Clinical Trials

At UK Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center, our physicians not only provide exceptional patient care, they also conduct groundbreaking research to advance the latest medical breakthroughs that will benefit patients.  

Clinical trials are important research studies that help physicians and researchers discover new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diabetes and other metabolic diseases. At Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center, we have several clinical trials and research studies currently open. Please consider enrolling.

Understanding Clinical Trials (Research Studies)

Choosing to participate in a research study is an important personal decision. These frequently asked questions provide detailed information about clinical studies. In addition, it is often helpful to talk with a physician, family members or friends about the decision to join a study. After identifying some study options, the next step is to contact the study research staff and ask questions about specific studies.

Open Diabetes & Obesity Clinical Trials

Visit the UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science's website to learn more.

Research Study for Adults with Type 1 Diabetes

Researchers at the University of Kentucky are inviting you to participate in a research study that will evaluate a treatment that may help improve your ability to sense and respond to low blood sugar levels.

You may be eligible to participate.

For more information:

Karen Shearer
karen.shearer@uky.edu
859.323.7778