Clinical trials
Diabetes (Insulin-requiring, Type 1 or Type 2) clinical trials
Below are recruiting diabetes (insulin-requiring, type 1 or type 2) clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,191 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04455867Recruiting
Study of type 2 diabetes risk and early treatment
This study looks at people who may be on the way to developing type 2 diabetes or who have it, to see how to help and better understand the condition. Depending on the part of the study you join, it may include brain scans and sleep testing.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT04657783Recruiting
French cohort study of people with type 1 diabetes
This study follows people with type 1 diabetes in France to better understand the condition over time. It may help researchers improve future care, especially for how type 1 diabetes starts and is managed from early diagnosis onward.
ParisAges 6–100 - NCT05580536Recruiting
Text-message program for Arab Americans with type 2 diabetes
This study tests a diabetes support program designed for Arab Americans, using regular text messages and materials in Arabic and English. It may help people improve blood sugar control and stay engaged in their care.
El Cajon, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05594706Recruiting
Anhydroglucitol test in children with type 1 diabetes
This trial studies how anhydroglucitol behaves in children with type 1 diabetes who use insulin pump therapy and glucose monitoring. Your team will compare measurements over about a year to see if this marker could be useful for tracking diabetes control.
Geneva, Canton of GenevaAges 2–18 - NCT05702463RecruitingPhase 1
Daily aspirin in adults with type 2 diabetes
This early-stage study tests how a daily aspirin tablet behaves in the body and how it affects blood/clotting markers in people with type 2 diabetes. It may help researchers understand whether this form of aspirin could be useful, especially if you’re not currently taking aspirin.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT05776563Recruiting
Testing whether brain sugar transport improves in type 2 diabetes
This study looks at whether the way the brain uses sugar (glucose) in people with type 2 diabetes can improve, and whether changes track with tighter diabetes treatment. You may get brain scans (MRI/MRS) and diabetes monitoring to see if there’s “reversibility” in the brain’s sugar transport.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–60 - NCT06082063RecruitingPhase 3
Reducing heart disease risk in type 1 diabetes
This trial tests a combination of treatments to lower the risk of heart disease and kidney problems in people with type 1 diabetes who already have some complications or higher risk. If you qualify, you will receive extra care aimed at preventing heart attacks, strokes, and kidney failure.
CopenhagenAges 40–90 - NCT06152588Recruiting
Time-restricted eating for type 2 diabetes
This trial tests if eating only during a restricted time window each day can help control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. If you have type 2 diabetes, are overweight, and usually eat over a long period each day, you may be able to join.
Herlev, DenmarkAges 18 years+ - NCT06236607Recruiting
Artificial pancreas trial for adults with type 1 diabetes
This trial tests a hybrid closed-loop system that automatically adjusts insulin delivery. It may help you manage your blood sugar more easily if you currently give yourself daily insulin shots.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–75 - NCT06319560Recruiting
Hydroxychloroquine for type 2 diabetes during pregnancy
This study tests if hydroxychloroquine, a medicine sometimes used for autoimmune conditions, can help control blood sugar in pregnant women with type 2 diabetes. It aims to improve pregnancy outcomes for both mother and baby.
Cheras, Kuala LumpurAges 20–45 - NCT06331338Recruiting
Decision cycle for better blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes
This study tests a new way to help people with type 2 diabetes make decisions about their blood sugar control. The goal is to see if this approach can improve your diabetes management.
HsinchuAges 18 years+ - NCT06398093Recruiting
Self-compassion tool kit for type 2 diabetes distress
This study tests a self-compassion tool kit designed to help people with type 2 diabetes feel less stressed and more in control of their condition. If you have type 2 diabetes and are feeling some distress about it, this program may offer practical support to improve your daily life.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06427421Recruiting
Immune cells in children with recent type 1 diabetes
This study looks at immune cells in children who were recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It involves one extra blood draw to better understand how the immune system attacks the pancreas. If you join, no new treatments are given—just observation and analysis of your child's immune cells.
ParisAges 6–18 - NCT06520995Recruiting
Cognitive exercises for older adults with type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether doing special cognitive exercises at home can help older adults manage type 2 diabetes better. It is designed for people who are comfortable using a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
Istanbul, AvcılarAges 65 years+ - NCT06557317Recruiting
Lifestyle program for Black teen girls at risk for type 2 diabetes
This study tests if an in-person lifestyle program can help prevent type 2 diabetes in Black adolescent girls who have obesity. The program involves both the teen and a caregiver who prepares most of the household meals.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 12–18 - NCT06575478RecruitingPhase 2
Herbal granules for new type 2 diabetes patients
This study tests two herbal granules (Fuling Yunhua and Dihuang Baoyuan) to see if they help control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes who have not yet taken diabetes medication. You will be randomly assigned to one of the granules or a placebo for several weeks, and your blood sugar will be monitored closely.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT06593327Recruiting
Heart failure screening trial for diabetes patients
This trial helps primary care providers screen and prevent heart failure in people with Type 2 diabetes. It uses a simple blood test to find early signs of heart problems.
Dallas, TexasAges Any age - NCT06605287Recruiting
Long-term diabetes progress after Supaglutide treatment
This study follows up with people who were in an earlier Supaglutide trial to see how their diabetes is doing after treatment. It helps researchers understand if the medication's effects last over time.
NanjingAges 18–75 - NCT06658067Recruiting
Study on continuous glucose monitors for type 2 diabetes
This study gives continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to people with type 2 diabetes who cannot afford them. It looks at whether using a CGM helps improve blood sugar control.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06727721RecruitingPhase 2
Stem cell therapy for hard-to-treat type 2 diabetes
This trial tests a new stem cell treatment for people with type 2 diabetes that is difficult to control with standard medications. The treatment uses a special kind of stem cell to try to improve blood sugar levels.
ShanghaiAges 18–70 - NCT06730113Recruiting
Young adults with type 2 diabetes and heart health study
This study looks at how type 2 diabetes starting in youth affects the heart over time. It also includes teens and young adults who are overweight or lean, and their biological parents, to compare heart health across these groups.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 12–25 - NCT06731218RecruitingPhase 1
A study on RGB-5088 for type 1 diabetes
This trial tests a new treatment called RGB-5088 in people with type 1 diabetes. It aims to see if the treatment is safe and if it helps control blood sugar.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT06848244Recruiting
Preventing diabetes in young Black women
This trial tests a program to help young Black women with prediabetes and binge eating prevent type 2 diabetes using a smartphone. It focuses on healthy eating and behavior change.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–25 - NCT06895486RecruitingPhase 2
New oral polio vaccine study for infants
This study tests a new oral polio vaccine given to healthy infants at 16 weeks old. It aims to see if the vaccine is safe and works well to protect against polio.
Panama CityAges 1 month–2 months
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for diabetes (insulin-requiring, type 1 or type 2)?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,191 recruiting diabetes (insulin-requiring, type 1 or type 2) studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a diabetes (insulin-requiring, type 1 or type 2) trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a diabetes (insulin-requiring, type 1 or type 2) trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.