Clinical trials
Type 2 diabetes clinical trials
A condition where the body can’t use insulin properly, raising blood sugar. We’re tracking 1,079 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06731218RecruitingPhase 1
A study on RGB-5088 for type 1 diabetes
This trial tests a new treatment called RGB-5088 in people with type 1 diabetes. It aims to see if the treatment is safe and if it helps control blood sugar.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–60 - 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 - NCT06738849Recruiting
Testing an app for insulin dosing
This trial tests the EkiYou smartphone app to help calculate your mealtime insulin dose. You need to have diabetes, use both a long-acting and a short-acting insulin pen, and be comfortable with a CGM and a smartphone.
BobignyAges 18 years+ - 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.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 10–17 - NCT06739135Recruiting
Driving with diabetic neuropathy study
This study looks at how diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage from diabetes) affects driving safety. You may join if you have type 2 diabetes with or without neuropathy and are an experienced driver in the UK.
ManchesterAges 25–69 - NCT06745544Recruiting
Exercise program to prevent falls in older adults with diabetes
This trial tests whether a special exercise program (with music and multitasking) can help reduce falls and fractures and improve heart health in older adults with diabetes. If you are 65+ and have diabetes, you may be able to join and get free exercise classes.
Aalborg, NorhAges 65 years+ - NCT06752018Recruiting
Inflammation, heart disease, and diabetes study
This study looks at how inflammation affects heart disease and diabetes. It may help find new ways to prevent or treat these conditions.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT06769477Recruiting
Education for type 2 diabetes self-management
This study tests whether a special education program helps people with type 2 diabetes better manage their condition, feel more in control of their health, and improve their blood sugar and other health numbers.
AntalyaAges 18 years+ - NCT06772168RecruitingPhase 3
New combo pill for diabetes and high cholesterol
This trial tests a new combination pill for people with type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol who are already on metformin. It aims to see if the new drug helps control both blood sugar and cholesterol better than current treatments.
AnyangAges 19–80 - NCT06778005Recruiting
Ultrasound of leg nerves in type 2 diabetes with nerve damage
This study uses ultrasound (an imaging test) to measure the nerves in the legs of people with type 2 diabetes who have nerve damage. It helps doctors learn more about how diabetes affects nerves.
Istanbul, ÜsküdarAges 18–65 - NCT06782568Recruiting
Using ultrasound to prevent insulin lumps in diabetes
This study tests whether using ultrasound scans in diabetes clinics can help people avoid insulin-induced lipohypertrophy (lumps under the skin from injections). It is for people with diabetes who use insulin injections or a pump and have unstable glucose levels despite using a continuous glucose monitor.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT06805786Recruiting
Switching from scanned to real-time CGM for type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether switching from a FreeStyle Libre 2 (which you scan to check sugar) to a Dexcom G7 (which sends sugar readings automatically to your phone) can improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes who use insulin.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06810635Recruiting
Polyphenol types in people with type 2 diabetes
This study looks at how different people process polyphenols (natural compounds in plant foods) based on their gut bacteria. It compares people with type 2 diabetes to those without diabetes to learn about possible health benefits.
Ghent, East FlandersAges 40–85 - NCT06810726RecruitingPhase 2
Platelet-rich fibrin gel for diabetic foot ulcers
This trial tests a special gel made from your own blood (platelet-rich fibrin, or PRF) to help heal diabetic foot ulcers that are not getting better with standard care. It may be an option if you have a mild-to-moderate ulcer on the bottom of your foot with good blood flow and no infection.
Corpus Christi, TexasAges 18–80 - NCT06810986Recruiting
Digital program for type 2 diabetes blood sugar control
This study tests a digital health program (app-based) to help people with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar. It may be a good option if you're already managing your diabetes with diet, pills, or certain medications and can use a smartphone.
Bandar Seri BegawanAges 18–70 - NCT06814184Recruiting
Virtual diabetes care for adults with type 2 diabetes on Medicaid and insulin
This study tests a virtual (remote) diabetes care program for adults with type 2 diabetes who are on insulin and have Medicaid insurance. It aims to help improve blood sugar control using a smartphone app or text messages.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 18–90 - NCT06815081Recruiting
Capillary OGTT study for children and teens
This study looks at using a finger-prick test instead of a standard blood draw for the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), which measures how your body handles sugar. It may help young people at risk for or with early type 1 diabetes avoid repeated needle sticks.
CardiffAges Up to 17 years - NCT06818851RecruitingPhase 4
Henagliflozin for blood sugar stability and immune aging in diabetes
This study tests a new diabetes pill called henagliflozin to see if it helps smooth out blood sugar ups and downs and may also slow aging of the immune system in people with type 2 diabetes who are already on insulin. It is for adults aged 50–70 whose blood sugar is still high despite insulin therapy.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 50–70 - NCT06821399Recruiting
Better eye care for type 2 diabetes
This study is testing a better way to diagnose and manage eye problems (diabetic retinopathy) in people with type 2 diabetes. It aims to improve how doctors find and treat these issues to help protect your vision.
LanzhouAges 20–79 - NCT06825182RecruitingPhase 3
Islet alpha cell function in new type 2 diabetes
This trial looks at how certain cells in the pancreas work in people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. It may help doctors understand the disease better and find new treatment approaches.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT06826235Recruiting
Date consumption, hunger and appetite in type 2 diabetes
This study looks at how eating dates might affect hunger and appetite in adults with type 2 diabetes. It aims to see if dates can help manage food cravings (hedonic hunger).
Erzurum, PalandökenAges 19–50 - NCT06826703Recruiting
Motivational interviewing for diabetes self-management and cyberchondria
This study tests whether talking with a coach (motivational interviewing) helps people with diabetes better manage their condition and reduces worry caused by looking up health information online (cyberchondria).
Van, VanAges 18 years+ - NCT06837103Recruiting
Continuous glucose monitor and coaching for type 2 diabetes
This real-world study tests whether using a continuous glucose monitor (isCGM) with or without pharmacist coaching helps people with type 2 diabetes who are not on insulin improve their blood sugar control. It compares these approaches to standard blood sugar checking and looks for better HbA1c results after three months.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06838286Recruiting
Study of triple therapy for type 2 diabetes
This study looks at the safety and effectiveness of adding a third oral diabetes medicine to your current two-drug combination. It is for adults with type 2 diabetes whose blood sugar is not well controlled on metformin plus one other pill.
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 19 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for type 2 diabetes?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,079 recruiting type 2 diabetes 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 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 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.