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
- NCT05912647Recruiting
Program to improve diabetes control in adults with high A1c
This study tests a diabetes management program aimed at helping people with type 2 diabetes get better blood sugar control. It may help if your current diabetes medicines aren’t bringing your A1c down enough.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18–90 - NCT05822609RecruitingPhase 2
Semaglutide for kidney disease in adults with type 1 diabetes
This Phase 2 study tests semaglutide (a diabetes and weight-related medicine) to see if it can slow or improve diabetic kidney disease in people with type 1 diabetes. You may be able to join if you have type 1 diabetes for at least 5 years and ongoing signs of kidney damage measured in urine tests.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT05762432Recruiting
Wound dressing study for certain diabetic foot ulcers
This study looks at a specific wound dressing in people with a non-infected diabetic foot ulcer that has nerve pain (neuropathic), poor blood flow (ischemic), or both. It may help you heal the ulcer and improve how the wound looks and progresses.
Airdrie, North LanarkshireAges 18 years+ - NCT05730582Enrolling by invitation
Improve diabetes screening by using health outreach from records
This trial looks at whether outreach messages sent using your electronic health record can help more adults get diabetes screening. It’s designed for people who are at risk for diabetes but are not already in the clinic’s diabetes registry.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–75 - NCT05540704Recruiting
Therapy support for eating problems in type 1 diabetes
This study compares three groups: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, standard supportive diabetes counseling, or a waitlist. It aims to reduce binge eating and harmful weight-control behaviors, including insulin withholding, in people with type 1 diabetes.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 16–50 - NCT05277558Recruiting
MRI and brain testing in teens at risk for type 2 diabetes
This study looks at brain health in teens with normal weight, overweight, or obesity who are at risk for type 2 diabetes. It may help researchers understand how weight and diabetes risk affect the brain, using MRI scans and learning/memory tests.
St Louis, MissouriAges 12–17 - NCT04210089Recruiting
Soft cast bandage for diabetic foot ulcers
This study tests whether a “total contact” soft cast bandage helps people heal diabetic foot ulcers. You may be asked to get your leg wrapped and have regular follow-up visits so the ulcer can be checked closely.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT03648918Recruiting
Study family genetics in type 1 diabetes
This study looks at genetic patterns in families where someone has type 1 diabetes (an autoimmune condition). It may help researchers understand why type 1 diabetes happens and who is at risk.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 2 years+ - NCT07592273RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Gene therapy for diabetic eye disease without macular swelling
This trial tests a gene therapy injection into the eye to treat diabetic retinopathy (eye damage from diabetes) before it progresses. The goal is to slow or prevent vision loss and potentially delay the need for laser treatment or other injections.
Mesa, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07462741Recruiting
Education program for diabetic hemodialysis patients
This study tests if a special education program helps people with diabetes who are on hemodialysis (a type of kidney treatment). The goal is to see if learning more about managing their health can improve their overall well-being.
Elâzığ, MerkezAges 18 years+ - NCT07181863Recruiting
Online support for diabetes and mental health
This trial tests a team-based program that combines diabetes care with mental health support. It aims to help you better manage both your diabetes and emotional well-being through remote check-ins and coaching.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT03587948Recruiting
Diabetes eye study for teens with diabetes
This study looks at how diabetes affects the eyes in children and teens. It may help doctors better detect or understand eye problems earlier in people with diabetes.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 5–18 - NCT04463160Recruiting
Study to learn why prediabetes becomes diabetes
This study looks for factors that make prediabetes turn into diabetes in adults in Reunion. You may be asked health questions by phone, and your results may help improve how prediabetes is prevented from progressing.
Saint-PierreAges 25–70 - NCT04544527Recruiting
Study risks for heart disease in older people with diabetes
This study follows older adults with diabetes to understand what factors may raise the risk of heart disease. It may help doctors spot risks earlier in people like you.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 65–100 - NCT05221359Recruiting
Safety trial of ExOlin® for adults with hard-to-control type 1 diabetes
This trial checks whether ExOlin® is safe in adults with type 1 diabetes who have had difficult blood sugar control or injection-site skin problems despite insulin pump and continuous glucose monitoring. It’s mainly looking for safety and comfort while using the treatment devices.
StrasbourgAges 18 years+ - NCT04657783Recruiting
French cohort study of people with type 1 diabetes
This study follows people with type 1 diabetes in France to better understand the condition over time. It may help researchers improve future care, especially for how type 1 diabetes starts and is managed from early diagnosis onward.
ParisAges 6–100 - NCT04455867Recruiting
Study of type 2 diabetes risk and early treatment
This study looks at people who may be on the way to developing type 2 diabetes or who have it, to see how to help and better understand the condition. Depending on the part of the study you join, it may include brain scans and sleep testing.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05046483Recruiting
Blood sugar study after a new heart attack
This study measures how your body handles sugar and related hormones in people after a new STEMI heart attack, and compares them with people who do not have diabetes or have prediabetes. The goal is to better understand metabolic changes after the event, which could help future care.
Düsseldorf, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18–80 - NCT06065852Recruiting
National registry for rare kidney diseases
This study creates a registry to collect health information from people with rare kidney diseases. It aims to improve understanding and future treatments by tracking patient experiences.
Bristol, South WestAges Any age - NCT06097065Recruiting
Finding diabetes and prediabetes markers in blood and urine
This study looks at leftover blood and urine samples to find new markers that could help detect prediabetes and diabetes earlier. It may lead to better testing and management.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges Any age - NCT06111833Recruiting
Improving Diagnosis and Care for MODY Diabetes
This study looks for a type of diabetes called MODY that runs in families. It aims to improve diagnosis and treatment for people diagnosed with diabetes at a young age.
TaichungAges 18 years+ - NCT06143449Recruiting
Taiwan Diabetes Registry
This registry study collects health information from people with diabetes to help researchers better understand and improve diabetes care in Taiwan. It involves no new treatments or procedures.
TaipeiAges Any age - NCT07864168Recruiting
Long-lasting glucose sensor study for type 1 and type 2 diabetes
This study tests a new extended-wear sensor that helps track glucose levels continuously. It is designed to see if a next-generation sensor is accurate and safe for people with diabetes.
Chula Vista, CaliforniaAges 2–80 - NCT03132129Recruiting
Heart imaging study in adults with type 2 diabetes
This study looks for early, “silent” changes in heart function in adults with type 2 diabetes, even if you feel okay. It uses heart scans and looks for factors that may help explain why these changes happen.
LeicesterAges 50–75
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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.