Trial Information

Summary: UVA Islet Cell Transplantation in patients with Type I diabetes

UVa Health System, Department of Surgery, Transplant Division seeks adults ages 18-65 with Type 1 diabetes who have problems with very low blood sugars for a research study. Patients may have had previous kidney transplant.

The purpose of the study is to offer pancreatic islet cell transplantation to Type 1 diabetics who have trouble controlling their blood sugars with daily insulin and diet. Study involves numerous visits in the first several months post transplant, with periodic visits for up to 5 years.

Study-related exams, tests and some medications provided free of charge.

No compensation is provided for this study.

Contact Information:
For more information please contact:
Courtney Garbee, CCRP
434-243-6156, cfg2p@virginia.edu
IRB-HSR # 12839

Principal Investigator: Kenneth Brayman, MD, PhD



www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/clinical_trials

Contact:

Claire McKinley BS
University of Virginia
School of Medicine
Transplant Surgery, Surgery
Charlottesville, VA 22908
Telephone: 434-982-3665
Fax: 434-243-2737
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Profile Page: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

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Trial listings updated: September 2, 2008 at 2:16:48 PM


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