Clinical trials · Ohio
Diabetes clinical trials in Ohio
We’re tracking 95 recruiting diabetes studies with a site in Ohio — including Early Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Ohio
- NCT07172893RecruitingPhase 4
Dermabind TL for diabetic foot ulcers
This trial tests a new wound dressing called DermaBind TL for people with diabetic foot ulcers. It aims to see if the dressing helps heal these wounds, which can be hard to treat.
Blue Ash, OhioAges 18–80 - NCT07027995Recruiting
Food and Fitness with Medicine
This study tests a program that combines nutrition counseling, online grocery support, and exercise sessions for people taking GLP-1 medications. It aims to help manage conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, kidney disease, or metabolic syndrome.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06586970Recruiting
Meals plus therapy to prevent falls for older adults
This study tests whether adding occupational therapy and dietitian services to home-delivered meals helps older adults stay safe and reduce falls. It's for people who are homebound, can't have a caregiver cook for them, and live in central Ohio.
Columbus, OhioAges 60 years+ - NCT06581120Enrolling by invitation
Stomach ultrasound study for diabetes and obesity
This study uses ultrasound to see how GLP-1 RA medications (like Ozempic) affect the stomach in people with type 2 diabetes and obesity. It may help doctors better understand how these medicines work.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 10–25 - NCT06470295RecruitingEarly Phase 1
C-peptide's effect on low blood sugar response
This study tests whether C-peptide (a substance made by the pancreas) can help your body respond better to low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). It's a very early trial for people without certain health conditions.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18–40 - NCT06451757RecruitingPhase 3
Sonlicromanol for chronic fatigue in primary mitochondrial disease
This trial tests a new medicine, sonlicromanol, to see if it can ease chronic fatigue and improve muscle function in people with a specific genetic condition called primary mitochondrial disease. If effective, it could offer a new treatment option to improve daily energy and quality of life.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - 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.
Columbus, OhioAges 18–75 - NCT06384183Enrolling by invitation
Real-world fish skin graft registry study
This study tracks how well a fish skin graft (Kerecis) heals wounds in real patients. It helps doctors learn more about who benefits most from this treatment.
Beavercreek, OhioAges Any age - 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.
Cleveland, OhioAges 3–29 - NCT06287736Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for diabetic nerve pain
This study tests whether a spinal cord stimulator (a device that uses mild electrical pulses to block pain signals) can help people with diabetic nerve pain that hasn't responded to other treatments. If you have long-term nerve pain from diabetes and other pain meds haven't worked, this trial might be an option for you.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06010433Recruiting
CERAMENT G treatment tracking study
This study tracks how well the CERAMENT G device works for people getting it as part of their treatment. It helps doctors gather real-world safety and effectiveness information.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06055036Recruiting
Stress reduction for heart health in Black men
This study looks at how reducing stress can improve cardiovascular health in Black men. It involves lifestyle changes and support to help lower your risk of heart disease.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 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.
Akron, OhioAges 55 years+ - NCT06078683Recruiting
Ketone drink for exercise and heart health in type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether a special ketone drink can improve exercise ability and heart function in people with type 2 diabetes. Participants will have two treadmill exercise tests and heart MRI scans to see how the drink affects their performance and cardiac efficiency.
Columbus, OhioAges 18–80 - 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.
Columbus, OhioAges 18–75 - NCT05986292RecruitingPhase 2
Study of new pain treatments for chronic pain
This study tests new treatments for people with chronic pain that has lasted at least 12 weeks. It aims to find better ways to reduce pain and improve quality of life.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05933174Recruiting
Switching away from sulfonylureas in type 2 diabetes safety care
This trial helps patients and their primary care team consider safer alternatives to sulfonylurea pills for type 2 diabetes. It may help reduce risks from sulfonylureas by improving how treatment changes are discussed and supported in routine care.
Cleveland, OhioAges 45 years+ - NCT05899439Recruiting
Blood test study of immune changes in type 1 diabetes
This study looks at how your immune system changes over time and how that relates to developing type 1 diabetes. You may be able to join if you can have blood drawn, since the study focuses on blood samples.
Columbus, OhioAges birth–100 years - 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.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18–75 - NCT05659147Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
MRI study of pancreas function in children with pancreatic issues
This study uses a special pancreas MRI to see how well the pancreas works and how pancreas disease changes over time. It also compares MRI findings in children with different pancreas conditions, including suspected pancreatic insufficiency and episodes of pancreatitis.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 5–21 - 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.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT04887688Recruiting
Electrical bandage for chronic wound treatment
This trial tests a new bandage that uses a mild electrical current to help heal chronic wounds. It's for veterans with spinal cord injuries or diabetes who have wounds that haven't healed.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - 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.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+
Diabetes trials by city in Ohio
Where these studies are running in Ohio
Institutions with a site for the recruiting diabetes studies listed above.
- The Ohio State University · 5 studies
- Cleveland Clinic · 3 studies
- Louis Stokes VA Medical Center · 2 studies
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center · 2 studies
- ABC Podiatry
- Aventiv Research Inc
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital 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.
Diabetes trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there diabetes clinical trials in Ohio?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 95 recruiting diabetes studies with a site in Ohio, 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 Ohio?
- 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 Ohio to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Ohio, 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 Ohio 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.