Diabetes mellitus
MONDO:0005015A metabolic disorder characterized by abnormally high blood sugar levels due to diminished production of insulin or insulin resistance/desensitization.
Also known as: DM, diabetes, diabetes mellitus, diabetes mellitus (disease)
3811 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1271 tagged with Diabetes mellitus itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Diabetes mellitus
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus 2,286 trials
6 sub-types
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Type 1 diabetes mellitus 815 trials · 816 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults 12 trials
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Gestational diabetes 226 trials
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Monogenic diabetes 9 trials · 24 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Maturity-onset diabetes of the young 8 trials · 13 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Neonatal diabetes mellitus 3 trials · 6 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes 22 trials
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Diabetic ketoacidosis 22 trials
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Type 5 diabetes mellitus 1 trial
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Can a buddy system help seniors with diabetes and forgetfulness take control of their health?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 6-week self-management program, done with a caregiver's help, can improve diabetes control and thinking skills in adults aged 55+ who have both diabetes and mild cognitive impairment. About 309 participants will attend weekly group sessions and provide …
Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One pill to tackle three heart risks: could a polypill cut cardiovascular disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a single daily pill that combines treatments for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes can lower the risk of heart disease and dementia. The study involves over 8,000 adults aged 50 to 75 in China who have all three conditions. Partic…
Sponsor: China Medical University, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes drug tirzepatide tested for type 1 in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether tirzepatide, a drug used for type 2 diabetes, can help people with type 1 diabetes. Researchers will measure how the body responds to insulin and meals before and after 6 weeks of treatment. 44 adults with type 1 diabetes who use an automated insulin pump…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Electric pulses to the gut could help control early diabetes without drugs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a procedure called pulsENDO that uses mild electric pulses to regenerate the lining of the first part of the small intestine (duodenum) in people recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if this can help control blood sugar levels without needi…
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New weekly shot aims to tame type 2 diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called UBT251, given as a weekly shot, in 300 adults with type 2 diabetes. Some participants will get UBT251, others will get a placebo or an existing drug (semaglutide). The goal is to see if UBT251 can safely lower blood sugar and help with weigh…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to control type 1 diabetes early
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, CNP-103, in people aged 12 to 35 who were diagnosed with stage 3 type 1 diabetes within the last 6 months. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can help control the disease. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: COUR Pharmaceutical Development Company, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New weekly shot could transform diabetes care
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new once-weekly injection called NNC0662-0419 in 270 adults with type 2 diabetes. It compares the drug against a placebo and an approved medication, semaglutide, to see how well it controls blood sugar and promotes weight loss. The trial is currently recruiting…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New insulin algorithm aims to simplify diabetes management
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a next-generation automated insulin delivery system (Omnipod M) in up to 40 adults with type 1 diabetes. The goal is to see if the system safely improves blood sugar control by reducing dangerously low and high levels. Participants will use the device during hote…
Sponsor: Insulet Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Combining GLP-1 drugs with Weight-Loss surgery: better results or just more pills?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people who take GLP-1 receptor agonists (like Ozempic or Wegovy) should continue them after having bariatric surgery. Researchers will compare weight loss, blood sugar control, gut health, and hunger in 150 adults who either keep taking the drug or sto…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an asthma drug shield young hearts and kidneys from diabetes damage?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether montelukast, a medicine used for asthma, can help protect the kidneys and blood vessels in 50 teens and young adults (ages 14-24) with type 2 diabetes. The drug works by blocking harmful inflammatory chemicals linked to diabetes complications. Researchers…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can digital health coaching or remote monitoring better control diabetes in people with disabilities?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two telehealth approaches—digital health coaching and remote patient monitoring—to see which works better for managing type 2 diabetes in people with physical disabilities and at least one other chronic condition. About 5,000 participants will be randomly assi…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Punch immune therapy save insulin cells in newly diagnosed diabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether low-dose interleukin-2 (IL-2) can help people recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes preserve their own insulin production. The trial enrolls 24 people aged 16 to 45 who still make some insulin. Participants first receive a two-month course of cyc…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an automated pancreas system make type 1 diabetes safer in the real world?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows about 1,875 people aged 6 and older with type 1 diabetes who use the iLet Bionic Pancreas, an automated insulin delivery system. Over 12 months, researchers will track serious events like severe low blood sugar and diabetic ketoacidosis to see how the device pe…
Sponsor: Beta Bionics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill may help diabetics fast safely during ramadan
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a once-daily pill called orforglipron in adults with type 2 diabetes who plan to fast during Ramadan. The goal is to see if the drug helps control blood sugar and weight without causing harm. About 130 participants will take the pill for up to 48 weeks, with clin…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new way to dose insulin without carb counting?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a four-week education program can help adults with type 1 diabetes dose mealtime insulin using continuous glucose monitor (CGM) data instead of traditional carbohydrate counting. Participants are randomly assigned to either the C-Carbs program or usual ca…
Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart hope: HIV-positive women may get better blood flow with common diabetes pills
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether SGLT2 inhibitors, a class of diabetes and kidney drugs, can improve blood flow through the heart's small arteries in women with HIV who also have diabetes or chronic kidney disease. Eighty women aged 45-75 will be randomly assigned to health education …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New monthly shot could help people with obesity shed pounds
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a once-monthly injection called berobenatide to help adults with overweight or obesity lose weight. About 954 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 20 months. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and effective for weight loss, including in …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New strategy aims to protect kidneys and hearts in diabetes patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a structured, goal-directed care plan can help people with diabetic kidney disease better manage their kidney and heart health. About 100 adults with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease will either receive this focused care or standard treatment. The goal …
Sponsor: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Light therapy may speed healing of diabetic foot ulcers, trial asks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether photobiomodulation, a type of light therapy, can improve healing of foot ulcers in people with diabetes. Researchers will compare standard wound care alone against standard care plus light therapy applied to the ulcer and to blood vessels. The stu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Nove de Julho • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New weekly shot aims to tackle weight and diabetes together
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a once-weekly injection called NNC0487-0111 in 630 adults who are overweight or obese and have type 2 diabetes. Participants receive either the active drug or a placebo for about a year. The main goal is to see how much weight they lose, with additional checks on…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New weekly shot could help millions shed pounds and control diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests a new drug called KAI-9531, given as a weekly injection, in 1700 adults who are overweight or obese and have type 2 diabetes. The study compares KAI-9531 to a placebo to see if it leads to greater weight loss and better blood sugar control over 76 weeks. …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Kailera • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a special gel heal diabetic foot ulcers faster?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether an investigational wound gel called VES-0-D can help heal mild-to-moderate diabetic foot ulcers better than standard wound care. Adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and a foot ulcer will receive either the gel or a standard dressing, applied every …
Sponsor: Flen Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a helping hand with housing and food cut hospital visits?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether trained community health workers can help adults with high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol address social needs like transportation, healthy food, housing, and job opportunities. Participants from clinics will be connected to a health worker…
Sponsor: Sairam Parthasarathy • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tissue grafts may offer new hope for stubborn diabetic wounds
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether applying perinatal tissue allografts to chronic diabetic foot ulcers, along with standard wound care, leads to more ulcers healing completely within 12 weeks compared to standard care alone. Adults with type 1 or 2 diabetes who have a nonhealing foot ulce…
Sponsor: Samaritan Biologics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could group doctor visits help control chronic disease in nepal?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether group care—where patients meet together with health workers for education and check-ups—can improve control of high blood pressure and diabetes in Nepal. Over 1,100 adults from 37 health facilities will be assigned to standard care, low-intensity group ca…
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New weekly shot for diabetes under Real-World watch in japan
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 630 people with type 1 diabetes in Japan who are already prescribed Awiqli, a once-weekly injection. Researchers will track side effects and blood sugar control over one year to see how the drug works in everyday life. The goal is to manage diabetes, not cure i…
Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pig cell transplant trial aims to stop severe low blood sugar in type 1 diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called OPF-310, which uses pig islet cells enclosed in a protective capsule, for people with unstable type 1 diabetes who still experience severe low blood sugar episodes despite using an automated insulin pump and continuous glucose m…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can online therapy stop insulin resistance in HIV patients? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an internet-based depression treatment called cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT-D) can prevent insulin resistance from getting worse in adults with HIV who are on antiretroviral therapy and have depression. Researchers will compare the online therapy pro…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Digital health program could transform diabetes care for seniors with multiple illnesses
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a 6-month digital care program for adults aged 50+ with type 2 diabetes and at least one other chronic condition like high blood pressure or kidney disease. The program combines online education, phone support, a mobile health app, home visits, and personalized c…
Sponsor: Chang Gung University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a smart glucose meter transform diabetes care?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether remote monitoring can help people with diabetes better control their blood sugar. Participants will either use a connected glucose meter that sends readings to a platform for remote management, or receive standard care. The study will compare changes in b…
Sponsor: University of Monastir • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New diabetes shot could cut injections to once a month
