Clinical trials · Illinois
Type 1 diabetes clinical trials in Illinois
We’re tracking 41 recruiting type 1 diabetes studies with a site in Illinois — including Early Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Illinois
- 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.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 7–85 - NCT06783309RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing CNP-103 for newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes
This trial tests a new study drug called CNP-103 for people ages 12-35 who were recently diagnosed (within 6 months) with stage 3 type 1 diabetes. The goal is to see if the drug can help preserve the body's ability to make some insulin, potentially slowing the need for more insulin shots.
Springfield, IllinoisAges 12–35 - 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.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–75 - NCT07197788Enrolling by invitation
Continued access to the Endogenex device study for type 2 diabetes
This trial offers continued access to the Endogenex system for people who were in the sham (placebo) group of the ReCET study and have completed their 12-month visit. It tests a device that treats the duodenum to improve blood sugar control.
Evanston, IllinoisAges 22 years+ - NCT07662135RecruitingPhase 3
A study of elecoglipron for type 2 diabetes with kidney problems
This trial tests a new medicine called elecoglipron to see if it helps control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes who also have reduced kidney function. You would continue taking your current SGLT2i medication (like dapagliflozin).
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - 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.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 14–75 - NCT07662213RecruitingPhase 3
Elecoglipron vs semaglutide for type 2 diabetes
This study tests an experimental diabetes pill (elecoglipron) to see if it works as well as a current medicine, semaglutide, for people with type 2 diabetes who also have heart risk factors. It aims to help better control blood sugar and weight.
Melrose Park, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT04786262RecruitingPhase 3
Study of VX-880 for long-standing type 1 diabetes
This Phase 3 trial tests how safe, tolerable, and effective VX-880 is for people with type 1 diabetes who have had it for many years. It may help reduce problems related to blood sugar swings, especially severe low blood sugar episodes.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–65 - 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.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–75 - 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.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Any age - NCT06575426RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing pig pancreas cells for type 1 diabetes
This trial tests a treatment made from pig pancreas cells (OPF-310) to see if it's safe and can help people with unstable type 1 diabetes. The cells are meant to replace the insulin-producing cells your body has lost, potentially reducing dangerous low blood sugar events.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 35–65 - NCT06709755Recruiting
Helping Teens with Type 1 Diabetes Feel Less Stressed
This study tests a program to help teenagers with type 1 diabetes feel less stressed and overwhelmed about their diabetes. It is done entirely through video visits, so you can join from home.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 14–18 - NCT06915831Recruiting
Type 1 diabetes and sleep apnea study
This study looks at how sleep apnea affects blood sugar control in adults with type 1 diabetes. It may help researchers understand if treating sleep apnea improves diabetes management.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–50 - NCT06964087RecruitingPhase 2
Testing OPT101 for type 1 diabetes
This trial tests an investigational drug called OPT101 in people with type 1 diabetes. It aims to see how the drug works in the body and whether it can help preserve insulin production, especially in those diagnosed recently or within the last 20 years.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–50 - NCT07091318RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CBT for insomnia in type 1 diabetes
This study tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi) can improve sleep in people with type 1 diabetes. It may help those who have poor sleep quality and use a continuous glucose monitor.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–65 - NCT01630850Recruiting
Islet cell transplant for brittle type 1 diabetes
This trial studies whether transplanting insulin-producing islet cells can improve blood sugar control and reduce severe low blood sugar in people with “brittle” type 1 diabetes. It’s meant for adults with long-standing insulin dependence and troublesome, hard-to-control hypoglycemia.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–70 - NCT01241864RecruitingPhase 2
Islet transplant for type 1 diabetes after kidney transplant
This trial tests whether transplanting insulin-producing “islet” cells can better control blood sugar in people who have already received a kidney transplant. It’s mainly for adults with type 1 diabetes whose body is no longer making enough insulin, while they are on kidney-transplant medicines.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–68 - NCT07676565Recruiting
Adding new drugs to insulin for type 1 diabetes
This study tests whether adding certain diabetes pills (GLP-1 receptor agonists or SGLT inhibitors) to insulin is safe and helpful for adults with type 1 diabetes. Doctors will check your glucose monitor data to see how well this works.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07076199RecruitingPhase 3
Weekly vs daily insulin for type 1 diabetes
This study tests a new once-weekly insulin (icodec) against a standard daily insulin (glargine), both taken with mealtime insulin. It aims to see which works better to control blood sugar in adults with type 1 diabetes.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07351318Enrolling by invitation
Insulin sensitivity in type 1 diabetes pregnancies
This study looks at how well the body uses insulin in women who had type 1 diabetes during a recent pregnancy. If you used a Dexcom CGM and Tandem insulin pump while pregnant, your data could help researchers better understand insulin needs in pregnancy.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - 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.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 8 years+ - NCT07521475Recruiting
Fully Closed Loop Insulin Pump for Type 2 Diabetes
This study tests a new automated insulin pump system (Omnipod) that adjusts insulin doses on its own throughout the day for people with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if it helps keep blood sugar levels more stable while reducing the burden of manual insulin management.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–75 - NCT07662109RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new combo pill for type 2 diabetes
This study tests if a new medicine (elecoglipron) combined with dapagliflozin is safe and works better for adults with type 2 diabetes that isn't well controlled by diet or other medications.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07340320RecruitingPhase 2
CX11 tablets for type 2 diabetes
This trial tests an experimental drug called CX11 to see if it helps control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes who are already taking metformin. It may be an option for you if your blood sugar is not well controlled and you meet the health requirements.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–75
Type 1 diabetes trials by city in Illinois
Where these studies are running in Illinois
Institutions with a site for the recruiting type 1 diabetes studies listed above.
- University of Chicago · 9 studies
- Northwestern University · 7 studies
- Research Site · 3 studies
- University of Illinois · 2 studies
- Accelerated Enrollment Solutions (AES)
- Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
- Endeavor Health
- NorthShore University HealthSystem-Evanston Hospital
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 Illinois?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 41 recruiting type 1 diabetes studies with a site in Illinois, 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 Illinois?
- 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 Illinois to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Illinois, 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 Illinois 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.