Clinical trials · Massachusetts
Diabetes clinical trials in Massachusetts
We’re tracking 95 recruiting diabetes studies with a site in Massachusetts — including Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Massachusetts
- NCT04334707Recruiting
Study kidney damage in people with long-term diabetes
This study is looking at different kidney health patterns in people with diabetes, especially diabetic kidney disease and people who have not developed kidney damage despite long-term diabetes. It may help researchers understand why kidney problems happen—and what protective factors might prevent them.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04661215Recruiting
Testing stomach opening muscle problems in people with gastroparesis
This study looks at whether abnormal function of the pyloric “stomach outlet” muscle is linked to gastroparesis symptoms (slow stomach emptying). It may help researchers better understand what causes symptoms and guide future treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–85 - NCT04735835Recruiting
Personalized diet testing using ZOE app and blood samples
This trial studies how different food compositions affect your body, using the ZOE testing program plus meals you eat and blood samples you collect. It may help you learn more about what foods work best for you, especially if you have a long-term health condition.
Needham, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05464186Recruiting
Whole versus nonfat milk effects on kids’ body composition
This study compares whole milk vs nonfat milk to see how each affects body composition (such as fat and lean mass) in children. It may help families understand whether milk type makes a difference for healthy growth.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 9–12 - NCT05986292RecruitingPhase 2
Study of new treatments for chronic pain
This study tests new treatments for chronic pain that lasts at least 3 months. Participants must stop their regular pain medicines and use only a rescue painkiller if needed. The goal is to find better ways to manage long-term pain.
Methuen, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06003153RecruitingPhase 4
Gene and sugar response study with oral semaglutide
This study looks at how your genes affect your body's response to a diabetes medication called semaglutide. It may help people with slightly high blood sugar (pre-diabetes) understand why some respond better than others.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT06190717Recruiting
Ultrasound implant to help dialysis fistula mature
This study tests whether a special ultrasound implant (EchoMark) helps a new dialysis fistula mature properly. It involves people with advanced kidney disease who are starting or already on dialysis and are having a fistula created in the upper arm.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–84 - 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.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 55 years+ - NCT06511310Recruiting
Exercise, brain health, and weight maintenance after weight loss surgery
This study looks at how exercise affects brain activity and helps people keep weight off after they have regained some weight following bariatric surgery. You may join if you had weight loss surgery, lost weight, and then regained more than 10% of that lost weight within the last 1 to 5 years.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–70 - NCT06557005Recruiting
Helping new mothers with chronic conditions get primary care
This study helps new mothers with chronic health conditions transition smoothly from pregnancy care to regular primary care. If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, severe obesity, depression, or anxiety, you may be able to join a program that coordinates your care after childbirth.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06614322RecruitingPhase 2
Testing Pain Sensitivity and Pain Relief for Nerve Pain in Feet
This study looks at how people with long-term nerve pain in their feet respond to pain relief. It aims to match the right treatment to each person based on their pain sensitivity.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT06822439Recruiting
Remote fetal monitoring for high-risk pregnancies
This study tests if remote monitoring of your baby's heartbeat from home is a safe and effective option for high-risk pregnancies. It may reduce the need for frequent hospital visits.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06903897Recruiting
Social Needs Screening for Chronic Disease Study
This study looks at how asking about social needs (like food, housing, or money worries) can help people with chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, or depression. It takes place in Family Medicine clinics and aims to improve overall health.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges Any age - 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.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - 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.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 55 years+ - NCT07009704Recruiting
Glucose monitoring and support in pregnancy study
This study tests whether using a continuous glucose monitor (a small sensor that tracks your blood sugar) along with support from others can help prevent or manage high blood sugar during pregnancy. It is for pregnant women under 20 weeks who have certain risk factors for gestational diabetes.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–45 - NCT07082478Recruiting
Blood Flow Study in People with Low Blood Sugar After Weight Loss Surgery
This study looks at blood flow in a neck artery in people who have low blood sugar after bariatric surgery compared to healthy individuals. It may help understand why some people experience hypoglycemia after weight loss surgery.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–70 - NCT07102797Recruiting
ActiveGirls: Activity, hormones, and diabetes risk in young girls
This study looks at how physical activity and hormone health affect diabetes risk in young girls. It is for girls ages 8 to 12 who are at risk for PCOS (a hormone condition) and insulin resistance, and who have not yet started their period.
Somerville, MassachusettsAges 8 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.
New Bedford, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - 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.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 2–45 - 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.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07467694Recruiting
Postnatal exercise to activate baby's brown fat
This trial tests if exercise after childbirth can activate your baby's brown fat, which helps with metabolism. It may benefit mothers and their healthy, full-term babies.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–45 - NCT06451757RecruitingPhase 3
A trial of sonlicromanol for mitochondrial disease
This trial tests a new medicine, sonlicromanol, for people with a specific type of mitochondrial disease (caused by the m.3243A>G mutation) who also have chronic fatigue and muscle weakness. The goal is to see if it helps improve symptoms and daily function.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+
Diabetes trials by city in Massachusetts
Where these studies are running in Massachusetts
Institutions with a site for the recruiting diabetes studies listed above.
- Massachusetts General Hospital · 6 studies
- Joslin Diabetes Center · 5 studies
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · 3 studies
- Boston Medical Center · 2 studies
- Lucida Clinical Trials · 2 studies
- ActivMed Practices and Research
- Boston Clinical Trials
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
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.
Diabetes trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there diabetes clinical trials in Massachusetts?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 95 recruiting diabetes studies with a site in Massachusetts, 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 in Massachusetts?
- 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 Massachusetts to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Massachusetts, 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.
Not the right time?
New diabetes studies open in Massachusetts regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.