Clinical trials · Pittsburgh, PA
Diabetes clinical trials in Pittsburgh
We’re tracking 47 recruiting diabetes studies with a site in or near Pittsburgh — including Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Pittsburgh
- NCT06401577Recruiting
Acute pancreatitis and diabetes risk study
This study looks at how acute pancreatitis affects blood sugar and the risk of developing diabetes. You'll wear a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) sensor and have metabolic tests to track changes over time.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–75 - NCT07216118Recruiting
Helping teens with type 2 diabetes and their families
This study tests ways to help teens and young adults with type 2 diabetes and their families deal with social needs (like food, housing, or money challenges) that can affect health. You and a parent or caregiver will join together.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 13 years+ - NCT07351058RecruitingPhase 3
Enicepatide for weight loss in people with type 2 diabetes
This trial tests an investigational medication, Enicepatide, to see if it helps people with obesity or overweight and type 2 diabetes lose weight and improve blood sugar control. You will receive weekly injections and regular check-ups.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05588583Recruiting
Tracking drainage from chronic leg or foot ulcers with a dressing
This study follows how much fluid (drainage) a chronic ulcer produces over time using a dressing called Mepilex Up. It may help clinicians better understand how this dressing manages “exuding” ulcers on the leg or foot.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06959277Recruiting
Walkasins study for balance with peripheral neuropathy
This trial tests if a wearable device called Walkasins can improve balance and walking in people with peripheral neuropathy. It may help if you have trouble with balance and your foot size fits the device.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 55 years+ - NCT06729996RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing two diabetes medicines for pancreatitis-related diabetes
This trial tests whether pioglitazone or empagliflozin is better at managing diabetes caused by chronic or recurrent pancreatitis. You will take one of these pills daily for 6 months and track your blood sugar and ketones at home. The goal is to find a safer, more effective treatment for this type of diabetes.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–80 - NCT06614322RecruitingPhase 2
Nerve damage foot pain study
This study tests whether certain pain medicines can better relieve foot pain caused by nerve damage. It compares how people's bodies respond to pain to find the best treatment for each person.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–80 - NCT06375460Recruiting
Using real-time glucose feedback to manage type 2 diabetes
This study tests a new program that uses real-time feedback from a continuous glucose monitor (a small sensor that checks your blood sugar) to help you learn how to manage your type 2 diabetes better. It could help you understand how your daily choices affect your blood sugar and improve your control.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 14–26 - NCT05722873Recruiting
Study intermittent fasting and its effects on metabolism
This study looks at how intermittent fasting affects your body's “metabolism” (how you use food and manage blood sugar/fats). It may help researchers understand whether this eating pattern changes metabolic health in people at higher risk for type 2 diabetes.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 21–45 - 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.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 8–45 - NCT07270016Recruiting
Real-time support for young adults with type 2 diabetes
This trial tests an app designed to help young people manage their type 2 diabetes. It uses real-time feedback to improve blood sugar control and build healthy habits.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 16–24 - NCT07064473RecruitingPhase 3
Testing vicadrostat plus empagliflozin for diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease
This study tests a new pill called vicadrostat taken with another medicine (empagliflozin) to see if it helps people with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. It may reduce the risk of heart problems, but you must not have had heart failure or use certain other heart medications.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07282600RecruitingPhase 3
Study of eloralintide for type 2 diabetes and weight
This study tests a new medicine called eloralintide for people with type 2 diabetes who are overweight or have obesity. It aims to see if the drug can help with weight loss and blood sugar control.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07061574RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Immune treatment for new onset type 1 diabetes
This study tests a low dose of a drug that calms the immune system, followed by either another immune drug or a blood pressure medicine, to see if they can help preserve the body's ability to make insulin in people recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It may help keep your own insulin production going longer.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 9–20 - NCT05482789RecruitingPhase 4
Exenatide study in pregnancy-related diabetes without medicines
This trial studies how exenatide affects blood sugar in pregnant people with gestational diabetes who do not need medication yet. The goal is to understand how the medicine works in the body during pregnancy, which may help improve future treatment decisions.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–50 - NCT07216391RecruitingPhase 2
Trial to delay type 1 diabetes: teplizumab vs. ATG
This study compares two medicines (teplizumab and anti-thymocyte globulin) to see if they can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes in people who are at high risk but don't have symptoms yet. If you have certain diabetes-related antibodies in your blood, this trial might help keep full-blown diabetes away for longer.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 4–34 - NCT07743450RecruitingPhase 3
Daily oral medication for weight loss in adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes
This study tests a once-a-day pill for adults who are overweight or have obesity and also have type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if the medication helps with weight loss and improves blood sugar control.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05762107RecruitingPhase 2
Drug ZT-01 to reduce low blood sugar at night
This Phase 2 study tests ZT-01 to help prevent night-time low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) in people with type 1 diabetes. It may help if you’ve had low blood sugar during sleep or are at high risk based on recent glucose monitoring.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–75 - NCT06445946RecruitingPhase 4
Metformin vs insulin for gestational diabetes
This study compares two common medicines (metformin pills and insulin shots) to see which works better for controlling blood sugar in pregnant women with gestational diabetes. The goal is to find the best treatment for both mom and baby, now and in the long term.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT00777712Recruiting
Study of why wounds heal poorly in diabetes
This study looks at what makes some surgical wounds heal slowly, especially in people with diabetes. The goal is to understand the healing problem better so future treatments can be more effective.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 21–80 - NCT05277558Recruiting
MRI and brain testing in teens at risk for type 2 diabetes
This study looks at brain health in teens with normal weight, overweight, or obesity who are at risk for type 2 diabetes. It may help researchers understand how weight and diabetes risk affect the brain, using MRI scans and learning/memory tests.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 12–17 - NCT04786262RecruitingPhase 3
A study of VX-880 and VX-017 for type 1 diabetes
This study tests two investigational drugs, VX-880 and VX-017, for people with type 1 diabetes who have trouble controlling their blood sugar and have frequent severe low blood sugar episodes. The goal is to see if these drugs can improve blood sugar control and reduce dangerous lows.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–65 - NCT06832410RecruitingPhase 3
Testing VX-880 for type 1 diabetes with a kidney transplant
This trial tests a new treatment called VX-880 for people who have had type 1 diabetes for at least 5 years and have already received a kidney transplant. The goal is to see if VX-880 can improve blood sugar control while you continue your current transplant medications.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–65 - NCT06104969Recruiting
Biomarkers for active diabetic foot ulcers
This study is looking for people with diabetes who have an open foot or ankle ulcer. Researchers want to collect samples to find biomarkers, which are natural signs in the body that could help improve treatment and healing. It may be a good fit if you have a diabetic foot ulcer and are not currently in another drug trial for ulcers.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near Pittsburgh
Institutions with a site for the recruiting diabetes studies listed above.
- University of Pittsburgh · 10 studies
- UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh · 3 studies
- Preferred Primary Care Physicians · 2 studies
- UPMC Presbyterian Hospital · 2 studies
- AURORA-2 Clinical Site
- Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
- Frontier Clinical Research, LLC
- Heritage Valley Health System
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 Pennsylvania.
Common questions
- Are there diabetes clinical trials near Pittsburgh?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 47 recruiting diabetes studies with a site near Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh?
- 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 Pittsburgh to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Pittsburgh, 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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