Local clinical trials are evaluating new treatments for people with type 1 diabetes. Take the two-minute screening survey today.
Tired of
Fighting the
Midnight Alarms?
Living with type 1 diabetes means your mind is always on duty. The constant vigilance required to avoid dropping dangerously low in your sleep carries … a heavy physical and emotional toll. Local clinical trials are currently evaluating an investigational approach for adults experiencing nocturnal hypoglycemia.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Clinical studies have strict guidelines to ensure patient safety and accurate results. While every study is different, currently enrolling local studies are looking for individuals who:
- Are men or women between 18 and 75 years of age.
- Have lived with Type 1 Diabetes for at least 5 years.
- Are taking daily insulin injections or using an insulin pump.
- Experience low blood sugar while sleeping, or have a glucose monitor that shows drops during the night.
- Have an A1c level of 10.0% or lower.
Additional criteria apply. A study doctor will determine final eligibility based on full medical criteria.
How Clinical
Trials Work
Clinical trials are the foundation of medical advancement. They are carefully monitored research studies designed to test new treatments to see if they are safe and effective. Participating in a clinical trial means not only exploring a new potential option, but also helping shape the future of T1D care for generations to come.
Here’s a look at what a clinical trial for Type 1 Diabetes might involve:
Clinical Trials Make a Difference
Participation in a clinical trial provides valuable information that could eventually lead to better treatments and — with the right advancements — to better outcomes. Take our short survey to see if you or a loved one may be a good fit. There is no obligation to enroll.
Understanding Type 1 Diabetes
WHAT IS IT?
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) often strikes unexpectedly. It is an autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the beta cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. Insulin is an essential hormone that helps the body turn food into energy. T1D is not caused by diet or lifestyle.
For individuals without diabetes, the body automatically regulates blood sugar overnight. However, for those managing T1D, the insulin they take continues to work during sleep. If blood sugar drops too far, it causes nocturnal hypoglycemia (nighttime lows). Managing these overnight drops requires constant monitoring and frequent sleep interruptions, which is a significant and exhausting burden for those living with the condition.
HOW IS IT TREATED?
Treatment for T1D requires a lifetime of monitoring, insulin therapy, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, with a person effectively acting as their own pancreas around the clock. This means monitoring blood sugar levels, often through continuous glucose monitors or fingersticks, and administering external insulin via multiple daily injections or a wearable insulin pump. Currently, there is no cure for T1D.1
HOPE FOR THE FUTURE
Living with the anxiety of the nighttime lows is deeply frustrating. By volunteering for clinical research, participants play a vital role in helping researchers understand how to better treat T1D.
2,100,000
Number of people currently living with T1D in the United States.2
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the purpose of these studies?
To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of investigational treatments for type 1 diabetes.
What are the symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes?
Signs may include:1
- Feeling more thirsty than usual
- Urinating a lot
- Feeling very hungry
- Losing weight without trying
- Feeling irritable or having other mood changes
- Feeling tired and weak
- Having blurry vision
Who may be a good candidate to apply for this study?
While every study is different, currently enrolling local studies are looking for individuals between the ages of 18 and 75 who:
- Have lived with type 1 diabetes for at least 5 years.
- Are taking daily insulin injections or using an insulin pump.
- Experience low blood sugar, especially while sleeping, or have a glucose monitor that shows drops.
- Have an HbA1c level of 10.0% or lower.
Additional criteria apply. A study doctor will determine final eligibility based on full medical criteria.
What will happen during a clinical study for type 1 diabetes?
Most clinical trials will involve a screening visit to confirm that a potential participant is, in fact, a match for that trial’s criteria. Once verified, an Informed Consent Form, which clearly provides the details and purpose of the trial to that individual and what it involves, is reviewed, with the participant to sign.
Participants can then expect to attend scheduled appointments at a trial clinician’s site. They may also receive a trial treatment (also called an investigational product) or potentially a control (also known as placebo, which contains no active treatment) and undergo additional assessments and follow-up monitoring.
Throughout the trial, participants should experience a professional clinical environment and be treated with compassion and respect.
Are there any costs to participate?
There is no cost to participate in a clinical trial. Participants receive all study-related medical care and medications for the duration of the study at no cost. Likewise in many instances, participants may also receive reimbursement for their time and effort.
Do I need to change my current insulin?
No. You will continue your normal, stable daily insulin routine (either through injections or a pump).
See If You Qualify
Still Have Questions?
Contact us anytime at help@clinicalenrollment.com.