Clinical trials
Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) clinical trials
Below are recruiting type 2 diabetes (t2dm) clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 233 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05580536Recruiting
Text-message program for Arab Americans with type 2 diabetes
This study tests a diabetes support program designed for Arab Americans, using regular text messages and materials in Arabic and English. It may help people improve blood sugar control and stay engaged in their care.
El Cajon, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05597709Recruiting
Study diabetes patients to measure MAFLD in Jiangsu
This study checks how common a condition called MAFLD is among people with type 2 diabetes in Jiangsu, China. It may help doctors understand how often this liver-related problem occurs and guide future care for people with type 2 diabetes.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT05630508Recruiting
Diabetes lifestyle app for Arabic-speaking adults
This trial tests a lifestyle coaching app on a phone to help adults with type 2 diabetes improve blood sugar. It may help if your diabetes is currently not well controlled.
Riyadh, Riyadh RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT05697991Recruiting
Study of fatty liver in adults with type 2 diabetes
This study looks at people with type 2 diabetes who also have fatty liver. The goal is to learn more about this condition in a Saudi group and test approaches that could improve care.
Riyadh, Select A State Or ProvinceAges 18–60 - NCT05776563Recruiting
Testing whether brain sugar transport improves in type 2 diabetes
This study looks at whether the way the brain uses sugar (glucose) in people with type 2 diabetes can improve, and whether changes track with tighter diabetes treatment. You may get brain scans (MRI/MRS) and diabetes monitoring to see if there’s “reversibility” in the brain’s sugar transport.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–60 - NCT06003634Recruiting
Peer Support for Type 2 Diabetes in Rural Kentucky
This study tests whether having a trained peer coach (a person who also has diabetes) can help older adults in rural Kentucky better manage their Type 2 Diabetes. If you join, you'll get support from someone who understands your experience.
Bowling Green, KentuckyAges 55 years+ - NCT06214520Recruiting
App and AI support for managing type 2 diabetes
This trial tests whether a smartphone app and smartwatch can help you better manage your type 2 diabetes. You'll get motivational support and an AI coach to guide your care.
SingaporeAges 21–100 - NCT06246799RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two pill combinations for new diabetes
This study compares two different two-drug combinations for people recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. It aims to find which combination works better to control blood sugar and improve overall health.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18–75 - NCT06256419Recruiting
Gene testing and exenatide response in Chinese type 2 diabetes patients
This study looks at how certain genes affect the risk of type 2 diabetes and how well the drug exenatide (a GLP-1 receptor agonist) works in Chinese patients. It aims to see if your genetic makeup can predict how you will respond to treatment.
Xuzhou, ChinaAges 25–70 - NCT06277466Recruiting
Gene changes and diabetes risk study
This study looks at how certain gene changes affect blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes and also in people who have had pancreas surgery. It compares these groups with healthy volunteers to see how genes influence the risk of diabetes.
XuzhouAges 25–70 - 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 - NCT06293417Recruiting
Study of Ezefeno in patients with high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes
This trial tests a medicine called Ezefeno to see if it helps lower cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes who are already on statins. It may be an option if you have high triglycerides and other heart risk factors.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT07167004Recruiting
Boosting nutrition with whole grains for prediabetes or diabetes
This study tests if providing whole-grain foods through online grocery shopping can improve nutrition for people with prediabetes or diabetes. It aims to help you manage your blood sugar better.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 45–70 - NCT06336239Recruiting
Study of urine protein in people with heart disease and diabetes
This study looks at how common protein in the urine (albuminuria) is among people in China who have both type 2 diabetes and heart problems. It aims to understand the link between these conditions without testing a new treatment.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06336122Recruiting
Peer support for type 2 diabetes in rural Kentucky
This study tests whether talking with a trained peer (someone like you who also has diabetes) can help you manage your blood sugar better. It is for adults 55 and older living in rural Kentucky who have type 2 diabetes with an A1c of 7.5% or higher.
Bowling Green, KentuckyAges 55 years+ - NCT06461377RecruitingPhase 4
GLP-1RA for heart nerve damage in type 2 diabetes
This trial tests whether a type of diabetes medicine called GLP-1RA can help prevent or improve nerve damage in the heart caused by diabetes. It is for people with type 2 diabetes who are overweight or obese.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–70 - NCT07693036RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Exosomes from stem cells for type 2 diabetes
This trial tests if a type of stem cell product (exosomes) can safely and effectively help people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will give infusions to see if it improves blood sugar control and pancreatic function.
BeijingAges 18–65 - NCT06572345Recruiting
Low energy diet for teens with obesity and type 2 diabetes
This trial tests whether a low-energy diet using meal replacements can help teenagers with type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar control. It involves a period of following the diet, then weight management, and includes follow-up visits.
NottinghamAges 12–17 - NCT06519942Recruiting
Muscle and bone health in diabetes with nerve damage
This study looks at how diabetes and nerve damage affect your muscles and bones. It compares people with type 2 diabetes to healthy volunteers to learn more about these changes.
GhentAges 40–70 - NCT06570980Recruiting
Comparing two diabetes drugs taken with metformin
This study looks at two common diabetes pills (sulfonylureas and DPP4 inhibitors) when used together with metformin. It aims to find out which combination is more cost-effective for treating type 2 diabetes.
DhakaAges 18 years+ - NCT06575478RecruitingPhase 2
Herbal granules for new type 2 diabetes patients
This study tests two herbal granules (Fuling Yunhua and Dihuang Baoyuan) to see if they help control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes who have not yet taken diabetes medication. You will be randomly assigned to one of the granules or a placebo for several weeks, and your blood sugar will be monitored closely.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT06588894Recruiting
Motor imagery and body awareness in type 2 diabetes
This study looks at how well people with type 2 diabetes can imagine movements, sense their body, and think clearly. It aims to understand how these abilities are affected by diabetes.
Kütahya, CentralAges 18–65 - NCT06590519Recruiting
Testing date seed extract for diabetes and heart risk
This study tests whether an extract from date seeds might help people with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar and lower their risk of heart disease. Participants will take the extract as a supplement, and researchers will track how it affects their diabetes and heart health over time.
Serdang, SelangorAges 18–80 - NCT07690163Recruiting
Diabetes blood sugar check in newly diagnosed patients
This trial is checking how well blood sugar is controlled in adults recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (within the last 3 months). It aims to see if current treatments or lifestyle changes are working and may help guide future care.
KyivAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for type 2 diabetes (t2dm)?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 233 recruiting type 2 diabetes (t2dm) 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 type 2 diabetes (t2dm) 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 type 2 diabetes (t2dm) 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.