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Highly Paid
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Pivotal Trials (Near Approval)
Breakthrough Medication
The main purpose of this study is to assess efficacy and safety of orforglipron compared with oral semaglutide in participants with Type 2 diabetes and inadequate glycemic control with metformin.The study will last around 61 weeks.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

1576 Participants Needed

This trial is testing RYBELSUS®, a tablet that lowers blood sugar, in people with type 2 diabetes who need extra treatment. The study will compare RYBELSUS® to other similar tablets over several months. Participants will have regular doctor visits and complete some questionnaires. Pregnant or breastfeeding women cannot join. RYBELSUS® is an oral form of a medication that has been used in injectable form for managing type 2 diabetes.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4

1262 Participants Needed

This trial is testing a new medication called orforglipron to help adults with type 2 diabetes who can't control their blood sugar with diet and exercise alone. The medication aims to improve how the body manages sugar levels.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting

520 Participants Needed

This is a multicenter, prospective, randomized controlled modified multi-platform (matriarch) trial evaluating several cellular, acellular, and matrix-like products (CAMPs) and standard of care versus standard of care alone in the management of nonhealing diabetic foot and venous leg ulcers.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:21+

324 Participants Needed

The purpose of this clinical investigation is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Amnion/Chorion/Amnion allograft , Amnion/Chorion allograft, and/or Amnion/Amnion allograft, plus Standard of Care (SOC) each versus SOC alone in the treatment of chronic non-healing diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) after 12 weeks of treatment.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

240 Participants Needed

This trial is testing AMG 133, a new drug, to see if it helps people lose weight and keep it off. It targets overweight or obese individuals, both with and without Type 2 diabetes. The drug may work by affecting metabolism or appetite.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2

592 Participants Needed

This trial tests a daily pill called NRD135S.E1 for people with painful nerve damage from diabetes. The study will see if taking this pill for a few months can safely reduce their pain. Researchers aim to understand how well the drug works and if it is safe to use.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2

122 Participants Needed

The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of retatrutide compared with placebo in participants with Type 2 Diabetes and inadequate glycemic control. The study will last about 11 months and may include up to 11 visits.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

480 Participants Needed

This is a program evaluation that will evaluate the effectiveness of Mastering Diabetes, a therapeutic lifestyle change (TLC) program to control prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Lifestyle change, focused on dietary change, physical activity, stress management and control of unhealthy substances has been demonstrated effective in preventing the progression of prediabetes, as well as reversal of diabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 65

100 Participants Needed

The purpose of this study is to measure the change in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) with LY3457263 compared with placebo in participants with type 2 diabetes who are not at HbA1c goal when treated with a stable dose of semaglutide or tirzepatide. Participation in the study will last about 9 months.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2

240 Participants Needed

This study will look at how well a new medicine called NNC0519-0130 helps people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar and body weight. The study will test up to 7 different doses of NNC0519-0130. Which treatment participant will get is decided by chance. Participants will take 1-3 injections once a week. The study medicine will be injected under skin with a thin needle in the stomach, thigh, or upper arm. The study will last for about 40 weeks.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2

288 Participants Needed

In this 3-week interventional study, the investigators hypothesize that therapeutic Time-Restricted Feeding in patients with poorly controlled Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) can improve their mean glucose or estimated glycated hemoglobin levels with the same dose, or even reduced dose, of antidiabetics.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 65

30 Participants Needed

The purpose of this research study is to determine if rifampin, an antibiotic (a medicine that treats infections), is effective in treating osteomyelitis (infection of the bone) of the foot in diabetic patients. Despite use of powerful antibiotics prescribed over a long period of time, many diabetic patients remain at a high risk for needing an amputation of part of the foot or lower leg because the osteomyelitis is not cured. Some small research studies have shown that addition of rifampin to other antibiotics is effective in treating osteomyelitis in both diabetics and non-diabetics. However, because few diabetics with osteomyelitis have been studied, there is no definite proof that it is better than the usual treatments for diabetic patients. If this study finds that adding rifampin to the usual antibiotics prescribed for osteomyelitis reduces the risk for amputations, doctors will be able to more effectively treat many Veteran patients with this serious infection. Improving treatment outcomes is an important healthcare goal of the VA.
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Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4

843 Participants Needed

The main purpose of this study is to find out how well and how safely tirzepatide works in adults who have type 1 diabetes and obesity or overweight. Participation in the study will last about 49 weeks.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

