Diabetes Clinical Trials in Houston
View 117 new treatments for Diabetes in Houston, TX, and other areas near me, such as League City, Pearland and Sugar Land. Every day, Power helps hundreds of diabetes patients connect with leading medical research.Umbilical Cord Patch (TTAX01) for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Tissue Tech Clinic, Houston + 3 more
It is hypothesized that application at 4-week or greater intervals of the human placental umbilical cord tissue TTAX01 to the surface of a well debrided, complex diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) will, with concomitant management of infection, result in a higher rate of wounds showing complete healing within 25 weeks of initiating therapy, compared with standard care alone. This second confirmatory Phase 3 study examines a population of diabetic foot ulcer patients having adequate perfusion, with or without neuropathy, and a high suspicion of associated osteomyelitis in a complex, high grade wound.Show More
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No Placebo Trial
PF-07081532 + Rybelsus for Type 2 Diabetes and PF-07081532 for Obesity
Pfizer Clinic, Sugarland + 4 more
This trial is testing a new drug called PF-07081532 to see if it can help people lose weight or control their blood sugar. The study includes obese individuals without diabetes and diabetic patients already taking metformin. Participants will receive either the new drug or an approved treatment and will be monitored over time.Show More
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RESET Liner for Type-2 Diabetes and Obesity
Morphic Clinic, Houston + 1 more
This trial is testing the RESET System, a device placed in the stomach, to help people with Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity who haven't controlled their blood sugar well with current medications. The device works by reducing food absorption, aiding in better blood sugar control and weight loss. The RESET System has been shown to help with weight loss and better blood sugar control in patients with type 2 diabetes.Show More
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ILUVIEN® Implant for Diabetic Macular Edema
Alimera Sciences Clinic, The Woodlands + 2 more
This is a randomized, masked, active-controlled, parallel-group, multi-center study that will assess the efficacy of ILUVIEN as a baseline therapy in the treatment of Center Involving DME (CI-DME). The study will enroll patients who are either treatment naïve or have not received any DME treatments for the preceding 12 months as documented in medical records. Patients who received DME treatment \>12 months before screening, must not have received \>4 intravitreal injections. The study will compare 2 treatment regimens: ILUVIEN intravitreal implant (0.19 mg) followed by supplemental aflibercept as needed per protocol criteria (2 mg/0.05 mL), compared to intravitreal aflibercept loading dose (2 mg administered by intravitreal injection every 4 weeks for 5 consecutive doses) followed by supplemental aflibercept as needed per protocol criteria (2 mg/0.05 mL).Show More
No Placebo Trial
Metformin for Prediabetes
Research Clinic, Houston + 1 more
This trial is testing whether metformin can lower the risk of death, heart attacks, and strokes in people with pre-diabetes and heart or blood vessel issues. Metformin is a drug that helps control blood sugar levels and has been used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus for more than 60 years. The study involves patients who have pre-diabetes and existing heart or blood vessel problems, aiming to see if metformin can provide additional health benefits.Show More
Faricimab for Diabetic Macular Edema
Research Clinic, Bellaire + 2 more
This study will assess a pragmatic, treat and extend regimen of faricimab against the standard of a fixed dosing regimen.
No Placebo Trial
Risankizumab for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
AbbVie Clinic, Houston + 1 more
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory disease that requires lifelong treatment. This study will asses the concentrations of risankizumab in the breast milk of lactating women with IBD Risankizumab is an approved drug for adults with plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and Crohn's Disease. This is an open-label milk-only study lactation study to evaluate the presence of risankizumab in the milk of lactating women. Approximately 10 adult lactating women with IBD will be enrolled from approximately 3 sites in Israel and or the United States. Participants will receive risakizumab maintenance therapy every 8 weeks postpartum prior to start of participation in this study. The study duration is approximately 7 months. Participants will attend regular visits during the study at a hospital or clinic. The participants will also be completing questionnaires and will have medical assessments, checking for side effects.Show More
No Placebo Trial
Metformin vs Insulin for Gestational Diabetes
Research Clinic, Houston + 1 more
This is a non-inferiority patient-centered and pragmatic comparative-effectiveness pregnancy randomized controlled trial (RCT) with postpartum maternal and child follow-up through 2 years of 1,572 individuals with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) randomized to oral metformin versus injectable insulin. This study will determine if metformin is not inferior to insulin in reducing adverse pregnancy outcomes, is comparably safe for exposed individuals and children, and if patient-reported factors, including facilitators of and barriers to use, differ between metformin and insulin. A total of 1,572 pregnant individuals with GDM who need pharmacotherapy will be recruited at 20 U.S. sites using consistent treatment criteria to metformin versus insulin. Participants and their children will be followed through delivery to two years postpartum.Show More
No Placebo Trial
Rifampin for Osteomyelitis in Diabetics
Research Clinic, Houston + 1 more
The purpose of this research study is to determine if rifampin, an antibiotic (a medicine that treats infections), is effective in treating osteomyelitis (infection of the bone) of the foot in diabetic patients. Despite use of powerful antibiotics prescribed over a long period of time, many diabetic patients remain at a high risk for needing an amputation of part of the foot or lower leg because the osteomyelitis is not cured. Some small research studies have shown that addition of rifampin to other antibiotics is effective in treating osteomyelitis in both diabetics and non-diabetics. However, because few diabetics with osteomyelitis have been studied, there is no definite proof that it is better than the usual treatments for diabetic patients. If this study finds that adding rifampin to the usual antibiotics prescribed for osteomyelitis reduces the risk for amputations, doctors will be able to more effectively treat many Veteran patients with this serious infection. Improving treatment outcomes is an important healthcare goal of the VA.Show More
Testosterone Therapy for Low Testosterone and Diabetes
Research Clinic, Houston + 1 more
Low testosterone and diabetes mellitus are each associated with increased risk for fractures. Men with diabetes mellitus are commonly found to have low testosterone as well. Testosterone has been shown to improve the bone health of patients with low testosterone but has not been tested in patients who also have diabetes mellitus in addition to low testosterone. To date, there is no treatment that is specifically recommended for bone disease among patients with diabetes. This study will evaluate the effect of testosterone on the bone health of male Veterans who have both diabetes and low testosterone, both of which are highly prevalent in this subset of the population.Show More
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do diabetes clinical trials pay?
Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range. Further, most trials will cover the costs of an Uber to-and-from the clinic. Factors that can affect compensation include the phase of the trial, the length of the trial, the frequency of visits, and the specific condition being studied.
Do I need to be insured to participate in a medical study?
Clinical trials are almost always free to participants, and so do not require insurance. The only exception here are trials focused on Cancer, because only a small part of the typical treatment plan is actually experimental. For these cancer trials, participants typically need insurance to cover all the non-experimental components.
How do diabetes clinical trials work?
After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll typical be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and will receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across diabetes trials in Houston, 42% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or two. The average trial length in this city for diabetes patients is 6 Months.
What does the "phase" of a clinical trial mean?
The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in getting approval for a specific condition. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where effectiveness has typically only been shown in animals and non-human experiments. Phase 1 trials are the trials where we don't have safety data in humans. As a general rule, phase 3 trials are more promising than phase 2, and phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.
Where in Houston is research being conducted for diabetes?
Prominent hospitals in Houston conducting diabetes clinical trials include Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, both located in the Texas Medical Center area. As of 2024, there are approximately 11 trials at Baylor College of Medicine.
What promising new drugs are being tested?
In Houston, diabetes research is focusing on treatments like GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Gene Therapy. Notable specific interventions being studied include Semaglutide, Finerenone, and DTX401.