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Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes Research Studies

Find research studies available to children cared for by the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes team.

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Bone Health in DMD

Dr. Weber at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is looking for boys and young men with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy between 5-20 years old to participate in a study to learn more about bone health. Study participation includes completing two study visits: one baseline visit and one 12-month follow-up visit. To be eligible, participants must have used steroids for a minimum of 12 months by the time they complete their baseline visit. Eligible study participants will be paid for each study visit. If interested in hearing more about this study or being screened for eligibility, please contact Dr. David Weber at davidweberresearch@chop.edu.

Phase: Pilot

Actively recruiting: Yes

Category: Children

Conditions: Muscular Dystrophy

Living with Diabetes: Challenges for Black Teens

This study wants to know about the problems that Black or African American teenagers with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and their families face. It also wants to see how these problems affect their feelings, behavior, and how they get along with others. The study will find out how well they can handle T1D and adapt to it. It will also learn how good things like being strong, family, and where they live might help young people who have to deal with hard things. This includes how well they handle their feelings, behavior, relationships, and T1D care.

Phase: Pilot

Actively recruiting: Yes

Category: Adults, Children

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