Clinical trials
Type 2 diabetes clinical trials
A condition where the body can’t use insulin properly, raising blood sugar. We’re tracking 1,056 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06984510Recruiting
Early aging and diabetes risk with fatty liver
This study looks at how early biological aging might increase the chance of developing type 2 diabetes in people with a fatty liver (a condition called MASLD). It uses routine health check-up data to understand the link.
Ningbo, ZhejiangAges 20–90 - NCT06814171Recruiting
Breakfast study for type 2 diabetes
This study looks at how eating breakfast affects blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes. You would follow a specific breakfast routine for several weeks while researchers check your glucose levels and overall health.
Kelowna, British ColumbiaAges 30–79 - NCT06959277Recruiting
Walkasins study for balance with peripheral neuropathy
This trial tests if a wearable device called Walkasins can improve balance and walking in people with peripheral neuropathy. It may help if you have trouble with balance and your foot size fits the device.
Mesa, ArizonaAges 55 years+ - NCT06953180Recruiting
Epigenetics, aging, and disease prevention study in Kazakhstan
This study looks at how your genes and environment affect your risk for non-communicable diseases like heart disease or diabetes. It aims to predict your biological age and help create personalized prevention plans.
Almaty, KazakhstanAges 18–69 - NCT06942195Recruiting
Calcium's effect on gut function and blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
This study tests if calcium can help control blood sugar and gut function in men with type 2 diabetes. You'll take calcium or a placebo and have a tube inserted into your stomach to measure digestion.
Adelaide, South AustraliaAges 18–70 - NCT06951308Recruiting
Carb loading for type 2 diabetes before bypass surgery
This trial tests whether giving a carbohydrate drink before heart bypass surgery helps control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. If it works, it could make recovery smoother.
DamascusAges Any age - NCT06923735Enrolling by invitation
Nutrition app pilot for employee health checks
This pilot study tests a nutrition app to help employees manage conditions like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, weight issues, or type 2 diabetes. It is part of your regular occupational health check or dietitian visit.
KuopioAges 18–75 - NCT06926166Recruiting
Genes and germs in early life study
This study looks at how genes and tiny organisms in your body (microbiota) affect early childhood development. It involves storing blood and stool samples from you and your child to help researchers learn more.
GuangzhouAges Any age - NCT06884059RecruitingPhase 1
Time-restricted eating for people with early kidney signs
This study tests whether eating only during a certain window each day helps people with type 2 diabetes and small amounts of protein in their urine (a sign of early kidney stress) improve their health. You'll use a smartphone app to log your meals and follow a daily eating schedule.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT06831162Enrolling by invitation
Study on addressing health needs in diabetes care
This study looks at whether connecting people with type 2 diabetes, along with high blood pressure or high cholesterol, to resources for needs like food or housing can improve their health. It uses information from a screening questionnaire and may ask some patients to complete a survey.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06828549Enrolling by invitation
Mobile support for diabetes tailored to your needs
This study tests a mobile health program designed to help people with type 2 diabetes manage their condition better. You and a support person (like a family member or friend) will use your phones to get reminders, tips, and encouragement.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–75 - NCT05309850Recruiting
Lifestyle tool for preventing diabetes risk
This study tests a lifestyle “tool” to help people reduce their risk of developing diabetes. It is for adults over 35 who do not have certain types of diabetes already.
MalmöAges 35 years+ - NCT06211556Recruiting
Reducing liver fat in type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether reducing liver fat can improve health in people with type 2 diabetes. It looks at the effects of a specific medication combined with exercise, tailored for those who are not very active.
Copenhagen, Capital RegionAges 30–70 - NCT06782139RecruitingPhase 4
Enavogliflozin for heart health in obesity and diabetes
This trial tests if Enavogliflozin, a medication for diabetes, can improve blood flow in the small vessels of the heart and overall heart function in people with obesity or diabetes. You may join if you have obesity or diabetes and have had a recent heart test.
SeoulAges 20–79 - NCT05129345Recruiting
HIV care program for heart health goals in the Southeast US
This trial tests an approach to help people living with HIV reach heart- and metabolism-related health goals, such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar. It involves clinics and community partners and may offer education, support, and care coordination to remove barriers to treatment.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06768177Enrolling by invitation
Platelet-Rich Plasma for Erectile Dysfunction
This trial tests if injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into the penis can improve erectile function in men who haven't had success with other treatments. It may be an option if you have moderate to severe ED, have tried other therapies, or have had pelvic surgery.
BariAges 30 years+ - NCT06750497Recruiting
Arm immobilization study in type 2 diabetes
This study tests how a short period of arm immobilization (like wearing a cast) affects muscle health in people with and without type 2 diabetes. It may help researchers understand muscle changes in diabetes.
Wageningen, GelderlandAges 18–80 - NCT06752772Recruiting
Wearable health coaching for blood pressure and weight
This study tests a digital health coaching program that uses a smartwatch and smartphone to help people manage conditions like high blood pressure, pre-diabetes, or weight. It aims to see if wearable technology can improve your health with personalized coaching.
SingaporeAges 21–75 - NCT06735599Recruiting
Wild blueberries for blood pressure health
This study tests whether eating wild blueberries can improve your gut, brain, and heart health if you have high blood pressure. You'll eat blueberries daily for several weeks and have checkups to see how your body responds.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 45–65 - NCT06169033Recruiting
Can belly fat scans predict weight-loss surgery success?
This study looks at how fat around your belly and inside your abdomen, seen on a CT scan, can predict how well bariatric (weight-loss) surgery will work for people with type 2 diabetes.
BeijingAges 16–70 - NCT06725953Recruiting
Remote exercise program for cancer survivors with or without diabetes
This study tests a 12-week home-based physical activity program to see if it helps cancer survivors who had chemotherapy and now have memory or thinking problems. It includes both survivors with type 2 diabetes and those without.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 18 years+ - NCT06700538RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of an experimental drug for obesity with or without type 2 diabetes
This study tests an experimental medication called ARO-INHBE in adults with obesity, including those who also have type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if it helps with weight loss and is safe.
CamberwellAges 18–65 - NCT06682481Recruiting
Pancreas-Liver Communication in Teens with Obesity
This study looks at how the pancreas and liver talk to each other in teens with obesity. It may help understand why some teens develop diabetes or fatty liver.
Geneva, Canton of GenevaAges 12–16 - NCT06671587RecruitingPhase 4
Testing insulin/GLP-1 combo with CGM for type 2 diabetes
This study tests a combination insulin/GLP-1 medicine (iGlarLixi) with continuous glucose monitoring to see how well it controls blood sugar in Chinese adults with type 2 diabetes. It may help those whose current pills are not working enough.
BeijingAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for type 2 diabetes?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,056 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.