Clinical trials · Florida
Type 2 diabetes clinical trials in Florida
We’re tracking 80 recruiting type 2 diabetes studies with a site in Florida — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Florida
- 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.
Clearwater, FloridaAges 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.
Melbourne, FloridaAges 18–75 - NCT03761446Recruiting
Testing how diabetes affects muscle loss after bed rest
This study looks at how pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes may change skeletal muscle loss and recovery in older adults after a period of bed rest. It may help researchers understand why recovery can be slower and how to better protect muscle in people as they age.
Orlando, FloridaAges 60–80 - 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.
Edgewater, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07282613RecruitingPhase 3
CagriSema for blood sugar and weight in children with type 2 diabetes
This study tests a new medicine called CagriSema to see if it can lower blood sugar and help with weight loss in children and teens with type 2 diabetes. It compares the medicine to a placebo (a look-alike with no active drug) over several months.
Boynton Beach, FloridaAges 10–18 - NCT04501406RecruitingPhase 2
Low-dose pioglitazone for fatty liver disease in people with type 2 diabetes
This Phase 2 study tests whether low-dose pioglitazone can improve NASH, a type of fatty liver disease, in adults who also have type 2 diabetes. You may be able to join if your diabetes medicines and lab tests meet specific safety and stability requirements.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 21–75 - NCT07223333RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of an investigational drug in healthy volunteers and people with type 2 diabetes
This early-phase study tests a new investigational drug called PATAS, first in healthy volunteers and then in people with type 2 diabetes, to see how safe it is and how the body handles it. It may help future treatments for diabetes, but it does not prove effectiveness yet.
Miami, FloridaAges 18–65 - 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.
Miami, FloridaAges 22 years+ - NCT07159282RecruitingPhase 4
Placental graft for diabetic foot ulcers that didn't close
This trial tests a placental-based graft for diabetic foot ulcers that did not heal after 12 weeks of standard care in a previous study (CAMPX). It aims to help people whose wounds are still open despite good wound care.
Hollywood, FloridaAges 18 years+ - 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.
Boca Raton, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06993454Recruiting
Exercise and blood sugar in type 2 diabetes with fatty liver
This study looks at how a single session of exercise affects the body's natural sugar production in people with type 2 diabetes and fatty liver. It may help us find better ways to control blood sugar and treat fatty liver.
Orlando, FloridaAges 25–55 - 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.
St. Petersburg, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06906627Recruiting
Improving kidney screening for people with diabetes
This study helps people with type 2 diabetes get the right kidney tests to catch kidney problems early. Your doctor will check your kidney health through a simple blood and urine test.
St. Petersburg, FloridaAges 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.
Ocala, FloridaAges 18–75 - 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.
Fort Myers, FloridaAges 12–35 - NCT06739122RecruitingPhase 3
A study of dulaglutide for children with type 2 diabetes
This trial tests if a weekly injection of dulaglutide (Trulicity) can help children with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar when used together with metformin and/or insulin. It may be an option for kids who are overweight.
Miami, FloridaAges 10–17 - NCT06525259Recruiting
Study on risk factors for type 2 diabetes in youth
This study looks for children and teens who are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes to understand what factors lead to it. If your child is overweight, has slightly high blood sugar, and is in early to mid-puberty, they may be able to join.
St. Petersburg, FloridaAges 8–15 - 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.
Gainesville, FloridaAges Any age - NCT05626712RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CELZ-201 to preserve insulin production in early type 1 diabetes
This Phase 1/2 study tests whether CELZ-201 is safe and can help the body keep making some of its own insulin in people who were recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. You may be eligible if your diabetes started within the past year and your tests show you still have some insulin-making activity.
Miami, FloridaAges 18–35 - NCT05390892RecruitingPhase 4
Preventing kidney and heart damage in type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether diabetes medicines can help prevent worsening heart and kidney problems in people with type 2 diabetes. You’ll be assigned by chance to one of these medicine types, and your other care will be adjusted for safety.
Miami, FloridaAges 40–80 - NCT06567795Recruiting
Monitoring heart risk with a wearable sensor in diabetes
This trial tests a wearable chest sensor (called HEMOTAG) to monitor heart events in people with long-standing Type 2 diabetes who also have heart disease or specific diabetes-related complications. The sensor is worn at home for short periods to catch early signs of heart trouble, aiming to improve personalized care.
West Palm Beach, FloridaAges 40 years+ - NCT07282743RecruitingPhase 2
Study of GL0034 for overweight or obese adults with type 2 diabetes
This trial tests a new medication, GL0034, to see if it helps with weight loss and blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes who are overweight. Participants must already be taking metformin and not using other diabetes drugs.
Hialeah Gardens, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07061574RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Immune treatment for new onset type 1 diabetes
This study tests a low dose of a drug that calms the immune system, followed by either another immune drug or a blood pressure medicine, to see if they can help preserve the body's ability to make insulin in people recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It may help keep your own insulin production going longer.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 9–20 - 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.
Gainsville, FloridaAges 6–17
Type 2 diabetes trials by city in Florida
Where these studies are running in Florida
Institutions with a site for the recruiting type 2 diabetes studies listed above.
- University of Florida · 4 studies
- Orlando Health · 3 studies
- Progressive Medical Research · 3 studies
- Center for Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism · 2 studies
- Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute · 2 studies
- Nemours Children's Health · 2 studies
- Suncoast Clinical Research · 2 studies
- University of Miami · 2 studies
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 Florida?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 80 recruiting type 2 diabetes studies with a site in Florida, 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 Florida?
- 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 Florida to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Florida, 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 Florida 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.