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
- NCT06770673Recruiting
Together Overcoming Diabetes - Great Plains
This study tests a program to help American Indian/Alaska Native adults with type 2 diabetes and a young family member (10-25 years old) work together to improve diabetes management. You and a youth in your home would join as a team and be assigned to one of two support programs.
Rapid City, South DakotaAges 10 years+ - NCT05041491RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Breaking up sitting time to improve blood sugar
This study tests whether changing how often you sit (adding movement breaks) can improve blood sugar control in people at risk for type 2 diabetes. It compares two activity patterns and uses monitoring and brief hospital-style visits with controlled food.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–64 - NCT06279637Recruiting
Diabetes support study for older African Americans and their caregivers
This study tests a joint program for older African Americans with type 2 diabetes and their caregivers. It aims to improve diabetes control through education and support sessions with a family member or friend.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 50–120 - NCT06752928Recruiting
Comparing CGM to finger-stick glucose checks in hospitalized adults with type 1 diabetes
This study compares a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to standard finger-stick blood sugar checks in adults with type 1 diabetes while they are in the hospital and after they go home. It aims to see if using a CGM leads to better blood sugar control during and after hospitalization.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06753734Enrolling by invitation
Breath test to predict gestational diabetes in high-risk women
This study uses a simple breath test to predict gestational diabetes early in high-risk women. Researchers want to see if your breath can reveal signs of diabetes before symptoms appear, helping you get care sooner.
TianjinAges 18–55 - NCT06752369Recruiting
Online program for teens with type 1 diabetes and depression
This study tests a short online program to help teens with type 1 diabetes who feel down. It aims to see if a few sessions can improve mood and diabetes management.
Orlando, FloridaAges 12–17 - NCT05687968Recruiting
Using phone food logs to improve diabetes care
This study tests an approach to diabetes care that relies on you recording what you eat using a smartphone. It may help the research team learn how food patterns relate to blood sugar and how to improve care.
TaipeiAges 20 years+ - NCT06739811Recruiting
Implantable insulin pump for hard-to-control type 1 diabetes
This trial tests a new implantable insulin pump for adults with type 1 diabetes that is difficult to manage with shots or external pumps. The pump is placed under the skin and delivers insulin automatically, aiming to reduce dangerous highs and lows in blood sugar.
Bordeaux, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT06739122RecruitingPhase 3
A study of dulaglutide for children with type 2 diabetes
This trial tests if a weekly injection of dulaglutide (Trulicity) can help children with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar when used together with metformin and/or insulin. It may be an option for kids who are overweight.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 10–17 - NCT06748963Recruiting
Fasted exercise training for type 1 diabetes
This study tests if exercising before breakfast (while fasting) helps improve blood sugar control and heart health in people with type 1 diabetes. You'll continue using your insulin pump and glucose monitor, and attend supervised exercise sessions and MRI scans to measure changes in your body.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18–55 - NCT06730906Enrolling by invitation
PACTAID app for managing exercise in type 1 diabetes
This study tests an app called PACTAID that helps adults with type 1 diabetes manage their blood sugar during exercise. You will try three different types of workouts to see how well the app works.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–65 - NCT06734546Recruiting
Exercise and brain health in type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether regular exercise can improve brain health in people with type 2 diabetes. If you have type 2 diabetes, are not on insulin, are inactive, and are between 30 and 75 years old, you may be able to join.
Hasselt, LimburgAges 30–75 - NCT06729996RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing two diabetes medicines for pancreatitis-related diabetes
This trial tests whether pioglitazone or empagliflozin is better at managing diabetes caused by chronic or recurrent pancreatitis. You will take one of these pills daily for 6 months and track your blood sugar and ketones at home. The goal is to find a safer, more effective treatment for this type of diabetes.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–80 - NCT06721754Recruiting
Negative pressure therapy for diabetic foot ulcers
This study tests if a vacuum-like wound dressing (negative pressure wound therapy) helps heal diabetic foot ulcers after surgery. It may be a good fit if you have a foot ulcer needing surgery and are able to walk.
Oslo, NordbyhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT06081387Recruiting
Exercise and vitamin D for type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether adding aerobic and resistance exercise to your routine helps manage type 2 diabetes better when you already take metformin, an SGLT2 inhibitor, and possibly vitamin D. You would be assigned either to an exercise program or to continue your usual care.
BarcelonaAges 40 years+ - NCT06706284RecruitingPhase 4
GLP-1 agonist for diabetes after spinal cord injury
This trial tests whether a GLP-1 agonist (a type of diabetes medicine that also helps with weight loss) is safe and effective for people with spinal cord injury and type 2 diabetes who are not on other glucose-lowering drugs.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18–70 - NCT06338072Recruiting
How menstrual cycles affect diabetes in women using an insulin pump
This study looks at how the menstrual cycle affects blood sugar control in women with type 1 diabetes who use a Medtronic 780G insulin pump. It aims to help understand if hormone changes during the month impact diabetes management.
Madrid, MadridAges 18–50 - NCT05613985Recruiting
Ultrasound light added to usual care for infected diabetic foot ulcers
This trial tests whether adding the VULNOFAST Plus/VULNOLIGHT system to usual care can heal infected diabetic foot ulcers more safely and effectively. It compares the added treatment plus usual care versus usual care alone.
ArezzoAges 18 years+ - NCT06694558Recruiting
Monocytes in type 1 diabetes and kidney disease study
This study looks at immune cells (monocytes) in people with type 1 diabetes, with or without early kidney problems. Researchers want to understand how these cells differ between groups. You may be able to join if you have type 1 diabetes and use an insulin pump or injections along with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM).
Cleveland, OhioAges 18–65 - NCT06695325Recruiting
Home blood draw for routine diabetes monitoring
This study checks if people with diabetes can safely collect their own blood samples at home for routine check-ups. It aims to make monitoring more convenient.
Ashton-under-Lyne, LancsAges 18 years+ - NCT06699810RecruitingPhase 4
Understanding Diabetes Recovery After Severe Blood Sugar Crisis
This study looks at how certain people can recover from a dangerous blood-sugar emergency called DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis). Researchers want to understand why some patients improve and how to help them stay healthy long-term.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06694155Recruiting
Whey protein and blood sugar study for pre-diabetes and diabetes
This study tests whether drinking whey protein can help control blood sugar in people with pre-diabetes or mild diabetes. If you qualify, you'll wear a continuous glucose monitor and keep a food journal for two weeks.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 50–70 - NCT06688461Recruiting
Exercise study to improve blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether high-intensity interval training can improve how your body uses insulin. It is for people with type 2 diabetes who are not on insulin and have had diabetes for 1 to 5 years.
SantiagoAges 45–75 - NCT06683235Enrolling by invitation
Flaxseed for Type 2 Diabetes in Mexico
This trial tests if flaxseed can help control blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. You may be able to join if you have diabetes that is not well-controlled and live in Oaxaca.
Oaxaca City, OaxacaAges 30–70
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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.