Research
By joining a study with us, you can recieve free meds, devices, travel compensation & more. Plus, you’ll feel great knowing you are helping contribute to life-changing diabetes research!
Current Studies
1,900+
Patients Enrolled
150+
Clinical Research Studies Started
$500K+ spent
On Patient Benefits
What Happens in 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
Current Studies
Our Caring Team
Dr. Anuj Bhargava
CEO and Medical Director
Kathy Fitzgerald
Sub-Investigator
Christine Burke
Sub-Investigator
Tara Herrold
CRC Manager
Lisa Borg
Clinical Research Coordinator
Natalie Young
Clinical Research Coordinator
Kendra Kramer
Clinical Research Coordinator
Kara Turner
Clinical Research Coordinator
Allie Fowler
Clinical Research Coordinator
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