A central hub for coordinating diabetes prevention and treatment research.
DP20-002 UCLA-led Central Coordinating Center (CCC) for the Natural Experiment Research Network
This study at UCLA is working to create a central hub that helps different teams share ideas and resources to improve diabetes prevention and treatment, so that patients like you can benefit from better care and new strategies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10854708 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research initiative led by UCLA aims to establish a Central Coordinating Center (CCC) that will support various study sites focused on diabetes prevention and treatment. The CCC will facilitate communication and collaboration among researchers, the CDC, and community stakeholders to enhance the effectiveness of natural experiments in diabetes care. By providing logistical support and promoting best practices, the CCC will help ensure that findings from these studies are effectively shared and utilized. Patients may benefit from improved diabetes prevention strategies and treatment options as a result of this coordinated effort.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals at risk for diabetes or those currently managing diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have diabetes or are not at risk for developing diabetes may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective diabetes prevention and treatment strategies that benefit patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research networks focused on diabetes have shown success in improving patient outcomes through coordinated efforts, suggesting this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Duru, Obidiugwu Kenrik — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Duru, Obidiugwu Kenrik
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.