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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 clinical trials

63 of 351 indexed Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 trials are currently recruiting.

351 US clinical trials · 63 currently recruiting

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 is the subject of 351 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 63 of them currently open to new participants. 100 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 80 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is Novo Nordisk A/S, running 48 of these trials.

The research picture

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 has 351 registered US clinical trials, 63 of them open to new participants right now, about 18% of the total.

63
recruiting participants now
18%
of trials open to enrollment
100
in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
48
top sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S
Phase 142Phase 238Phase 374Phase 426

Active & Recent Trials

351 total, page 5 of 8

COMPLETED Phase 2 267 participants

A Study of GK Activator (2) in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Hoffmann-La Roche

NCT00266240

COMPLETED NA 265 participants

Technology to Improve the Health of Resource-poor Hispanics With Diabetes

Baylor College of Medicine

NCT03394456

COMPLETED NA 250 participants

Evaluation of Blood Volume and Perceived Pain During Fingerstick Monitoring of Blood Glucose

Becton, Dickinson and Company

NCT00741390

COMPLETED Phase 2 247 participants

A Study for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Eli Lilly and Company

NCT00804986

COMPLETED Phase 2 245 participants

A Research Study to Look Into How Well Semaglutide Medicine Works at Different Doses in People With Type 2 Diabetes and Overweight

Novo Nordisk A/S

NCT05486065

COMPLETED Phase 3 245 participants

Randomized, Double-blind (db), Placebo-controlled 18 Week Study of Linagliptin (BI 1356) in Type 2 Diabetic Patients With Insufficient Glycaemic Control on a Sulfonylurea Drug

Boehringer Ingelheim

NCT00819091

COMPLETED Phase 3 242 participants

Efficacy, Safety and Preference Study of a Insulin Pen PDS290 vs. a Novo Nordisk Marketed Insulin Pen in Diabetics

Novo Nordisk A/S

NCT00773279

COMPLETED Phase 4 226 participants

Study In Postmenopausal Women With Type 2 Diabetes Looking At Approved Diabetes Drugs And How They Affect Bone Health

GlaxoSmithKline

NCT00679939

COMPLETED Phase 4 226 participants

Benefits of Insulin Supplementation for Correction of Hyperglycemia in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

Emory University

NCT02408120

COMPLETED NA 220 participants

Expanding Technology-Enabled Nurse Delivered Chronic Disease Care

Duke University

NCT05120544

COMPLETED Phase 4 218 participants

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of the Addition of Canagliflozin in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus With Inadequate Glycemic Control on Metformin and Sitagliptin

Janssen Research & Development

NCT02025907

COMPLETED NA 205 participants

Internet Intervention to Improve Rural Diabetes Care

University of Alabama at Birmingham

NCT00403091

COMPLETED Phase 4 199 participants

Computerized Cognitive Training for Diabetic Elderly Veterans

VA Office of Research and Development

NCT01736124

COMPLETED Phase 3 197 participants

A Study of Aleglitazar in Combination With Metformin in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Who Are Inadequately Controlled With Sulfonylurea Alone or Sulfonylurea Plus Metformin Therapy

Hoffmann-La Roche

NCT01691989

COMPLETED NA 193 participants

Improving Diabetic Patient Health Through Assistive-Reading Technology

GogyUp

NCT05337306

COMPLETED NA 192 participants

Study to Assess Safety and Effect of a Prebiotic Fiber Meal Replacement Shake in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes

Uplifting Results Labs

NCT05110703

COMPLETED Phase 2 190 participants

Add Glucokinase Activator to Target A1c

vTv Therapeutics

NCT02405260

COMPLETED NA 181 participants

Multi-Center Study Comparing Efficacy and Safety of Frequently Modified Insulin Therapy

Hygieia Research

NCT02424500

COMPLETED NA 176 participants

Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) Basal Insulin Users: The Mobile Study (MOBILE)

DexCom

NCT03566693

COMPLETED Phase 3 171 participants

A Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Canagliflozin in Children and Adolescents (>=10 to <18 Years) With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Janssen Research & Development

NCT03170518

COMPLETED NA 170 participants

Technology Intervention for Diabetes Engagement & Self-Care (TIDES)

Geisinger Clinic

NCT01440530

COMPLETED 168 participants

Impact of Community Health Workers on Adherence to Therapy for Non-Communicable Chronic Disease in Chiapas, Mexico

Brigham and Women's Hospital

NCT02549495

COMPLETED 166 participants

Regional Fat Depots and Insulin Resistance

Stanford University

NCT01336777

COMPLETED 157 participants

Defective Atypical Protein Kinase C (PKC) Activation in Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome

