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21 studies match your search
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Type One Diabetes and Hypoglycemia Study

This study is looking at how an oral pill used in combination with insulin reduces the risk of low blood sugar.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female
Study Interest
  • Diabetes
Open

Brain Connections in Diabetes

Are you interested in advancing scientific knowledge about diabetes and its impact on brain function? We are currently seeking enthusiastic participants for an exciting research study. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with type 1 or type 2 diabetes as well as those without diabetes to help us learn how connections in the brain may be different in people with diabetes. Compensation provided.

Age & Gender
  • 25 years ~ 55 years
  • Male, Female
Study Interest
  • Brain, Head, Nervous System
  • Diabetes
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
Not currently enrolling

Diabetes Control in Dialysis-Dependent Kidney Failure

The purpose of this study is to learn if a study medication called semaglutide (known as Ozempic) improves blood sugar control in people treated with dialysis.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Chronic Conditions
  • Diabetes
  • Kidneys and Liver
  • Obesity
Open

How does fat impact brain metabolism?

Fuel for Thought: How do sugar and fat affect each other in the brain? Do you ever wonder what happens in your brain when you eat dessert? And why sugary and fatty foods are so appealing? If so, you may eligible to participate in a research study to understand the impact of sugar and fat on the brain!

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 45 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Brain, Head, Nervous System
  • Eating, Nutrition, and Metabolism
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • Obesity
Open

How do APOE genetic variants impact brain metabolism?

If you are healthy and between the ages of 18-55 years, you may be eligible to participate in a research study to find out how sugar affects the brain of individuals who carry certain genetic variants.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 55 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Brain, Head, Nervous System
  • Eating, Nutrition, and Metabolism
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • Obesity
Open

Type 1 Diabetes Registry

Have you or your child been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes during the past 12 months? Are you interested in helping researchers learn more about how to delay or prevent type 1 diabetes or how to treat type 1 diabetes? Join a registry to be notified of future opportunities to participate in type 1 diabetes research!

Age & Gender
  • 1 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Child and Teen Health
  • Diabetes
  • UNC or UNC Health employees
  • and 3 more
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
By physician referral or invitation only

Hypothalamic Obesity Weight Loss Study

To test the safety and efficacy of a new treatment for hypothalamic obesity.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Obesity
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
By physician referral or invitation only

Diabetes Sleep Study

The purpose of this research study is to investigate the relationship between sleep brain wave patterns and peripheral glucose (sugar) levels in individuals with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Participants will undergo continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) using a CGM device for up to two weeks before an in-laboratory sleep study which is part of routine medical care at UNC to examine how sugar levels fluctuate during sleep and how these fluctuations relate to brain wave activity

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 75 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Brain, Head, Nervous System
  • Diabetes
  • Glands and Hormones
  • and 5 more
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
By physician referral or invitation only

Evaluating methods of caring for patients after a recent bone break or fracture

We are launching a national Fracture Prevention Program that aims to improve your bone health and reduce the risk of a future broken bone.

Age & Gender
  • 50 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Aging
  • Bones, Joints, Muscles
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
By physician referral or invitation only

Provider Attitudes on T1D Management in Older Adults

The purpose of this study is to understand how healthcare providers in primary care manage older adults with type 1 diabetes. We would like to understand whether they are managing them alone or with endocrinology as well as how comfortable providers are with diabetes management technology.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Aging
  • Diabetes
  • UNC or UNC Health employees
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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