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
- NCT02722655Recruiting
Study of Mexican children with diabetes
This study follows children in Mexico who have been diagnosed with diabetes. It may help researchers learn more about diabetes in Mexican children and how it affects health over time.
León, GuanajuatoAges 1 month–17 years - NCT02836808Recruiting
Check a diabetes attention support program for type 2 diabetes
This trial tests an “attention model,” which is a structured way to support your focus and self-management when living with type 2 diabetes. It may help people stay on track with daily care and reduce problems caused by diabetes over time.
Mexico City, Mexico CityAges 18–70 - NCT03463564RecruitingPhase 4
Insulin pump versus insulin shots for type 1 diabetes control
This study compares an insulin pump to insulin shots to see which better improves blood sugar control and reduces swings in people with type 1 diabetes. You may be included if your diabetes is not well controlled despite education and you’ve had low blood sugar episodes.
NaplesAges 18–30 - NCT04240652Recruiting
Diabetes eye screening and prevention program for eye disease
This program aims to screen people for diabetic eye problems early and help prevent vision loss over time. It may help you if you have type 2 diabetes (or you’ve been invited as a diabetes/non-diabetes participant) and can safely take part in the study activities.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT04699734Recruiting
Nerve block for nerve pain from diabetes
This trial studies whether a numbing “nerve block” can reduce long-lasting nerve pain caused by diabetic neuropathy. You may keep your usual pain medicines, and the study will mainly check whether you fit the safety and diagnosis criteria.
Aarhus N, JutlandAges 18 years+ - NCT03716401Recruiting
Imaging tests to predict kidney disease in type 2 diabetes
This study uses special kidney imaging to look for patterns that can predict how diabetic kidney disease may progress. It may help researchers find better ways to identify people at higher risk using noninvasive (and possibly biopsy-related) tests.
TurkuAges 18–80 - NCT04286399RecruitingPhase 4
Prevention trial for heart outcomes in people with type 2 diabetes
This Phase 4 trial studies an approach to help prevent heart problems in adults with type 2 diabetes who are at higher heart risk. It may help reduce future cardiovascular events by testing medications for safety and benefit in this group.
SingaporeAges 40 years+ - NCT04932928Recruiting
Using a glucose sensor to improve type 2 diabetes
This study checks whether patient-guided lifestyle changes, supported by a continuous glucose monitor (a sensor), can improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. It may help you and your care team see how food, activity, and habits affect your readings.
SeoulAges 19–80 - NCT04931537Recruiting
Testing early kidney marker tests for people with diabetes
This study looks for early warning signs in blood or other samples (using a special lab approach) to detect kidney problems sooner in people with diabetes. It may help patients and clinicians identify kidney risk earlier and follow changes over many years.
HangzhouAges 18–80 - NCT04889053Recruiting
CT heart scan study in adults with type 2 diabetes
This trial uses a low-dose CT scan of the heart’s arteries to measure coronary artery calcification in people with type 2 diabetes. It aims to better understand heart calcium buildup and may help improve risk assessment for people with diabetes.
HengyangAges 18 years+ - NCT02947503RecruitingPhase 3
Metformin for gestational diabetes in pregnancy outcomes
This study tests whether taking metformin during pregnancy improves outcomes for people with gestational diabetes. It may help with pregnancy health and baby outcomes compared with the study’s other diabetes care plan.
GroningenAges 18–45 - NCT03865914Recruiting
Study linking diabetes kidney findings to biopsy results
This study looks at people with type 2 diabetes who have kidney problems and relates their symptoms and lab findings to what is seen on kidney biopsy. It may help doctors better understand what is driving kidney damage in diabetes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05325710Recruiting
Personalized follow-up to help prevent type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether a more personalized check-in plan can help people lower their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. You may be able to get closer guidance focused on your risk level.
Biarritz, AquitaineAges 18–75 - NCT05359796Recruiting
Study of long-term type 1 diabetes symptoms and characteristics
This study looks at what day-to-day health and medical features are like in people who have had type 1 diabetes for many years. It may help researchers better understand long-term needs in type 1 diabetes and guide future care.
Changsha, HunanAges Any age - NCT04039763Recruiting
Glucose monitoring for young adults at risk of DKA
This study tests a real-time glucose monitor (RT-CGM) to help young adults with insulin-treated diabetes recognize dangerously high or fast-changing blood sugars. It may help lower the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a serious complication that can lead to urgent care or hospital stays.
LondonAges 18–25 - NCT05469659RecruitingPhase 2
Test drug to slow kidney damage in type 2 diabetes
This Phase 2 study compares tofogliflozin to metformin to see how well they reduce urine albumin levels (a marker of kidney stress) in people with diabetic kidney disease. You might benefit if your type 2 diabetes is affecting your kidneys despite standard blood-pressure medicines.
Matsumoto, NaganoAges 20 years+ - NCT02420470Recruiting
An early warning system for diabetic brain changes
This study tests whether an “early warning” approach can detect early changes in the brain related to diabetes before serious problems happen. If you qualify, you may be asked to take part in brain and health assessments to see how well the system works.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 40–65 - NCT05015283Recruiting
Gastric bypass type surgery to help type 2 diabetes go into remission
This study compares two kinds of weight-loss surgeries to see which helps people with type 2 diabetes reach diabetes remission more safely. It may help if your diabetes is not well controlled and your care team recommends one of these operations.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT04432025Recruiting
Medication after weight-loss surgery for type 2 diabetes
This trial looks at whether a specific diabetes medicine given after bariatric (weight-loss) surgery can improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes. You might be considered if you are eligible for this surgery and meet the weight criteria.
DublinAges 18 years+ - NCT04270578Recruiting
Study of gestational diabetes during pregnancy and after birth
This trial looks at gestational diabetes (high blood sugar during pregnancy) and may study how it’s managed during pregnancy and postpartum. It may help researchers understand what approaches are safe and useful for people with this condition.
TübingenAges 18 years+ - NCT05553093RecruitingPhase 4
Tirzepatide vs insulin for diabetes and brain effects
This study tests how tirzepatide and insulin glargine affect blood sugar, fat metabolism, and brain function in adults with type 2 diabetes. It may help researchers learn which treatment changes diabetes-related body and brain processes.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT05593081Recruiting
Study of sudden type 1 diabetes after rapid symptom onset
This trial studies people who develop severe, fast-onset “type 1 diabetes” with body-wide stress (ketosis/ketoacidosis) soon after symptoms start. It aims to better understand this condition and how to care for it early.
Quanzhou, FujianAges Any age - NCT05597709Recruiting
Study diabetes patients to measure MAFLD in Jiangsu
This study checks how common a condition called MAFLD is among people with type 2 diabetes in Jiangsu, China. It may help doctors understand how often this liver-related problem occurs and guide future care for people with type 2 diabetes.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT05753124Recruiting
How weight, diabetes, and bariatric surgery affect pregnancy
This study looks at how weight, blood-sugar problems, and past weight-loss surgery affect pregnancy outcomes. You may be able to help researchers understand what to expect and how to plan care during pregnancy.
LondonAges 18–50
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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.