PMRC is currently enrolling participants in two type 1 diabetes trials. Both trials are sponsored by the National Institutes of Health and are being conducted at various sites around the United States and the world. Local Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Jeanne Hassing, is the primary investigator for these studies at Sacred Heart Medical Center.
Type 1 diabetes is a significant health problem that affects many people. It is estimated that 5-10% of Americans who are diagnosed with diabetes have type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, and was previously known as juvenile diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce enough insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar (glucose), starches and other food into energy needed for daily life.
These trials are designed to find out more about how type 1 diabetes occurs. Relatives of people with type 1 diabetes have a 10 to 15 times greater risk of the disease than people without a family history. Because of this, we are screening close blood relatives of people with type 1 diabetes. Brothers, sisters, parents, children, cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandchildren of people with type 1 diabetes may be eligible.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The NIH is composed of 27 Institutes and Centers, providing leadership and financial support to researchers in every state and throughout the world.
It is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research. The research conducted or funded by the NIH is helping to lead the way toward important medical discoveries that improve people's health and save lives. NIH scientists investigate ways to prevent disease as well as the causes, treatments, and even cures for common and rare diseases. Many of the studies funded by the NIH are conducted at multiple research facilities across the country. This allows for access to research studies to a greater number of participants. Only sites with a proven record for excellence in clinical trial conduct are selected to be participating centers for NIH funded trials. Providence Medical Research Center (PMRC) is a participating center for 6 trials being funded by the NIH. It is a privilege to have been selected for participation in these noteworthy research studies.
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