Clinical trials · Boston, MA
Diabetes clinical trials in Boston
We’re tracking 98 recruiting diabetes studies with a site in or near Boston — including Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Boston
- NCT07271043Recruiting
High-protein drink for weight loss in type 2 diabetes
This study tests if a high-protein diabetes shake can help people with type 2 diabetes who are starting a new class of diabetes medications (GLP-1 or GIP receptor agonists) lose weight and improve body composition. Participants will either take the shake or a placebo drink for several weeks.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–75 - NCT06003153RecruitingPhase 4
Gene and sugar response study with oral semaglutide
This study looks at how your genes affect your body's response to a diabetes medication called semaglutide. It may help people with slightly high blood sugar (pre-diabetes) understand why some respond better than others.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT06190717Recruiting
Ultrasound implant to help dialysis fistula mature
This study tests whether a special ultrasound implant (EchoMark) helps a new dialysis fistula mature properly. It involves people with advanced kidney disease who are starting or already on dialysis and are having a fistula created in the upper arm.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–84 - NCT07270133Recruiting
Diabetes eye health observation study
This study observes how diabetes affects vision over time in people with diabetes. It helps doctors better understand eye health without any treatment or intervention.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06575868Recruiting
Can myo-inositol prevent gestational diabetes in pregnancy?
This study tests whether a supplement called myo-inositol (a natural sugar-like substance) can help prevent gestational diabetes in pregnant women with obesity. If you join, you will wear a continuous glucose monitor to track your blood sugar levels and might take the supplement or a placebo.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–45 - NCT06614322RecruitingPhase 2
Testing Pain Sensitivity and Pain Relief for Nerve Pain in Feet
This study looks at how people with long-term nerve pain in their feet respond to pain relief. It aims to match the right treatment to each person based on their pain sensitivity.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT06790784RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing faricimab plus laser vs. surgery for diabetic eye disease
This study compares two approaches to treat advanced diabetic eye disease (proliferative diabetic retinopathy): injections of faricimab plus laser, versus surgery (vitrectomy) with laser. It is for people with diabetes who need treatment for PDR and still have relatively good vision (20/100 or better) in the affected eye.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06217302RecruitingPhase 3
Sotagliflozin for kidney protection in type 1 diabetes
This study tests whether sotagliflozin (a pill that helps control blood sugar and protects the kidneys) can slow down kidney function decline in people with type 1 diabetes and diabetic kidney disease. You may qualify if you have had type 1 diabetes for at least 8 years, have moderate kidney damage, and are on standard treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–75 - NCT07142252RecruitingPhase 2
New drug for recently diagnosed type 1 diabetes
This trial tests a new medicine (rezpegaldesleukin) to see if it can help preserve the body's ability to make some insulin in people recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It's for children and adults diagnosed within the past 100 days.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 8–45 - NCT06051058Recruiting
App for managing health after hospital discharge
This study tests a smartphone app designed to help people with multiple health conditions manage their care after leaving the hospital. It may help you feel more supported and avoid confusion during the transition from hospital to home.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 55 years+ - NCT07224321RecruitingPhase 2
Inhaled insulin for youth with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes
This study tests an inhaled insulin called Afrezza for teenagers and children who have just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It aims to see if this new way of taking insulin can help manage blood sugar and fit into their lives.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 6–17 - NCT06837181Recruiting
Understanding diabetes complications in cystic fibrosis
This study looks at how long-term diabetes affects people with cystic fibrosis. It helps researchers understand complications and improve care.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12 years+ - NCT05759468RecruitingPhase 2
Add NAD to help protect kidneys in diabetes
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding NAD can improve kidney health in people with diabetes-related kidney disease. It is designed for people with certain urine lab results showing kidney stress, while keeping blood sugar and safety limits within range.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 30 years+ - NCT06822439Recruiting
Remote fetal monitoring for high-risk pregnancies
This study tests if remote monitoring of your baby's heartbeat from home is a safe and effective option for high-risk pregnancies. It may reduce the need for frequent hospital visits.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05862818Recruiting
Food timing study to see if it lowers diabetes risk
This study looks at whether changing when you eat can reduce the chance of developing diabetes. You’d need to be generally healthy and meet specific lifestyle and body-size requirements.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–45 - NCT06525259Recruiting
Study on risk factors for type 2 diabetes in youth
This study looks for children and teens who are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes to understand what factors lead to it. If your child is overweight, has slightly high blood sugar, and is in early to mid-puberty, they may be able to join.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 8–15 - NCT04661215Recruiting
Testing stomach opening muscle problems in people with gastroparesis
This study looks at whether abnormal function of the pyloric “stomach outlet” muscle is linked to gastroparesis symptoms (slow stomach emptying). It may help researchers better understand what causes symptoms and guide future treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–85 - 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.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 5–40 - 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.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT07448974RecruitingPhase 3
Vitamin D for Preventing Type 2 Diabetes
This study tests if taking extra vitamin D can help people with prediabetes keep their blood sugar in a healthy range and lower the chance of developing type 2 diabetes. Participants will take high-dose or standard vitamin D and be monitored for about 2 years.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 30–74 - NCT07467694Recruiting
Postnatal exercise to activate baby's brown fat
This trial tests if exercise after childbirth can activate your baby's brown fat, which helps with metabolism. It may benefit mothers and their healthy, full-term babies.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–45 - NCT06616844Recruiting
Patch for non-healing diabetic foot ulcers
This trial tests a special patch made from pig tissue (placenta) placed on diabetic foot ulcers that are not healing well. If you have a foot ulcer that has been present for 4 to 52 weeks and is not shrinking, you may be able to join the study.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07676565Recruiting
Adding new drugs to insulin for type 1 diabetes
This study tests whether adding certain diabetes pills (GLP-1 receptor agonists or SGLT inhibitors) to insulin is safe and helpful for adults with type 1 diabetes. Doctors will check your glucose monitor data to see how well this works.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 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
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Where these studies are running near Boston
Institutions with a site for the recruiting diabetes studies listed above.
- Joslin Diabetes Center · 7 studies
- Boston Medical Center · 5 studies
- Brigham and Women's Hospital · 3 studies
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · 2 studies
- Massachusetts General Hospital · 2 studies
- Tufts Medical Center · 2 studies
- Boston Children's Hospital
- Boston Clinical Trials
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 Massachusetts.
Common questions
- Are there diabetes clinical trials near Boston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 98 recruiting diabetes studies with a site near Boston, 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 Boston?
- 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 Boston to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Boston, 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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