Clinical trials · Illinois
Type 2 diabetes clinical trials in Illinois
We’re tracking 40 recruiting type 2 diabetes studies with a site in Illinois — 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 Illinois
- NCT06517576Enrolling by invitation
Remote monitoring for type 2 diabetes
This trial tests using a smartphone to help manage your blood sugar. It's for people with type 2 diabetes who take insulin and whose blood sugar is not well controlled (HbA1c 8% or higher).
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - 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.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 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.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–75 - 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.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–50 - 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.
Champaign, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - 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.
Gurnee, IllinoisAges 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.
Skokie, IllinoisAges 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.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–75 - NCT07477067Recruiting
Exercise and Protein Use in Type 2 Diabetes
This study looks at how exercise and protein work together in people aged 65 and older, either with or without type 2 diabetes. You will be asked to exercise and may receive a protein supplement to see how your body uses protein.
Urbana, IllinoisAges 65 years+ - 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.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 55 years+ - NCT06971939RecruitingPhase 4
Long-term safety of NT-501 implant for MacTel type 2
This study checks the long-term safety and effectiveness of the NT-501 implant for people with MacTel type 2. It is for people who have already been in an earlier NT-501 study, whether they got the real implant or a sham procedure.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06915831Recruiting
Type 1 diabetes and sleep apnea study
This study looks at how sleep apnea affects blood sugar control in adults with type 1 diabetes. It may help researchers understand if treating sleep apnea improves diabetes management.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–50 - NCT07592000RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes With Kidney Disease
This study tests a new experimental medication for people with type 1 diabetes who experience dangerous low blood sugar episodes and have early-stage kidney disease. The trial aims to help improve blood sugar control and reduce these risky episodes.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–70 - NCT04334707Recruiting
Study kidney damage in people with long-term diabetes
This study is looking at different kidney health patterns in people with diabetes, especially diabetic kidney disease and people who have not developed kidney damage despite long-term diabetes. It may help researchers understand why kidney problems happen—and what protective factors might prevent them.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07396376RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing ELU42 spray for diabetic foot ulcers
This study tests a new topical spray (ELU42) to help heal diabetic foot ulcers. It may be a good option if you have a non-infected, non-ischemic ulcer and your blood sugar is reasonably controlled.
O'Fallon, IllinoisAges 18–75 - NCT06328010Enrolling by invitation
Real-world data registry for wound care treatments
This study collects information on various wound types and how they respond to standard care. It aims to learn what works best for wounds that haven't healed after 4 weeks of treatment.
Naperville, IllinoisAges 18 years+
Type 2 diabetes trials by city in Illinois
Where these studies are running in Illinois
Institutions with a site for the recruiting type 2 diabetes studies listed above.
- University of Chicago · 4 studies
- Northwestern University · 3 studies
- Research Site · 2 studies
- Elevate Clinical Research
- Endeavor Health
- Endeavor Health - Glenbrook Hospital
- Gateway Clinical Trials
- Independent Clinical Research, LLC
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 Illinois?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 40 recruiting type 2 diabetes studies with a site in Illinois, 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 Illinois?
- 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 Illinois to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Illinois, 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 Illinois 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.