For patients

Our studies

At the Clinical Research Centre of the Medical University of Bialystok we conduct clinical and research studies in obesity, diabetes and metabolic diseases. Below are our current studies – select a study to see details and eligibility criteria.

CBK UMB

Clinical trial

COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Recruitment ongoing

PolReD

Research study

Polish Diabetes Registry

Stop Diabetes!

Recruitment ongoing

BBSS

Research study

Bialystok Bariatric Surgery Study

After bariatric surgery

Recruitment at the Department

HepTiR

Research study

Tirzepatide and fatty liver

Biomarkers of response

Recruitment completed

GAROS

Research study

Genetics of response to semaglutide

Obesity and prediabetes

Recruitment completed

Patient resources
Calculators

The calculators are for information only and do not replace medical advice. Calculations are done in your browser – no data is sent or stored.

BMI – body mass index

Body mass index (BMI) is the ratio of body weight to height squared. It is used to assess body weight in adults.

Result

—kg/m²

Enter your height and weight.

World Health Organization (WHO) classification for adults. Not applicable in pregnancy; in children and adolescents body weight is assessed using growth charts.

HOMA-IR – insulin resistance index

The HOMA-IR index is used to assess insulin resistance, i.e. reduced sensitivity of tissues to insulin.

Glucose unit

Result

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Enter your fasting glucose and insulin.

Matthews DR et al., Diabetologia 1985;28:412–419. Formula: glucose [mg/dl] × insulin [µIU/ml] / 405. There is no single universal cut-off – interpretation depends on the population and the insulin assay, so the result should be discussed with a doctor.

FINDRISC – type 2 diabetes risk

The FINDRISC questionnaire is used to assess the 10-year risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Age
Body mass index (BMI)
Sex (for the waist thresholds)
Waist circumference (measured below the ribs, usually at navel level)
Do you do at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day, at work or in your free time?
How often do you eat vegetables, fruit or berries?
Have you ever taken blood pressure medication regularly?
Have you ever been found to have high blood glucose (e.g. in a health check, during an illness or pregnancy)?
Has anyone in your family been diagnosed with diabetes (type 1 or 2)?

Result

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Answer all questions to see your result.

Lindström J, Tuomilehto J. The Diabetes Risk Score: a practical tool to predict type 2 diabetes risk. Diabetes Care 2003;26:725–731.

WHtR – waist-to-height ratio

The waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) is used to assess central obesity, which is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

Waist circumference is measured midway between the lower margin of the ribs and the iliac crest.

Result

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Enter your waist circumference and height.

Thresholds from NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, UK) for adults with a BMI below 35 kg/m².

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Submitting this form does not mean you are enrolled in the study. Our team will review your submission and contact you.