Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Kathryn Lucas

Endocrinology
Diabetes & Endocrinology
623 N 35th St, 
Morehead City, NC 
Expertise in
8
conditions
Diabetes & Endocrinology
623 N 35th St, 
Morehead City, NC 

Overview

Kathryn Lucas is an Endocrinologist in Morehead City, North Carolina. Dr. Lucas is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Low Blood Sugar, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles and participating in 19 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Endocrinology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NC

Hospital Affiliations

Carteret General Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

Diabetes & Endocrinology
623 N 35th St, Morehead City, NC 28557
Other Locations
Office
611 N 35th St, Morehead City, NC 28557

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Lucas has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Hypoparathyroidism
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

18 Clinical Trials

A Phase 1/2, First-in-Human, Open-Label, Dose-Escalation Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Gene Therapy for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Through Administration of an Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV) Serotype 5-Based Recombinant Vector Encoding the Human CYP21A2 Gene
A Phase 1/2, First-in-Human, Open-Label, Dose-Escalation Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Gene Therapy for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Through Administration of an Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV) Serotype 5-Based Recombinant Vector Encoding the Human CYP21A2 Gene
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 23, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drug: AAV BBP-631
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Seamless, Adaptive, Phase 2b/3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter, International Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Belapectin (GR MD-02) for the Prevention of Esophageal Varices in NASH Cirrhosis
A Seamless, Adaptive, Phase 2b/3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter, International Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Belapectin (GR MD-02) for the Prevention of Esophageal Varices in NASH Cirrhosis
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: December 15, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Belapectin
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Randomized, Open-Label, Parallel-Group, Two-Arm, Phase 4 Study to Evaluate the Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Tirzepatide Compared With Intensified Conventional Care in Adults When Initiating Treatment Early in the Course of Type 2 Diabetes
A Randomized, Open-Label, Parallel-Group, Two-Arm, Phase 4 Study to Evaluate the Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Tirzepatide Compared With Intensified Conventional Care in Adults When Initiating Treatment Early in the Course of Type 2 Diabetes
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 12, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 4
A Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Phase 2b Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of ARO-ANG3 in Adults With Mixed Dyslipidemia
A Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Phase 2b Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of ARO-ANG3 in Adults With Mixed Dyslipidemia
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 03, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Group Study to Evaluate Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of HM15211(Efocipegtrutide) Treatment for 12 Months in Subjects With Biopsy Confirmed NASH
A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Group Study to Evaluate Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of HM15211(Efocipegtrutide) Treatment for 12 Months in Subjects With Biopsy Confirmed NASH
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: November 19, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: HM15211
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 2b Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of ARO-APOC3 in Adults With Severe Hypertriglyceridemia
A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 2b Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of ARO-APOC3 in Adults With Severe Hypertriglyceridemia
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 03, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: ARO-APOC3
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 3, Parallel-Design, Open-Label, Randomized Control Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of LY3209590 as a Weekly Basal Insulin Compared to Insulin Degludec in Insulin Naïve Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
A Phase 3, Parallel-Design, Open-Label, Randomized Control Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of LY3209590 as a Weekly Basal Insulin Compared to Insulin Degludec in Insulin Naïve Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 16, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
The HepQuant SHUNT Liver Diagnostic Kit for Likelihood of Large Esophageal Varices: The SHUNT-V Study
The HepQuant SHUNT Liver Diagnostic Kit for Likelihood of Large Esophageal Varices: The SHUNT-V Study
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 11, 2025
Intervention Type: Combination product
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 2 Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of Tirzepatide Versus Placebo in Patients With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 2 Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of Tirzepatide Versus Placebo in Patients With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 24, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Tirzepatide
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Obeticholic Acid in Subjects With Compensated Cirrhosis Due to Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
A Phase 3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Obeticholic Acid in Subjects With Compensated Cirrhosis Due to Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 23, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Obeticholic acid
Study Phase: Phase 3
Randomized, Multicenter, Double-blind, Parallel-Group, Placebo & Comparator-Controlled Study to Compare the Glycemic Effects, Safety & Tolerability of Metformin Delayed-Release Tablets in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Randomized, Multicenter, Double-blind, Parallel-Group, Placebo & Comparator-Controlled Study to Compare the Glycemic Effects, Safety & Tolerability of Metformin Delayed-Release Tablets in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Enrollment Status: Suspended
Publish Date: March 14, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Metformin
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 2, Randomized, Parallel, Open-Label Comparator-Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of LY3209590 in Study Participants With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Previously Treated With Multiple Daily Injection Therapy
A Phase 2, Randomized, Parallel, Open-Label Comparator-Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of LY3209590 in Study Participants With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Previously Treated With Multiple Daily Injection Therapy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 27, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: LY3209590, Insulin Degludec
Study Phase: Phase 2
An Open-label Therapeutic Efficacy Study of Tirosint (Levothyroxine Sodium) Capsules in Thyroidectomized Patients Taking Proton Pump Inhibitors
An Open-label Therapeutic Efficacy Study of Tirosint (Levothyroxine Sodium) Capsules in Thyroidectomized Patients Taking Proton Pump Inhibitors
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 05, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 4
A Phase 3, Randomized, Open-Label Trial Comparing Efficacy and Safety of Tirzepatide Versus Semaglutide Once Weekly as Add-on Therapy to Metformin in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
A Phase 3, Randomized, Open-Label Trial Comparing Efficacy and Safety of Tirzepatide Versus Semaglutide Once Weekly as Add-on Therapy to Metformin in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 14, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Tirzepatide, Semaglutide
Study Phase: Phase 3
Post Approval Study for Non-Adjunctive Use of Dexcom G5 and G6 CGM System for Diabetes Management
Post Approval Study for Non-Adjunctive Use of Dexcom G5 and G6 CGM System for Diabetes Management
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: September 21, 2021
Intervention Type: Device
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel Arm Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Investigational Dulaglutide Doses When Added to Metformin in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel Arm Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Investigational Dulaglutide Doses When Added to Metformin in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 12, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Comparison of LY900014 to Insulin Lispro With an Open-Label Postprandial LY900014 Treatment Group, in Combination With Insulin Glargine or Insulin Degludec, in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes PRONTO-T1D
A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Comparison of LY900014 to Insulin Lispro With an Open-Label Postprandial LY900014 Treatment Group, in Combination With Insulin Glargine or Insulin Degludec, in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes PRONTO-T1D
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 01, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Emricasan, an Oral Caspase Inhibitor, in Subjects With Decompensated Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Cirrhosis
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Emricasan, an Oral Caspase Inhibitor, in Subjects With Decompensated Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Cirrhosis
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: March 19, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Emricasan
Study Phase: Phase 2
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19 Total Publications

Efruxifermin in Compensated Liver Cirrhosis Caused by MASH.
Efruxifermin in Compensated Liver Cirrhosis Caused by MASH.
Journal: The New England journal of medicine
Published: May 09, 2025
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kathryn Lucas is classified as an Distinguished expert for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Kathryn Lucas specialize in?

While Dr. Kathryn Lucas is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Low Blood Sugar. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.

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