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 Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near San Francisco
- NCT06628908RecruitingPhase 3
Study of suzetrigine for painful diabetic nerve damage
This trial tests an experimental medicine called suzetrigine to see if it can safely reduce pain caused by nerve damage from diabetes (diabetic peripheral neuropathy). It might be an option if you have had daily pain in both legs and current treatments haven't worked well enough.
Walnut Creek, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT07351045RecruitingPhase 3
Study of enicepatide for weight loss in obesity or overweight
This study tests a new injectable medication called enicepatide for people with obesity or overweight who have not been able to lose weight through diet and exercise alone. It may help you lose weight and improve health conditions linked to excess weight.
Walnut Creek, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07340320RecruitingPhase 2
CX11 tablets for type 2 diabetes
This trial tests an experimental drug called CX11 to see if it helps control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes who are already taking metformin. It may be an option for you if your blood sugar is not well controlled and you meet the health requirements.
Walnut Creek, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT07564414RecruitingPhase 3
Weight Loss Study Comparing Two Doses of CagriSema
This study tests whether a new combination medication called CagriSema (in two different doses) helps people with obesity lose weight. You may qualify if you're 18 or older, have a BMI of 35 or higher, and either don't have type 2 diabetes or have it well-controlled.
Walnut Creek, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07685808RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a weight loss injection for people with overweight or obesity
This study tests an injectable medication called Olatorepatide to help people with overweight or obesity lose weight. It is only for people without diabetes who meet specific body mass index (BMI) requirements.
Walnut Creek, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07415954RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new diabetes medicine for blood sugar control
This study tests a new medicine, NNC0662-0419, in people with type 2 diabetes. You must be willing to lose a lot of weight (more than a quarter of your current weight) as part of the study to see if the medicine helps lower blood sugar.
Walnut Creek, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - 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.
Walnut Creek, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07521475Recruiting
Fully Closed Loop Insulin Pump for Type 2 Diabetes
This study tests a new automated insulin pump system (Omnipod) that adjusts insulin doses on its own throughout the day for people with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if it helps keep blood sugar levels more stable while reducing the burden of manual insulin management.
Vallejo, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - 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.
Concord, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05228860Recruiting
Nutrition support program for adults with type 2 diabetes
This trial tests whether improving access to healthy food can help adults with type 2 diabetes—especially people dealing with food insecurity. It also includes a family member who helps support healthy eating at home.
Concord, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07662135RecruitingPhase 3
A study of elecoglipron for type 2 diabetes with kidney problems
This trial tests a new medicine called elecoglipron to see if it helps control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes who also have reduced kidney function. You would continue taking your current SGLT2i medication (like dapagliflozin).
Concord, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT02986984Recruiting
Kidney biopsy study for people with diabetic kidney disease
This study aims to learn more about diabetic nephropathy (kidney problems caused by diabetes) using planned kidney tissue samples. You may benefit by helping researchers understand the disease better, and you may be eligible if you already have a medically needed kidney biopsy scheduled.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–100 - NCT06770933RecruitingPhase 2
VX-01 pill for diabetic eye disease study
This trial tests if an oral medication called VX-01 can help people with diabetic eye disease (non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy) that is moderate to severe but not yet at the most advanced stage. It may be an option if you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes and have not had certain prior eye treatments.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06657209RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing diabetes treatments for people with normal weight
This study tests two medications—pioglitazone (a pill) and tirzepatide (an injection)—in people with type 2 diabetes who have a normal body weight. It aims to find which treatment works better for this specific group.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 30–70 - NCT07354477RecruitingPhase 2
New eye drop for glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy
This trial tests a new eye drop (QLS-111) to see if it improves blood flow in the back of the eye. It may help people with mild to moderate glaucoma or stable diabetic retinopathy by reducing pressure inside the eye and nourishing the optic nerve.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - 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.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 12 years+ - NCT02915198RecruitingPhase 4
Metformin for prediabetes to reduce heart and blood-vessel events
This trial tests whether taking metformin in people with prediabetes can lower the chance of future heart attack, stroke, or other blood-vessel problems. You may be a good fit if you have prediabetes plus existing cardiovascular disease or significant blood-vessel disease.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05831085Recruiting
Compare procedures to improve heart blood flow in diabetes
This study compares two ways to restore blood flow to the heart—stent placement (PCI) versus bypass surgery (CABG)—in people with diabetes and significant multi-vessel coronary artery disease. It looks at outcomes using both standard heart tests and additional imaging/functional measurements to guide the best revascularization strategy.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 20 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.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 55 years+ - NCT06329375Recruiting
Food Help for Diabetes Patients After Hospital Stay
This study helps people with diabetes who are admitted to Stanford Hospital and have trouble affording enough food. It provides meals through Mom's Meals after you go home, to make sure you have healthy food options.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06724172Recruiting
Comparing health programs for pregnant mothers from diverse backgrounds
This study tests two different health programs for pregnant women to see which one helps mothers and babies more. You may join if you are early in your pregnancy, identify as Black, Hispanic, or have Medicaid, and speak English or Spanish.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05165706Recruiting
Study of how obesity affects insulin resistance over time
This study follows adults over time to understand how weight and body chemistry relate to insulin resistance. It may help researchers learn why insulin resistance happens and what could prevent or improve it.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 35–65 - NCT05197920Recruiting
Study of diabetes after acute pancreatitis
This study looks at why some people develop diabetes after acute pancreatitis and how that process works in the body. It may help doctors better predict risk and tailor care for people recovering from pancreatitis.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT06907147Recruiting
Renal denervation for uncontrolled high blood pressure
This trial tests a procedure called renal denervation to lower blood pressure in people whose medication isn't enough. It uses a special catheter to calm nerves near the kidneys that may be overactive.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–80
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Where these studies are running near San Francisco
Institutions with a site for the recruiting diabetes studies listed above.
- Diablo Clinical Research · 7 studies
- Stanford University · 7 studies
- VA Palo Alto Health Care System · 2 studies
- Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University
- John Muir Physicians Network
- La Clínica Monument
- Palo Alto VA Medical Center
- Research Site
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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