The Power of One: Clinical Research Volunteer Opportunities for You
Studies for People with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes
Do you want to improve your diabetes control? If you are between 18 and 65 years of age, have diabetes, and are using insulin you may be eligible to participate in a research study looking at the link between heart disease and diabetes. Participation involves weekly visits for 8 weeks to help improve blood sugar levels. Free parking. Compensation. Contact Sheila O’Shea at 617-732-2400 x4775 or email Sheila.O'Shea@joslin.harvard.edu for more information. (CHS# 02-55)
The Carb Study: If you are over age 18 years of age and have type 1 or 2 diabetes, you may be eligible for a study on carbohydrate knowledge. Involves one visit to Joslin, participating in “food lab” activities, and completing questionnaires. Validated parking is available, and study visit can be arranged to coincide with medical appointments. Call or e-mail Patricia Osborne, (617) 732-2699 ext. 4449, Patricia.Osborne@joslin.harvard.edu for more information. (CHS# 06-02)
Women's Health Study: If you are a woman between the ages of 18-40 and have type 1 or 2 diabetes, you may be eligible for a study on a new women's health education program. Participation involves two visits to Joslin over a two-month period, a one and a half-hour women's health class, a blood draw for A1C measurements, and questionnaires. Compensation and parking are available. Call or e-mail Patricia Osborne, (617) 732-2699 ext. 4449, Patricia.Osborne@joslin.harvard.edu for more information. (CHS# 05-36)
Are you about to start using insulin? If you are between the ages of 18 and 65 years, and have diabetes you may be eligible to participate in a research study looking at the link between heart disease and diabetes. Participation involves weekly visits for 8 weeks to help improve blood sugar levels. Free parking. Compensation. Contact Sheila O’Shea at 617-732-2440 x 4775 or email at Sheila.O'Shea@joslin.harvard.edu for more information. (CHS# 02-55)
The Diabetes Education Study: We are seeking people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, ages 18-75 years, for a study comparing group and individual diabetes education programs. Includes free education, parking, blood glucose meter, and test strips, as well as five visits to Joslin to meet with study staff. To see if you are eligible, email or call Lilya Sitnikov at (617) 732-2403, lilya.sitnikov@joslin.harvard.edu (CHS# 00-34)
Are your blood sugars in good control (HbA1c<7%)? If you are between the ages 18-75 years, then you may be eligible to participate in our study on problem solving strategies in diabetes. We are studying how people with diabetes learn and solve problems. Participants will visit Joslin once, for about 60-90 minutes, to complete several surveys and other tests. Monetary compensation and free parking. For further information please call 617-732-2699 x4317 or e-mail at Wouter.hoogenboom@joslin.harvard.edu (CHS# 00-34)
Click here to visit Joslinresearch.org for a list of additional research volunteer opportunities for people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, as well as studies for people without diabetes and for people with prediabetes.
