Shining a Light on Living With Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity
Our AdventHealth Research Institute clinical trials give patients access to innovative treatments and care options that are not widely available.
See if you qualify to participate in our newest research study, ILLUMINATE. We’re looking for adults in Central Florida living with obesity and Type 2 diabetes (T2D).
ILLUMINATE Research Study FAQs
The objective of this study is to better understand how investigational treatments for Type 2 diabetes may improve blood sugar and promote weight loss.
Participants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be between 18 to 70 years old
- Must be diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes for at least 6 months
- BMI >28.0kg/m2
- Treated with diet and exercise alone and/or metformin and/or DPP4 inhibitor
This study may take up to 37 weeks and includes:
- 19 outpatient visits
- Two 6-day inpatient visits
- One 3-day inpatient visit
Once you fill out your information to see if you qualify, a team member will reach out to you and discuss the specifics of the study.
Participants may receive compensation of up to $10,000.
There are several reasons to take part in a research study.
You may want to:
- Help scientists find out more about how the human body and mind work
- Help other people or honor a loved one
- Help find a cure for a specific illness
If you qualify and decide to participate in a research study, you do so as a volunteer. That means you determine if you will take part. If you choose to do so, you have many important rights.
Join the Research Registry and Be Part of the Breakthrough
By joining a research study, you could be part of the next medical breakthrough. If you don’t meet the criteria for the ILLUMINATE research study, you can join our research registry and we will connect you with enrolling studies that match your interests. As a research participant, you could access new and innovative therapies that may not be otherwise available, help advance medical knowledge, receive expert care from our experienced team, and earn compensation for your time.
Join a Research StudyHow and Why to Become a Research Study Participant
When you join a medical research study, you could be part of a breakthrough that changes everything. Watch a quick overview of our study process to see what to expect and discover some potential benefits of taking part in research at the AdventHealth Research Institute.
Medical Research That Provides Hope and Healing
With hundreds of active studies, the research we perform at the the AdventHealth Research Institute gives hope to all ages, from babies in the NICU to senior adults. We want to transform health care through groundbreaking, globally recognized whole-person research.
Learn more about our ongoing clinical trials and studies and how you can help us make a difference.