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new, long-acting form of semaglutide (a diabetes drug) that is given once every four weeks instead of weekly. The goal is to see if it is safe and works well for controlling blood sugar and weight in 24 adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants must already be …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Mapi Pharma Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new protocol after heart attacks could slash risk of repeat events
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether starting a comprehensive, guideline-based treatment plan immediately after a heart attack can reduce the chance of another heart attack, stroke, or death. The plan targets key risk factors like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes using a c…
Sponsor: Zuyderland Medisch Centrum • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a smartphone app be the key to better diabetes control?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a diabetes management app alongside personalized nutrition counseling from a dietitian can help adults with insulin-requiring diabetes improve their blood sugar control, cholesterol, physical activity, and overall quality of life. Participants will …
Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New inhaled insulin combo aims to simplify diabetes care for teens
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new approach for teens (ages 10-17) recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. They will use an inhaled insulin called Afrezza along with a long-acting injected insulin. The goal is to see if this combination helps keep blood sugar in a healthy range and is safe …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mannkind Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple foot exercises may ease diabetic nerve pain and prevent foot problems
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 12-week program of supervised foot and ankle exercises can help people with diabetes who have nerve damage in their feet. The exercises are done in groups at primary care clinics. Researchers will measure changes in symptoms, foot movement, and quality …
Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple algorithm help doctors write better exercise prescriptions?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new digital tool called P3-EX that helps doctors create personalized exercise plans for patients with heart disease risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. Researchers will recruit 24 doctors and 48 patients to compare the new tool with a …
Sponsor: University of Connecticut • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to protect dialysis Patients' hearts
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called CSL300 in people with end-stage kidney disease who are on dialysis and have signs of inflammation. The goal is to see if it can reduce the risk of heart attacks or heart-related death. About 3110 adults will take part, and half will get the drug whi…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: CSL Behring • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study: can a Two-Week monitor improve blood sugar control for new insulin users?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for two weeks after leaving the hospital helps people with diabetes who are starting insulin for the first time. About 150 adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes will be randomly assigned to use either a CGM or…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can community hospitals in zambia master severe disease care?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new model of care called PEN-Plus, which brings specialized treatment for severe chronic diseases like diabetes, heart conditions, and sickle cell disease to first-level hospitals in Zambia. The goal is to train local health workers and set up clinics to manage…
Sponsor: Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Online shopping tricks aim to boost whole grain intake in diabetes patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether personalized marketing messages and discounts can encourage people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes to switch from refined grains to whole grains when shopping for groceries online. About 216 adults aged 45-70 from the Philadelphia area who already sho…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a website and a buddy help tame diabetes? large trial puts it to the test.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether helping people with diabetes find local resources (like food or housing help) and pairing them with a peer supporter can improve blood sugar and blood pressure. About 694 adults with diabetes who have trouble controlling their condition will be randomly a…
Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New insulin method aims to protect kidneys in diabetes patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a treatment called physiologic insulin resensitization (PIR) in 120 adults with advanced chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if PIR can improve kidney function better than standard care. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive…
Sponsor: Well Cell Global • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New insulin system aims to simplify diabetes management
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System works in real-world settings for people with type 1 diabetes. About 152 participants aged 2 and older will use the system for the first time. The goal is to see if it helps keep blood sugar levels in a h…
Sponsor: Insulet Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New trial tests which diabetes drug works best for pancreatitis patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two diabetes medications, pioglitazone and empagliflozin, to see which one better controls blood sugar in people whose diabetes is caused by chronic or recurrent acute pancreatitis. About 40 adults aged 18-80 with this type of diabetes will take one of the drugs,…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart insulin pump could ease diabetes after pancreas surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a hybrid closed-loop insulin pump (MiniMed 780) can help people with diabetes after pancreas removal achieve better blood sugar control. About 24 adults will use the pump for 3 months and then their usual treatment for 3 months, with results compared. The…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Sud Francilien • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New insulin pump system aims to improve diabetes management
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study will test a new experimental automated insulin delivery system (called NMX8) in 116 people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who need insulin. The goal is to see if the new system is safe and works as well as the current Medtronic 780G system at keeping blood sugar in a h…
Sponsor: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart hormone boost may cut diabetes risk in black individuals — a trial puts it to the test
Disease control Recruiting nowBlack individuals often have lower levels of natriuretic peptides, heart hormones that help regulate metabolism. This trial tests whether raising those hormone levels with a drug called sacubitril/valsartan can improve insulin sensitivity and energy expenditure. About 200 Black a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phone app help GLP-1 users eat better and move more?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study will test whether a 4-month digital coaching program (Noom) helps adults who recently started GLP-1 medications improve their diet and physical activity. About 220 participants will use the app to track food and exercise, get coaching, and learn about managing challeng…
Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI and glucose monitors join forces to fight knee pain and obesity
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program that uses artificial intelligence to guide exercise and continuous glucose monitors to help people with both knee osteoarthritis and obesity. The goal is to see if it can improve blood sugar control, reduce knee pain, and lower the need for knee replace…
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can extra help from pharmacists and health workers improve diabetes control?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding support from a pharmacist or a community health worker helps adults with type 2 diabetes better manage their blood sugar. About 376 people will be placed into one of four groups: usual care, pharmacist help, community health worker help, or both…
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common diabetes pill help transplant patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether empagliflozin (Jardiance), a drug used for type 2 diabetes, can improve blood sugar control in people who have had an islet transplant and still have partial islet function. About 40 adults will receive either a placebo, 10 mg, or 25 mg of empagliflozin d…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Healing heel bone infections: could an antibiotic bone graft be the key?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding an antibiotic-impregnated bone graft substitute (Cerament G) to standard surgery improves healing of heel bone infections (calcaneal osteomyelitis) in people with diabetes. Thirty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either partial rem…
Sponsor: Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Online program aims to ease the burden of chronic illness for veterans and their caregivers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a web-based program called Web-SUCCEED that helps veterans with chronic illness and their informal caregivers work together to manage the condition. The program includes three weekly online modules and brief phone calls with staff, focusing on stress coping and c…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Phone-Based fitness program aims to cut heart disease in african american women
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a smartphone program called Smart Walk, designed specifically for African American women who are not very active. The program includes an app, virtual coaching, and text messages to encourage more physical activity. Researchers want to see if it helps women exerc…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Arizona State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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12,000 diabetes patients to test remote monitoring system
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study will look at whether a remote patient monitoring system, called Steno Detektor, helps people with diabetes control their blood sugar. About 12,000 patients will be monitored as part of their regular care. Researchers will compare blood sugar levels and hospital visits …
Sponsor: Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ancient greek fish roe tested as a modern metabolic booster
Disease control Recruiting nowThis small pilot study is testing whether eating Greek bottarga (grey mullet fish roe) every day can improve blood sugar, cholesterol, and inflammation in adults with prediabetes, diabetes, or obesity. About 20 participants will compare the effects of bottarga against a dairy pro…
Sponsor: Cambridge Health Alliance • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Faith and health unite: new study helps birmingham residents manage diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study offers a free 3-month diabetes education program at a local faith-based organization for adults with diabetes or prediabetes in Jefferson County, Alabama. Participants attend group sessions on diet, exercise, and coping, and are paired with a community health worker fo…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Your diabetes device could help doctors keep you safer in the hospital
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether using a patient's own continuous glucose monitor (CGM) during a hospital stay can help doctors manage diabetes more safely. About 150 adults with diabetes who already use a CGM at home will be enrolled. The goal is to reduce dangerous high and low bloo…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Community champions take on heart failure risk in Low-Income communities
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 6-month program of problem-solving training, community health worker support, and exercise coaching at a YMCA can improve fitness and heart health in 210 adults with type 2 diabetes, obesity, and low income. Participants are compared to those who receiv…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple nudge after childbirth could transform lifelong health for moms with chronic conditions
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program to help new mothers with chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or depression transition smoothly from obstetric to primary care after giving birth. The program includes automatically scheduling a primary care visit, sending personalized…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New insulin combo aims to tame blood sugar in Tough-to-Treat diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a new injectable medicine called iGlarLixi with standard diabetes treatments in adults with type 2 diabetes whose blood sugar is not well controlled by pills alone. About 1,300 people in China will take part. The goal is to see if iGlarLixi helps lower blood s…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a bladder pill help prevent diabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether mirabegron, a drug currently used for overactive bladder, can improve glucose tolerance and activate brown fat in people with prediabetes. Researchers will enroll 65 adults with a BMI of 27-45 and prediabetes. Participants will take mirabegro…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Philip Kern • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to calm inflammation in kidney dialysis patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a drug called CSL300 (clazakizumab) in 24 Chinese adults with end-stage kidney disease who are on dialysis. The drug is an antibody that blocks interleukin-6, a protein involved in inflammation. The main goal is to see how the drug moves through the b…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: CSL Behring • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Nurse-Led app tame diabetes in medicaid patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 12-month pilot study tests whether a nurse-led smartphone app can help Medicaid patients with insulin-treated type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar control. The program combines educational messages, phone-based problem-solving with a nurse, and remote monitoring via a d…
Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to cut hospital returns by tackling diabetes Patients' social barriers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program for adults with type 2 diabetes who are leaving the hospital. Participants will work with a patient navigator to address unmet social needs like food, housing, or transportation. The goal is to see if this support reduces emergency visits and readmissio…
Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shortcut for blood pressure treatment?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a faster version of a procedure called renal denervation, which uses energy to calm overactive nerves in the kidneys to lower blood pressure. About 130 adults with uncontrolled high blood pressure will receive the quicker procedure. The goal is to see if it works…
Sponsor: Medtronic Vascular • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a wearable sensor improve pregnancy outcomes for women with type 2 diabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) to standard fingerstick testing for pregnant women with type 2 diabetes. Researchers want to see if CGM leads to better blood sugar control and fewer complications for both mother and baby. Participants wear a CGM device or …
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes drug semaglutide tested in dialysis patients for safety
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether semaglutide, a diabetes drug, is safe and tolerable for people with type 2 diabetes who are on dialysis. About 100 participants will either receive weekly semaglutide injections or standard care for 26 weeks. The goal is to see if patients can stick with …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Unity Health Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a stomach tuck reverse fatty liver?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a minimally invasive procedure called endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), which reduces stomach size by 70%, can help reverse fatty liver disease (MASH) in people with obesity. Researchers will compare ESG plus lifestyle changes to lifestyle changes alo…
Sponsor: Pichamol Jirapinyo, MD, MPH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Heart showdown: stents vs. bypass surgery in diabetes patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two advanced heart procedures—stenting guided by imaging and blood flow tests (PCI) versus bypass surgery (CABG)—in 1,500 people with diabetes and three blocked coronary arteries. The goal is to see which approach better prevents major events like death, heart…
Sponsor: Duk-Woo Park, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a pill replace insulin shots for gestational diabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two treatments for gestational diabetes: oral metformin pills and injectable insulin. Researchers want to see if metformin is as good as insulin at preventing problems for mothers and babies, like high birth weight or low blood sugar. About 1,500 pregnant wome…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New device zaps kidney and liver nerves to tame high blood pressure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a device that uses radiofrequency energy to disrupt nerve signals in the kidney and liver arteries, aiming to lower blood pressure in people with uncontrolled hypertension. About 175 adults aged 18-80 with high blood pressure despite medication will be enrolled. …
Sponsor: Medtronic Vascular • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can text messages and video classes help control diabetes in underserved communities?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two digital approaches—live video classes and simple text messages—against traditional in-person classes to help 150 Hispanic/Latino adults with type 2 diabetes better manage their condition. The goal is to see if these digital tools can improve blood sugar co…
Sponsor: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Free veggies for vets: a prescription to lower blood pressure?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study will test if a 'produce prescription' program, called Eat Well, helps veterans with high blood pressure and food insecurity. About 1,500 veterans in North Carolina will either get money for fruits and vegetables for 6 or 12 months, or standard care. Researchers will tr…
Sponsor: Institute for Medical Research, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Could a bionic pancreas simplify diabetes care in your Doctor's office?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares the iLet Bionic Pancreas, an automated insulin delivery system, to standard care for adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who use insulin. About 240 participants will use the device for 13 weeks or continue their usual routine. The goal is to see if the devic…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Peer support groups aim to boost heart health in stressed farmworker women
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a program called Sisters for Heart Health can help farmworker women ages 18-50 reduce stress, feel less isolated, and improve their heart health. Participants will join weekly peer support groups led by trained community health workers for 10 weeks. The s…
Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New diabetes drug semaglutide put to the test in argentine Real-World study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 145 adults with type 2 diabetes in Argentina who are starting semaglutide (either as a pill or injection) as part of their normal care. Researchers will measure changes in blood sugar, weight, waist size, and grip strength over 12 months, along with how sat…
Sponsor: Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Smart patch tracks blood sugar for homebound diabetes patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) helps control blood sugar better than standard finger-stick checks for people with diabetes who are recovering at home through Mayo Clinic's Advanced Care at Home program. About 100 participants will use the Dexcom G6 PR…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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68,000 patients join study to see if tackling racism in clinics improves chronic disease outcomes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether screening for social needs like housing and food access, combined with referrals to community resources, can improve chronic disease outcomes for patients of color. Researchers will track blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, depression, and asthma co…
Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New study tests if advanced imaging during heart stent surgery helps people with diabetes live longer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to place heart stents in people with diabetes: one using special imaging (IVUS or OCT) and the other using standard X-ray. The goal is to see if the imaging method reduces heart-related deaths, heart attacks, or the need for repeat procedures. About 1…
Sponsor: Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Telehealth bridge could close the gap for ER patients with new diabetes diagnosis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at why some people diagnosed with diabetes in the emergency room don't follow up with a regular doctor. Researchers will test whether a telehealth visit soon after diagnosis helps patients get connected to outpatient care. The trial involves 200 adults in New Yor…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Could a weekly shot delay diabetes in cystic fibrosis? new trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a weekly injection of dulaglutide, a GLP-1 drug used for diabetes, can improve early insulin release in adults with cystic fibrosis who have trouble processing sugar. About 30 participants will receive the drug or no drug in a crossover design. The goal i…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Can a smartphone app help tame the 'Three Highs'? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large trial in New Taipei City will test whether a mobile digital health platform with interactive modules helps people better control high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high cholesterol. It will also compare taking blood pressure medication at night versus in the mo…
Sponsor: New Taipei City Medical Association • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New program aims to help teens with type 1 diabetes manage weight safely
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a 16-week behavioral program called T1DAL, designed specifically for teens with type 1 diabetes who have overweight or obesity. About 50 teens will be randomly assigned to either the program or usual care. The program includes virtual group sessions and one-on-on…
Sponsor: The Miriam Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New hospital tool aims to tame blood sugar chaos
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a computer program that alerts doctors and nurses when hospital patients have dangerously high or low blood sugar. The tool suggests care steps to improve glucose control. Researchers will track over 15,000 adults across multiple hospitals to see if the tool redu…
Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Could a simple antibiotic pill after surgery save diabetic patients from infection?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether taking an antibiotic pill for 7 days after surgery to fix a broken leg, ankle, or foot can lower the chance of wound infection in adults with poorly controlled diabetes. About 40 participants will either receive the antibiotic or standard care (no ex…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Could baking soda fight fatigue in kidney disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) daily can improve muscle energy and physical endurance in people with chronic kidney disease and metabolic acidosis. About 80 adults with moderate-to-severe kidney disease will receive either sodium bicarbonate or a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Veterans with kidney disease get free produce boxes in new study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether providing free produce boxes and nutrition education can improve health outcomes for Veterans with kidney disease and food insecurity. The study will enroll 20 participants and measure changes in blood pressure and kidney function. Researchers …
Sponsor: VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can a simple device close the diabetes care gap for the uninsured?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) can improve blood sugar control in underserved people with type 2 diabetes who are uninsured or on Medicaid. Fifty participants will wear a CGM replaced every 14 days for 6 months. The goal is to see if this technology h…
Sponsor: Tulane University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Steam power against diabetes: new device zaps gut to control blood sugar
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a device that uses radiofrequency energy to create vapor and ablate (remove) a small part of the upper intestine. The idea is that this might improve how the body handles sugar. The study will enroll 20 adults with type 2 diabetes to see if the procedure is…
Sponsor: Aqua Medical, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New pill could tame rare genetic diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called dorzagliatin in 44 adults with a rare, inherited form of diabetes (GCK-MODY). The drug works by activating a key enzyme to help the body better control blood sugar. Participants will receive both the drug and a placebo at different times to see …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New diabetes drug candidate tested in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests how a new medicine, NNC0487-0111, affects insulin sensitivity and pancreas function in adults with type 2 diabetes. About 80 participants will receive either the study drug or a placebo. The goal is to see if the drug can help the body use insulin bet…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New glucose monitor aims for better accuracy and safety in diabetes care
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new continuous glucose monitoring system called ROME GS in 60 adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if it measures blood sugar accurately and is safe to use. Participants will wear the sensor and have their glucose levels checked agains…
Sponsor: Senseonics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New flash glucose monitor aims to make diabetes management easier and safer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new glucose monitoring system called Eversense Gemini, which includes a flash glucose measurement feature. The goal is to see how accurate and safe it is for adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. About 80 participants will wear the device and have their g…
