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 2,155 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04428658Recruiting
Telehealth coaching for kids to improve blood sugar control
This trial tests whether extra diabetes coaching delivered through online video and online messages can lower blood sugar levels in children with type 1 diabetes. It may help your child improve diabetes control by combining real-time and non-real-time support.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 5–18 - NCT06471634Recruiting
Improving sleep and reducing sitting time in type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether a program to improve sleep and reduce sitting time can help people with type 2 diabetes. It combines cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia with tips to move more during the day.
Leicester, LeicestershireAges 18–75 - NCT06562842Recruiting
Exercise, Gut Health, and Type 2 Diabetes Study
This study looks at how exercise affects gut bacteria in people with type 2 diabetes. It may help explain why physical activity improves diabetes control.
TrikalaAges 45–65 - NCT07258394RecruitingPhase 3
Study of dimethyl fumarate for preserving insulin in new-onset type 1 diabetes
This study tests the drug dimethyl fumarate (an oral medication already used for other conditions) to see if it can help people newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes keep making their own insulin for longer. The goal is to slow down the immune attack on the pancreas.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–65 - NCT07244003RecruitingPhase 4
Testing metformin with two newer diabetes drugs
This trial is testing if adding a combination of SGLT-2 inhibitor and GLP-1 receptor agonist to metformin can improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes who are not meeting their goals on metformin alone or with one other pill.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07241325Recruiting
Emotional health and quality of life in type 2 diabetes
This study looks at how adults with type 2 diabetes feel emotionally and mentally, and how their health affects their daily life. Participants will fill out questionnaires about their mood, well-being, and quality of life.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07245082Recruiting
Type 2 diabetes patient study
This study looks at people with type 2 diabetes to understand their health. If you join, you'll have simple measurements taken like height, weight, and grip strength.
Taipei, Zhongzheng DistAges 18 years+ - NCT06903546RecruitingPhase 4
Propolis for cholesterol in type 2 diabetes
This trial tests if taking propolis (a bee product) can help lower cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes. It is for those whose diabetes is well-controlled and who are already on cholesterol medication.
JakartaAges 35–59 - NCT06838416Recruiting
Study on finerenone for kidney health in type 2 diabetes
This trial tests if a medicine called finerenone can protect kidney function in people with type 2 diabetes and early-to-moderate chronic kidney disease. It may be an option if you are already on blood pressure medication and have some protein in your urine.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT07222137RecruitingPhase 3
Baricitinib to delay type 1 diabetes in at-risk people
This trial tests if baricitinib, a pill that calms the immune system, can slow down or delay the onset of type 1 diabetes in children and adults who are at high risk. It is for people whose blood sugar is already starting to rise but who do not yet need insulin.
Santa Barbara, CaliforniaAges 1–35 - NCT07215533Recruiting
Exercise trials for teens and young adults at risk for diabetes
This study compares two types of exercise—high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and time-restricted eating (TRE)—to help lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in teens and young adults who are overweight or have obesity.
Syracuse, New YorkAges 14–30 - NCT07209930Recruiting
Exercise and glucose response in type 1 diabetes
This trial looks at how blood sugar levels change during exercise in healthy adults and people with type 1 diabetes. It may help understand how the body responds to exercise differently from person to person.
Dublin, DublinAges 18–60 - NCT06931275Recruiting
Reducing technology gaps in type 1 diabetes care
This trial tests if sending reminders to doctors can help more Black and Hispanic people with type 1 diabetes get access to helpful diabetes technology. It aims to reduce unfair differences in who gets to use these tools.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 2–95 - NCT07195994Recruiting
Study of an investigational product with or without semaglutide for blood sugar
This trial tests an investigational product to see how well it controls blood sugar in adults with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Some participants will also take the diabetes medication semaglutide to compare effects.
London, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07193459RecruitingPhase 3
Study of an oral tablet for type 2 diabetes
This trial tests an experimental daily tablet for adults with type 2 diabetes who are not currently on any diabetes medication. It aims to see if the tablet can safely lower blood sugar levels over time.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07196371Recruiting
Walking with blood flow restriction for type 2 diabetes
This study tests if walking with blood flow restriction (using a cuff on your legs) can help people with type 2 diabetes improve fitness and blood sugar control. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and helpful for those who are not currently active.
Okanagan, British ColumbiaAges 19–64 - NCT06627322Recruiting
Diabetes type 2 trial for people with heart risks
This study compares different diabetes medicines to see which works best for people with type 2 diabetes who also have heart or blood vessel risks. It aims to find better treatment to protect your heart and kidneys.
DaeguAges 19 years+ - NCT01984762Recruiting
Weight-loss surgery for type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether two weight-loss operations (sleeve gastrectomy or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass) can improve type 2 diabetes. It may help people with higher body weight and diabetes control, but it also requires meeting safety and health criteria.
GothenburgAges 18–60 - NCT07187531RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new drug to preserve insulin production in type 1 diabetes
This study tests a new drug called SAB-142, which aims to stop the immune system from attacking insulin-making cells in type 1 diabetes. It may help preserve your body's ability to make insulin. The trial will check if the drug is safe and effective.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 5–40 - NCT07184775Recruiting
CGM vs finger-stick for type 2 diabetes in pregnancy
This trial tests if using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) helps manage blood sugar better than finger-stick checks in pregnant women with type 2 diabetes. It aims to see if CGM leads to better sugar control and possibly healthier outcomes for you and your baby.
Sewell, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06932874RecruitingPhase 4
Metformin for diabetes with heart disease
This trial tests a long-acting metformin pill in people with both type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease. It aims to see if metformin can safely help control blood sugar in this specific group.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 30–75 - NCT07163975Recruiting
Complete Pulpotomy vs Root Canal for Diabetic Tooth Infection
This study tests whether a less invasive tooth infection treatment (complete pulpotomy) works as well as a standard root canal for people with type 2 diabetes. It is designed for adults with a specific blood sugar level who have an infected lower back tooth.
Rohtak, HaryanaAges 18–70 - NCT07156370Recruiting
Saliva cortisol test for hard-to-control diabetes
This study checks if a simple saliva test can find high cortisol levels in people with hard-to-control type 2 diabetes. It aims to help doctors identify if cortisol problems are making diabetes worse.
ShanghaiAges 18–80 - NCT07149142Recruiting
AI eye screening for children with type 1 diabetes
This study tests if an artificial intelligence (AI) system can effectively screen for eye problems related to diabetes (retinopathy) in children. The goal is to find a faster, easier way to protect your child's vision.
Prague, Prague 5Ages 11–19
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for diabetes (insulin-requiring, type 1 or type 2)?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,155 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.