Clinical trials · San Diego, CA
Diabetes clinical trials in San Diego
We’re tracking 72 recruiting diabetes studies with a site in or near San Diego — including Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near San Diego
- NCT07189234RecruitingPhase 2
Time-restricted eating for better heart health
This trial tests if eating all your meals within a shorter window each day can improve blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol. You may qualify if you have prediabetes or metabolic syndrome and eat over 12 hours daily.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT07478263Recruiting
Healthy eating trial for Latinas to prevent type 2 diabetes
This study tests a behavioral program designed to help Latinas with prediabetes improve their nutrition and eating patterns to prevent type 2 diabetes. It focuses on reducing cravings and building healthy habits.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–55 - NCT06325202Recruiting
A study on preventing low blood sugar with a closed loop system
This trial tests whether a closed-loop insulin pump combined with education can help people with type 1 diabetes better recognize and avoid dangerously low blood sugar. It may be a good fit if you've had diabetes for a long time and have trouble sensing when your blood sugar drops.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT05832229RecruitingPhase 2
Liver cirrhosis network rosuvastatin trial
This study tests whether the drug rosuvastatin, a cholesterol-lowering medicine, can improve liver health in people with cirrhosis. If you have compensated cirrhosis (no recent serious liver problems), you might be able to join.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT05322213RecruitingPhase 1
THC study for blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes
This early-phase study tests how THC (the main cannabis ingredient) affects blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It may help researchers understand whether THC changes glucose control and what risks come with it.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 21–70 - NCT05580536Recruiting
Text-message program for Arab Americans with type 2 diabetes
This study tests a diabetes support program designed for Arab Americans, using regular text messages and materials in Arabic and English. It may help people improve blood sugar control and stay engaged in their care.
El Cajon, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06962839RecruitingPhase 2
Study of BI 1815368 for diabetic macular edema
This study tests a new medicine, BI 1815368, to see if it can help people with diabetic macular edema, a condition that causes swelling in the back of the eye and can blur vision. If you qualify, you may be able to try this treatment and help researchers learn if it works.
Poway, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07592273RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Gene therapy for diabetic eye disease without macular swelling
This trial tests a gene therapy injection into the eye to treat diabetic retinopathy (eye damage from diabetes) before it progresses. The goal is to slow or prevent vision loss and potentially delay the need for laser treatment or other injections.
Poway, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05296447Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Long-term safety study for diabetic retinopathy gene therapy
This study follows people who already received an injection of RGX-314 (an experimental gene therapy) in a previous clinical trial for diabetic retinopathy, with or without swelling in the macula. It checks the long-term safety and how the treatment works over time.
Poway, CaliforniaAges Any age - 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.
Encinitas, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07296276Recruiting
Testing the CareSens Air 3 glucose monitor in type 1 diabetes
This study tests how accurate a new continuous glucose monitor (CGM) called CareSens Air 3 is for adults with type 1 diabetes. You would wear the sensor on your skin to track blood sugar levels, and it may help you manage your diabetes more easily.
Escondido, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07533175RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new weight-loss medicine for type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether a new medicine called NNC0487-0111 helps people with type 2 diabetes and excess weight lose weight. You'll take the medicine along with your current diabetes care to see if it works better than standard treatment.
Escondido, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07784725RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a weight loss injection for adults with obesity
This study tests a new medicine to help adults with obesity or overweight lose weight. It's for people who have had trouble losing weight in the past and don't have diabetes.
Escondido, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07776509RecruitingPhase 3
Adding a new drug to current weight-loss therapy for adults with obesity or overweight
This study tests a new medication (AZD6234) added to your current weight-management medication (an incretin-based drug) to see if it helps with weight loss. You may be eligible if you are overweight or obese with related health issues or type 2 diabetes.
Escondido, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07321886RecruitingPhase 3
Study of eloralintide for people with obesity or overweight
This trial tests if an investigational drug called eloralintide can help people with obesity or overweight lose weight. It is for people who do not have type 2 diabetes and who have tried but struggled to lose weight on their own.
Escondido, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07386340Recruiting
Testing a new continuous glucose monitor with flash readings
This study tests a new sensor system that tracks glucose levels continuously and can give a quick reading when you wave a device over it. It aims to see if it's safe and accurate for people with diabetes.
Escondido, CaliforniaAges 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.
Escondido, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT07518004Recruiting
ROME GS System Study for diabetes glucose monitoring
This study tests the ROME GS System, a glucose monitoring device that measures blood sugar levels. The system includes a sensor placed under the skin and a transmitter worn on the body. If you have diabetes and want to help evaluate a new way to track your blood sugar, this trial may be for you.
Escondido, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06515093Recruiting
New skin grafts for diabetic foot and venous leg ulcers
This study tests two new skin graft products (PelloGraft for diabetic foot ulcers and SanoGraft for venous leg ulcers) to see if they heal wounds faster than standard care. If you have a hard-to-heal foot or leg ulcer, this trial may offer a new option.
Vista, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06681428Recruiting
Amniotic tissue treatment for diabetic foot ulcers
This trial tests whether an amniotic tissue treatment can help heal chronic diabetic foot ulcers that haven't improved with standard care. It focuses on a single ulcer below the ankle that has been present for more than 4 weeks but less than a year.
Vista, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06453187Enrolling by invitation
Testing wound dressings for diabetic and vein ulcers
This study tests whether special wound dressings (called CAMPs) can help heal diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers faster. If you have a hard-to-heal sore on your foot or leg, this trial may be an option.
Vista, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - 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.
Vista, CaliforniaAges 22–90 - NCT07209358Recruiting
Study of a new treatment for diabetic foot ulcers
This trial tests a new product (EDX110) to help heal diabetic foot ulcers that haven't improved with standard care. It's for people with diabetes who have a non-infected or mildly infected ulcer on their foot.
Vista, CaliforniaAges 18–90 - NCT05369052RecruitingPhase 3
New antibiotic for moderate or severe diabetic foot infections
This Phase 3 trial tests a new medicine (contezolid acefosamil, and contezolid) to treat moderate or severe diabetic foot infections. It compares the new treatment to linezolid to see which works better and is safer for adults.
Vista, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near San Diego
Institutions with a site for the recruiting diabetes studies listed above.
- ILD Research Center · 5 studies
- Headlands Research - AMCR Institute · 3 studies
- Research Site · 3 studies
- Retina Consultants San Diego · 3 studies
- Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute
- Headlands Research
- Headlands Research AMCR
- ILD 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 California.
Common questions
- Are there diabetes clinical trials near San Diego?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 72 recruiting diabetes studies with a site near San Diego, 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 San Diego?
- 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 San Diego to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near San Diego, 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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