Clinical trials · Denver, CO
Type 1 diabetes clinical trials in Denver
We’re tracking 48 recruiting type 1 diabetes studies with a site in or near Denver — including Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Denver
- NCT07579702Recruiting
Omnipod 6 Versus Omnipod 5 Insulin Pump System
This study compares two versions of the Omnipod insulin pump system to see if the newer Omnipod 6 works better at managing blood sugar than the current Omnipod 5. You'll wear one of these systems for several months and share data about how well it helps control your diabetes.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 14–75 - NCT07564414RecruitingPhase 3
Weight Loss Study Comparing Two Doses of CagriSema
This study tests whether a new combination medication called CagriSema (in two different doses) helps people with obesity lose weight. You may qualify if you're 18 or older, have a BMI of 35 or higher, and either don't have type 2 diabetes or have it well-controlled.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 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 - NCT02734277Recruiting
Extending a past Type 1 diabetes immune study
This study is for people who already took part in an earlier immune-tolerance program for Type 1 diabetes. It tests whether continuing follow-up and assessments can be done safely and may help learn more about long-term immune effects of treatment.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 8–35 - NCT05543083Recruiting
Therapy plus exercise for teens at risk of type 2 diabetes
This trial tests whether a combination of coaching (cognitive-behavioral therapy) and exercise can improve mood and help teens who are at higher risk for type 2 diabetes. It may be especially helpful if you’re dealing with depression symptoms and a family history of type 2 diabetes.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 12–17 - NCT03585153Enrolling by invitation
Pancreas imaging study in people with type 1 diabetes
This study takes pictures of the pancreas in children and teens (and likely adults) with type 1 diabetes soon after diagnosis. The goal is to learn more about how the pancreas changes with diabetes, which may help future care.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 8 years+ - NCT05819138RecruitingPhase 3
Semaglutide for heart outcomes in adults with type 1 diabetes
This trial studies whether semaglutide can improve heart and blood-vessel outcomes in people with type 1 diabetes who use an insulin pump or automated insulin delivery. It may help reduce cardiovascular risks, but you must meet several health and medication-safety requirements.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–49 - NCT05065372RecruitingPhase 1
Metformin test with automated insulin in teens with type 1
This Phase 1 study tests how adding metformin affects blood flow in the kidneys, insulin sensitivity, and overall heart/metabolic health in young people with type 1 diabetes. It may help researchers understand whether this combo is safe and beneficial alongside automated or pump/shot insulin care.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 12–25 - NCT04791371Recruiting
Study how fitness and insulin resistance relate to diabetes
This study looks at how low physical activity, insulin resistance in small blood vessels, and cardiorespiratory fitness connect to diabetes and blood sugar control. You may be eligible if you are generally sedentary and fit within the weight range, and if you do not have certain heart, lung, nerve, or medication factors.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 30–55 - NCT05008276Recruiting
Study of puberty, diabetes, and kidney stress in teens
This trial studies how puberty and blood sugar changes affect the kidneys in people with type 1 diabetes. It may help researchers understand early kidney risk and identify who needs closer monitoring.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 8–14 - NCT06297980Recruiting
Periods, blood sugar, and exercise in type 1 diabetes
This study looks at how your menstrual cycle affects your blood sugar and how you respond to exercise if you have type 1 diabetes. It aims to help women manage their diabetes better throughout the month.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–45 - NCT06575842Recruiting
Accuracy of glucose monitors during surgery in youth with type 1 diabetes
This trial tests how well continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) work during surgery and hospital stays in young people with type 1 diabetes. It aims to make sure these devices give accurate readings when they are most needed.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 2–26 - NCT06618027Recruiting
Mindfulness program for teens with type 1 diabetes and mood concerns
This trial tests a mindfulness program designed to help teens with type 1 diabetes who are also dealing with feelings of depression or anxiety. The goal is to see if this program can improve their mood and overall well-being.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 13–17 - NCT07061574RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Low-dose ATG with Adalimumab or Verapamil for new type 1 diabetes
