Diabetes Clinical Trials in North Carolina
Clinical Trials for Diabetics Across NC
PMG Research's North Carolina-based diabetes clinical trials are designed to help those diabetics who need better glucose control than they currently have, using FDA approved medications as well as medications that are currently in development ('investigational' medications) for Type 2 diabetes. Diabetic clinical trial participants play an important role in diabetes prevention - the development of newer and better treatments for diabetes and the hope of one day, finding a cure for diabetes.
Participation in PMG's diabetes clinical trials is at no cost to the participant and no insurance is required in order to participate. We offer many different diabetes clinical trials in North Carolina, and can help you choose the right one - every diabetes trial that we conduct is different, just as each diabeticÃs situation and needs are different.
Possible benefits to participating in a diabetes clinical trial with PMG are:
- Better glucose control
- Thorough diabetic education
- Regular physician consultation
- Frequent diabetic testing and safety labs
- Dietary counseling, possibly from a Registered Dietician
- Diabetic testing supplies such as a glucometer and test strips
- After-hours access to the clinic for questions or concerns
- Financial compensation for time and travel
Clinical Trials for Diabetics - Basic Information for Participants
Every diabetes trial we conduct is different, so we will gather information about your diabetes history, medications you take for your diabetes, how well controlled your blood sugar is, what other medical conditions you have, other medications you are taking, etc. Each diabetes trial evaluates a different diabetic patient population; for instance, some trials may be for diabetics who control their blood sugars through diet and exercise, some may be for people who are taking a single diabetes medication, some may be for diabetics on insulin, and some trials may be for diabetes patients using multiple diabetes medications.
The purpose of each diabetes trial varies: some trials evaluate how well investigational medications control oneÃs blood sugar, some may evaluate lifestyle changes on glucose control, some trials may evaluate whether heart disease risk decreases when using a certain diabetes medication and some may validate diabetes medical devices like glucometers.
We will conduct a thorough discussion of the trial with you (called the informed consent process) so that you are aware of the purpose, objectives, and requirements for each trial, your rights as a clinical trial volunteer, as well as the potential risks and benefits of the study medication. Clinical trials are completely voluntary and participants can stop a diabetes trial at any time if they feel like it is no longer in their best interest or the study doctor feels like their safety may be at risk.
The value provided to participants in our diabetes studies is unparalleled. The cost of paying out of pocket for diabetes care is substantial and not only is our service at no cost, participants also contribute to a better tomorrow for Type 2 Diabetics. For additional information, contact PMG Research today.