Sponsor: Senseonics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can a diabetes drug protect transplanted kidneys? new study aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether empagliflozin (Jardiance), a drug used for diabetes and chronic kidney disease, is safe for people who have received a kidney transplant. Researchers will enroll 264 veterans and monitor for side effects like infections and changes in kidney function…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can fat cell therapy help Normal-Weight diabetics?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how fat cells work differently in normal-weight people with type 2 diabetes compared to those without diabetes. Researchers will test two drugs, pioglitazone and tirzepatide, to see if they improve insulin resistance and fat storage. About 104 adults aged 30-7…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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One pill to rule them all? triple diabetes combo under study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a single pill containing three diabetes drugs (empagliflozin, linagliptin, and metformin) in 800 adults with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if the triple combination improves blood sugar control, weight, quality of life, and treatment satisfaction compared t…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Nabiqasim Industries (Pvt) Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Dancing away danger: Music-Based exercise may cut falls in seniors with diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special exercise program that combines rhythm and multitasking (called RYMA) can reduce falls, fractures, and heart problems in people aged 65 and older with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Participants will be screened for fall risk, bone health, nerve func…
Sponsor: Aalborg University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Could one insulin shot a day be enough for gestational diabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single daily dose of long-acting insulin can control blood sugar as well as the usual regimen of long-acting insulin plus mealtime insulin in pregnant women with diabetes. About 176 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two approaches and…
Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Could a simple supplement protect kidneys in diabetes? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a supplement called NMN can improve kidney health in people with type 2 diabetes and diabetic kidney disease. About 156 adults will take either NMN or a placebo twice daily for 6 months. The main goal is to see if NMN reduces protein in the urine, a key s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Genetic test aims to get vets on statins and cut heart risk
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether genetic testing can help veterans at high risk for heart disease start and stick with statin medications. About 410 veterans aged 40-75 with diabetes or heart disease who are not currently taking statins will receive either a genetic report on their stati…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Meal delivery plus expert advice may keep seniors on their feet
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding registered dietitian counseling or occupational therapy home safety tips to regular home-delivered meals can reduce fall risk in older adults. Researchers will compare four groups: meals alone, meals plus dietitian, meals plus occupational the…
Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Plant-Based diet trial aims to slash diabetes costs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a low-fat vegan diet and nutrition classes can improve health and lower medical costs for people with type 2 diabetes. Seven hundred Blue Cross Blue Shield subscribers will follow the diet for 16 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in weight, blood su…
Sponsor: Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New ultrasound device aims to speed up dialysis access healing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a device called EchoMark/EchoSure that is implanted during fistula surgery for dialysis patients. The device uses automated ultrasound to monitor healing every two weeks. The goal is to see if it helps the fistula mature faster and reduces the need for additional…
Sponsor: Sonavex, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Could a common diabetes drug calm erratic heartbeats?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether dapagliflozin, a diabetes medication, can reduce the amount of time people with diabetes spend in atrial fibrillation (an irregular heart rhythm). About 28 adults with both conditions will wear a heart monitor and complete quality-of-life surveys. The goa…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Rural diabetes study tackles food and housing to improve health
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether screening diabetes patients for unmet social needs (like food, housing, or transportation) and connecting them to community resources can improve their health. It will involve 12,000 adults with diabetes in rural Kentucky. The goal is to see if this appro…
Sponsor: Mary Lacy • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New LEEF-shoe aims to prevent diabetic foot ulcers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new type of shoe, called the LEEF-shoe, designed to prevent foot ulcers in people with diabetes and nerve damage. About 30 adults will wear both the LEEF-shoe and standard orthopedic shoes for several weeks to compare how well they relieve pressure on the feet.…
Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Sticky solution: can a simple patch help people with diabetes keep their glucose sensors on longer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special adhesive patch (COVER PATCH) can help keep continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) stuck to the skin for their full recommended wear time. About 194 people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, aged 6 and older, will either use the patch or not for 4 month…
Sponsor: CAPTEUR PROTECT • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Could a common diabetes drug shield hearts from AF-Related failure?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether empagliflozin, a diabetes drug, can improve left atrial function in 66 people with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure, and abnormal glucose metabolism. The goal is to see if it can prevent heart failure. Participants will be randomly assi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Huashan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Can a phone app help lower your cholesterol? new study aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a digital health program called Corrie Lipids in about 1,000 adults with high LDL cholesterol and heart disease risk. The program includes a smartphone app for tracking cholesterol, medication reminders, and education, plus training for doctors to improve cholest…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Eye implant of insulin cells could change diabetes care
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests transplanting insulin-producing cells into the front chamber of the eye in legally blind people with diabetes. The goal is to see if the cells survive and work safely using only eye drops for immune suppression. Only 2 participants are enrolled, so th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Midhat H. Abdulreda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Nepal tests community health workers to tackle dual epidemic of hypertension and diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether trained female community health volunteers can help people in Nepal better manage high blood pressure and diabetes. The health workers will lead group meetings, provide health education, and coordinate care with local clinics. About 398 adults with both c…
Sponsor: Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New study tests if personalized cholesterol targets beat standard statins for seniors with diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a personalized approach to lowering 'bad' cholesterol (LDL-C) works better than standard moderate-dose statins for preventing first heart attacks, strokes, or related events in people aged 70 and older with type 2 diabetes. About 2,186 participants w…
Sponsor: Sin Gon Kim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Texts and a tiny sensor: new study aims to improve diabetes control without insulin
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to a text-message diabetes education program helps people with type 2 diabetes better manage their blood sugar. About 140 participants who do not use insulin will receive daily texts about diabetes care and a…
Sponsor: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Which approach works best? new study aims to help moms achieve healthy weight
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares three approaches to help pregnant women and new mothers maintain a healthy weight. About 795 participants will receive either self-management support via mobile app or mail, community-based help from health workers, or usual care. The goal is to see which meth…
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Cool roofs trial aims to beat the heat and boost health
Disease control Recruiting nowThis global study tests whether applying a sunlight-reflecting coating to roofs can lower indoor temperatures and improve health. Researchers will enroll 3,200 households in five hot cities across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Pacific. They will measure heart rate, blood s…
Sponsor: Aditi Bunker • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New pill could help people with type 1 diabetes use less insulin
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new drug called CIR-0602K can help people with type 1 diabetes keep their blood sugar in a healthy range and reduce their insulin needs. The trial involves 40 adults aged 18-45 who already use an automated insulin pump. Half will get the drug and half a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Hidden lumps sabotage insulin? ultrasound study aims to fix blood sugar swings
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether using ultrasound to find fatty lumps (lipohypertrophy) caused by insulin injections can help people with diabetes improve their blood sugar levels. About 50 adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who use insulin and a continuous glucose monitor will get…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on stomach cancer in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new type of immunotherapy called CAR T-cells for people with a specific kind of stomach and esophageal cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen. The treatment involves collecting a patient's own immune cells, modifying them in a lab …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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AI coach aims to cut hospital stays for millions with chronic disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program that uses an AI chatbot, health coach, and home monitoring devices to help 300 adults with heart disease, diabetes, or kidney disease manage their conditions. The goal is to see if this approach reduces hospital visits, complications, and deaths over 6 …
Sponsor: Aventyn, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Could a diabetes pill also calm psoriasis? new study aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding semaglutide (a drug used for diabetes and weight loss) to a standard topical cream can improve psoriasis symptoms and reduce body-wide inflammation. About 62 adults with plaque psoriasis who are overweight or have type 2 diabetes will receive eithe…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. Gonzalez • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Could a simple amino acid shorten diabetic emergencies?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single infusion of arginine hydrochloride, a natural amino acid, can help people with type 2 diabetes recover faster from diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a serious complication. Sixty adults arriving at emergency rooms with DKA will receive either arginine…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: David K Carroll • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Smart pens and telemedicine aim to tame diabetes in veterans
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a smart insulin pen (InPen) along with a continuous glucose monitor and telemedicine can improve blood sugar control in veterans with type 2 diabetes who take multiple daily insulin injections. Fifty participants will be randomly assigned to use eit…
Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Smart diabetes monitoring trial aims to improve insulin management
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a smart telemonitoring system can help people with type 2 diabetes who use insulin. Participants will use a continuous glucose monitor, insulin pen, and Fitbit at home. One group will also get decision-support algorithms to guide insulin adjustments. The …
Sponsor: Aalborg University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Gene therapy injection aims to heal diabetic foot sores
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial is testing a drug called Neovasculgen, given as injections into the leg muscles, to see if it can help heal foot ulcers in people with diabetes. The study will include 144 adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who have a non-healing foot ulcer. Participants wil…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: JSC NextGen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Could an asthma drug slow kidney damage in diabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether formoterol, a drug already used for asthma, can help control diabetic kidney disease. About 120 adults with type 2 diabetes and kidney problems will be randomly assigned to add formoterol to their usual care or continue usual care alone. The main goal is …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Plant protein swap may tame blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether partly replacing animal protein with plant protein can improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes who are overweight. About 146 adults will follow either a plant-based diet or a standard healthy diet for 24 weeks. The main goal is to se…
Sponsor: Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New program aims to help low-income patients stick with meds after hospital discharge
