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New Study for T2D Patients currently taking Trulicity
About The Study
This study is for participants with Type 2 Diabetes currently taking Trulicity at a dose of 0.75 mg or 1.5 mg. Participants will either go on a higher dose of Trulicity or switch to Tirzepatide (Mounjaro). Mounjaro is a once-weekly injection for Type 2 Diabetes. The purpose of the study is to compare changes in A1C and weight loss.
Participants will receive the study med at no charge, and will be compensated for their time and travel.
To take part in the study, participants should be:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Currently taking Trulicity (0.75 mg or 1.5 mg)
- A1C between 7.0% and 9.5%
- Not using insulin
See if you qualify
What Is a Study?
- A clinical study helps advance the future of diabetes! Research patients try new meds or devices not yet available to the public, at no cost to them.
- Research patients meet with a study coordinator and doctor multiple times to monitor them.
- Each visit, patients are compensated for travel expenses.
- Study patients must meet a list of criteria in order to be a part of a study.
- A study can last anywhere from six months to a few years.
Benefits
Receive free medications and free supplies!
Gain better understanding of your disease and take an active role in your health.
Obtain treatments not yet available and contribute to medical research.
Travel stipends for attending most scheduled research appointments.
On average patients receives free care worth $250 - $500 from diabetes experts.
So far Iowa Diabetes Research has spent more than $500K on patients benefits
Our Caring Team
Dr. Anuj Bhargava
CEO and Medical Director
Christine Burke
Director of Clinical Services
Tara Herrold
Director of Clinical Research
Lisa Borg
Clinical Research Coordinator
Natalie Young
Clinical Research Coordinator
Kendra Ridenour
Navigator/Study Start-up Manager
Kara Turner
Clinical Research Coordinator
Allie Bohr
Clinical Research Coordinator
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