Dr. Kristin Castorino
Claim this profileSansum Diabetes Research Institute
Studies Diabetes
Studies Type 2 Diabetes
10 reported clinical trials
19 drugs studied
Affiliated Hospitals
Clinical Trials Kristin Castorino is currently running
MiniMed™ 780G System
for Type 2 Diabetes
This trial is testing the MiniMed™ 780G system, which includes an insulin pump and sensors, in adults aged 18-80 with type 2 diabetes who need insulin. The device continuously checks blood sugar levels and automatically adjusts insulin delivery to keep blood sugar stable. The study will last several months and involve up to 575 participants across the United States. The MiniMed™ 780G system is an advanced hybrid closed-loop system that has been previously tested in various populations, including adolescents and adults with type 1 diabetes, showing improvements in blood sugar control.
Recruiting1 award N/A3 criteria
Nutrition-Lifestyle Therapy
for Gestational Diabetes
Socioeconomically disadvantaged (SED) pregnant Latina women are disproportionately burdened by type 2 diabetes (T2D). Although lifestyle interventions can help to improve diabetes control, there are barriers to SED, Spanish-speaking pregnant people participating. The purpose of this proposal is to develop and test a culturally tailored, dietary-lifestyle behavioral intervention that supports eating plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts and grains instead of processed foods and meat, and is implemented through community health workers (CHWs) to prevent excessive weight gain during pregnancy and improve control of blood sugar levels in pregnant Latina women with T2D. This study takes advantage of our existing strong relationships with the local Latino community, CHWs, and Santa Barbara County Public Health, which includes eight multidisciplinary healthcare clinics with sliding fee programs, and Rooted Santa Barbara, a community plant-based lifestyle organization. Cultural sensitivity focuses on delivering health information based on norms, values, beliefs, environmental factors, and historical context that is unique to a racial/ethnic population. Therefore, for our program to be culturally sensitive, it will include delivery of the program by CHWs primarily in the Spanish language with English as needed and incorporation of culturally relevant eating and physical activity recommendations. The specific aims of the project are: 1) in year one, develop the dietary-lifestyle behavioral intervention that encourages a plant-forward diet for pregnant Latina women with T2D to prevent excessive weight gain during pregnancy and improve blood sugar control in collaboration with CHWs and participants by conducting focus groups to incorporate feedback on the program; 2) initiate in year one, and in year two, conduct a randomized controlled trial with 30 pregnant Latina women with T2D to evaluate the how well the nutrition-behavior lifestyle program works; and 3) evaluate the acceptance and delivery of the dietary-lifestyle behavioral intervention in CHWs and participants. If successful, this study will establish the how well a culturally sensitive program delivered by CHWs incorporating plant-forward diets for pregnant Latina women with T2D prevents excessive weight gain during pregnancy, and control of blood sugar levels.
Recruiting1 award N/A
More about Kristin Castorino
Clinical Trial Related1 year of experience running clinical trials · Led 10 trials as a Principal Investigator · 2 Active Clinical TrialsTreatments Kristin Castorino has experience with
- Insulin Efsitora Alfa
- Insulin Degludec
- LY3209590
- Omnipod 5 Automated Glucose Control System
- Continuous Glucose Monitors
- Smart Watch
Breakdown of trials Kristin Castorino has run
Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need insurance to participate in a trial?
Almost all clinical trials will cover the cost of the ‘trial drug’ — so no insurance is required for this. For trials where this trial drug is given alongside an already-approved medication, there may be a cost (which your insurance would normally cover).
What does Kristin Castorino specialize in?
Kristin Castorino focuses on Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes. In particular, much of their work with Diabetes has involved treating patients, or patients who are undergoing treatment.
Is Kristin Castorino currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, Kristin Castorino is currently recruiting for 2 clinical trials in Santa Barbara California. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that Kristin Castorino has studied deeply?
Yes, Kristin Castorino has studied treatments such as Insulin Efsitora Alfa, Insulin Degludec, LY3209590.
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Kristin Castorino?
Apply for one of the trials that Kristin Castorino is conducting.
What is the office address of Kristin Castorino?
The office of Kristin Castorino is located at: Sansum Diabetes Research Institute, Santa Barbara, California 93105 United States. This is the address for their practice at the Sansum Diabetes Research Institute.
Is there any support for travel costs?
The coverage of travel expenses can vary greatly between different clinical trials. Please see more financial detail in the trials you’re interested to apply.