This study tests if giving a low dose of an immune-suppressing drug (ATG) followed by either adalimumab or verapamil can help preserve insulin production in people recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. You may qualify if you are 9 to 20 years old, have had type 1 diabetes for less than 6 months, and have some natural insulin left.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 9–20 - NCT07064473RecruitingPhase 3
Testing vicadrostat plus empagliflozin for diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease
This study tests a new pill called vicadrostat taken with another medicine (empagliflozin) to see if it helps people with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. It may reduce the risk of heart problems, but you must not have had heart failure or use certain other heart medications.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07428187Recruiting
Snacking effects on brain response and fullness during dieting
This trial tests how eating a daily snack of walnuts or pretzels affects your brain's response to food and feelings of fullness while you are on a weight-loss diet. You must be willing to follow a structured meal plan and have an MRI scan.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 25–45 - NCT07228117Recruiting
Testing a new automated insulin pump for people with diabetes
This study tests a new automated insulin delivery system (a pump that helps manage blood sugar) in children and adults with diabetes. It aims to see if the system is safe and easy to use in daily life.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 7–85 - NCT05762107RecruitingPhase 2
Drug ZT-01 to reduce low blood sugar at night
This Phase 2 study tests ZT-01 to help prevent night-time low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) in people with type 1 diabetes. It may help if you’ve had low blood sugar during sleep or are at high risk based on recent glucose monitoring.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–75 - NCT06141434Recruiting
Maternal Exposures and Baby Diabetes Risk Study
This study follows pregnant women and their babies to learn how early-life factors may affect the risk of type 1 diabetes. If your baby has a parent or sibling with type 1 diabetes, you may be able to join.
Aurora, ColoradoAges birth–99 years - NCT06217302RecruitingPhase 3
Sotagliflozin for kidney protection in type 1 diabetes
This study tests whether sotagliflozin (a pill that helps control blood sugar and protects the kidneys) can slow down kidney function decline in people with type 1 diabetes and diabetic kidney disease. You may qualify if you have had type 1 diabetes for at least 8 years, have moderate kidney damage, and are on standard treatments.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–75 - NCT07282600RecruitingPhase 3
Study of eloralintide for type 2 diabetes and weight
This study tests a new medicine called eloralintide for people with type 2 diabetes who are overweight or have obesity. It aims to see if the drug can help with weight loss and blood sugar control.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT05498116RecruitingPhase 4
Montelukast to improve kidney and blood vessel function in type 1 diabetes
This trial tests whether montelukast, a medicine commonly used for allergies, can improve kidney health and blood vessel function in adults with long-term type 1 diabetes. You may join a treatment group and have kidney and circulation measurements taken over the study period.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–80 - NCT06481904Recruiting
Registry for stage 2 type 1 diabetes
This study tracks people with stage 2 type 1 diabetes to see how they do over time, either with or without treatment with a drug called TZIELD. It helps doctors learn more about the disease and the effects of this treatment.
Aurora, ColoradoAges Any age - NCT06627504Recruiting
Sleep study for teens with type 1 diabetes
This study tests whether getting more sleep helps improve metabolic health in teens with type 1 diabetes who are not getting enough sleep. If you are between 14 and 19, use an insulin pump, and typically sleep 7 hours or less on school nights, you may be eligible.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 14–19
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Type 1 diabetes trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near Denver
Institutions with a site for the recruiting type 1 diabetes studies listed above.
- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus · 9 studies
- Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes · 7 studies
- Children's Hospital Colorado · 4 studies
- UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital · 2 studies
- Care Access - Aurora
- OptumCare Clinical Trials, LLC
- Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center
What taking part in a type 1 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.
Looking wider? See all recruiting type 1 diabetes studies in Colorado.
Common questions
- Are there type 1 diabetes clinical trials near Denver?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 48 recruiting type 1 diabetes studies with a site near Denver, 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 type 1 diabetes study near Denver?
- 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 Denver to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Denver, 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 type 1 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.
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