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a pharmacy-led program for low-income patients with multiple chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and depression. After leaving the hospital, participants get their medications with no copay, delivery to their bedside and home, and help from a pharmac…
Sponsor: University of Tennessee • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Can triple therapy kickstart diabetes remission? new study aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two triple-drug combinations to see which works better for controlling blood sugar and possibly achieving diabetes remission in people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. About 240 adults aged 18-65 with very high blood sugar (HbA1c ≥9%) will be randomly ass…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New dressing may speed healing of diabetic foot sores
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new wound dressing helps diabetic foot ulcers heal faster and safer than standard NHS care. About 100 adults with diabetes and a foot ulcer will be randomly assigned to get either the new dressing or usual care. The main goal is to see if the wound full…
Sponsor: Community Pharmacology Services Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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Walking and vitamin d: a new hope for diabetic men with ED?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding regular exercise (treadmill walking) to vitamin D supplements can improve erectile function in men with type 2 diabetes who also have low vitamin D. Forty men will take vitamin D every two weeks for 12 weeks; half will also walk three times a we…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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Can a smartphone app help reverse type 2 diabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing a Norwegian e-health program called DiaMester for adults with type 2 diabetes. The program includes digital education, coaching, and a low-calorie diet to help participants lose weight and potentially achieve diabetes remission. About 99 people will ta…
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Can a common antioxidant help mitochondrial disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial tests N-acetylcysteine (NAC), an antioxidant, in 18 adults with a specific mitochondrial disease caused by the m.3243A>G mutation and low brain glutathione levels. Participants take one of three daily doses (1800, 3600, or 5400 mg) for 3 months to find the safe…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Michio Hirano, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Lakota diabetes study aims to turn tide with culturally grounded approach
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a diabetes program called Together Overcoming Diabetes (TOD), designed specifically for Lakota and other American Indian/Alaska Native communities. About 140 adults with type 2 diabetes who care for a young person aged 10-25 will take part. The program focuses on…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Can a phone app help stroke survivors avoid another stroke?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mobile app called PortionSize Ed can help recent stroke survivors who also have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes follow a Mediterranean-style diet. Forty adults aged 30 to 65 will be split into two groups: one gets the full app with dietitian support, the…
Sponsor: University of Hawaii • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New diabetes meds may shield eyes from vision loss
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether newer diabetes drugs (SGLT2 inhibitors and DPP-4 inhibitors) can delay or prevent diabetic retinopathy, an eye disease that can lead to vision loss. Researchers will compare these newer drugs to older treatments in 70 people with type 2 diabetes. The goal…
Sponsor: Sara A Belal • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Texts to tame diabetes: homeless study tests SMS strategy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether sending text message reminders can help homeless people with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes better manage their condition. One hundred participants will receive SMS prompts for medications and appointments. The goal is to see if this simple approach lowers …
Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Pharmacists step in to tackle diabetes crisis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a pharmacist-led care pathway can improve blood sugar control in 600 adults with type 2 diabetes who are not meeting their A1C targets. Participants will receive step-by-step guidance from pharmacists using a web-based tool, compared to usual care from th…
Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Smart insulin pump could transform diabetes care for kidney patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether an automated insulin delivery system (the Medtronic 780G) can help adults with diabetes and advanced kidney disease manage their blood sugar better than their usual insulin injections. Participants will use the system for 8 weeks and then switch to the…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Quinoa diet shows promise for taming type 2 diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether eating quinoa-based foods instead of regular starches can improve blood sugar and fat levels in people with early-stage type 2 diabetes. Sixty adults with diabetes for less than 5 years will eat quinoa noodles, powder, or cookies for 14 weeks. Researchers…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Placenta power: new dressing may speed diabetic wound healing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether special dressings made from placental membrane can help diabetic foot ulcers heal faster. About 30 adults with diabetes and a chronic foot ulcer will receive the placental dressing. Their healing progress will be compared to similar patients who received …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: BioXTek • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Whole milk vs. skim: which is healthier for kids?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether whole milk or nonfat milk is better for body composition and health in 200 children aged 9-12 who have a higher BMI. Families receive weekly milk deliveries and monthly check-ins. The goal is to see which milk type helps reduce fat mass and improve m…
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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AI-Powered app could help diabetics predict blood sugar and dose insulin smarter
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a mobile app called glUCModel that uses artificial intelligence to predict glucose levels and help people with type 1 diabetes decide how much insulin to take. About 34 adults aged 18 to 65 will use the app for several weeks while wearing a continuous glucos…
Sponsor: Universidad Complutense de Madrid • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Can telehealth coaching help close the diabetes care gap?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a program that combines digital health coaching for patients and support for clinics can help low-income people with diabetes better manage their condition. Researchers will enroll 600 adults with uncontrolled diabetes or high blood pressure. The goal …
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New study tests Low-Cost way to help veterans quit smoking and drinking
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called MINDSET for veterans with chronic conditions like heart disease or diabetes who smoke or drink too much. Participants receive a mailed packet with personalized health information and a brief motivational phone call. The goal is to see if this app…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Could a daily pill replace insulin for kidney transplant patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether oral semaglutide (Rybelsus) can safely control high blood sugar in people who recently had a kidney transplant. About 104 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 14 weeks, alongside standard care. The goal is to see if it works as well …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New program aims to boost heart health in black women
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a 24-week community-based lifestyle program called Inspire HER for Black women aged 30-79 with heart, kidney, or metabolic conditions. The program provides health education, physical activity, and social support to improve heart health. Researchers will also comp…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Could two devices beat one for diabetic heart patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at 120 people with diabetes who have blocked heart arteries. It compares using a drug-coated balloon together with a drug-eluting stent versus using either device alone. The goal is to see which approach keeps arteries open best after 6 months.
Sponsor: Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Can a better app boost weight loss surgery success?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a standard smartphone app with a more interactive version to see which helps people better follow their care plan after weight-loss surgery. About 200 adults having bariatric surgery will participate. Researchers will measure weight loss, quality of life, and …
Sponsor: Sint Dimpna Ziekenhuis Geel • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Soft cast could ease healing of diabetic foot sores
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a special soft cast for people with diabetic foot ulcers. The cast is a multi-layer wrap that cushions the foot and leg to help the wound heal. Researchers want to see if it works well, is comfortable, and safe. About 100 adults with diabetic foot ulcers wil…
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Can a dietitian beat the hospital for diabetes management?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at two ways to help people with type 2 diabetes who have trouble controlling their blood sugar. One group gets care at a day hospital, while the other works closely with a dietitian-nutritionist. The goal is to see which approach lowers HbA1c (a key blood sugar m…
Sponsor: Consorci Sanitari de l'Alt Penedès i Garraf • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Could a simple supplement help babies of moms with diabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking myo-inositol (a natural supplement) during pregnancy can improve health outcomes for babies born to mothers with type 2 diabetes. About 182 pregnant women will take either myo-inositol plus folic acid or folic acid alone from early pregnancy until …
Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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AI 'Smart Doctor' aims to keep heart patients healthy after surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an AI-powered smartphone app, called 'Smart family doctor,' can help people who have had heart bypass surgery or stents better control their blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol. About 536 adults who already have these conditions will use the app to …
Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Surgery vs. pills: which keeps diabetes away longer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares three types of weight-loss surgery (sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and duodenal switch) with standard medical care for people with type 2 diabetes and a BMI of 35 or higher. The goal is to see which approach leads to long-term diabetes remission and impro…
Sponsor: Laval University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Could a different aspirin regimen better protect diabetic hearts?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether changing the dose or form of aspirin can improve blood clotting control in people with type 2 diabetes who don't respond well to standard enteric-coated aspirin. About 30 participants will try three different aspirin regimens over several weeks. The ma…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Montreal Heart Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New insulin rival: can GZR4 beat current options for diabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new insulin drug, GZR4, against another insulin (Insulin Icodec) in 300 adults with type 2 diabetes who already use basal insulin. The goal is to see which one controls blood sugar better and causes fewer side effects like low blood sugar. Participants may also…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Doctors prescribe produce to fight diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving low-income adults with type 2 diabetes vouchers for fruits and vegetables helps them attend diabetes education classes and improve their diet and blood sugar control. 120 participants will be split into three groups: usual care, vouchers alone, or …
Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Could a tiny sensor replace finger pricks for diabetic Moms-to-Be?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) helps pregnant women with type 2 diabetes track their blood sugar better than traditional finger-stick testing. Seventy participants will be randomly assigned to use either a CGM or a glucometer from enrollment until del…
Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New program aims to tackle high blood pressure and diabetes in underserved communities
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program that helps people with high blood pressure, diabetes, or kidney disease manage their health at home. Participants use a blood pressure monitor that sends readings to their care team, and they get support from community health workers and pharmacists. Th…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Your phone may help tame diabetes and obesity
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a mobile health app helps people with type 2 diabetes and obesity lose weight and control blood sugar better than standard programs. Thirty adults will track their weight daily and blood sugar before and after meals for six months. The goal is to se…
