May
03
2018
Randomized clinical trials that have public health implications but no or low potential for commercial gain are predominantly funded by governmental (e.g., National Institutes of Health (NIH)) and not-for-profit organizations. Judicious management of research studies’ budgets in a milieu...
Apr
06
2018
A future long-term observational follow-up study (with no pills or visits) is being considered for the purpose of collecting simple health information to learn more about vitamin D and health (e.g., diabetes, cancer, heart disease). In anticipation of this...
Mar
03
2018
D2d is the largest clinical trial designed specifically to examine the causal relationship between vitamin D supplementation and the development of diabetes. D2d is also the largest U.S.-based study to have assembled and followed a contemporary cohort of people...
Oct
22
2017
The annual meeting of the D2d research team is held in Washington D.C.. On Sunday evening, Principal Investigator Dr. Pittas presents the State of D2d, which remains very strong, especially following the ‘green light’ by the DSMB following its review...
Sep
25
2017
The Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) reviews the results of the interim analysis. This is a critical juncture in the conduct of any clinical trial as the DSMB may recommend that the trial be stopped for futility, safety...
Aug
31
2017
Makes 4 servings
Total time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
Salad
6-8 cups loose salad greens
24 small strawberries
8 ounces fresh mozzarella
8 big leaves of basil
Dressing
¼ cup olive oil
1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper
Directions:
Whisk together olive oil, balsamic...
Aug
03
2017
The National Diabetes Education Program created the Small Steps. Big Rewards. GAME PLAN. toolkit to deliver basic type 2 diabetes prevention information to individuals at risk. Among D2d participants who are at risk for diabetes, the GAME PLAN improved knowledge...
Feb
21
2017
Tom is a first time research participant at the D2d site in Minnesota.
What D2d site are you associated with?
HealthPartners Research Foundation
Is this the first research study you've participated in? How has your experience been so far?
This is the first...