activity, with follow-up for a y…

This phase 3 study tests a new insulin called GZR4 that is injected just once a week, compared to the standard daily insulin degludec. About 620 adults with type 2 diabetes who already use basal insulin will take part. The goal is to see if the weekly shot controls blood sugar ju…

This study gives the drug metreleptin to people with generalized lipodystrophy, a rare condition that causes severe fat loss and leads to high blood fats and diabetes. Participants, aged 6 months and older, have already received metreleptin in past NIH studies but cannot get it i…

This study looks at whether taking a yerba mate extract can help improve health markers in overweight adults. Eighty people aged 40-65 will take either the extract or a placebo for 90 days. Researchers will measure changes in weight, blood sugar, cholesterol, and inflammation to …

This study looks at whether treating patients at home for conditions like infections, heart failure, diabetes, and COPD can lead to better health outcomes and satisfaction compared to traditional hospital stays. Nearly 10,000 adults will receive hospital-level care at home, inclu…

This study looks at whether giving low-income people with diabetes or hypertension a monthly grocery card ($80 or $120) helps them control their disease and feel less stressed about food. About 4,450 adults in California are taking part. Researchers will check changes in blood su…

This study tests whether giving people with obesity and diabetes a monthly $160 subsidy to buy fruits and vegetables online helps them eat healthier. 214 participants will be split into groups, some getting the subsidy and some not, to see if it increases their produce purchases …

This study compares two treatment plans for people who develop diabetes from taking steroid medications. One plan uses a combination of a GLP-1 receptor agonist and long-acting insulin, while the other uses standard intensive insulin therapy. The goal is to see which approach bet…

This study tests a new insulin called GZR4 that is given once a week, compared to a standard daily insulin, in adults with type 2 diabetes who have never used insulin before. About 580 participants will receive either the weekly shot or daily insulin, along with their usual diabe…

This study tests a new insulin (GZR4) given just once a week, compared to a standard daily insulin (glargine), in 580 adults with type 2 diabetes who already use mealtime insulin. The goal is to see if the weekly shot controls blood sugar as well or better, with fewer injections …

This study tests a program where community paramedics visit adults with diabetes who have had severe low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). The goal is to help them better manage their diabetes, prevent future emergencies, and improve their quality of life. About 150 participants from s…

This study compares a new diabetes-specific nutritional formula to an existing one in 103 adults with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, or prediabetes who are at risk for malnutrition. The goal is to see if the new formula is as good as the current one at improving nutrition, mea…

This study looks at whether adding the medication insulin detemir to a low-calorie diet helps people with type 2 diabetes and obesity lose more weight. It also checks how the drug affects brain areas linked to food pleasure and mood. About 240 adults aged 31-60 will be split into…

This study looks at how well the Joslin Why WAIT? program helps people with type 2 diabetes and obesity lose weight and improve their health. About 110 participants who have a BMI over 35 are included. The main goal is to see if they can lose at least 7% of their body weight and …

This study looks at whether pharmacists can help people reduce their risk of heart disease. Over 1,000 adults with conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or obesity will receive pharmacist-led support. The goal is to see if this approach lowers overall cardiovascular risk…

This study tests whether using artificial intelligence (AI) to screen for diabetic eye disease during regular primary care visits helps more people get timely eye exams and follow-up care. About 1,700 adults with diabetes who haven't had an eye exam in the past year will take par…

This study tests a home collection kit for people with diabetes to measure their HbA1c, a key blood sugar marker. 63 adults with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes will use the kit and mail a dried blood spot to the lab. The goal is to see if the kit is accurate and easy to use, which cou…

This study tests whether a church-based program led by community health workers can reduce heart disease risk in Black adults in New Orleans. Over 800 participants from local churches will receive either a health education group or a more intensive program with coaching, home blo…

This study tests whether giving extra support—like phone calls and added resources—to Black adults who don't lose weight early in a community diabetes prevention program can help them succeed. About 400 participants from churches and community centers will take part. The goal is …

This study tests a culturally tailored counseling and support program for Chinese and Korean American caregivers of relatives with dementia. The program includes family counseling sessions and online peer support groups. Researchers will measure whether it reduces stress, depress…

This study tests a new way of caring for children under 10 with diabetes. The clinic uses play, nutrition advice, mental health support, and parent groups to help families feel calmer and more in control. About 100 children and their families will take part to see if this approac…

This study looks at whether a mindfulness-based stress reduction program and yoga can lower stress, improve quality of life, and help control blood sugar in teenagers with type 1 diabetes. About 90 teens aged 13 to 18 will take part. The goal is to see if these mind-body practice…

