Clinical trials
Type 2 diabetes clinical trials
A condition where the body can’t use insulin properly, raising blood sugar. We’re tracking 1,059 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT07066891Recruiting
AI insulin dose prediction for type 2 diabetes
This study tests an artificial intelligence system that helps predict the right insulin dose for people with type 2 diabetes who are using an insulin pump in the hospital. The goal is to make blood sugar control safer and more accurate.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07065721Recruiting
Continuous glucose monitors for young adults with type 2 diabetes
This trial tests if using a continuous glucose monitor (a small sensor that checks your sugar levels without fingersticks) helps young adults manage type 2 diabetes better. You will wear the sensor and use a phone app to track your glucose.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–45 - NCT07073768Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Comparing two diabetes pills for type 2 diabetes
This study compares two medications, trelagliptin and sitagliptin, to see which works better for people with type 2 diabetes. It might be an option if you are already taking metformin but your blood sugar levels are still not under control.
Peshawar, Khyber PakhtunkhwaAges Any age - NCT07060456RecruitingPhase 3
New drug for type 2 diabetes with insulin
This trial tests a new medicine called HRS9531 for people with type 2 diabetes who already use basal insulin. It aims to see if adding this drug helps control blood sugar better.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 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.
Anniston, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07057518Recruiting
Tapping technique for emotional well-being in type 2 diabetes
This study tests a technique called Emotional Freedom Technique (tapping) to see if it can improve your emotional well-being and mental health. If you have type 2 diabetes and are looking for ways to feel better emotionally, this study might be a good fit.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07061301Recruiting
Leaving the hospital with insulin: a transition study
This study helps people with type 2 diabetes who just started using insulin in the hospital get ready to go home. It tests whether extra support and tools like a smart insulin cap and a continuous glucose monitor make the switch safer and easier.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 18–70 - NCT07062887Recruiting
Digital mindfulness for young adults with type 1 diabetes
This study tests a digital mindfulness program designed to help young adults manage the stress of living with type 1 diabetes. If you are between 18 and 30, use a continuous glucose monitor, and have a smartphone, you may be able to join.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–30 - NCT07059377RecruitingPhase 3
Semaglutide to help smokers with diabetes quit
This study tests if the diabetes drug semaglutide can help people with type 2 diabetes stop smoking more easily. Participants will get either semaglutide or a placebo to see if it improves quit rates.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07062406Recruiting
Insomnia treatment to improve diabetes care
This trial tests if treating insomnia can help improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes. If you have trouble sleeping and your diabetes is not well controlled, this study may offer help.
Zachary, LouisianaAges 40 years+ - 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 - NCT06906081RecruitingPhase 2
Finerenone for diabetic nerve damage (FibroCAN study)
This trial tests if finerenone can help people with type 2 diabetes who have early signs of nerve damage affecting their heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy). It aims to see if the drug can improve heart rate control and reduce symptoms.
GistrupAges 40 years+ - 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+ - NCT06989697RecruitingPhase 3
Cilostazol and ginkgo for memory in older adults with diabetes
This trial tests whether a combination of cilostazol (a blood flow medication) and ginkgo (a herbal supplement) can help protect memory and thinking skills in people over 60 with type 2 diabetes. You may join if your memory is slightly below normal but not severely impaired.
Seongnam-siAges 60 years+ - NCT07054125Recruiting
CGM, education, and peer support for type 2 diabetes
This trial tests if using a continuous glucose monitor (a small sensor that tracks your blood sugar), combined with diabetes education and support from others with diabetes, can help people with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar. You may qualify if your blood sugar is not well controlled (A1c above 8%).
Asheville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07051005Recruiting
Online self-compassion study for diabetes distress
This trial tests a tailored online program to help people with diabetes manage distress through self-compassion skills. It's designed for those whose diabetes team feels they could use extra mental health support.
Bangor, WalesAges 18–99 - NCT07038473Recruiting
Early detection of type 1 diabetes in relatives
This study screens brothers, sisters, and children of people with type 1 diabetes to find early signs of the disease before symptoms appear. The goal is to catch it early and offer monitoring or future prevention options.
Kuwait City, Al Asimah / Capital GovernorateAges 1.5 years–18 years - NCT07042399Recruiting
Self-care study for type 2 diabetes
This study looks at how people with type 2 diabetes take care of themselves. It aims to learn more about their self-care habits so that doctors can better support them.
San Donato Milanese, MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT07036796RecruitingPhase 2
Melatonin for diabetic nerve pain
This trial tests whether melatonin can help relieve pain and discomfort from diabetic peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage caused by diabetes). If you have type 2 diabetes with nerve pain and are on stable diabetes medications, you may be eligible.
CairoAges 40–75 - NCT07038213Enrolling by invitation
Study of kidney protection in type 2 diabetes
This study looks at how genes may affect kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes. It tests treatments to protect the kidneys. If you are of Kazakh ethnicity and have type 2 diabetes, you may be able to join.
AstanaAges 18–65 - NCT01793168Recruiting
Rare disease registry and history study
This study keeps a registry (a structured list) of people with rare diseases and may also track how the condition changes over time. It can help researchers better understand rare illnesses and find gaps in care, which may improve future treatments.
Sioux Falls, South DakotaAges Any age - NCT07032688RecruitingPhase 1
Study of SHR-3167 for type 2 diabetes
This trial tests an experimental drug called SHR-3167 in people with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see how the drug works in the body and how it affects blood sugar. It may be an option for adults who have had diabetes for at least 6 months.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–59 - NCT07026539RecruitingPhase 4
Finerenone for heart and kidney health in type 2 diabetes
This trial tests whether adding finerenone to your current diabetes medications can better protect your heart and kidneys. It is for people with type 2 diabetes who already take an SGLT2 inhibitor and an ACE inhibitor or ARB.
Aarhus NAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for type 2 diabetes?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,059 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.