Sponsor: San Diego State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Can smartphone apps help hispanic adults with diabetes lose weight and control blood sugar?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether mobile health apps like Weight Watchers and Healthi can help low-income Hispanic adults with type 2 diabetes lose weight and improve blood sugar control. Forty-five participants will use one of the apps or a standard program for six months, tracking their…
Sponsor: San Diego State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New gel could speed healing of diabetic foot sores
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests whether a gel called ENERGI-F703 can help close diabetic foot ulcers better than a placebo gel. About 230 adults with diabetes and a foot ulcer that hasn't healed for at least 4 weeks will receive either the active gel or a placebo, along with standard wo…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Energenesis Biomedical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Can community health workers help close the heart health gap in philadelphia?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a structured self-management program (DECIDE) to standard community health worker support helps 500 Philadelphia residents aged 35-75 better manage heart disease risks and meet their social needs. Participants will either receive the enhanced progr…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New online tool aims to ease tough transition for teens with diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an online training and peer support platform (Support-t) helps teens with type 1 diabetes prepare for the move from pediatric to adult healthcare. About 200 teens aged 14-16 will either use the platform plus usual care or just usual care. The main goal is…
Sponsor: Anne-Sophie Brazeau • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Fresh food prescription: free produce boxes aim to tame diabetes in the bronx
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study provides 400 adults with diabetes or prediabetes who struggle to afford food with free fresh food boxes and nutrition classes twice a month for six months. Researchers will check if this program helps lower blood sugar levels and reduces food insecurity. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Could a cell injection free type 1 diabetics from insulin?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment called RGB-5088 for people with type 1 diabetes. It involves transplanting insulin-making cells under a muscle layer in the abdomen. The goal is to see if it is safe and if it can help patients control blood sugar without insulin shots…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Reprogenix Bioscience, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:21 UTC
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Could spirulina and seaweed lower your heart disease risk?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking spirulina (a microalgae) or seaweed (Gelidium corneum) supplements for 20 weeks can improve markers of heart health and change gut bacteria in people at high risk for heart disease. The trial includes 150 adults aged 50 or older with conditions lik…
Sponsor: Universidade do Porto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:03 UTC
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Eye checkups could help tame diabetes in bangladesh
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving diabetes doctors specific care recommendations when their patients have eye problems from diabetes can help lower blood sugar. About 336 adults with diabetes and diabetic retinopathy in Bangladesh will take part. Doctors in one group get eye test r…
Sponsor: Orbis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:41 UTC
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Free glasses and phone calls aim to save sight in diabetes patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether automated voice messages reminding people with diabetes about their appointments, plus free reading glasses, can increase attendance at diabetes and eye exams. 640 adults recently diagnosed with diabetes in Bangladesh will take part. The goal is to see if…
Sponsor: Orbis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:29 UTC
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Can a diabetes drug boost heart function in obese patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether enavogliflozin, a diabetes drug, can improve heart function and exercise capacity in 30 obese adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo for 12 weeks, and doctors measure changes in heart blood flow and fitness. The goa…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:21 UTC
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Could community groups curb diabetes? massive trial launches in pakistan
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a community-based learning program can help prevent and control type 2 diabetes in rural Pakistan. Over 12,000 adults aged 20 and older will participate in group sessions focused on healthy behaviors. The study will measure changes in blood sugar levels a…
Sponsor: Khyber Medical University Peshawar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:20 UTC
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Island-Wide blood sugar testing aims to map hidden diabetes
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers on Réunion Island are measuring blood sugar levels in 2,000 adults to estimate how many people have diabetes or pre-diabetes. Participants give a fasting blood sample and drink a 75g glucose solution, then give a second blood sample two hours later. The study also che…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Réunion • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI eye scans could spot glaucoma hidden in routine diabetic screenings
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding an AI analysis of eye photos, an eye pressure check, and a virtual reality visual field test to standard diabetic eye screening can help detect glaucoma. About 2,000 people with diabetes who are already getting AI-based screening for diabetic eye d…
Sponsor: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can AI catch the leading cause of blindness before It's too late?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether an artificial intelligence (AI) model, called MONA DR, can accurately detect diabetic retinopathy—a common eye complication of diabetes that can lead to blindness—from retinal photographs. The study will enroll 100 adults with diabetes and compare th…
Sponsor: West German Center of Diabetes and Health • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a breath test replace finger pricks for diabetes?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a small, noninvasive device that analyzes breath to detect high and low blood sugar events in children and young adults with diabetes. Participants aged 7–25 who already use a continuous glucose monitor will provide breath samples during normal, high, and low blo…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple blood test aims to spot multiple cancers early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study collects blood samples from healthy people, those with benign diseases, and cancer patients to develop a multi-analyte blood test. The test looks for DNA methylation markers that may indicate the presence of various cancers, especially liver cancer. Researchers aim to …
Sponsor: Helio Genomics • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New laser blood test could spot pancreatic cancer early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new laser-based blood test that uses nanoparticles to detect pancreatic cancer early. Researchers will enroll 400 people, including those with diabetes, pancreatic cysts, or pancreatic cancer, to see if the test can accurately identify cancer. The goal is …
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Finger clip could spot hidden artery disease in diabetics faster than current tests
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a device that shines light through the toe (photoplethysmography) can quickly detect peripheral artery disease in people with diabetes. The new method measures how long it takes blood to refill the toe after a heartbeat, and researchers compare it to the …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Simple breath test could spot pancreatic cancer sooner
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop a non-invasive breath test to detect pancreatic cancer earlier. Pancreatic cancer is often diagnosed late because early symptoms are vague. The test measures tiny molecules in breath that may signal cancer. Researchers will collect breath and urine samp…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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No more finger pricks? breath sensor may spot blood sugar swings
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a wearable breath sensor can detect high or low blood sugar in teens with type 1 diabetes. Participants wear the device for 72 hours and provide breath samples while checking blood sugar with a finger prick. The goal is to see if breath chemicals can repl…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New study aims to catch diabetic eye disease earlier with advanced testing
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study will enroll nearly 3,000 people with type 2 diabetes to improve how diabetic retinopathy (an eye disease) is diagnosed and managed. Researchers will use eye exams, blood tests, and continuous glucose monitors to build better models for predicting and treating the condi…
Sponsor: Yufan Wang • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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AI eye scan could catch diabetes blindness early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an AI software can help doctors spot diabetic retinopathy (an eye disease caused by diabetes) earlier. About 340 adults with type 2 diabetes who have not been diagnosed with eye disease will be randomly assigned to get either standard care or standard car…
Sponsor: VUNO Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Can full gene scans solve mysterious diabetes cases?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether whole genome sequencing (a complete scan of a person's DNA) can help doctors identify the cause of atypical diabetes—unusual cases that don't fit typical type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Researchers will compare this advanced genetic test to the current st…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot hidden pancreatic cancer in new diabetes patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test called Avantect to see if it can find pancreatic cancer early in people who were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the last 6 months. About 15,000 adults aged 50-84 will give blood samples and fill out anxiety questionnaires over a year. The…
Sponsor: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New DNA scanner could speed up treatment for diabetic foot infections
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a portable DNA device called MinION that can identify bacteria and fungi in foot wounds of people with diabetes in under 4 hours. Standard lab cultures take longer and may miss some germs. The goal is to see if this faster method gives a more complete picture of …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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AI eye test could catch glaucoma early in diabetics
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) program can help spot glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness, in people with diabetes. About 1,040 adults with diabetes will have their eye photos checked by either the AI or a human grader to see which method finds glaucom…
Sponsor: Singapore Eye Research Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Which blood test catches steroid diabetes best? new study aims to find out.
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study compares three common blood tests—fasting blood sugar, sugar load test, and HbA1c—to see which one is best at detecting diabetes caused by long-term steroid use. Researchers will enroll 75 non-diabetic adults who need steroids for more than three months. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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No more finger pricks? new Light-Based test could change diabetes care
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new device that uses light (Raman spectroscopy) to measure blood sugar without needing a finger prick. Researchers will compare the device's readings to traditional blood tests in 49 people with diabetes. The goal is to see if this painless method is accur…
Sponsor: Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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AI eye check: could DRISTi replace human screenings for diabetic retinopathy?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study checks if an AI software named DRISTi can accurately detect diabetic retinopathy, a serious eye disease, in people with diabetes. About 900 participants will have their eye images analyzed by both DRISTi and a human reading center. The goal is to see if the AI matches …
Sponsor: Artelus AI • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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AI eye scanner could prevent blindness in millions with diabetes
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests an artificial intelligence system called iPredict-DR that analyzes retinal photos to detect diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of blindness. Researchers will enroll 922 adults with diabetes at primary care and endocrinology clinics. The AI's accuracy will be c…
Sponsor: iHealthScreen Inc • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:53 UTC
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Could a health coach cut heart attack risk in Food-Insecure communities?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether regular, personalized health coaching—delivered virtually and during community screenings—can reduce the 10-year risk of heart attack or stroke in adults aged 40-75 who have at least one cardiometabolic risk factor like high blood pressure, high cholester…
Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to boost cervical cancer screening in high-risk women
