Clinical trials · Nashville, TN
Diabetes clinical trials in Nashville
We’re tracking 33 recruiting diabetes studies with a site in or near Nashville — including Phase 2 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Nashville
- NCT06516614Recruiting
Sleep coaching for teens with type 1 diabetes
This study is testing a sleep coaching program for teenagers with type 1 diabetes who aren't getting enough sleep and have above-target blood sugar. The program aims to help them sleep better and possibly improve diabetes control.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 11–17 - NCT07116434Recruiting
Discovery diabetes support for teens and young adults
This study uses a smartphone app and digital stories to help teens and young adults with type 1 diabetes learn more about managing their condition and connect with others. You may join if you have had type 1 diabetes for at least a year, have a smartphone, and have an upcoming clinic visit at Vanderbilt.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 13–21 - NCT00097292Recruiting
Preventing Type 1 Diabetes in At-Risk People
This study looks for people at high risk of developing type 1 diabetes (based on family history or blood markers) and follows them over time to understand disease development. The goal is to eventually prevent or delay type 1 diabetes in people who don't have it yet.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 2–45 - NCT03585153Enrolling by invitation
Pancreas imaging study in people with type 1 diabetes
This study takes pictures of the pancreas in children and teens (and likely adults) with type 1 diabetes soon after diagnosis. The goal is to learn more about how the pancreas changes with diabetes, which may help future care.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 8 years+ - NCT04984226RecruitingPhase 2
Sodium bicarbonate for kidney disease energy and acidity
This trial studies whether taking sodium bicarbonate changes “energy” in cells and improves metabolic acidosis (an acid build-up) in people with moderate-to-severe chronic kidney disease. You may be able to join if your kidney function and blood bicarbonate levels fit their targets and you meet safety rules.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 21–85 - NCT05544266Recruiting
Study rare diabetes patterns to better guide diagnosis
This study looks at people who may have a “non-typical” form of diabetes, including rare genetic causes or unusual symptoms. It may help your care team understand what type of diabetes you have and whether specific genetic testing could explain it.
Nashville, TennesseeAges Any age - NCT05758545Recruiting
Device treatment for diabetic foot ulcers with poor blood flow
This trial tests whether COMS One is safe and effective for healing a specific diabetic foot ulcer. It may help people whose ulcer is not healing well, especially when blood flow to the foot is limited.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 22–90 - NCT05955339Recruiting
Using visit recordings and open notes to improve care experience
This study tests two ways of sharing what happened at clinic visits—recording visits and using an “open notes” patient portal—to help older adults manage long-term health conditions with a better experience. It’s likely to help if you have multiple chronic conditions and can use email or a patient portal.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - 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.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 55 years+
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Where these studies are running near Nashville
Institutions with a site for the recruiting diabetes studies listed above.
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center · 7 studies
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Vanderbit University Medical Center
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 Tennessee.
Common questions
- Are there diabetes clinical trials near Nashville?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 33 recruiting diabetes studies with a site near Nashville, 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 Nashville?
- 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 Nashville to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Nashville, 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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