Clinical trials · California
Type 1 diabetes clinical trials in California
We’re tracking 83 recruiting type 1 diabetes studies with a site in California — including Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in California
- NCT06516640Recruiting
CGM Education for Type 2 Diabetes
This trial helps teens and young adults with type 2 diabetes learn to use continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). It aims to make managing diabetes easier and more effective.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 8–21 - NCT07654374RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new pill for weight loss and diabetes
This study tests a new daily pill (aleniglipron) to help adults with excess weight and type 2 diabetes lose weight and improve blood sugar control. It may be a good fit if you have a BMI of 27 or higher and your diabetes is managed with A1c between 6.5% and 10%.
Escondido, CaliforniaAges 18–79 - NCT07351045RecruitingPhase 3
Study of enicepatide for weight loss in obesity or overweight
This study tests a new injectable medication called enicepatide for people with obesity or overweight who have not been able to lose weight through diet and exercise alone. It may help you lose weight and improve health conditions linked to excess weight.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07321886RecruitingPhase 3
Study of eloralintide for people with obesity or overweight
This trial tests if an investigational drug called eloralintide can help people with obesity or overweight lose weight. It is for people who do not have type 2 diabetes and who have tried but struggled to lose weight on their own.
Escondido, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06884059RecruitingPhase 1
Time-restricted eating for people with early kidney signs
This study tests whether eating only during a certain window each day helps people with type 2 diabetes and small amounts of protein in their urine (a sign of early kidney stress) improve their health. You'll use a smartphone app to log your meals and follow a daily eating schedule.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT05708859RecruitingPhase 4
Tirzepatide to slow plaque buildup in coronary arteries
This trial studies tirzepatide to see if it can slow the progression of coronary artery plaque in people with type 2 diabetes. It uses special heart CT scans to track changes over time.
Torrance, CaliforniaAges 40–80 - NCT06120881RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Finding the Right Metformin Dose for Teens with Type 2 Diabetes
This study looks at how to give the right dose of metformin to young people with type 2 diabetes. If you join, you will wear a continuous glucose monitor for 6 weeks to help researchers find the best dose for you.
Oakland, CaliforniaAges 10–21 - NCT06112418Recruiting
Personalized vs standard care to prevent heart attacks
This trial compares two ways to prevent heart attacks and strokes: one uses a special heart CT scan to guide care, the other uses standard risk factors like blood pressure and cholesterol. You may be eligible if you are older (men over 55, women over 65) and have diabetes, prediabetes, or metabolic syndrome.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 55 years+ - 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.
Santa Clarita, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07024823RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of AZD4248 in healthy people and those with kidney disease and diabetes
This trial tests an experimental drug called AZD4248 to see if it's safe for healthy people and for people with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes. It also checks if a home device can accurately measure kidney function.
Glendale, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT06328010Enrolling by invitation
Real-world data registry for wound care treatments
This study collects information on various wound types and how they respond to standard care. It aims to learn what works best for wounds that haven't healed after 4 weeks of treatment.
Riverside, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
Type 1 diabetes trials by city in California
Where these studies are running in California
Institutions with a site for the recruiting type 1 diabetes studies listed above.
- Ark Clinical Research · 2 studies
- Diablo Clinical Research · 2 studies
- Research Site · 2 studies
- The Lundquist Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center · 2 studies
- ACCOMPLISH Research Site
- ACCOMPLISH-1 Research Site
- ACCOMPLISH-2 Research Site
- Ace Research Institute
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.
Type 1 diabetes trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there type 1 diabetes clinical trials in California?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 83 recruiting type 1 diabetes studies with a site in California, 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 in California?
- 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 California to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in California, 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.
Not the right time?
New type 1 diabetes studies open in California regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.