Clinical trials · Houston, TX
Type 2 diabetes clinical trials in Houston
We’re tracking 45 recruiting type 2 diabetes studies with a site in or near Houston — including Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Houston
- NCT07533175RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new weight-loss medicine for type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether a new medicine called NNC0487-0111 helps people with type 2 diabetes and excess weight lose weight. You'll take the medicine along with your current diabetes care to see if it works better than standard treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 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.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - 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.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - 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.
Houston, TexasAges 18–50 - NCT07754461RecruitingPhase 3
Survodutide for blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes
This study tests an investigational drug called survodutide to see if it helps people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels. Participants will receive either survodutide or a placebo, and the study will compare changes in HbA1c (a measure of blood sugar control).
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07668388RecruitingPhase 2
Testing different doses of UBT251 for type 2 diabetes
This trial tests a new medicine, UBT251, to see how well it lowers blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. It compares different doses to find the best one for you.
Houston, TexasAges 18–75 - NCT07088068RecruitingPhase 3
Teplizumab for newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes
This study tests whether teplizumab can help keep the body making insulin in people recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It is for children and young adults aged 1 to 25, and compares the drug against a placebo.
Houston, TexasAges 1–25 - NCT07664553RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new diabetes tablet for people on insulin
This trial tests a new once-daily tablet (elecoglipron) against a placebo to see if it can help improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes who are already on insulin. It may offer an additional treatment option to help manage your diabetes.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06897475RecruitingPhase 2
Study of LY3457263 for type 2 diabetes on semaglutide or tirzepatide
This study tests if adding LY3457263 helps lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes who are already taking a stable dose of semaglutide or tirzepatide. You will be randomly assigned to get either LY3457263 or a placebo.
Houston, TexasAges 18–75 - NCT06906640Recruiting
Improving Kidney Care for People with Type 2 Diabetes
This study tests a program to help primary care doctors better screen and manage kidney problems in people with type 2 diabetes. It aims to see if using recommended medicines can slow kidney disease and improve health.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT00097292Recruiting
Preventing Type 1 Diabetes in At-Risk People
This study looks for people at high risk of developing type 1 diabetes (based on family history or blood markers) and follows them over time to understand disease development. The goal is to eventually prevent or delay type 1 diabetes in people who don't have it yet.
Houston, TexasAges 2–45 - 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.
Houston, TexasAges 55 years+ - NCT06943001Recruiting
Telehealth program to prevent diabetes in Hispanic teens
This trial tests a telehealth program to help Hispanic teens who are obese prevent type 2 diabetes. It takes place from home and uses your own cellphone.
Houston, TexasAges 14–16 - NCT06959901Recruiting
Health tracking app study for Hispanic teens
This trial tests a mobile app that helps teens keep track of their health habits, like physical activity and eating. It is designed for Hispanic or Latino teens ages 12-18 who have a BMI in a certain range and own an iPhone.
Houston, TexasAges 12–18 - NCT07061574RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of immune-modulating drugs for new-onset type 1 diabetes
This study tests two different medications (Anti-Thymocyte Globulin and Adalimumab or Verapamil) to see if they can slow down the loss of insulin production in people with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of the treatments and will be followed for about a year to see how well their bodies still make insulin.
Houston, TexasAges 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.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - 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.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - 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.
Houston, TexasAges 22 years+ - NCT07296484RecruitingPhase 2
Clofutriben for hard-to-control type 2 diabetes
This trial tests a new medication, clofutriben, for people with hard-to-control type 2 diabetes who might also have mild excess of a stress hormone called cortisol. It aims to see if the drug can help lower blood sugar and improve diabetes management.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07197775Enrolling by invitation
Endogenex PULSE Registry: Tracking long-term outcomes
This registry collects information from people with type 2 diabetes who have already been treated with the Endogenex System. It helps researchers learn how the treatment works over time.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07215559RecruitingPhase 2
Study of new drugs for obesity with type 2 diabetes
This trial tests two new medicines, alone or together, to see if they help with weight loss and blood sugar control in adults who have type 2 diabetes and are overweight or have obesity.
Houston, TexasAges 18–75 - NCT07219602RecruitingPhase 3
Study of obicetrapib and ezetimibe for diabetes and metabolic syndrome
This trial tests a combination medication (obicetrapib plus ezetimibe) taken daily to lower cholesterol and triglycerides in people with type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome who are already on standard cholesterol treatment. It may help reduce heart risks.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07224321RecruitingPhase 2
Inhaled insulin for youth with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes
This study tests an inhaled insulin called Afrezza for teenagers and children who have just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It aims to see if this new way of taking insulin can help manage blood sugar and fit into their lives.
Houston, TexasAges 6–17 - NCT07351058RecruitingPhase 3
Enicepatide for weight loss in people with type 2 diabetes
This trial tests an investigational medication, Enicepatide, to see if it helps people with obesity or overweight and type 2 diabetes lose weight and improve blood sugar control. You will receive weekly injections and regular check-ups.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+
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Type 2 diabetes trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near Houston
Institutions with a site for the recruiting type 2 diabetes studies listed above.
- Baylor College of Medicine · 7 studies
- Juno Research · 6 studies
- Houston Methodist Hospital · 4 studies
- Biopharma Informatic, LLC · 2 studies
- Care Access · 2 studies
- Research Physicians Network, LLC · 2 studies
- Research Site · 2 studies
- Aavon Clinical Trials
What taking part in a type 2 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 2 diabetes studies in Texas.
Common questions
- Are there type 2 diabetes clinical trials near Houston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 45 recruiting type 2 diabetes studies with a site near Houston, 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 2 diabetes study near Houston?
- 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 Houston to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Houston, 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 2 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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