VA Office of Research and Development

NCT00690755

COMPLETED NA 157 participants

Managing Type 1 and High Risk Type 2 Diabetes in the Hospital Setting: Glucose as a Vital Sign

Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

NCT03068273

COMPLETED NA 157 participants

Getting in Balance: A Workplace Diabetes Prevention Intervention Trial

Kaiser Permanente

NCT02589873

COMPLETED NA 151 participants

The Diabetes Medication Adherence Promotion Intervention Trial

Vanderbilt University

NCT02458495

COMPLETED NA 150 participants

Advanced Medical Therapy Versus Advanced Medical Therapy Plus Bariatric Surgery for the Resolution of Type 2 Diabetes

The Cleveland Clinic

NCT00432809

COMPLETED NA 149 participants

Evaluating a Web-Based Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor Reduction Program Among American Indians

Black Hills Center for American Indian Health

NCT00608387

COMPLETED NA 147 participants

Lifestyle Intervention's Impact on Health Care Costs

University of Virginia

NCT00717158

COMPLETED Phase 3 143 participants

Switching From Insulin Glargine to Insulin Degludec in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (BEGIN™)

Novo Nordisk A/S

NCT01135992

COMPLETED NA 143 participants

SomaSignal Tests on Medical Management and Change in Risk in Patients With Diabetes

Emory University

NCT05256706

COMPLETED NA 134 participants

Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment in Primary Care

Duke University

NCT01966432

COMPLETED Phase 3 133 participants

Safety and Efficacy in Type 2 Diabetic Patients With Severe Chronic Renal Impairment, 5 mg BI 1356 (Linagliptin) vs. Placebo, Insulin Background Inclusive

Boehringer Ingelheim

NCT00800683

COMPLETED Phase 3 132 participants

A Research Study to Compare a New Medicine Oral Semaglutide to a Dummy Medicine in Children and Teenagers With Type 2 Diabetes

Novo Nordisk A/S

NCT04596631

COMPLETED Phase 2 129 participants

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Comparator- and Placebo-Controlled, Multiple-Dose Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Three Dose Levels of MSDC-0602 in Type 2 Diabetic Patients

Metabolic Solutions Development Company

NCT01280695

COMPLETED Phase 1 122 participants

A Study of RO5095932 in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Hoffmann-La Roche

NCT00961909

COMPLETED Phase 1 117 participants

PF-06291874 Multiple Ascending Dose Study In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients

Pfizer

NCT01856595

COMPLETED NA 110 participants

Managing Diabetes to Gain Opportunities for a More Active Life

University of Chicago

NCT03692208

COMPLETED Phase 2 110 participants

Clinical Trial of SB-509 in Subjects With Diabetic Neuropathy

Sangamo Therapeutics

NCT00406458

COMPLETED Phase 3 106 participants

A Research Study to Find Out How Semaglutide Works in the Kidneys Compared to Placebo, in People With Type 2 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease (the REMODEL Trial)

Novo Nordisk A/S

NCT04865770

COMPLETED NA 105 participants

Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension for Diabetes

Johns Hopkins University

NCT04286555

COMPLETED Phase 4 105 participants

Ticagrelor With and Without Aspirin in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus

University of Florida

NCT04484259

COMPLETED NA 101 participants

Delivering Health: Addressing Diabetes and Food Insecurity

University of Arkansas

NCT04831216

COMPLETED Phase 1 100 participants

A Study of LC542019 in Healthy Subjects and Subjects With T2DM

LG Chem

NCT06333977

COMPLETED Phase 3 94 participants

A Sub-study to LMF237A2302 to Assess the Effect of 24 Weeks Treatment With Initial Combination of Vildagliptin Plus Metformin

Novartis

NCT00468039

COMPLETED Phase 2 92 participants

A Study of GSK256073 in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Who Are Being Treated With Metformin

GlaxoSmithKline

NCT01376323

COMPLETED NA 92 participants

T2D Pilot Study for Patients With Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes

Duke University

NCT06988540

COMPLETED Phase 2 91 participants

Clinical Trial of SB-509 in Subjects With Diabetic Neuropathy

Sangamo Therapeutics

NCT00476931

COMPLETED Phase 1 84 participants

Single-Dose And Multiple-Dose Safety And Tolerability Study Of PF-04856883 In Type 2 Diabetic Adult Females

Pfizer

NCT01301456

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Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Phase 1 42
Phase 2 38
Phase 3 74
Phase 4 26

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Trial Landscape

351 indexed Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 studies · 63 recruiting (18%).

Phase mix: 100 late (III/IV) vs 80 early (I/II).

Top sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S (48 trials), 9 others listed. 50 shown below, recruiting first.

How to read this condition's trial landscape

That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation, eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2?

PlainTrial tracks 351 US clinical trials for Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, of which 63 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

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