The history of diabetes is rich with examples of the importance and utility of clinical research. One of the most dramatic moments was when Dr. William Sansum injected the first patient with U.S. made insulin in 1922 here in Santa Barbara.
To be considered for the following ongoing or future trials, please complete a Clinical Trial Inquiry Form.
TYPE 1 DIABETES
CURRENTLY ENROLLING SUBJECTS
Artificial Pancreas Project
A series of related studies evaluating fully automated insulin delivery systems in people with type 1 diabetes. Involves a closed-loop system connecting information from a continuous glucose sensor and an insulin pump.
Contact: Wendy Bevier, Ph.D.
wbevier@sansum.org; 805-682-7640 ext 207
Trial Net Natural History Study (TN-01)
Screening close relatives of those with Type 1 diabetes for risk factors for developing type 1 diabetes themselves.
Contact: Uzma Khan
ukahn@sansum.org; 805-682-7640 ext 203
ENROLLING SOON:
DexCom 4TH Generation Sensor
Continuous Glucose Monitor for adults with Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Contact: Uzma Khan
ukahn@sansum.org; 805-682-7640 ext 203
TYPE 2 DIABETES
CURRENTLY ENROLLING SUBJECTS
DUAL Study (Novo Nordisk NN9068-3697):
A study comparing a long-acting insulin used with a non-insulin injectable drug versus either of them alone
Contact: Uzma Khan
ukahn@sansum.org; 805-682-7640 ext 203
Pen Preference Study (Sanofi Aventis Lantu L 05191):
A study comparing the Lantus SoloStar insulin pen versus using a vial and syringe
Contact: Patty Schiffler
pschiffler@sansum.org; 805-682-7640 ext 229
PREGNANCY and DIABETES
CURRENTLY ENROLLING SUBJECTS
None.
ENROLLING SOON:
CONCEPT:
Evaluating continuous glucose monitoring in women with type 1 diabetes who are planning a pregnancy or who are in the first trimester of pregnancy.
Contact: Kristin Castorino, DO
kcastorino@sansum.org; 805-682-7640 ext 256
Note: All clinical trials are conducted at our site in Santa Barbara, California. To participate, you will need to come to our site in person. Eligibility for a clinical trial is determined by the study investigator and/or research coordinator