Clinical trials · Baltimore, MD
Diabetes clinical trials in Baltimore
We’re tracking 118 recruiting diabetes studies with a site in or near Baltimore — including Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Baltimore
- NCT06112418Recruiting
Personalized vs standard care to prevent heart attacks
This trial compares two ways to prevent heart attacks and strokes: one uses a special heart CT scan to guide care, the other uses standard risk factors like blood pressure and cholesterol. You may be eligible if you are older (men over 55, women over 65) and have diabetes, prediabetes, or metabolic syndrome.
Columbia, MarylandAges 55 years+ - NCT07662044RecruitingPhase 3
Studying elecoglipron for type 2 diabetes
This trial tests a new medicine called elecoglipron, taken alone or with another diabetes drug (dapagliflozin), to see if it helps control blood sugar better than a placebo. It may be an option if your current treatment isn't working well enough.
Bowie, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07743450RecruitingPhase 3
Once-daily pill for weight loss in people with type 2 diabetes
This study tests an oral medication, ASC30, to see if it helps people with type 2 diabetes who are overweight or obese lose weight and improve blood sugar control. It is a once-daily pill that may offer a new treatment option.
Bowie, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07076199RecruitingPhase 3
Weekly vs daily insulin for type 1 diabetes
This study tests a new once-weekly insulin (icodec) against a standard daily insulin (glargine), both taken with mealtime insulin. It aims to see which works better to control blood sugar in adults with type 1 diabetes.
Olney, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07340320RecruitingPhase 2
CX11 tablets for type 2 diabetes
This trial tests an experimental drug called CX11 to see if it helps control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes who are already taking metformin. It may be an option for you if your blood sugar is not well controlled and you meet the health requirements.
Silver Spring, MarylandAges 18–75 - NCT07654374RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new pill for weight loss and diabetes
This study tests a new daily pill (aleniglipron) to help adults with excess weight and type 2 diabetes lose weight and improve blood sugar control. It may be a good fit if you have a BMI of 27 or higher and your diabetes is managed with A1c between 6.5% and 10%.
Silver Spring, MarylandAges 18–79 - NCT07662213RecruitingPhase 3
Elecoglipron vs semaglutide for type 2 diabetes
This study tests an experimental diabetes pill (elecoglipron) to see if it works as well as a current medicine, semaglutide, for people with type 2 diabetes who also have heart risk factors. It aims to help better control blood sugar and weight.
Rockville, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07754461RecruitingPhase 3
Survodutide for blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes
This study tests an investigational drug called survodutide to see if it helps people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels. Participants will receive either survodutide or a placebo, and the study will compare changes in HbA1c (a measure of blood sugar control).
Rockville, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07231419RecruitingPhase 3
Study of suzetrigine for diabetic nerve pain
This trial tests an experimental pain drug called suzetrigine for people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage from diabetes that causes pain in the feet and legs). It aims to see if the drug can safely reduce pain over time.
Rockville, MarylandAges 18–80 - NCT07564414RecruitingPhase 3
Weight Loss Study Comparing Two Doses of CagriSema
This study tests whether a new combination medication called CagriSema (in two different doses) helps people with obesity lose weight. You may qualify if you're 18 or older, have a BMI of 35 or higher, and either don't have type 2 diabetes or have it well-controlled.
Rockville, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07296484RecruitingPhase 2
Clofutriben for hard-to-control type 2 diabetes
This trial tests a new medication, clofutriben, for people with hard-to-control type 2 diabetes who might also have mild excess of a stress hormone called cortisol. It aims to see if the drug can help lower blood sugar and improve diabetes management.
Rockville, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT04969926Recruiting
Study of parathyroid problems in children and adults
This is an observational study that follows people who have or may develop parathyroid-related conditions. The goal is to better understand how these problems change over time and what patterns show up, which can help improve future care.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 6 months–100 years - NCT00001159Recruiting
Studying how thyroid problems develop over time
This is an observational study that follows people with known or suspected thyroid problems to better understand how these conditions develop and behave. It doesn't test a new treatment, but it helps doctors learn more about thyroid disorders, which may improve care.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 6 months–98 years - NCT03049462RecruitingPhase 1
Study how a beta-3 drug changes body fat in healthy adults
This Phase 1 study tests how chronic treatment with a beta-3–type medicine affects brown fat (a special kind of body fat) in the body. It mainly looks at safety and how the body responds over time, which could help future treatments for weight and metabolic health.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–40 - NCT00542230Recruiting
Blood sample study for sickle cell trait and controls
This study collects blood samples to learn more about sickle cell-related genetics and biology. You might benefit indirectly by helping researchers understand the condition, even though this is laboratory research rather than a medication trial.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT02019706RecruitingPhase 2
PET/CT scans to find the cause of ectopic Cushing syndrome
This trial tests several special imaging scans to help doctors locate the source of hormone overproduction in ectopic Cushing syndrome. It may help confirm where the problem is so treatment can be better targeted.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–80 - 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.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 12–25 - NCT07649317RecruitingPhase 1
Ketoconazole effects on cortisol rhythms in mild adrenal hormone changes
This study tests whether the drug ketoconazole can safely help regulate daily cortisol patterns in people with mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS), a condition where the adrenal glands make too much cortisol. It will compare how patients with MACS and healthy volunteers respond to the medication.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT02692885Recruiting
Study body fat tissue to learn how it affects metabolism
This study looks at samples of body fat to understand what controls metabolism (how your body uses energy). You may be asked for a fat tissue sample during surgery or through a special biopsy scan, depending on your situation.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–90 - NCT07444723RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
New imaging to find parathyroid tumors before surgery
This study tests two advanced imaging techniques (PET/MR and PET/CT) to find overactive parathyroid glands or tumors that need surgery. Participants get a special scan before surgery to help surgeons locate the problem more accurately.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT06092333RecruitingPhase 2
New combo therapy for chronic hepatitis B
This trial tests a new medicine (VIR-2218) combined with a standard injection (peginterferon) to see if it can better control chronic hepatitis B. It may be an option if your virus levels are low and you haven't had recent treatment.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–65 - NCT07191561Recruiting
Liver fat and alcohol use disorder study
This trial looks at how the liver processes fat in people with alcohol use disorder. It may help find better ways to treat liver problems related to drinking.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT05213598Recruiting
Biomarker study for liver disease after Fontan surgery
This study looks for blood and/or test markers that can better show how severe liver disease is in people who had the Fontan heart procedure. It also involves medical imaging and/or a liver biopsy or related procedures to help evaluate those markers.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT06325722Recruiting
Low fat vs. low carb diet order and body fat change
This study compares how the order of low fat versus low carb diets affects body fat changes. It may help you understand which diet sequence works best for weight loss.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–50
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Diabetes trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near Baltimore
Institutions with a site for the recruiting diabetes studies listed above.
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center · 13 studies
- Research Site · 3 studies
- Endocrine and Metabolic Consultants · 2 studies
- Velocity Clinical Research · 2 studies
- AURORA Clinical Site
- AURORA-2 Clinical Site
- Children's National Medical Center
- Conquest Research
What taking part in a diabetes study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Looking wider? See all recruiting diabetes studies in Maryland.
Common questions
- Are there diabetes clinical trials near Baltimore?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 118 recruiting diabetes studies with a site near Baltimore, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a diabetes study near Baltimore?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Baltimore to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Baltimore, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a diabetes trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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