Do you have Type 2 Diabetes and are you overweight?
Are you 18 years or older? Are you being treated with lifestyle changes or treated with one or more oral diabetes medications?
At a glance:
The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Nutrition Sciences, in collaboration with Novo Nordisk, is conducting a 78 week research study to look into how well semaglutide once weekly medicine works in participants with obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Qualified participants will receive study drug free of charge and may be compensated for time and travel.
For more information, and to see if you might be eligible to join, please contact Dana Sides at (205) 996-4015 or email mailto:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
PI: Dr. Tim Garvey
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Adults 18-64 with Type 2 Diabetes
Adults 18-64 with Type 2 Diabetes who are overweight needed for a weight loss trial
At a glance:
The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Nutrition Sciences, in collaboration with Novo Nordisk, is conducting a 52 week research study to look into how well semaglutide once weekly medicine works at different doses in people with type 2 diabetes, overweight and taking only metformin to treat your diabetes.
Qualified participants will receive study drug free of charge, diabetic supplies, lab work all at no charge and will be compensated for time and travel.
For more information, and to see if you might be eligible to join, please contact (205) 996-4015 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
PI: Dr. Tim Garvey
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Adults 18-75 with Prediabetes Needed for a Weight Loss Study!
Development of an Adaptive Treatment Strategy for Weight Loss in People with Prediabetes Using a Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial
At a glance:
We are seeking volunteers for a research study investigating what types of weight loss program features are most effective for people at risk for developing type 2 diabetes (prediabetes). The study will last 16 weeks. Participants will participate in an online weight loss program and receive body composition scans and lab work at no charge. Participants will meet in virtual group classes on a weekly basis for 4 months. Monetary stipends totaling $150 are provided to reimburse for time and travel to study visits.
PI: Drew Sayer, PhD
Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Adults 50 and Older Needed for a Weight Loss Study!
Dietary protein and resistance training in weight loss
At a glance:
We are seeking volunteers for a research study looking at the role of dietary protein and resistance training in weight loss. The study will last approximately 12 months. Participants will participate in the State of Slim weight loss program and receive body composition scans and lab work at no charge. Participants will meet in virtual group classes on a weekly basis for 4 months and monthly virtual group classes for the remainder of the year. Participants will receive monetary stipends totaling $300 to reimburse for time and travel to study classes and study visits.
Contact: 205-975-9868 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
PI: Drew Sayer, PhD
A Clinical Health Approach that Motivates Participation and Inspires Others through Nutrition
Weight loss study for African American women
At a glance:
UAB Department of Nutrition Sciences is conducting a nutrition study looking at the effects of diet in African American women. You may qualify if you are between the ages of 19-45, are an African American female, overweight, have NOT been diagnosed with Diabetes, are willing to consume a prescribed diet, are NOT pregnant, and are willing to travel to UAB for testing visits.
Qualified participants will receive weekly groceries, personal health information, group support sessions with a Registered Dietitian, and monetary compensation for your time.
PI: Dr. Barbara Gower
Contact: 205-975-6579 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Diet PAL study (Diet, Pancreas, And Lipid)
Diet treatment for type 2 diabetes
At a glance:
Have you ever been told you have high blood sugar? UAB Department of Nutrition Sciences is conducting a nutrition study looking at the effects of diet in adults with type 2 diabetes (high blood sugar) for less than 5 years. You may qualify if you are between the ages of 35-65, are African American or European American, are not using insulin, and are willing to travel to UAB for testing visits.
Qualified participants will receive weekly groceries, personal health information, group support sessions with a Registered Dietitian, and monetary compensation for your time.
PI: Dr. Barbara Gower
Contact: 205-934-4386 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Effect of Time-Restricted Feeding on 24-hour Glycemic Control, Blood Pressure, and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Adults with Prediabetes
Does When You Eat Affect Your Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure?
At a glance:
We suspect that a majority of people may find meal timing strategies helpful for losing weight or to maintain their weight since these strategies normally curb appetite, which may help people eat less.
PI: Dr. Courtney Peterson
Contact: 205-484-5633 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The AiM Plan and act on LIFestYles: AMPLIFY Survivor Health
Internet-based diet and exercise, weight loss intervention for U.S. survivors of multiple myeloma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma and breast, colorectal, endometrial, ovarian, prostatic, renal, and thyroid cancer
At a glance:
AMPLIFY is a weekly personalized web-based diet and exercise program for cancer survivors who are committed to taking the next year to lose weight, eat better, and move toward better health using a safe and evidence-based approach.
PI: Dr. Wendy Demark-Wahnefried
Contact: 1-833-535-7934 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Effect of Whole Fruit on Glycemic Control in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
Can Eating Whole Fruit Improve Your Blood Sugar iIf You Have Type 2 Diabetes?
At a glance:
The purpose of the study is to test whether eating a large amount of fruit can improve your blood sugar, reduce your need for diabetes medications, and improve your overall health.
To qualify for this research study, you must:
- Have type 2 diabetes
- Have been first diagnosed with diabetes within the last 6 years
- Be 20-65 years old
- Be overweight (BMI between 27-45 kg/m2)
- Not be taking insulin
PI: Dr. Courtney Peterson
Contact: http://bit.ly/fruit_study
Meal Timing and Body Clocks Study
Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Needed
At a glance:
We are looking for adults with type 2 diabetes for an exciting research study to see whether meal timing and/or bright light therapy can improve your blood sugar, reset your body clock, and improve your overall health. The main part of the study lasts 16 weeks and involves two overnight tests in our clinic, which can be done on weekends, if preferred. Participants will receive $2400 for completing the study. If you are interested, please complete the brief electronic form at http://bit.ly/clocksstudy to apply for the study.
PI: Dr. Courtney Peterson
Contact: Kimberly Armstead at 205-484-5633 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
