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
- 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+ - NCT06846138Enrolling by invitation
Herbal supplement to help metformin work better and cause fewer side effects
This study tests a special herbal blend added to metformin to see if it helps reduce stomach problems and improves blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers want to understand how the herbs affect the bacteria in your gut.
RigaAges 25–80 - NCT06837805Enrolling by invitation
Produce prescription program for people with diabetes or prediabetes
This study provides free fruits and vegetables to adults with prediabetes or diabetes who are on Medicaid or eligible for SNAP. It aims to see if easier access to healthy food can improve your health.
Ames, IowaAges 18 years+ - NCT06836479Recruiting
Testing cultural meals for Asian Americans with type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether specially prepared meals that match your cultural background can help manage blood sugar levels. You'll wear a small sensor to track your glucose for 30 days and eat tailored meals for one week.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06830096Recruiting
Understanding a key cell channel in type 2 diabetes
This study looks at how a specific channel in your cells (called the KATP channel) affects blood sugar control in people with and without type 2 diabetes. It aims to understand why some people develop diabetes and how to better treat it.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18–65 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT01055093Recruiting
Study of diabetes complications in adults soon after diagnosis
This study follows adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes recently to better understand diabetes and its complications over time. It also includes a comparison group of people who do not have diabetes to help researchers see what changes are linked to diabetes.
Düsseldorf, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18–69 - 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 - 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 - NCT06804187Enrolling by invitation
Sweet taste and type 2 diabetes study
This study looks at how sweet taste is sensed in people with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or no diabetes. It involves taste tests and possibly brain scans (MRI) to help understand why people with diabetes may perceive sweetness differently.
Nottingham, East MidlandsAges 18–60 - 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.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 12–35 - NCT06791291RecruitingPhase 2
Teplizumab for Japanese with early-stage type 1 diabetes
This trial tests an experimental drug called teplizumab to see if it can slow down or stop type 1 diabetes from getting worse. It is for Japanese people aged 1 to 34 who have stage 2 type 1 diabetes (blood sugar is slightly abnormal but not yet full diabetes).
Ichikawa, ChibaAges 1–34 - 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+ - 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 - NCT05439226Recruiting
Diet plan targeting liver fat for type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether a Chinese medical nutrition therapy diet can reduce liver fat and help manage type 2 diabetes in people who also have fatty liver. You may be asked to follow a specific eating plan and keep your diabetes care stable during the study.
Yichang, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT05286892Recruiting
Diabetes education for people returning home from prison
This study offers diabetes learning through virtual (online) sessions for adults with diabetes who are transitioning back to community living after prison. It aims to help you better manage diabetes during reentry and improve day-to-day health.
Storrs, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT05041491RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Breaking up sitting time to improve blood sugar
This study tests whether changing how often you sit (adding movement breaks) can improve blood sugar control in people at risk for type 2 diabetes. It compares two activity patterns and uses monitoring and brief hospital-style visits with controlled food.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–64 - NCT06279637Recruiting
Diabetes support study for older African Americans and their caregivers
This study tests a joint program for older African Americans with type 2 diabetes and their caregivers. It aims to improve diabetes control through education and support sessions with a family member or friend.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 50–120 - NCT05893927Recruiting
Diabetes app coaching for adults with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes
This trial tests whether a mobile website (on your phone) can help improve diabetes control in adults with type 2 diabetes that is not well controlled. If you qualify, you’ll likely use the app as part of diabetes education to see if it helps your health outcomes.
West Reading, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05687968Recruiting
Using phone food logs to improve diabetes care
This study tests an approach to diabetes care that relies on you recording what you eat using a smartphone. It may help the research team learn how food patterns relate to blood sugar and how to improve care.
TaipeiAges 20 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
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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.