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Diabetes Type 2

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20 US clinical trials · 10 currently recruiting

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING 10,000 participants

Triage Survey for Cardiovascular, Obesity, and Related Endocrine Trial Eligibility

Brooklyn Clinical Research

NCT06412536

RECRUITING Phase 1 600 participants

Pharmacogenetics of Response to GLP1R Agonists

University of Maryland, Baltimore

NCT05071898

RECRUITING NA 376 participants

Enhancing Diabetes Management Approaches for Patients With Uncontrolled Diabetes

University of Wisconsin, Madison

NCT05912647

RECRUITING NA 150 participants

Dulce Digital 2.0 - Innovative Diabetes Self-Management in the Digital Age

Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

NCT05416060

RECRUITING NA 140 participants

Enhancing Digitally Delivered Diabetes Education With Real-Time CGM

Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

NCT06296550

RECRUITING NA 120 participants

Healthy Living Anson Study

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

NCT07126587

RECRUITING NA 90 participants

FELLAShip to Better Health

University of Alabama at Birmingham

NCT07220213

RECRUITING NA 60 participants

Harnessing Macrophage Lysosomal Lipid Metabolism in Obesity

Bettina Mittendorfer

NCT06335771

RECRUITING NA 60 participants

Pilot of Continuous Glucose Monitor-Augmented Food Is Medicine

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

NCT07148713

RECRUITING 20 participants

Medically Intensive Nutrition Therapy Program for Obesity and Diabetes in a Low-income Population

Massachusetts General Hospital

NCT05799222

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 1,000 participants

Developing a Learning COmmunity to Increase eNgagemeNt and Enrollment in Cardiovascular Clinical Trials (CONNECT)

Johns Hopkins University

NCT06347484

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 500 participants

Biological Sample Repository for Gastrointestinal Disorders

Pichamol Jirapinyo, MD, MPH

NCT05874726

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 116 participants

Impact of a Community Health Worker Strategy on Produce Prescription Program Uptake Among People With Diabetes

Yale University

NCT06401668

COMPLETED Phase 3 537 participants

Effect of Retatrutide Compared With Placebo in Adult Participants With Type 2 Diabetes and Inadequate Glycemic Control With Diet and Exercise Alone (TRANSCEND-T2D-1)

Eli Lilly and Company

NCT06354660

COMPLETED NA 392 participants

Reducing Distress and Improving Self-Care in Diabetes

University of California, San Francis

NCT00714441

COMPLETED Phase 3 365 participants

Comparison Study of the Glycemic Effects, Safety, and Tolerability of Exenatide Once Weekly Suspension to Sitagliptin and Placebo in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

AstraZeneca

NCT01652729

COMPLETED Phase 2 188 participants

Phase II Safety and Efficacy Study of Oral ORMD-0801 in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Oramed

NCT02496000

COMPLETED Phase 3 123 participants

Lifestyle Interventions for Expectant Mothers (LIFE-Moms Phoenix) - Phoenix

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

NCT01812694

COMPLETED Phase 1 55 participants

Famine From Feast: Linking Vitamin C, Red Blood Cell Fragility, and Diabetes

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

NCT02107976

COMPLETED NA 5 participants

Cryovagotomy Diabetes Trial

Emory University

NCT04276051

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Early Phase 1 2
Phase 2 1
Phase 3 3

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

Reading the Diabetes Type 2 Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 20 US studies indexed under Diabetes Type 2, and 10 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 50% of the total volume on the registry. 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.

The phase distribution for Diabetes Type 2 shows 3 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 3 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). 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.

Top sponsor activity for Diabetes Type 2 is led by Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute with 2 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 20 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. 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 Type 2?

PlainTrial tracks 20 US clinical trials for Diabetes Type 2, of which 10 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Diabetes Type 2?

Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.

Is this data current?

Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2024 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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