Note: This study is currently only recruiting patients in the hospital.

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Do you have Cystic Fibrosis? Have you had an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test this year?

We are seeking CF patients, ages 18-70 with diabetes and without diabetes to participate in this study to improve the screening of CF-related diabetes (CFRD).

Massachusetts General Hospital Cystic Fibrosis Blood Glucose Diabetes
2 visits over 3 months
Estimated Time Commitment
Female, Male, 18-70 years
May Be Eligible
Payment up to $150
May Be Offered
Survey, Blood draw, Injection or IV, Office visit
May Be Required
 
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Overview

What we are studying

Sponsored by the CF Foundation, this 3 to 5 month study is comparing different blood sugar tests to better diagnose and treat CF-related diabetes. People with cystic fibrosis are at very high risk to develop diabetes, a condition when blood sugar levels are higher than normal. Right now, the only way to accurately diagnose CF-related diabetes is an oral glucose tolerance test. We hope to find an easier way to measure blood sugar levels in CF patients.


Why it is important


What we hope to accomplish

Improve future screening, diagnosis, and treatment of Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes

Principal Investigator

Melissa Putman, MD MSc

Massachusetts General Hospital

Public Profile

Who can participate


  • Established diagnosis of CF

  • Age 18-70 years old

Who cannot participate


  • Current pregnancy

  • History of organ transplantation

  • Creatinine >2.0 mg/dl

  • Known hemoglobinopathy

What you may be asked to do


  • 2-3 visits to MGH over 3-5 months

  • Blood tests

  • Oral glucose tolerance test (IV placement)

  • Wearing a continuous glucose monitoring device at home for 2 weeks

  • Checking fingerstick blood glucose


We understand that you may be very busy and we will try to accommodate your schedule/coordinate with other visits at MGH.


Project activities may include:

  • Survey
  • Blood draw
  • Injection or IV
  • Office visit

Estimated Time Commitment

2 visits over 3 months

What You May Get

$50 each visit

Location

MGH Diabetes Research Center
50 Staniford Street, Suite 301 Boston, MA 02114

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Travel

  • Parking reimbursed

Travel and Parking Details


  • In-building parking garage

  • MGH main campus parking

Additional Information

Participating Institutions


Funding Source

  • Foundation
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