Local clinical trials are evaluating new treatments for people with type 1 diabetes. Take the two-minute screening survey today.

A Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis Changes Everything.

The weeks following a type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnosis can feel incredibly overwhelming as you adjust to a new routine and constant mental math. But … there is hope.

Local clinical trials are evaluating investigational therapies for people recently diagnosed with T1D. Take the two-minute screening survey to understand your options.

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WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Clinical trials have strict guidelines to ensure participant safety and accurate results. While every trial is different, currently enrolling local trials are looking for individuals who:

  • Have been diagnosed with T1D in the last 60 days (2 months)
  • Were screened and diagnosed with early-stage type 1 diabetes but do not yet require insulin

Additional criteria apply. A trial doctor will determine final eligibility based on full medical criteria.

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How Clinical
Trials Work

Clinical trials are how medicine moves forward. They are carefully watched studies where researchers test out new treatments to see if they are safe and helpful. Before a new medicine can be approved for everyone to use, it must pass strict safety tests first. Participating in a clinical trial means  not only exploring a new potential treatment, but also helping shape the future of type 1 diabetes  care for generations to come.

Here’s a look at what a clinical trial for Type 1 Diabetes might involve:

A principal investigator, or PI, is the doctor in charge at a designated trial site for the clinical trial who is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the clinical trial. That individual carries out what is called a protocol.

A protocol is a document that describes how the trial is designed, and outlines how it should be carried out.

Clinical trials, also called research studies or clinical studies, can be either interventional, or non-interventional. Interventional studies mean that they test out an intervention, like a drug, procedure or medical device. Non-interventional studies, also called observational studies, don’t test potential treatments. Instead, researchers observe the participants over a period of time, and track health outcomes.

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.

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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.

HOW IS IT TREATED?

Currently, there is no cure for T1D. Treatment 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 constantly monitoring blood sugar levels, often through continuous glucose monitors or fingersticks, and administering external insulin via multiple daily injections or a wearable insulin pump.1

HOPE FOR THE FUTURE

A new T1D diagnosis comes with a steep learning curve. Your brain is suddenly overloaded with carb ratios, continuous glucose monitors, and a completely new daily routine. Clinical trials can provide hope. 

By volunteering for clinical research, participants play a vital role in helping researchers understand how to better treat T1D in the crucial months right after diagnosis.

2,100,000+

Number of people currently living with T1D in the United States.2

  1. Source: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/type-1-diabetes/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353017
  2. Source: https://www.breakthrought1d.org/t1d-basics/incidence-prevalence/

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the purpose of these TRIALS?

To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of investigational treatments for those diagnosed with T1D in the last 100 days.

What are the symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes?

Signs may include:1

  • Feeling more thirsty than usual
  • Frequent urination
  • Bed-wetting in children who have never wet the bed
  • during the night
  • Feeling very hungry
  • Losing weight without trying
  • Feeling irritable or having other mood changes
  • Feeling tired and weak
  • Having blurry vision
  1. Source: https://www.breakthrought1d.org/t1d-basics/symptoms/
Who may be a good candidate to apply for T1D trials?

While every trial is different, currently enrolling local trials are looking for individuals who:

  • Have been diagnosed with T1D in the last 60 days (2 months)
  • Were screened and diagnosed with early stage type 1 diabetes but do not yet require insulin

Additional criteria apply. A trial doctor will determine final eligibility based on full medical criteria.

What will happen during a clinical trial 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 in this study?

There is no cost to participate in a clinical trial. Participants receive all trial-related medical care and medications for the duration of the trial at no cost. Likewise in many instances, participants may also receive reimbursement for time and travel.

Can a person change their mind about participating in a clinical trial?

Yes. Participation in clinical trials is entirely voluntary. Even if a participant is already involved in a trial, they may change their mind at any time, for any reason.

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