Participate in a Clinical Trial
Participating in a clinical trial is a great way to contribute to curing, preventing, and treating type 1 diabetes (T1D) and its complications. Learn more below about the clinical trials currently recruiting in your area as well as Breakthrough T1D's easy tool to match you with a clinical trial in 60 seconds.
Choosing to participate in a T1D clinical trial is a very personal decision, but one that can have a significant impact on curing, preventing, and treating T1D. There are many opportunities in the Arizona and New Mexico area to participate in a T1D clinical trial close to home. See below for active opportunities.
Additionally, Breakthrough T1D has an easy-to-use tool called the Clinical Trials Connection where you can match with a clinical trial in 60 seconds. It asks users some simple questions about themselves before matching them with trials for which they are eligible. Clinical Trials Connection uses your city, distance you’re willing to travel and other characteristics to narrow down hundreds of trials to the ones in which you might be interested. Start your search by visiting breakthrought1d.org/impact/research/clinical-trials today!
If you have any questions, please contact our Senior Community Engagement Manager, Wendi Willock, or New Mexico Clinical Trials Education Volunteer, Anne Lacey.
FEATURED T1D STUDIES IN ARIZONA AND NEW MEXICO
T1D Hormone/Menstrual Cycle Study
Study lead is seeking men and women between 18 – 40 years old who have had type 1 diabetes (T1D) for more than a year, are willing to commit to a 6-month study (September 7, 2026 to February 26, 2027), and are willing and able to provide monthly CGM readings. It is preferred the women have active regular menstrual cycles and are willing and able to download the Period Tracker & Calendar app, log menstrual cycles, and provide the monthly reports. This is a self-monitoring study to add to the limited studies completed on T1D and menstrual cycles. Deadline to complete form is August 15, 2026.
Interested? Complete this form for next steps.
Have questions, comments, or concerns? Contact Emma at [email protected] or 702-756-8405.
Resources
What Are Clinical Trials Video
Match To Clinical Trials in 60 Seconds
Breakthrough T1D and Clinical Trials
Meet Your Clinical Trials Education Volunteers:
Dr. Bithika Thompson, Arizona
Dr. Bithika Thompson is an adult endocrinologist at MD2 in Arizona. She was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of three. She has a special interest in type 1 diabetes technology. Dr. Thompson has served on the board of directors with Breakthrough T1D Desert West since 2016 and is currently the Arizona Clinical Trials Education Volunteer.
Anne Lacey, New Mexico
Anne Lacey was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age six and has been involved in clinical research ever since. Following her son Charles’s diagnosis at age two, her family became active participants in research studies, including her daughter, Paxton, taking part in some of the first antibody screenings. With a nursing background and lifelong passion for science, Anne has served on JDRF’s Lay Review Committee, Board of Directors, and in numerous advocacy roles, including currently being the New Mexico Clinical Trials Education Volunteer. Anne remains dedicated to supporting research, participating in clinical trials, and fostering hope for improved therapies and a cure.