Patient Recruitment

Therapeutic Targets in African-American Youth with Type 2 Diabetes

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center are seeking African American Adolescents with Type 2 diabetes mellitus for a study of newer treatment methods.

Purpose: To better understand combination therapy with liraglutide and metformin versus metformin alone.

Who: African American adolescents (boys and girls) with type 2 diabetes mellitus between the ages of 12-21 years old.

What: During the study, participants will provide urine and blood samples and a dual x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan. Participants will be given either liraglutide and metformin or metformine alone. Parents and guardians will be informed about possible procedures and must give consent for participation. Compensation is provided.

Where: The study takes place at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD. For convenience, some visits can be arranged at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC.

Time Required: A total of five Visits: one screening visit, two overnight stays at the hospital, and two follow-up visits over three months.

For more information:
NIH Clinical Center Office of Patient Recruitment
1-800-411-1222
TTY: 1-866-411-1010
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Or go online:
http://go.usa.gov/x9U5M
Refer to study #17-DK-0013

Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

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This page last updated on 07/14/2022

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