You will contribute to the wellbeing of society, and the advancement of medical research, bringing new hope for patients afflicted with different conditions and diseases. Future generations, your children or grandchildren included, will benefit from the research. It may also benefit you, as you can learn more about your illness or condition and the treatment options, and have access to new medications and procedures. Whatever your reasons, participation is voluntary. We invite you to join us in gaining better understanding of diseases and improving healthcare in Singapore.
Monogenic Hypertension Research
Information
Eligibility:
- High blood pressure before 30 years old
- High blood pressure between 30 - 40 years old and family history of hypertension
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure despite taking 3 or more blood pressure lowering medications
- Your doctor suspects that you may have Monogenic Hypertension
Contact Number:
8938 2077 / 9646 6874
Email:
mgh@ktph.com.sg
Time:
Monday - Friday,
9am - 12pm or 1pm - 5pm
Collection, use and disclosure of your personal data shall be in accordance with our
privacy policy
Diabetes Study
We are looking for volunteers for a 3-year study to find out which of two treatment processes is better at treating Type 2 Diabetes in overweight patients: Surgery or the best medical treatment.
Information
Eligibility:
- Type 2 diabetes for less than 10 years
- Age 21 – 65 years old
- BMI between 27 - 32
- Willing to have either surgery or the best medical treatment
- Not pregnant or planning to get pregnant before the end of the study
Contact :
973 874 08
Email:
cheng.anton.ks@ktph.com.sg
Collection, use and disclosure of your personal data shall be in accordance with our
privacy policy
SMART2D Study
We are calling for research volunteers who have taken part in the diabetes study in 2011-2014 organised by Khoo Teck Puat Hospital's Clinical Research Unit to participate in a follow-up study. This research investigates the risk factors affecting blood vessel function, eye, kidney and foot complications in people with Type 2 diabetes.
Information
Eligibility:
- Aged 21 to 90 years old
- Have Type 2 Diabetes
- Not pregnant
Contact :
8128 9442 (Amy)
8798 3468 (Xiaoge)
8798 3592 (Siti)
9113 5891 (Wei Rou)
Email:
ktph.smart2d@ktph.com.sg
Time:
Monday - Friday,
9am - 12pm or 2pm - 4.30pm
Familial Clustering of Diabetes Kidney Disease
DKD is a common diabetic complication which affects the kidneys. Over time, kidney function is lost, leading to the need for dialysis. DKD patients commonly experience a loss in their quality of life.
Research has shown that DKD tends to occur more frequently within families with a history of DKD. This pattern may be caused by a shared lifestyle among family members. This includes shared diet and behavior.
Information
Eligibility:
- T2DM
≥ 10 years
- At least 2 family members can join
- Family members need not to be T2DM
≥10 years
Contact Number:
Office - 6602 3311
HP - 9758 6282 (8am - 8pm)
Email:
ktph.fam.study@ktph.com.sg
Collection, use and disclosure of your personal data shall be in accordance with our
privacy policy
Monogenic Diabetes Study
MODY (Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young) is a form of monogenic diabetes that is caused by a single gene abnormality (mutation). Our research study aims to identify potential MODY patients for genetic testing in order to determine the mutation which will help doctors better understand the disease and treat the patients. The MODY Registry provides a platform to gather information for further studies of monogenic diabetes that will serve the interests of patients and healthcare providers.
Information
Principal Investigator:
A/Prof Lim Su Chi
Senior Consultant, Diabetes Centre
Clinical Director,
Clinical Research Unit, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
Recruitment Period:
Until 30 September 2021
Eligibility:
- Age 0-99 years
- Diabetes diagnosed at 35 years old or less
- Additional criteria applies (eligibility to be confirmed by study team)
Cost:
For eligible and consented participants:
- No charge for tests performed as part of the study
- One-time transport reimbursement provided
Contact :
9755 2352 (Li Xian)
9839 9844 (Lovynn)
Email:
ktph.mody.registry@ktph.com.sg
Time:
Monday - Friday,
9am - 12pm or 2pm - 4.30pm
Collection, use and disclosure of your personal data shall be in accordance with our
privacy policy
Neurological Foot Testing
We are calling for research volunteers to participate in several non-invasive tests and questionnaires for foot screening to help us establish normal and abnormal readings of these foot tests.
Information
Recruitment Period:
Until 31 March 2022
Eligibility:
- No diabetes and neurological symptoms
- Have pre-diabetes
- Have Type 2 diabetes
Cost:
No charge for tests; vouchers or cash will be given to participants who fulfill the study protocol requirement
Contact :
6602 2346
Email:
chan.zit.liang@ktph.com.sg
Time:
Mon-Fri, 8.30am - 6pm
Collection, use and disclosure of your personal data shall be in accordance with our
privacy policy
FHCARE Research Study
Information
Recruitment Period:
Until 31 March 2030
What the study involves:
- Up to 2 visits
- Screening for cholesterol: Total Cholesterol > 7.5mmol/l LDL-cholesterol>4.4mmol/l>
- Family history-taking and Genetic testing
Cost:
No charge for cholesterol test; travel expenses to be reimbursed
Contact :
9825 9793 (Fariha)
9674 5167 (Wen Yi)
9863 7690 (Atiqa)
Email:
cholesterol.info@ktph.com.sg
Time:
Monday - Friday,
9am - 12pm or 2pm - 5pm
Collection, use and disclosure of your personal data shall be in accordance with our
privacy policy
You may contact the study teams for specific studies as listed in the recruitment posters above.
Alternatively, you may
click here to register your interest to be part of our research volunteers database. We will contact you when there is a suitable study.