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called PINPOINT that helps women with obesity or diabetes get screened for cervical cancer. About 20 women who are behind on screening will be offered options like self-collection or a Pap smear. The goal is to see if the program is practical and well-l…
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Family-Focused program aims to cut diabetes risk in black communities
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a family-oriented version of the Diabetes Prevention Program for Black families in Southwest Georgia. Parents with prediabetes and their children aged 8-15 will learn healthy eating and exercise habits together. The goal is to help parents lose weight and lower t…
Sponsor: Morehouse School of Medicine • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart insoles aim to stop diabetic foot ulcers before they start
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests if special sensor-equipped insoles can help prevent foot ulcers from coming back in people with diabetes and nerve damage. About 400 high-risk participants will use the insoles alongside standard care or just standard care alone. The goal is to see if the insoles…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Phone app aims to curb diabetes in hispanic teens
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a mobile health app designed to help Hispanic adolescents (ages 12-18) who are overweight improve their diet, physical activity, and sleep. The goal is to see if the app can help prevent type 2 diabetes. The study will enroll 30 participants and last 30 days, foc…
Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mail-Order heart screening could save thousands – but does it work?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a home-based screening kit can identify hidden heart risks better than standard doctor visits. 45,000 adults in Sweden aged 50-75 will either receive a home blood pressure monitor, a finger-prick blood test, and a health questionnaire, or continue wi…
Sponsor: Johan Sundström • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can family coaching cut diabetes risk? pilot study targets high-risk communities
Prevention Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether a family-centered health and wellness coaching program can help prevent type 2 diabetes in South Asian and Black African/Caribbean families in Ontario, Canada. Each family dyad includes an adult caregiver and a youth aged 14–24. Participants receive…
Sponsor: Trillium Health Partners • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Meal delivery and coaching aim to stop diabetes in new moms
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether extra lifestyle coaching plus medically tailored meals can help prevent type 2 diabetes in mothers who had gestational diabetes. Nearly 1,000 pregnant or recently postpartum women from home visiting programs will be randomly assigned to receive either enh…
Sponsor: California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Louisiana telehealth study aims to stop diabetes and heart disease before they start
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether personalized telehealth coaching from a pharmacist can help people adopt preventive health strategies like better nutrition, exercise, and medication use. Researchers will enroll 360 adults from industries like healthcare and food service in Louisiana. Pa…
Sponsor: Xavier University of Louisiana. • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New study aims to break the cycle of obesity and diabetes in young women and their babies
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests an enhanced version of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP-NextGen) designed for young women aged 18-39 with overweight or obesity who may become pregnant within two years. Participants will either join online group classes for 12 months or receive sta…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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EMR alerts aim to stop pre-diabetes turning into diabetes
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding reminders to electronic medical records helps doctors better manage pre-diabetes. About 6000 adults with pre-diabetes will take part. Some clinics will use the reminders, others won't. The goal is to see if the prompts lead to more blood tests, ref…
Sponsor: Lynette Goh • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Walk and eat smart: new study aims to ward off dementia and diabetes
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests two lifestyle programs in 400 older African American and non-Hispanic white adults at risk for dementia and diabetes. One group does aerobic exercise three times a week; the other learns to follow the MIND diet, which emphasizes berries, greens, and whole grains.…
Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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COVID-19 shot tested to stop type 1 diabetes in kids
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving the COVID-19 vaccine (Comirnaty) to children starting at 6 months old can lower their chance of developing type 1 diabetes. The trial will include 2,252 children who have a high genetic risk for the disease. Half will get the vaccine, half a placeb…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Technical University of Munich • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Can a glucose app that predicts lows calm diabetes fears?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowResearchers test whether adding a predictive app to a continuous glucose monitor changes fear of low blood sugar, sleep quality, and diabetes distress in adults with type 1 or insulin-treated type 2 diabetes. Participants use the monitor alone for two weeks, then with the app for…
Sponsor: FIDAM RDC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a video game teach better diabetes care?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowResearchers are testing SugarVita 2.0, a digital game that lets players make nutrition, activity, and medication decisions while a glucose simulator shows the results. The 12-week pilot enrolls 30 adults with type 2 diabetes and an HbA1c above 55 mmol/mol. The study measures chan…
Sponsor: Maxima Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a better boot heal diabetic foot ulcers faster?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study investigates how the design of removable cast walkers—used to offload diabetic foot ulcers—affects how often patients wear them and how well the ulcers heal. Researchers will compare a knee-high walker with an ankle-high version paired with a shoe lift, measuring…
Sponsor: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple oral care by diabetes doctors may ease dry mouth
Symptom relief Recruiting nowDiabetes patients often suffer from dry mouth, which affects eating, speaking, and quality of life. This study tests whether endocrinologists can deliver simple oral care—like screening, counseling, and saliva substitutes—during routine diabetes visits. Researchers will follow 80…
Sponsor: Khyber Medical University Peshawar • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New CGM training program aims to help seniors with diabetes
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a three-session training program to help older adults (65+) who use insulin learn to use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). Participants will be randomly assigned to the program or standard training. The goal is to see if the program improves how often they wear…
Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to ease burden on caregivers of cancer and diabetes patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called enCompass Humana, which provides coaching and resources to unpaid caregivers of adults with both cancer and diabetes. The goal is to see if the program is practical and helpful for caregivers, improving their coping skills and reducing loneliness…
Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart bandage zaps chronic wounds to speed healing
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a new flexible bandage called exciflex that delivers mild electrical stimulation to chronic wounds that won't heal normally. The study includes 16 veterans with diabetes or spinal cord injury who have lower leg wounds. The bandage is designed to work for up…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Putting Patients' priorities first: a new approach to ease the burden of multiple chronic illnesses
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a care model called Patient Priorities Care (PPC) for older African Americans with heart disease plus other chronic conditions like diabetes or COPD. The approach shifts focus from treating each disease separately to aligning care with what matters most to …
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Music therapy from home: a new hope for autoimmune and depression?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study explores whether 8 weekly telehealth music therapy sessions can improve quality of life and reduce depression and anxiety in adults with autoimmune endocrine diseases (like Type 1 diabetes or Hashimoto's) who also have depression. Ten participants will meet with a boar…
Sponsor: Appalachian State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magnetic therapy device aims to heal diabetic foot wounds
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a device called CRAD ULCER X-01 that uses pulsating electromagnetic fields (PEMF) to help heal diabetic foot ulcers. 32 people with chronic, non-healing ulcers will be split into groups receiving standard wound care plus either a placebo or 1-3 hours of PEM…
Sponsor: National Defence University of Malaysia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magnetic pulses may restore lost foot sensation in diabetes
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether low-frequency pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy can improve vibration perception and protective sensation in people with diabetic foot ulcers. Forty-two participants with type 2 diabetes and Wagner grade 1 ulcers will receive either real …
Sponsor: University of Faisalabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Timing your meals could be key to blood sugar control, new study suggests
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether the timing of a 9-hour eating window (early, mid, or late in the day) affects blood sugar control in people with obesity who have or are at risk for type 2 diabetes. Over 7 days, 120 participants will follow one of three time-restricted eating schedule…
Sponsor: University of Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can ear acupuncture help seniors with diabetes and high blood pressure sleep better?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether ear acupuncture, led by village doctors and supported by telemedicine, can improve sleep in adults aged 65 and older who have both diabetes and high blood pressure. Participants will receive either real or sham ear acupuncture for 6 weeks. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Jiangsu Taizhou People's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to ease fatigue in mitochondrial disease
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests whether KL1333 can reduce fatigue and improve leg strength in adults with primary mitochondrial disease, a genetic condition that affects energy production. About 180 participants will receive either KL1333 or a placebo twice daily for 48 weeks. The study…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Pharming Technologies B.V. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes study tests if talking about exercise gets people moving
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether counseling sessions can help people with type 2 diabetes become more physically active and sit less. Researchers will compare standard care with informational sessions on exercise benefits, with or without practical guidance from a kinesiologist. The g…
Sponsor: Centro Universitario Ricerca Interdipartimentale Attivita' Motoria • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Could a common nausea drug soothe diabetic stomach troubles?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at why people with indigestion and diabetes have stomach issues, possibly due to increased sensitivity in the small intestine. Researchers are testing ondansetron, a drug used for nausea, to see if it can reduce symptoms like fullness, discomfort, and nausea. The…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Diet vs. drugs: Plant-Based eating tested for diabetic nerve pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a whole-food, plant-based diet (no added oils) can reduce painful diabetic neuropathy better than standard medication. Forty adults with type 2 diabetes and nerve pain will be randomly assigned to either the diet or medication optimization. The main goal …
Sponsor: AdventHealth • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Melatonin may fix sleep in diabetic eye disease
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking 3 mg of melatonin each night for 8 weeks can improve sleep and daily body rhythms in people with diabetic retinopathy. Researchers will track sleep patterns and hormone levels in 42 adults aged 40-65 with type 2 diabetes and moderate eye damage. Th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Rehab program shows promise for long COVID sufferers with chronic illness
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an 8-week program of supervised physical and cognitive exercises can improve walking, thinking, strength, and quality of life in 374 adults with Long COVID and conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes. Participants are randomly assigned to either t…
Sponsor: Fundación Cardioinfantil Instituto de Cardiología • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New gait training aims to help veterans walk better after amputation
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two walking training programs to help veterans with leg amputation walk more evenly. The goal is to reduce pain, improve mobility, and protect the skin of the remaining limb. About 54 veterans who lost a leg due to diabetes or artery disease will take part.
