Christiana Care's Diabetes & Metabolic Diseases Research Program is part of the Christiana Care Research Institute and has participated in more than 100 clinical trials, involving both inpatients and outpatients. The research has covered various aspects and phases of diabetes-related illnesses and treatments, including:
Treatment modalities
New medications
Devices
Foot ulcers
Neuropathy
Gastroparesis
Retinopathy
The program staff is
made up of:
Two nationally
certified research coordinators
A full-time
recruiter
Physicians
specializing in endocrinology with many years of experience
Ph.D.-level research
scientist
Diabetes
educators
If you or someone you know is interested in learning what research studies are going on or are interested in participating in the studies please contact us at:
Christiana Care Diabetes &
Metabolic Diseases Research Program Medical Arts Pavilion 2, Suite 3203 4735 Ogletown-Stanton
Rd.
Phone: 302-623-3830
Fax: 302-623-3845 Location & Directions
New Studies Open
Study Title
Effect of Renin Inhibition on Cardiovascular Autonomic Nerve Function
in Diabetes (29011)
Purpose
The purpose of this research study is to test the effectiveness of
a medication to improve nerve function.
Qualifications
Individuals 18 years and older with Type 1 or Type 2
diabetes
Benefits
Free tests to measure nerve function
Payment to you of up to $200
Contact Info
Raelene E. Maser, Ph.D. at 302-623-3834
Study Title
A Phase 2/3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Multicenter, Multinational, 4-Arm, Controlled, Dose-Ranging Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of MGA031, a Humanized, FcR Non-Binding, Anti-CD3 Monoclonal Antibody, in Children and Adults with Recent-Onset Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (26227)
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to find out if an experimental drug called MGA031 (also called hOKT3gamma-1 [Ala-Ala]) improves control of sugar in the blood, decreases the need for insulin and is safe for people with Type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Qualifications
Have been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes is the
last 12 weeks
Are between 8 and 35 years of age
Benefits
Physical examinations
Laboratory tests
Study medication
Reimbursement for time/travel expenses up to $1290.00
