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 229 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT06752772Recruiting
Wearable health coaching for blood pressure and weight
This study tests a digital health coaching program that uses a smartwatch and smartphone to help people manage conditions like high blood pressure, pre-diabetes, or weight. It aims to see if wearable technology can improve your health with personalized coaching.
SingaporeAges 21–75 - NCT06730113Recruiting
Young adults with type 2 diabetes and heart health study
This study looks at how type 2 diabetes starting in youth affects the heart over time. It also includes teens and young adults who are overweight or lean, and their biological parents, to compare heart health across these groups.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 12–25 - NCT06734546Recruiting
Exercise and brain health in type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether regular exercise can improve brain health in people with type 2 diabetes. If you have type 2 diabetes, are not on insulin, are inactive, and are between 30 and 75 years old, you may be able to join.
Hasselt, LimburgAges 30–75 - NCT06706284RecruitingPhase 4
GLP-1 agonist for diabetes after spinal cord injury
This trial tests whether a GLP-1 agonist (a type of diabetes medicine that also helps with weight loss) is safe and effective for people with spinal cord injury and type 2 diabetes who are not on other glucose-lowering drugs.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18–70 - NCT06688461Recruiting
Exercise study to improve blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether high-intensity interval training can improve how your body uses insulin. It is for people with type 2 diabetes who are not on insulin and have had diabetes for 1 to 5 years.
SantiagoAges 45–75 - NCT06647745RecruitingPhase 3
Study for type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure
This study tests a new combination of three medications (THP-00101, THP-00102, and THP-00103) for people with type 2 diabetes and essential high blood pressure. It aims to see if this combination is safe and effective compared to standard treatments.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT06628453Recruiting
Continuous glucose monitor for type 2 diabetes in pregnancy
This study tests whether using a CGM (a small sensor that tracks blood sugar) can help manage type 2 diabetes during pregnancy better than standard care. It is for women who have type 2 diabetes and are pregnant with one baby.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–50 - NCT06613854RecruitingPhase 4
Early combination therapy for type 2 diabetes
This study tests if starting two newer diabetes drugs (empagliflozin and semaglutide) soon after diagnosis, along with metformin, helps control blood sugar better than metformin alone. It's for people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the last two years who are already taking a high dose of metformin.
LjubljanaAges 18–70 - 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 - 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 - NCT06562907RecruitingPhase 1
Study of an experimental drug for weight and diabetes
This study tests an investigational drug called GS-4571 in healthy people, people with obesity, and people with type 2 diabetes. It aims to see how the drug affects the body and whether it might help with weight and blood sugar control.
Miami, FloridaAges 18–65 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT06211270Enrolling by invitation
Food support and education for type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether a program that provides food, support, and diabetes education can help people with type 2 diabetes who often struggle to afford enough food. It aims to improve their health and make it easier to manage diabetes.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT05915260Enrolling by invitation
Heart MRI study in adults with type 2 diabetes
This study uses a heart scan (MRI) to learn more about how the heart is affected in people with type 2 diabetes. It may help researchers better understand changes in the heart over time and who might benefit from future care.
SlagelseAges 18–80 - 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 - NCT05689372Enrolling by invitation
Ozempic safety and effectiveness after launch in type 2 diabetes
This study tracks how Ozempic works and whether it stays safe for people with type 2 diabetes in everyday clinic care in Korea. You join because your doctor decides you should start Ozempic, and the study mainly monitors outcomes.
Jeonlabuk-doAges 19 years+ - 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+ - NCT05354947Recruiting
Ultrasound test in adults with type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether a series of ultrasound treatments can improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes. You may be asked to stay on your current diabetes pills and avoid certain other medicines during the study.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 21–75 - NCT04943861Recruiting
Study on HIV and food insecurity support
This study is looking at food insecurity in adults living with HIV. It may help improve understanding of the barriers to healthy living and guide better support for people affected by HIV.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for type 2 diabetes (t2dm)?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 229 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.