905 Participants Needed

The investigators believe that addition of real time continuous glucose monitoring (RT-CGM) improves glycemic outcome in patients with Type 2 diabetes compared to self-monitored blood glucose (SMBG), for patients who are not at target A1C regardless of treatment modality. The investigators aims to assess glycemic and quality of life (QoL) benefits of adding and using RT-CGM patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), not at their A1C goal and relying on SMBG for diabetes-management decisions.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation

200 Participants Needed

The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate that maridebart cafraglutide is superior to placebo for percent change in body weight.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

999 Participants Needed

This trial tests if combining finerenone and empagliflozin can better slow down kidney damage in patients with CKD and T2D compared to using each drug alone. Finerenone protects kidneys, while empagliflozin lowers blood sugar. Empagliflozin has shown significant improvements in glycemic control, body weight, and blood pressure, and finerenone has demonstrated improved outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes. The study will measure protein levels in urine to assess effectiveness.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting

1664 Participants Needed

This trial studies the effects of a medication combination (naltrexone and bupropion) on heart health. It targets patients to see if this treatment increases the risk of major heart problems. The study also includes advice on diet and exercise. Naltrexone and bupropion have been used in combination for weight loss, but they have been associated with various adverse effects, including neuropsychiatric disorders and cardiovascular risks.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4

8600 Participants Needed

This trial is testing a new drug called frexalimab in young people with newly diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes. The goal is to see if it can help their bodies keep making insulin. The study will compare different doses of the drug to find the safest and most effective amount.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:12 - 35

192 Participants Needed

The main purpose of this study is to evaluate how much of LY3209590 gets into the blood stream after a single dose and how long it takes the body to remove it in pediatric participants with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). The study will last for approximately 100 days.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Age:10 - 17

22 Participants Needed

Why Other Patients Applied

"Years ago, Metformin didn't help. I'm currently on Rybelsus & Farxiga. Not doing me much good. My insurance won't cover any of the injectables. Excited to try something new."

QL
Diabetes PatientAge: 71

"Looking for better ways to manage my diabetes, high blood pressure and overall health. Hoping to improve my health all together in order to have a better life & to enjoy my children & grandchildren."

OK
Diabetes PatientAge: 66

"I have already lost part of a leg to an infection. I want to try to get this horrific condition under control and get back to my life. It's taken enough."

WY
Diabetes PatientAge: 40

"I have struggled with weight management after having bariatric surgery over 5 years ago and have regained what I have lost. I'm looking to participate in a trial that can help me get my life back under control."

IJ
Diabetes PatientAge: 25

"I have had type 2 diabetes for some time now and would love to be part of a study... should the study drug work out as a successful treatment, then I would be glad to be one of the first patients in line!"

MB
Diabetes PatientAge: 67
This is a 78-week single arm, multi-center, Phase 1 study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, cellular kinetics, and biomarker changes in C-peptide over time of GNTI-122, an investigational cell therapy manufactured from a participant's own blood cells in adult participants with recently diagnosed T1D. After assessment of eligibility, participants who qualify for the study will be enrolled sequentially in 1 of 3 cohorts. Cohort 1 participants (n=3) receive a low dose of GNTI-122 . Cohort 2 participants (n=3) receive a high dose of GNTI-122. Cohort 3 participants (n=10) receive a high dose of GNTI-122 in combination with rapamycin. Participants are followed for 78 weeks after the administration of GNTI-122 during which safety and efficacy assessments are made, including vital signs, ECG, physical exam, clinical labs, and monitoring of adverse events and concomitant medications. Disease markers (e.g., MMTT-stimulated C-peptide, HbA1c) and pharmacodynamic activity (e.g., lymphocyte subsets and phenotypes, effector T cell responses to islet antigens ex vivo, T1D autoantibodies) will be monitored serially throughout the study. The study will include sentinel dosing and a Safety Review Committee to ensure participant safety.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Age:18 - 45

16 Participants Needed

This trial tests an inhalable insulin called Afrezza, combined with a long-acting insulin, in children and teenagers with diabetes. Afrezza helps lower blood sugar quickly after eating, and the long-acting insulin keeps it stable all day. The study aims to see if this combination is safe and effective.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:4 - 17

319 Participants Needed

The main purpose of this study is to evaluate additional dosing options for dulaglutide in pediatric participants with Type 2 Diabetes. Participation in this study will last about 8 months.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:10 - 17

55 Participants Needed

MET097 for Diabesity

Cincinnati, Ohio
This study is designed to test how well once-weekly MET097 (an ultra-long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonist) works to treat adults with obesity or overweight and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) compared to placebo. MET097 or placebo will be administered to individuals via subcutaneous injection once weekly for 28 weeks. If an individual is randomly assigned to MET097 they will receive one of four different dose regimens.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2

125 Participants Needed

This is a Phase IIb, randomised, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of AZD5004 in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus, compared to placebo and active comparator.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2

406 Participants Needed

Iatrogenic hypoglycemia is still considered to be the number one barrier to effective glycemic control in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). In a previous study, it was observed in people without diabetes that fasting can be detrimental to the hormonal and hepatic responses to insulin-induced hypoglycemia. In the experiments described herein, the impact fasting has on hypoglycemic counterregulation in people with T1D will be determined.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Age:18 - 45

10 Participants Needed

This study seeks to understand the performance of MRI to characterize pancreatitis and predict chronic complications (endocrine and exocrine) of pancreatitis. Through multiple aims, the investigators will benchmark MRI against relevant reference standards (e.g. endoscopic pancreatic function tests, laboratory data). The investigators will also characterize repeatability of the imaging findings and will work to develop methods to simplify and automate analysis of the MRI images. Research interventions depend on the Aim(s) participants enroll in but include: endoscopic pancreatic function testing (added on to clinically indicated upper GI endoscopy), blood tests, stool tests, gene sequencing, and survey completion. All participants will undergo research MRI examinations, a subset of which will include administration of intravenous secretin.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:5 - 21

195 Participants Needed

This study will test the hypothesis that metabolic bariatric surgery will be more effective at providing durable glycemic control and reduce co-morbidities than intensive medical therapy in youth with type 2 diabetes.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:13 - 19

100 Participants Needed

This trial is testing retatrutide, a medication for people with type 2 diabetes who are overweight or obese, including some with sleep apnea. The medication aims to help control blood sugar levels and may also aid in weight loss.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

1000 Participants Needed

Iatrogenic hypoglycemia is the most prominent barrier to the safe, effective management of blood sugar in people with type 1 diabetes due to periodic over-insulinization. During insulin-induced hypoglycemia, glucagon secretion is diminished in type 1 diabetes which, in turn, reduces hepatic glucose production and increases the depth and duration of hypoglycemic episodes. We have observed that the naturally occurring protein C-peptide increases glucagon secretion in dogs during insulin-induced hypoglycemia, which increases hepatic glucose production; the experiments in this application will shed light on the translation of this finding to the human.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Early Phase 1
Age:18 - 40

38 Participants Needed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Diabetes clinical trials pay?

Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range for Phase 2–4 trials (Phase 1 trials often pay substantially more). Further, most trials will cover the costs of a travel to-and-from the clinic.

How do Diabetes clinical trials work?

After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across Diabetes trials 30% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically, you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or so. The average trial length for Diabetes is 12 months.

How do I participate in a study as a "healthy volunteer"?

Not all studies recruit healthy volunteers: usually, Phase 1 studies do. Participating as a healthy volunteer means you will go to a research facility several times over a few days or weeks to receive a dose of either the test treatment or a "placebo," which is a harmless substance that helps researchers compare results. You will have routine tests during these visits, and you'll be compensated for your time and travel, with the number of appointments and details varying by study.

What does the "phase" of a clinical trial mean?

The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in to get approval for a specific condition. Phase 1 trials are the trials to collect safety data in humans. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where further human data is needed on drug effectiveness. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. As a general rule, Phase 3 trials are more promising than Phase 2, and Phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.

Do I need to be insured to participate in a Diabetes medical study?

Clinical trials are almost always free to participants, and so do not require insurance. The only exception here are trials focused on cancer, because only a small part of the typical treatment plan is actually experimental. For these cancer trials, participants typically need insurance to cover all the non-experimental components.

What are the newest Diabetes clinical trials?

Most recently, we added Emotion-Focused Behavioral Intervention for Type 2 Diabetes, GNTI-122 for Type 1 Diabetes and Closed Loop Systems + Education for Type 1 Diabetes to the Power online platform.

What is the best treatment for diabetes?

There isn’t one “best” therapy—think of diabetes care as two layers. First, everyone benefits from diabetes education, a balanced diet, regular activity, and routine monitoring. Second, medicines are chosen by diabetes type and other health issues: type 1 always needs insulin (preferably with a continuous glucose monitor or hybrid pump), while type 2 usually starts with metformin plus lifestyle changes and, if more help is needed, adds a GLP-1 or SGLT2 drug (especially when heart, kidney, or weight problems exist) before considering insulin. Work with your healthcare team to revisit these steps every few months so treatment keeps pace with your goals and any new health changes.

How much weight do you need to lose to reverse type 2 diabetes?

Most studies find that you need to shed about 10–15 % of your starting weight—roughly 15 kg (33 lb) for an average-sized adult—to give yourself the best shot at putting type-2 diabetes into remission (normal sugars without diabetes pills). The closer you are to diagnosis and the more weight you keep off—especially if you can pass the 15 kg mark—the higher the odds (up to 80 % in some trials), while smaller losses still improve blood sugar but rarely achieve full remission. Work with your healthcare team to choose a safe approach (intensive diet program, GLP-1 medications, or bariatric surgery) and to monitor that blood-sugar targets stay on track once the weight comes off.

Can diabetics still get Ozempic?

Yes—if you have type-2 diabetes and meet NICE criteria (poor glucose control despite other drugs, or need for weight loss/heart-protection), your GP or diabetes nurse can still prescribe Ozempic; it is not used for type-1 diabetes, pregnancy, or in children. The practical hurdle is the current UK supply shortage, so existing users should order repeats early and stay in touch with their pharmacist, while new patients may need to start a similar medicine (e.g., dulaglutide) until stock returns.

When will oral insulin be available?

No insulin pill has been approved yet. The most advanced candidates (such as insulin tregopil and ORMD-0801) are still redesigning or preparing large Phase 3 studies, and newer “chocolate-capsule” nano-formulations have not even begun human trials until at least 2025. If upcoming studies succeed, regulatory review and manufacturing mean that everyday prescription use is unlikely before the late-2020s at the earliest.

Why is type 2 diabetes not curable?

Type 2 diabetes isn’t considered curable because its root problems—body-wide insulin resistance and gradual loss of insulin-producing β-cells—can return whenever weight or lifestyle slips, and adult β-cells don’t fully regrow once lost. Big, sustained weight loss (through diet, bariatric surgery, or powerful medications) can put the disease into remission for years, but the underlying susceptibility remains, which is why regular follow-up and healthy habits must continue even when blood sugar is normal.

Can I stop taking metformin when my sugar is back to normal?

Normal readings don’t necessarily mean diabetes is cured; for many people the numbers stay normal only because metformin is on board, and stopping it without a plan can let sugars creep back up. Talk with your clinician about whether you truly meet “remission” criteria (HbA1c < 6.5 % for at least 6 months, stable weight, good kidney function); if so, you can try a monitored dose-reduction, check home glucose and repeat labs in 3 months, and restart the drug promptly if levels rise. In short, never quit metformin on your own—make it a shared, step-by-step decision that includes a taper and clear follow-up.

Can a person fully recover from diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes cannot presently be cured; people need lifelong insulin. In type 2 diabetes, some individuals—especially soon after diagnosis—can achieve remission (normal blood-sugar readings without diabetes medicines) through substantial, sustained weight loss or bariatric surgery, but the underlying tendency can return, so regular check-ups remain essential. So while you may control or even “switch off” type 2 diabetes for a time, no form of diabetes is considered permanently gone.

Which country has the cure for diabetes?

No country has an approved, take-home “cure” for diabetes; the Chinese cell-therapy result you may have seen was a one-patient, early-stage experiment that still needs larger trials and regulatory review. Worldwide teams—from China to the United States, Canada, Europe and beyond—are testing stem-cell implants, gene editing and immune therapies, but for now the proven way to stay healthy is tight glucose monitoring, modern medications (e.g., metformin, GLP-1 or insulin) and lifestyle changes, with bariatric surgery offering remission for some people with type 2 diabetes. Stay alert for peer-reviewed trial results and discuss any experimental option with your diabetes specialist before pursuing treatment abroad.

What is the record trial for diabetes?

RECORD (Rosiglitazone Evaluated for Cardiac Outcomes and Regulation of Glycaemia in Diabetes) was a 5-year study of 4,458 adults with type 2 diabetes that compared adding rosiglitazone to metformin or a sulfonylurea versus the standard metformin-plus-sulfonylurea combination. It showed no overall difference in cardiovascular deaths or hospitalisations (hazard ratio 0.99), but rosiglitazone roughly doubled the risk of heart-failure events and increased bone fractures; these safety concerns, rather than glucose control, ultimately led regulators and doctors to curb use of the drug.

What is the A1C goal for a 70 year old?

For a 70-year-old who already has diabetes, guidelines use a sliding scale: aim below about 7–7.5 % if the person is otherwise healthy and independent, below 8 % if they have multiple illnesses or mild functional decline, and up to 8.5 % if they are frail or in long-term care—these higher limits reduce the risk of dangerous low-blood-sugar episodes. If the 70-year-old is only being screened, the usual cut-offs still apply (normal < 5.7 %, pre-diabetes 5.7-6.4 %, diabetes ≥ 6.5 % confirmed). Work with the healthcare team to choose the target that balances day-to-day safety with long-term benefit.

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