This study looks at how the complement system, a part of the immune system, may contribute to kidney damage in people with diabetes. Researchers will measure complement proteins in blood and urine from 90 participants to see if they are linked to kidney disease severity and blood…

This study is observing 162 adults with cystic fibrosis at a Belgian hospital to see how having diabetes affects their quality of life, lung function, and nutrition. Researchers will compare those with and without diabetes using questionnaires and breathing tests. The goal is to …

This study aims to find new biological markers (biomarkers) for Adult Onset Autoimmune Diabetes (AOnAD) by analyzing blood samples from 25 adults with type 1 diabetes. Researchers will measure changes in specific microRNAs from tiny particles in the blood. No treatment is given; …

This study looks at organ changes in people recovering from COVID-19, comparing those with and without type 2 diabetes. Researchers will use scans to measure organ size and volume. The goal is to learn more about how COVID-19 affects the body long-term in diabetic patients.

This study tests whether a Learning Health System (LHS) can improve care for people with high blood pressure, diabetes, and kidney disease in Thai primary care clinics. The LHS uses electronic health records to help healthcare teams identify patients who need more active manageme…

This study tests different ways to invite adults with diabetes who struggle to take their medications as prescribed. Researchers will compare letters and phone call strategies to see which approach gets more people to schedule and attend a pharmacist appointment. The goal is to f…

This study is creating a large biobank of health information and blood samples from 48,000 people with diabetes in Hong Kong. Researchers will analyze genes and other markers to better predict who will develop serious complications like kidney disease, heart disease, or stroke. T…

This study is a review of many smaller trials that looked at what happens when people replace animal protein (like meat, dairy, eggs) with plant protein (like beans, nuts, seeds). The goal is to see if this simple swap can improve blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, weight,…

This study looks at differences in body composition, fitness, and temperature control during exercise between young soccer players with type 1 diabetes and healthy ones. Forty boys who have trained for at least 5 years will be monitored with thermal cameras and continuous glucose…

This study tests whether using game-like rewards and personal coaching can encourage older adults to walk more after leaving the hospital. About 350 people aged 50 and older with conditions like high blood pressure or heart failure will wear a Fitbit to track their steps. The goa…

This study looks back at medical records of over 46,000 diabetic patients who had surgery in Alberta, Canada. Researchers want to see how often patients had a recent HbA1C test (a measure of long-term blood sugar control) before their operation. They also want to find out if poor…

This study brings together five universities and community groups to help Black and Latino adults in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area who have diabetes, prediabetes, high blood pressure, or obesity. Community health workers will connect participants to health and…

This study follows 600 people with and without chronic kidney disease (CKD) for up to four years to compare how often memory loss, confusion, and daily activity problems occur. Researchers will also look for risk factors that make thinking and memory worse in CKD patients. Partic…

This study was designed to see if diabetic patients have slower stomach emptying after fasting, which could raise the risk of vomiting during surgery. Researchers planned to use ultrasound to compare stomach contents between diabetic and non-diabetic patients before scheduled vas…

This study aims to understand how bariatric surgery affects the body's tissues, like fat, muscle, and liver, and how it improves insulin sensitivity. Researchers will collect tissue and blood samples from 500 adults undergoing surgery or other procedures. The goal is to learn the…

This study tests whether wearable devices like Fitbits and continuous glucose monitors can reliably track daily exercise in people with cancer or diabetes. About 35 adults who are not very active will wear these devices for a period of time. The goal is to see if people find them…

This study looks at how a single dose of the experimental drug GZR4 injection behaves in people with mild, moderate, or severe liver impairment compared to those with normal liver function. The goal is to understand the drug's safety and how the body processes it. 36 adults with …

This long-term study follows over 3,700 adults in Baltimore to understand why some people age healthier than others. Researchers are looking at how race, income, and neighborhood affect risks for diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and memory loss. Participants visit mobile he…

This study looks at whether a fast, on-the-spot blood test for diabetes markers (HbA1c and cystatin C) can help doctors manage diabetes better and protect kidney health. About 222 adults with diabetes from a hospital in Taiwan will be followed. The goal is to see if quick results…

This study follows about 3,000 adults in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to learn how common heart disease risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking are, and how they lead to heart attacks, strokes, and other heart problems. Researchers will track participants for about…

This study aims to understand how genes affect obesity, diabetes, and heart disease in people of African ancestry. Researchers will collect blood samples and health information from 1,100 adults, including African Americans, Afro-Caribbeans, and migrants from sub-Saharan Africa. …