Clinical trials
Type 2 diabetes clinical trials
A condition where the body can’t use insulin properly, raising blood sugar. We’re tracking 1,078 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06923046Recruiting
Team Clinic for teens with type 2 diabetes
This trial tests a group clinic program for teens with type 2 diabetes. It aims to help you manage your diabetes better with support from others your age and your family.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 12–18 - NCT06923644Recruiting
Personalized nutrition plan to prevent metabolic disease
This study tests whether a personalized nutrition plan based on your unique metabolism can help prevent chronic metabolic diseases like type 2 diabetes. You will follow a tailored diet and have your health monitored over time.
MaastrichtAges 40–75 - NCT06925217Recruiting
Closed-loop insulin for type 2 diabetes and kidney disease
This study tests whether a special type of insulin delivery system (closed-loop) can help people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. You'll wear a continuous glucose monitor and insulin pump, and researchers will track how your kidneys respond over time.
Lausanne, Canton of VaudAges 18 years+ - NCT06932874RecruitingPhase 4
Metformin for diabetes with heart disease
This trial tests a long-acting metformin pill in people with both type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease. It aims to see if metformin can safely help control blood sugar in this specific group.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 30–75 - NCT06936280Recruiting
Type 1 diabetes and diabetes distress study
This trial tests a program for young adults with type 1 diabetes who feel stressed or overwhelmed by their diabetes. The goal is to see if the program can help reduce diabetes distress and improve well-being.
EsbjergAges 18–35 - NCT06936670Recruiting
Breathing exercises for heart and kidney health in type 2 diabetes
This study tests if a special breathing exercise program (strengthening your breathing muscles) can improve heart, kidney, and blood vessel health in young people with type 2 diabetes. It is a 12-week home-based program that might help your body work better.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 14–40 - NCT06945406RecruitingPhase 1
Study of an investigational drug for diabetes
This trial tests a new medicine, LY4057996, in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and in healthy volunteers. It aims to see if the drug is safe and how it works in the body.
NeussAges 18 years+ - NCT06958302Recruiting
Diabetes Nerve Damage and Muscle Mass in Type 2 Diabetes
This study examines how nerve damage from diabetes (diabetic neuropathy) relates to muscle loss in people with type 2 diabetes. It aims to help understand and possibly prevent muscle weakness.
Cairo, AbbassiaAges 45 years+ - NCT06959030Recruiting
Study of Henagliflozin for Type 2 Diabetes
This study tests how safe and effective the diabetes medication henagliflozin is for Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes. It is an observational study, meaning you will continue your regular care while researchers watch your progress.
Beihai, GuangxiAges 18–80 - NCT06959043Recruiting
Diet and exercise for type 2 diabetes
This study tests if a plant-based diet and exercise program can improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes. Participants will live in a hospital for 4 weeks to follow the program closely.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 45–70 - NCT06959797Recruiting
Insulin Pump vs. Full Closed-Loop for Type 2 Diabetes
This trial compares your current insulin pump therapy with a fully automated closed-loop system (artificial pancreas) that adjusts insulin using a smartphone algorithm. It aims to see which method works better for managing blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
CaenAges 18 years+ - NCT06964620RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Sanggua Tablets for prediabetes and mild type 2 diabetes
This trial tests whether Sanggua Tablets, an herbal medicine, can help people with prediabetes or mild type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar control without needing other medications.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–70 - NCT06966427Recruiting
Using a dosing app for insulin management
This trial studies a smartphone system that helps people with diabetes decide how much insulin to take. It is for people who use insulin injections or are starting basal insulin, and it uses a continuous glucose monitor to guide dosing.
Petah TikvaAges 6–75 - NCT06969391Recruiting
Diet and type 2 diabetes in migrant patients
This study looks at how diet affects type 2 diabetes in people who moved to France. It aims to understand your eating habits and help manage your blood sugar better.
Saint-DenisAges 18 years+ - NCT06972732RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing three diabetes drugs for type 2 diabetes
This trial tests a combination of three common diabetes medications (metformin, an SGLT2 inhibitor, and a TZD) to see how well they work together and if they are safe. It may help people with type 2 diabetes who need better blood sugar control.
Seoul, Seocho DistrictAges 19 years+ - NCT06976073Recruiting
Skin imaging study using non-invasive scan
This trial uses a special camera to measure the composition and structure of the skin without any needles or cuts. It helps researchers understand how skin varies between people.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT06976619RecruitingPhase 2
Blood sugar control and a diabetes drug on insulin production
This study looks at how blood sugar control and a class of drugs called GLP-1 agonists (like Ozempic) affect insulin-making cells in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who use insulin.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 25–70 - NCT06977230Recruiting
Arm-cuff protection before heart bypass in diabetes
This study tests whether a simple arm-cuff procedure done before heart bypass surgery can help protect the heart in people with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if this technique reduces complications during and after the operation.
MuğlaAges 45–85 - NCT06983054RecruitingPhase 4
Salt, kidneys, and ertugliflozin in type 2 diabetes
This study tests if changing how much salt you eat affects how the drug ertugliflozin works in people with type 2 diabetes. You would take either the drug or a placebo (a dummy pill) for a short time while following a low- or high-salt diet, to see how your kidneys and blood vessels respond.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18–85 - NCT06989008Recruiting
Improving diabetes care with wearable sensors
This study tests if wearing two devices (a continuous glucose monitor and a sports wristband) can help improve diabetes care. It focuses on people with type 2 diabetes who live in certain Chicago neighborhoods and are willing to use the devices.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–65 - NCT06989723RecruitingPhase 4
Pioglitazone and empagliflozin for fatty liver in type 2 diabetes
This trial tests two diabetes pills (pioglitazone and empagliflozin) to see if they can reduce liver fat in people with type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease. It may help if your diabetes is not well controlled and you have a fatty liver confirmed by a special ultrasound scan.
Seongnam-siAges 20 years+ - NCT07002125Recruiting
Whole body vibration therapy for type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether whole body vibration therapy can help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar better. It involves standing on a vibrating platform for short sessions, which may improve muscle function and glucose control without needing exercise.
Ankara, ÇankayaAges 18 years+ - NCT07005986Recruiting
Pyrophosphate as a biomarker for artery hardening in type 2 diabetes
This study looks at a substance in the blood called pyrophosphate that may help doctors detect a type of artery hardening (mediacalcinosis) in people with type 2 diabetes. It tests whether this substance can be a useful early warning sign.
Nice, FranceAges 40–70 - NCT07007676Recruiting
Continuous glucose monitor for older adults with type 2 diabetes
This trial tests if using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) helps older adults with type 2 diabetes who are not on insulin to better control their blood sugar. The results will show if CGM is a helpful tool for managing diabetes without daily shots.
Shenzhen, GuandongAges 60 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for type 2 diabetes?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,078 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.