Michael R. Seidner, MD

If you are struggling with poorly controlled diabetes and have tried medications or therapeutic options that just aren't right for you, Central Montgomery Medical Center (CMMC) may be able to help.

Our clinical trial program offers advanced investigative treatments for people with mild to moderately uncontrolled diabetes.

"We are currently studying the effectiveness of oral and inhaled medications for diabetes," says Michael R. Seidner, MD, a certified clinical trial investigator and a family practice physician who is on staff at CMMC. "So far, the drugs appear safe, effective and well-tolerated."

Medications work to decrease blood sugar levels and guard against life-threatening complications of diabetes, which include heart disease and kidney failure.

While oral, inhaled or injectable drugs may help manage the illness, Dr. Seidner says that a low-carbohydrate diet, weight loss and exercise regimen also are vital components of diabetes management.

Study Eligibility
Trials are open to patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, including those with:

• Asthma, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Proteinuria (protein in the urine)
• Androgen deficiencies (men only)
• Poor blood sugar control with current medications or on no medications.

Since each study has specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, not everyone will be eligible.

"The best way to find out if you're eligible for a clinical trial is by coming in for an assessment," Dr. Seidner says.

Informed Consent
If your medical history and health condition are appropriate for clinical study, a trial coordinator will contact you to obtain informed consent, a legal requirement necessary for trial participation.

"During the informed consent process, we discuss the trial at length, explaining the rights and responsibilities of the patient," Dr. Seidner says. "Patients get the opportunity to ask questions and review documentation that will help them decide if the study is right for them."

After patients have received adequate informed consent and have agreed to study protocol, they may be eligible for trial enrollment.

To learn if you're a candidate for a study at Green and Seidner Family Practice Associates, PC, please call the clinical trial hotline at 215-361-7164.

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