Clinical trials · California
Type 2 diabetes clinical trials in California
We’re tracking 114 recruiting type 2 diabetes studies with a site in California — including Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in California
- 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.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 1–25 - NCT06860516Recruiting
HLA Demographics Study in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes
This study (NCT06860516) is an observational trial of adults aged 18-55 with type 1 diabetes diagnosed within 6 months. It aims to collect demographic and HLA data.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–55 - NCT06524960RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Denosumab for Preserving Insulin in Type 1 Diabetes
This study tests if denosumab, a drug normally used for bone health, can help preserve your body's own insulin production in type 1 diabetes. It might slow the loss of insulin-making cells, helping you maintain better blood sugar control over time.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18–50 - 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.
Escondido, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - 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.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT07449039Recruiting
Blood sugar tracking after pregnancy for diabetes risk
This study uses a continuous glucose monitor to track blood sugar for 2 weeks after delivery in women who had gestational diabetes. The goal is to better understand who develops type 2 diabetes later and help prevent it.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05416060Recruiting
Digital diabetes coaching for Spanish- or English-speaking adults
This study tests a phone/text-based program to help adults with type 2 diabetes manage their health better. It’s designed for Hispanic/Latino people who may have higher blood sugar based on a recent HbA1c level.
Chula Vista, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - 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.
Walnut Creek, CaliforniaAges 18–50 - NCT06919354RecruitingPhase 1
Study of GNTI-122 for new type 1 diabetes
This study tests a new treatment called GNTI-122 for adults recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes who still make some insulin. It aims to see if the treatment can help protect the cells that produce insulin.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–55 - NCT07544407Enrolling by invitation
Text-Based Diabetes Support for Parents
This study helps parents newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes learn to manage their condition while caring for young children. You'll receive text messages and join virtual sessions designed to support both your health and your family.
Pleasanton, CaliforniaAges 21–44 - 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 - NCT07784725RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a weight loss injection for adults with obesity
This study tests a new medicine to help adults with obesity or overweight lose weight. It's for people who have had trouble losing weight in the past and don't have diabetes.
Escondido, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07478263Recruiting
Healthy eating trial for Latinas to prevent type 2 diabetes
This study tests a behavioral program designed to help Latinas with prediabetes improve their nutrition and eating patterns to prevent type 2 diabetes. It focuses on reducing cravings and building healthy habits.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–55 - 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.
Irvine, 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+ - 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.
Canoga Park, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07264062Enrolling by invitation
MetSense pilot study for serious mental illness
This pilot study is testing a program for people with serious mental illness like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. It aims to see if adding a special monitoring tool helps manage treatment better.
Pleasanton, 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 - 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 - NCT06322212RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Type 2 diabetes and brain blood barrier study
This study tests if a treatment can improve the blood-brain barrier in adults with type 2 diabetes. It uses MRI scans to see changes and may help protect brain function.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 40–65 - 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 - NCT05577390Recruiting
Comparing two treatments for diabetic nerve pain
This study compares two approaches to treating nerve pain caused by diabetes. You may be eligible if your diabetic neuropathy is moderate to severe and you can reliably use a phone for study steps.
Loma Linda, CaliforniaAges 45–85 - NCT06981234RecruitingPhase 2
Acetazolamide for type 1 diabetes
This trial tests whether a medicine called acetazolamide (used for altitude sickness) can help people with type 1 diabetes. It compares how your body responds while on the drug versus a placebo, using a crossover design so everyone gets both treatments.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07783802RecruitingPhase 2
Study of clazakizumab for adults with high inflammation and heart risk
This study tests whether clazakizumab can reduce the risk of heart attacks or strokes in people with high levels of inflammation (measured by a blood test called hsCRP) and conditions like heart disease, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, or kidney disease. If you qualify, you'll receive either the study drug or a placebo to see if it helps lower your risk.
Glendora, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
Type 2 diabetes trials by city in California
Where these studies are running in California
Institutions with a site for the recruiting type 2 diabetes studies listed above.
- City of Hope · 2 studies
- Diablo Clinical Research · 2 studies
- Research Site · 2 studies
- University of California, San Francisco · 2 studies
- ACCOMPLISH-2 Research Site
- Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute
- Ark Clinical Research
- Ark Clinical Research - Fountain Valley
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.
Type 2 diabetes trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there type 2 diabetes clinical trials in California?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 114 recruiting type 2 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 2 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 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.
Not the right time?
New type 2 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.