Clinical trials · San Francisco, CA
Diabetes clinical trials in San Francisco
We’re tracking 85 recruiting diabetes studies with a site in or near San Francisco — including Early Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near San Francisco
- NCT02734277Recruiting
Extending a past Type 1 diabetes immune study
This study is for people who already took part in an earlier immune-tolerance program for Type 1 diabetes. It tests whether continuing follow-up and assessments can be done safely and may help learn more about long-term immune effects of treatment.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 8–35 - NCT06368817RecruitingPhase 2
Lower radiation dose for children with CNS germinoma
This trial will see if giving a lower dose of radiation therapy can still effectively treat children and young adults with a type of brain tumor called germinoma. The goal is to reduce side effects while keeping the cancer under control.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 3–29 - NCT03752840Recruiting
Community eye-worker program in Nepal
This trial tests a village-based approach to bring eye care closer to older community members. If you live in the right area and are willing to participate, it may help improve access to eye screening and services.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 60 years+ - NCT06883344Recruiting
Automated insulin for managing blood sugar during labor
This study tests if an automated insulin delivery system can help manage blood sugar levels during labor and delivery in pregnant women with type 1 diabetes. If successful, it could make the process safer and easier.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–55 - NCT06420245Recruiting
Amniotic membrane graft for diabetic foot ulcers
This study tests whether a special graft made from amniotic membrane can help heal diabetic foot ulcers. If you have a foot ulcer that hasn't healed in at least 4 weeks and is not infected or cancerous, this treatment may be an option for you.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 50–85 - NCT07598773Enrolling by invitation
Continuous glucose monitoring study for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes
This study asks you to wear a glucose monitor and smart ring for several months to help researchers understand how blood sugar changes throughout the day in people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. The goal is to learn how lifestyle and medications affect blood sugar control.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07116876Recruiting
Placental membrane vs standard care for diabetic foot ulcers
This study tests a special wound covering made from donated placental tissue to see if it helps diabetic foot ulcers heal better than usual care. It may be an option for people with diabetes who have a foot sore that hasn't healed after 30 days.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 21–80 - 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.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 6–17 - NCT06654713Recruiting
Closed-loop insulin system impact on pregnancy study
This study looks at how automated insulin delivery systems (closed-loop pumps) work during pregnancy for women with type 1 diabetes. It aims to understand how these systems can help manage blood sugar levels safely for both you and your baby.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06962839RecruitingPhase 2
Study of BI 1815368 for diabetic macular edema
This trial tests an experimental medication (BI 1815368) given as an eye injection for people with diabetic macular edema, a condition where fluid builds up in the center of the retina and blurs vision. The study aims to see if this new treatment can reduce swelling and improve vision.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06598436Recruiting
Digital coaching for better diabetes or blood pressure control
This study offers a digital health coaching program to help people with poorly controlled diabetes or high blood pressure manage their condition. It works through telehealth tools and is designed for patients at San Francisco Health Network primary care clinics.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07192861Enrolling by invitation
Beta pilot study for type 1 diabetes with wearable devices
This study tests how well wearable devices like a smart ring and wristband can track your glucose levels. It may help you better manage your type 1 diabetes without fingersticks.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07088068RecruitingPhase 3
Teplizumab for newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes
This study tests whether teplizumab can help keep the body making insulin in people recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It is for children and young adults aged 1 to 25, and compares the drug against a placebo.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 1–25 - 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.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT06481904Recruiting
Registry for stage 2 type 1 diabetes
This study tracks people with stage 2 type 1 diabetes to see how they do over time, either with or without treatment with a drug called TZIELD. It helps doctors learn more about the disease and the effects of this treatment.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges Any age - 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.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07228117Recruiting
Testing a new automated insulin pump for people with diabetes
This study tests a new automated insulin delivery system (a pump that helps manage blood sugar) in children and adults with diabetes. It aims to see if the system is safe and easy to use in daily life.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 7–85 - 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.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06943599Recruiting
Improving Eye Care After Screening
This study looks at better ways to help people get follow-up eye care after a screening. If you were in the VIEW II study and were referred to an eye hospital, this trial may offer strategies to support you in getting that care.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 60 years+ - NCT05832229RecruitingPhase 2
Studying rosuvastatin to slow liver scarring in cirrhosis
This Phase 2 trial tests whether rosuvastatin (a cholesterol-lowering medicine) can improve how well the liver functions and slow worsening scarring in people with cirrhosis. It also checks for side effects and safety.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT06739122RecruitingPhase 3
A study of dulaglutide for children with type 2 diabetes
This trial tests if a weekly injection of dulaglutide (Trulicity) can help children with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar when used together with metformin and/or insulin. It may be an option for kids who are overweight.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 10–17 - 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.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 5–40 - NCT06120881RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Finding the Right Metformin Dose for Teens with Type 2 Diabetes
This study looks at how to give the right dose of metformin to young people with type 2 diabetes. If you join, you will wear a continuous glucose monitor for 6 weeks to help researchers find the best dose for you.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 10–21 - NCT03022682Recruiting
Study of inflammation and metabolism across diabetes and weight
This is an observational study that follows generally healthy adults to understand how inflammation, diabetes (type 2), and weight/metabolic health relate to each other. It may help researchers figure out why different groups (including different ethnic backgrounds) have different health risks.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–75
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Where these studies are running near San Francisco
Institutions with a site for the recruiting diabetes studies listed above.
- University of California, San Francisco · 16 studies
- Center for Clinical Research Inc. · 4 studies
- Buck Institute for Research on Aging · 2 studies
- Stanford University · 2 studies
- UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland · 2 studies
- Bay Area Foot Care
- Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford
- Mills-Peninsula 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 California.
Common questions
- Are there diabetes clinical trials near San Francisco?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 85 recruiting diabetes studies with a site near San Francisco, 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 Francisco?
- 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 Francisco to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near San Francisco, 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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