Understanding how diabetes treatments work for veterans
Transportability Methods to Extend Inferences from Contemporary Type 2 Diabetes Clinical Trials to Veterans
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · VA EASTERN COLORADO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM · NIH-11063116
This study is looking at how well certain diabetes medications work for veterans with type 2 diabetes, aiming to find out how these treatments can help improve their health and lower healthcare costs in real life.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VA EASTERN COLORADO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11063116 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how effective diabetes medications, specifically glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists and sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors, are for veterans with type 2 diabetes. It aims to bridge the gap between clinical trial results and real-world outcomes for veterans, who often face higher rates of diabetes-related complications. By using advanced statistical methods, the study will project the effects of these medications on veterans' health and healthcare costs. This research is crucial as veterans are underrepresented in clinical trials, and understanding their unique needs can lead to better treatment strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who are not veterans or do not have type 2 diabetes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diabetes management and reduced complications for veterans.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been limited research specifically targeting veterans, similar approaches in other populations have shown promising results in translating clinical trial findings to real-world applications.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- VA EASTERN COLORADO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM — Aurora, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: RAGHAVAN, SRIDHARAN — VA EASTERN COLORADO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
- Study coordinator: RAGHAVAN, SRIDHARAN
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.
Conditions: adult onset diabetes, Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus