Clinical trials
Diabetes clinical trials
Below are recruiting diabetes clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,136 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05776563Recruiting
Testing whether brain sugar transport improves in type 2 diabetes
This study looks at whether the way the brain uses sugar (glucose) in people with type 2 diabetes can improve, and whether changes track with tighter diabetes treatment. You may get brain scans (MRI/MRS) and diabetes monitoring to see if there’s “reversibility” in the brain’s sugar transport.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–60 - NCT05702463RecruitingPhase 1
Daily aspirin in adults with type 2 diabetes
This early-stage study tests how a daily aspirin tablet behaves in the body and how it affects blood/clotting markers in people with type 2 diabetes. It may help researchers understand whether this form of aspirin could be useful, especially if you’re not currently taking aspirin.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT05057403Recruiting
Imaging study for adults with type 2 diabetes in the UK
This study uses medical scans (MRI) to better understand diabetes in the body, including the eyes, and how it may change over time. It may help improve how diabetes is monitored, especially for people with diabetic eye disease.
Didcot, OxfordshireAges 18 years+ - NCT05704491Recruiting
AI screening for diabetic eye damage
This study tests an artificial intelligence (AI) screening method to detect diabetic retinopathy, a type of eye damage caused by diabetes. It may help find eye changes earlier, so treatment can be planned sooner.
DüsseldorfAges 18 years+ - NCT05692388Recruiting
Study social needs support for Black adults with kidney and diabetes
This study looks at health-related social needs—like barriers to food, housing, or care—in African American adults living with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. It uses a mixed-methods approach to understand needs better and what support may help.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT05502016Recruiting
Diabetes education for Marshallese families
This study tests a family-based diabetes self-care education program offered at local places in the Marshallese community. It may help improve how people manage type 2 diabetes day to day by involving family members.
Springdale, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT05662462Recruiting
Phone coaching to keep blood sugar in range during pregnancy
This study tests whether technology plus coaching can help pregnant people with type 2 diabetes keep their blood sugar in a healthy target range. You may use a smartphone app and, if assigned to that group, a device that tracks glucose continuously.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05626712RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CELZ-201 to preserve insulin production in early type 1 diabetes
This Phase 1/2 study tests whether CELZ-201 is safe and can help the body keep making some of its own insulin in people who were recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. You may be eligible if your diabetes started within the past year and your tests show you still have some insulin-making activity.
Miami, FloridaAges 18–35 - 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+ - NCT04164641Recruiting
Test software-guided walking analysis to help prevent foot ulcers
This study checks whether a computer system that analyzes your walking can help change gait (how you walk) to reduce the chance of diabetic foot ulcers coming back or leading to amputation. It is meant for adults who have had a healed diabetic foot ulcer before.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–90 - NCT05416060Recruiting
Digital diabetes coaching for Spanish- or English-speaking adults
This study tests a phone/text-based program to help adults with type 2 diabetes manage their health better. It’s designed for Hispanic/Latino people who may have higher blood sugar based on a recent HbA1c level.
Chula Vista, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05447806Recruiting
Diabetes decision help after an alert message
This study tests a computer system that helps clinicians make better diabetes decisions when an alert or disease-management message appears. It may help your care by guiding what actions the care team takes next.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05368220Enrolling by invitation
Study linking diabetes genes to better care
This trial is studying people with certain types of diabetes, including diabetes that starts after age 30 or in pregnancy, to help improve clinical care. You may be invited if your diabetes type fits the study’s genetic and antibody criteria.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT05388643Recruiting
Early screening for gestational diabetes during early pregnancy
This study tests whether checking for gestational diabetes (diabetes that starts in pregnancy) early can help identify it sooner in people at higher risk. You may be asked to do a glucose test during your first prenatal visits so clinicians can monitor and respond earlier.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT03369821Recruiting
Study of immune changes in very early childhood type 1 diabetes
This study looks at immune system cells and gene activity in infants and young children to understand what causes type 1 diabetes to start so early. It may help researchers find earlier warning signs and better ways to support families right at diagnosis.
Seattle, WashingtonAges Up to 70 years - NCT05172089Recruiting
Treating recurring infection in diabetic foot ulcers
This trial studies an approach to treat bacteria living in a diabetic foot ulcer and help prevent the ulcer from coming back. You may be able to join if you have an open diabetic foot ulcer and good blood flow to the wound.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05074342Enrolling by invitation
Project Open study to improve eye screening for diabetes
This study uses health records to see how to increase eye exam screening for people with diabetes who may be at risk of diabetic retinopathy. It aims to help more people get timely eye checks to prevent vision problems.
Toronto, OntarioaAges 18 years+ - NCT04933851RecruitingPhase 2
Support for emotional distress in adults with type 1 diabetes
This study tests an emotional support program to help people with type 1 diabetes who feel significant diabetes-related distress. It may improve how you cope and support better diabetes outcomes.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04621396Recruiting
Birth cohort study following families in Manitoba
This study follows pregnant people and their children over time in Manitoba. It aims to better understand diabetes during pregnancy and how it may affect children’s health.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges Up to 18 years - NCT04547439RecruitingPhase 2
Melatonin for diabetic eye disease and better sleep
This Phase 2 study tests whether melatonin can improve sleep and possibly outcomes related to diabetic retinopathy (damage to the retina from diabetes). It also checks whether it affects related symptoms while keeping people safe.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 40–65 - NCT04442451Recruiting
Study how fatigue happens in prediabetes and type 2 diabetes
This study looks at why people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes may feel unusually tired during activities. You may be asked to do exercise testing and answer questions to help researchers understand the body changes behind fatigue.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 30–85 - NCT03403699Recruiting
Stem cell treatment for damaged eye blood vessels in diabetes
This study tests human iPSC–derived (lab-grown) cells aimed at repairing fragile, damaged blood vessels in diabetic retinopathy. It also involves eye exams and a small skin biopsy to support the research.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 21–98 - 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.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18–100 - 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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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for diabetes?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,136 recruiting diabetes studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a diabetes trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a diabetes trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
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.