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 2,152 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05710198RecruitingPhase 3
Citicoline eye drops to slow vision field loss in glaucoma
This Phase 3 trial tests whether citicoline 2% eye drops can help slow worsening of the visual field in adults with open-angle glaucoma. If you qualify, you would be monitored with repeated eye tests to see if your vision field stays more stable over time.
Milan, MIAges 18 years+ - NCT06269419Recruiting
Diabetes eye disease natural progression study
This study follows people with type 2 diabetes to understand how diabetic retinopathy (an eye disease caused by diabetes) changes over time without treatment. It may help if you have no other eye issues causing new blood vessels and are not planning for certain eye procedures.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT05584293Recruiting
Diabetes registry for adults with diabetes in hospital care
This study sets up a diabetes registry, which means collecting information about people’s diabetes care in a hospital clinic. It may help improve understanding of how diabetes is managed in real life, which can support better future care.
Almelo, OverijsselAges 18 years+ - NCT05479305Recruiting
Stent placement for thoracic aorta problems in urgent high-risk patients
This trial studies a new type of stent graft placed in the chest aorta (from the aortic arch into the descending part) to treat aneurysms or dissections in people who are too high-risk for open surgery. It may help by offering a faster, less invasive repair when waiting for a custom stent would be unsafe.
BrestAges 18 years+ - NCT05132179Recruiting
Testing two antiseptic creams for diabetic foot ulcers
This study compares two topical (applied on the skin) antimicrobial agents—Dakin’s and Prontosan—to help heal diabetic foot ulcers. You may be eligible if you have a diabetic foot ulcer that has been present for at least 3 weeks and is large enough.
Uddevalla, TrollhattanAges 18–100 - NCT06116435Recruiting
Lifestyle program for weight loss and physical activity
This study tests a lifestyle program to help people become more active and lose weight. It compares different types of support to see what works best.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–65 - NCT06412224RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Testing a new drug for diabetic eye disease after vitrectomy
This trial tests a new medicine, RRG001, given after vitrectomy surgery for severe diabetic eye disease. It aims to see if the drug is safe and helps prevent vision loss.
TianjinAges 20–80 - NCT07827417Recruiting
Balance training for diabetic nerve pain
This study compares two types of exercise to help improve balance in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. You may join if you have diabetes-related nerve damage and trouble with balance.
IslamabadAges 40 years+ - NCT07822152RecruitingPhase 1
Cord blood stem cells for diabetic kidney disease
This trial tests whether injecting stem cells from donated umbilical cords can help people with kidney damage caused by type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if this treatment can slow the decline in kidney function and safely improve their condition.
WuhanAges 30–70 - NCT07808723Recruiting
Family program to prevent type 2 diabetes in African American and Hispanic households
This 12-week program helps African American and Hispanic families in Georgia lower their risk of type 2 diabetes by making healthy changes together. If you have prediabetes or are at risk, you and your teenager (ages 12-17) can join to learn about nutrition, exercise, and better health habits.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 12 years+ - NCT06519552RecruitingPhase 1
Gene therapy study for adults with MPS type I
This study tests a new gene therapy called JWK008 for adults with MPS type I. The goal is to see if it is safe and can help improve symptoms. You may be able to join if you are 18 or older and have not had serious side effects from enzyme replacement therapy.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT07798960RecruitingPhase 2
Light therapy for diabetic foot ulcers
This study tests whether shining a special light on diabetic foot ulcers can help them heal faster. It aims to find out if the treatment is safe and effective.
Teresina, PiauíAges 18 years+ - NCT07794475RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Trimetazidine for diabetic nerve pain
This trial tests whether the drug trimetazidine can improve nerve damage symptoms in people with type 2 diabetes and diabetic neuropathy. It also looks at how the drug affects a substance in the blood called endothelin-1, which may be involved in nerve damage.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT07790809Recruiting
Robotic surgery for stomach and esophagus junction cancer
This study tests a new robotic surgery system for a specific type of stomach-adjacent cancer. The goal is to see if the robotic approach is safe and effective in removing the tumor.
Changchun, JilinAges 18–80 - NCT03240653Recruiting
Study to sort people with Gaucher disease into groups
This study looks at people with Gaucher disease (types I, II, or III) to better “group” patients for understanding and future research. If you (or your child) have confirmed Gaucher disease, you may be asked to share information and follow a study schedule.
BirminghamAges Any age - NCT07783087Recruiting
Wound gel for diabetic foot ulcers
This study tests whether a new wound gel helps heal diabetic foot ulcers better than the standard gel. It is for people with mild to moderate foot ulcers who have good blood flow and are not taking certain medications.
Bonheiden, AntwerpAges 18 years+ - NCT07747454Recruiting
Strength exercises or electrical stimulation for diabetic frozen shoulder
This study tests two types of physical therapy—isometric strengthening exercises and TENS (a pain-relieving electrical stimulation)—to see which is better for reducing pain and improving movement in people with diabetes who have frozen shoulder. You may receive one of these treatments for several weeks.
Kafr ash ShaykhAges 40–65 - NCT05769868RecruitingPhase 3
Esmolol test to spot heart problems in diabetes, cirrhosis, and cancer
This trial tests whether esmolol (a short-acting heart medicine) can help doctors identify certain heart-related problems in people with type 2 diabetes, liver scarring (cirrhosis), or specific cancers. It’s mainly about improving how heart issues are detected during ultrasound testing.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06353568Recruiting
Light therapy to prevent diabetic foot ulcers
This study tests a painless light treatment (photobiomodulation) to see if it can prevent foot ulcers in people with type 2 diabetes who are at risk. If you qualify, you would receive the treatment regularly and be monitored for foot health.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18–75 - NCT07726043Recruiting
Rehab with vibration therapy for balance in CMT1A
This trial tests whether adding a special vibration device to an intensive rehab program helps improve balance in people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A. If you are between 18 and 65 and have mild to moderate leg weakness, you may be able to join.
MarseilleAges 18–65 - NCT02647827RecruitingPhase 2
Acupuncture or metformin for insulin resistance in PCOS
This study tests whether acupuncture or the diabetes medicine metformin can improve insulin resistance in women with PCOS. It may help with hormone-related symptoms and metabolic health, comparing the two approaches against usual care for non-PCOS controls.
BeijingAges 18–40 - NCT07717554Recruiting
Virtual yoga for diabetic stomach-pain relief
This study tests if virtual yoga classes can help people with diabetes and gastroparesis (slow stomach emptying) feel better. It looks at whether yoga can ease symptoms like nausea, bloating, and stomach pain.
Columbus, OhioAges 18–65 - NCT07712913RecruitingPhase 3
Pregabalin for nerve pain from diabetes or shingles
This trial tests an extended-release version of pregabalin (a pain medication) for people with long-term nerve pain caused by diabetes or shingles. It aims to see if this once-daily pill can reduce pain with fewer side effects.
Salvador, Estado de BahiaAges 18–75 - NCT07708233RecruitingPhase 4
Benfotiamine vs vitamin B complex for diabetic nerve pain
This study compares two types of vitamin B supplements to see which one better relieves nerve pain and numbness in people with diabetes. It may help if you have diabetic neuropathy and are looking for a safe, non-drug option.
Pathumthani, BangkokAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for diabetes (insulin-requiring, type 1 or type 2)?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,152 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.