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 Nevada 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 Nevada Clinical Trials Education Volunteer, Laura Brigham
FEATURED T1D STUDIES IN NEVADA
Nevada
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.
Las Vegas
Weekly Basal Insulin Study
Researchers are seeking adults with type 1 diabetes, who are on multiple daily injections (not a pump), and are able to participate for about 6 months. The medication and a patient stipend will be provided.
Interested or have questions? Contact Palm Research Center at 702-826-2795
Resources
What Are Clinical Trials Video
Match To Clinical Trials in 60 Seconds
Breakthrough T1D and Clinical Trials
Meet Your Clinical Trials Education Volunteer:
Laura Brigham
Laura Brigham has participated in type 1 diabetes clinical trials along with her son since his diagnosis in 2016 at the age of 12. As Nevada’s Breakthrough T1D Clinical Trial Education Volunteer, she helps to spread the word about clinical trial opportunities and the importance of these trials in getting drugs, therapies, and new technologies approved.