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
- NCT05502016Recruiting
Diabetes education for Marshallese families
This study tests a family-based diabetes self-care education program offered at local places in the Marshallese community. It may help improve how people manage type 2 diabetes day to day by involving family members.
Springdale, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT05516576Recruiting
Weight-loss procedure plus diabetes care for type 2 diabetes
This trial studies whether an endoscopic (camera-guided) stomach tightening/suturing procedure plus standard diabetes care can improve health in people with type 2 diabetes and mild-to-moderate obesity. It compares this procedure to standard care alone to see which approach works better and is safe.
La TroncheAges 18–65 - NCT05553093RecruitingPhase 4
Tirzepatide vs insulin for diabetes and brain effects
This study tests how tirzepatide and insulin glargine affect blood sugar, fat metabolism, and brain function in adults with type 2 diabetes. It may help researchers learn which treatment changes diabetes-related body and brain processes.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT05570734Recruiting
Study of diabetes support for Hispanic/Latino adults online
This study looks at an online (e-health) way to help adults with type 2 diabetes better follow their diabetes care plan. It targets Hispanic/Latino patients and may help improve how consistently people manage their diabetes.
Chula Vista, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05580536Recruiting
Text-message program for Arab Americans with type 2 diabetes
This study tests a diabetes support program designed for Arab Americans, using regular text messages and materials in Arabic and English. It may help people improve blood sugar control and stay engaged in their care.
El Cajon, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05593549RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Studying blood vessel damage in type 2 diabetes
This early study looks at how “autophagy” (your body’s cell recycling process) relates to small blood-vessel problems in people with type 2 diabetes. It may help researchers understand mechanisms and possible future treatments, mainly for people who meet specific health and medication criteria.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18–80 - NCT05597709Recruiting
Study diabetes patients to measure MAFLD in Jiangsu
This study checks how common a condition called MAFLD is among people with type 2 diabetes in Jiangsu, China. It may help doctors understand how often this liver-related problem occurs and guide future care for people with type 2 diabetes.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT05598203Recruiting
Nutrition education groups for adults with type 2 diabetes
This trial studies whether attending group sessions about nutrition can help adults with type 2 diabetes manage their health better. It may be most helpful if your diabetes is not yet well controlled and you can safely participate in group education.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges Any age - NCT05605704RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Olive leaf extract for controlling diabetes
This trial studies whether olive leaf extract can help control diabetes. If you’re an adult with diabetes, you may be eligible to join and see how this supplement affects your blood sugar.
Monastir, Monastir TunisiaAges 18–100 - NCT05610865RecruitingPhase 1
Stem cell treatment for chronic diabetic foot ulcers
This Phase 1 study tests whether stem cells taken from fat tissue (after a small procedure) can help heal a long-lasting diabetic foot ulcer. It mainly aims to help ulcers that are limited to soft tissue and have good blood flow to the foot.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–60 - NCT05626712RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CELZ-201 to preserve insulin production in early type 1 diabetes
This Phase 1/2 study tests whether CELZ-201 is safe and can help the body keep making some of its own insulin in people who were recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. You may be eligible if your diabetes started within the past year and your tests show you still have some insulin-making activity.
Miami, FloridaAges 18–35 - NCT05630508Recruiting
Diabetes lifestyle app for Arabic-speaking adults
This trial tests a lifestyle coaching app on a phone to help adults with type 2 diabetes improve blood sugar. It may help if your diabetes is currently not well controlled.
Riyadh, Riyadh RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT05633628Recruiting
Wear a continuous glucose monitor with type 2 diabetes
This study checks how well periodic continuous glucose monitoring works for adults with type 2 diabetes. You may be asked to wear a sensor that tracks glucose more often than finger-stick checks, which can help improve day-to-day glucose control.
StockholmAges 18–80 - NCT05633810RecruitingPhase 3
Testing colchicine plus coated aspirin to prevent heart events
This Phase 3 study tests whether colchicine and a special type of aspirin can lower the risk of future heart attacks, strokes, or other major heart problems in people with type 2 diabetes who have not had a prior heart event. It aims to reduce cardiovascular risk using medicines that may calm inflammation and protect blood vessels.
Bentley, Western AustraliaAges 55–80 - NCT05651919Recruiting
Blood test study to understand diabetic heart weakness
This study measures immune cells from your blood to find markers (biomarkers) that may explain or predict diabetic cardiomyopathy, a type of heart condition linked to diabetes. You may benefit mainly by being closely monitored and contributing to research that could improve future diagnosis or risk tracking.
BronAges 40–85 - NCT05678543Recruiting
Diabetes family registry for mothers, partners, and children
This study builds a registry to learn about diabetes in families over time. It includes mothers with diabetes, their partners, and their children, to help researchers understand how diabetes affects families.
AalborgAges 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+ - NCT05692388Recruiting
Study social needs support for Black adults with kidney and diabetes
This study looks at health-related social needs—like barriers to food, housing, or care—in African American adults living with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. It uses a mixed-methods approach to understand needs better and what support may help.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT05692778Recruiting
Care program for people with diabetes and foot problems
This trial is testing an improved care approach for people with diabetes who have foot complications, delivered through primary care. It may help by organizing care more effectively and supporting better diabetes and foot management.
GothenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT05697991Recruiting
Study of fatty liver in adults with type 2 diabetes
This study looks at people with type 2 diabetes who also have fatty liver. The goal is to learn more about this condition in a Saudi group and test approaches that could improve care.
Riyadh, Select A State Or ProvinceAges 18–60 - NCT05700877RecruitingPhase 4
Screening and treatment for silent heart artery disease in type 2 diabetes
This trial tests a screening and intervention approach for “silent” coronary artery disease (heart artery narrowing without major symptoms) in people with type 2 diabetes. It may help prevent future heart problems by finding higher-risk cases early and starting the right treatment plan.
OdenseAges 55–75 - NCT05702463RecruitingPhase 1
Daily aspirin in adults with type 2 diabetes
This early-stage study tests how a daily aspirin tablet behaves in the body and how it affects blood/clotting markers in people with type 2 diabetes. It may help researchers understand whether this form of aspirin could be useful, especially if you’re not currently taking aspirin.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT05706155Recruiting
Switching some animal protein to plant protein for Type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether replacing part of your animal protein with plant-based protein can improve Type 2 diabetes control. It may help your blood sugar and weight management without changing everything about your diet.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 18–65 - NCT05741125Recruiting
Helping improve appetite control in Black adults with type 2 diabetes
This study tests a program meant to help you better regulate your appetite if you have type 2 diabetes. It may help with overeating patterns by teaching self-control strategies, and it specifically focuses on Black (non-Hispanic) adults.
Kannapolis, North CarolinaAges 18–75
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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.