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Can weight loss drugs help endometrial cancer patients during chemo?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether weight loss drugs like tirzepatide and semaglutide are practical and safe for endometrial cancer patients who are overweight, obese, or have diabetes and are undergoing chemotherapy. About 36 participants will take weekly doses for 24 weeks. Researchers w…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Learning Self-Kindness online may ease diabetes distress
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a four-week online self-compassion course can reduce diabetes-related distress, self-criticism, and shame in adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Researchers will enroll 50 participants to see if the program is feasible and acceptable. The course includ…
Sponsor: Canterbury Christ Church University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New program aims to make glucose monitoring easier after hospital discharge
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a program that gives people with diabetes a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) when they leave the hospital. The goal is to see if it makes patients more satisfied and improves their quality of life. About 37 adults with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes who use insulin wi…
Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New diabetes program aims to help arab americans manage blood sugar
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a culturally adapted diabetes education program for Arab Americans with type 2 diabetes. Participants will receive peer-led classes in Arabic and text message support for 3 months. The goal is to see if this approach improves diabetes knowledge, self-care, and bl…
Sponsor: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Weight-Loss drug tested before prostate surgery in new pilot study
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether a weight-loss drug called tirzepatide can help overweight or obese men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer lose weight before their prostate removal surgery. The study will enroll 30 participants and focus on safety and how well the program…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Spinal zap may soothe diabetic leg pain and boost circulation
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a spinal cord stimulator—a device that sends mild electrical pulses to the spine—can reduce pain and improve blood flow in the legs of people with type 2 diabetes who have nerve pain. Researchers will enroll 25 adults with painful diabetic neuropathy and …
Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Race against time: can early angioplasty save diabetic feet?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether repairing blocked leg blood vessels within 48 hours helps heal foot ulcers in people with type 2 diabetes faster than waiting for a scheduled procedure. About 200 adults with diabetic foot sores will be randomly assigned to early or standard treatment.…
Sponsor: Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Simple cuff trick may boost benefits of walking for diabetes patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether walking on a treadmill with a blood pressure cuff around the legs (blood flow restriction) is safe and helpful for people with type 2 diabetes. Sixty participants will either walk with or without the cuff for 6 weeks. Researchers will measure how ma…
Sponsor: University of New Brunswick • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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Sleep therapy may tame blood sugar in type 1 diabetes
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi) can improve sleep, blood sugar levels, and quality of life in adults with type 1 diabetes. Fifteen participants will either receive 8 virtual CBTi sessions or health education emails and calls over 12 weeks…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New study tests exercise as a Drug-Free way to boost leg blood flow in seniors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether different exercise programs can improve blood flow in the legs of older adults with poor circulation. About 425 participants will be split into groups doing either mixed exercise, high-intensity rowing, or vibration exercise for 12 weeks. The goal is t…
Sponsor: National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Beetroot juice may help stave off memory loss, small study hints
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether drinking beetroot juice daily for two weeks can improve memory and brain blood flow in 25 people with small vessel disease and diabetes. The juice is rich in nitrate, which the body can convert to nitric oxide, a molecule that helps blood vessels wi…
Sponsor: University of Coimbra • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Free CGM sensors could transform diabetes care for underserved patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study provides free continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to 17 adults with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. Researchers will track changes in blood sugar levels and quality of life over time. The goal is to see if easier access to CGM technology helps patients manage their d…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Online CBT aims to lift mood and improve blood sugar in young adults with diabetes
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special type of talk therapy, delivered via video calls, can reduce anxiety and depression in young adults (ages 18-64) with type 1 diabetes. The therapy also includes reviewing continuous glucose monitor data to help link emotions and blood sugar level…
Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New study aims to ease the emotional toll of type 1 diabetes
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two virtual group programs—one focused on emotions, the other on problem-solving—to help adults with type 1 diabetes reduce diabetes distress. Participants who don't improve can get extra one-on-one sessions. The goal is to find better ways to support emotiona…
Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Home c-peptide tests could reveal hidden insulin production in diabetes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers want to learn how the body's own remaining insulin production, measured by a marker called C-peptide, affects quality of life and health outcomes in people with insulin-treated diabetes. The study follows about 700 adults, including some from a previous diabetes study…
Sponsor: Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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2,000 volunteers to help unlock secrets of metabolic syndrome and prediabetes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 2,000 adults with metabolic syndrome or prediabetes over time to understand how these conditions progress and lead to complications. Researchers will track health records, nutrition, and physical function to find key factors that affect long-term outcomes. …
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study seeks to unlock how your surroundings and DNA shape disease risk
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how your genes and your environment—like what you eat, breathe, and experience—work together to influence common diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and asthma. Researchers are collecting health questionnaires, genetic data, and other information from 25…
Sponsor: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fear of hypoglycemia sabotages diabetes care, new study to investigate
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how fear of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) affects how well people with diabetes follow their diet and take their medication. Researchers will measure fear levels, medication adherence, and diet adherence in 100 adults with diabetes who have had at least one l…
Sponsor: Bilecik Seyh Edebali Universitesi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study investigates why heart disease hits african americans differently
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how obesity and body fat affect heart disease risk in 2,000 healthy African American men and women. Researchers will measure body fat, blood fats, and insulin function to see if risk factors differ by sex. The goal is to understand why heart disease rates are …
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Eye scans as a window to the body: study probes retinal imaging across diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers at the University of Miami are studying whether advanced eye imaging devices can reveal useful information about the eye in health and disease. The study has two parts: one observes the eyes of healthy people and people with conditions such as multiple sclerosis, dry …
Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Taste bud stem cells could be key to diabetes cure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether stem cells from taste buds can be turned into insulin-making cells. Researchers will take tiny tissue samples from the tongues of 250 healthy adults to isolate and grow these stem cells in a lab. The goal is to see if this is possible in humans, which …
Sponsor: National Institute on Aging (NIA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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18-Year study to uncover roots of childhood obesity and diabetes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,500 pregnant women and their children for up to 18 years to understand how a mother's health, lifestyle, and environment affect her child's growth and risk for obesity, diabetes, and fatty liver. Mothers attend visits during pregnancy and after birth, while c…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists seek better way to measure Body's energy use
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis natural history study will look at how metabolism relates to body size and composition in 2,000 people aged 2 and older, including healthy volunteers and those with conditions like diabetes, obesity, or cancer. Participants will stay in the hospital for two days to undergo v…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Millions of unpaid caregivers: study tracks hidden health toll
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 2,800 unpaid caregivers of people with chronic conditions like diabetes or inherited disorders. Researchers will survey and interview caregivers over up to 5 years to track changes in their health, stress, and social support. The goal is to understand how careg…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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10,000 nurses tracked to uncover chronic disease triggers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers are following 10,000 registered nurses in Xiamen, China, to see how genes, lifestyle, and environment relate to common chronic diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, kidney disease, and some cancers. The study collects health and lifestyle…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple test predict which diabetic foot ulcers will heal?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find biological markers (biomarkers) that can predict whether a diabetic foot ulcer will heal or not. Researchers will collect samples like blood and wound fluid from 5,000 adults with diabetes and open foot ulcers. The goal is to develop a tool that helps doct…
Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can diverse tissue samples unlock Obesity's secrets?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers are building a large, diverse group of adults with varying body sizes, ethnicities, and diabetes risk. They will collect blood, stool, and fat tissue samples to study how obesity relates to diabetes and other health issues. The goal is to create a rich resource for fu…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New MRI techniques aim to spot heart disease without radiation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques to get clearer pictures of the heart and blood vessels without using radiation. Researchers will compare these new MRI methods to standard tests like angiography and CT scans. Up to 4,000 adults—including healt…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New brain drug ACI-19764 enters first human safety tests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called ACI-19764 in 78 healthy adults to see if it is safe and how the body handles it. The drug targets a protein in the brain linked to inflammation. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers will monito…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AC Immune SA • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes and fatigue: can special exercise training help?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why people with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes tire more quickly during leg exercises. Researchers will test a special low-load resistance training program, sometimes with blood flow restriction, to see if it improves muscle strength, blood flow, and energy u…
Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes and vitamin c loss: scientists launch major study to solve the mystery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out why people with diabetes often have lower vitamin C levels in their blood. Researchers will measure vitamin C in blood, urine, and cells from 5,000 adults with and without diabetes. They will also look at genes that control vitamin C transport. The goa…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brazilian study aims to unlock secrets of high potassium in heart and kidney patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at data from over 6,000 Brazilian patients with heart failure, kidney disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure to understand how common high potassium levels (hyperkalemia) are and how doctors manage it. By analyzing medical records, researchers hope to identify…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cystic fibrosis hormone clues sought in meal study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how hormone levels change after a mixed meal in people with cystic fibrosis. Researchers want to find links to blood sugar problems common in this condition. About 61 adults aged 18-45 with cystic fibrosis will participate. No treatment is given; this is an ob…
Sponsor: University of Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal cord stimulation: a surprising key to unlocking metabolism?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether spinal cord stimulation (SCS), a treatment for chronic back and leg pain, can also activate brown adipose tissue (BAT) — a type of fat that burns calories. Researchers will place an extra research electrode during a standard SCS implant in about 10 adults…
Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to uncover secrets of insulin resistance
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about insulin resistance and diabetes by collecting blood and skin samples from up to 1,200 participants, including patients with severe insulin resistance and their family members. Researchers will study genetics and how insulin works in the body to…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New digital tool aims to simplify diabetes care for Alzheimer's patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a digital tool called CGM ASSIST that combines a continuous glucose monitor with easy-to-read displays. The goal is to help people with Alzheimer's or dementia and diabetes, along with their caregivers, better understand blood sugar levels and make informed decis…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Real-Time feedback rewire walking in diabetic nerve damage?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares walking patterns between people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage from diabetes) and healthy adults. It also tests whether giving people real-time feedback on their walking form can immediately change how they walk. The goal is to understand th…
Sponsor: Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can wearable sensors unlock better blood sugar control after kidney transplants?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to track blood sugar levels in the days right after a kidney transplant. It compares three groups of recipients: those with diabetes, those with pre-diabetes, and those without diabetes. The goal is to see if glucose patterns dif…
Sponsor: Bo Feldt-Rasmussen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fat cell 'Messages' may harm blood vessels — can exercise or surgery stop them?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether tiny particles released by fat cells, called adiposomes, carry harmful fats that damage blood vessels in people with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Researchers will test if a 12-week aerobic exercise program or weight-loss surgery can reduce these harmfu…
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wearable sensor could unmask hidden blood sugar chaos in stomach paralysis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether a real-time continuous glucose monitor (FreeStyle Libre 3) can reveal differences in blood sugar patterns between people with diabetes who have gastroparesis (delayed stomach emptying) and those without it. About 50 adults with type 1 or type 2…
Sponsor: Samita Garg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a drop of blood predict disease years before it strikes?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood samples and health data from 15,000 symptom-free adults over 40 to understand what healthy aging looks like at the molecular level. By tracking participants over time, researchers hope to establish normal ranges for thousands of blood markers and id…
Sponsor: Center for Molecular Fingerprinting Research Nonprofit LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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7,000 prediabetic adults monitored to stop diabetes before it starts
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will screen 7,000 adults in China who are at high risk for diabetes but do not yet have it. Researchers will track blood sugar changes, eye health, and bone density over time. The goal is to find better ways to prevent diabetes and create a new model for managing high-…
Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, China • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Do GLP-1 users skip strength training? new survey aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study surveys adults taking GLP-1 medications (like semaglutide or tirzepatide) for diabetes or weight loss to understand their resistance training habits before and after starting the drug. The goal is to learn how often people strength train, what their workouts look like,…
Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Weight loss drug's hidden toll: new study tracks muscle loss
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses advanced MRI scans to track changes in muscle and fat in the body and heart over 12 months in 50 adults starting semaglutide for type 2 diabetes or weight loss. Participants will undergo MRI scans, physical tests, blood samples, and questionnaires. The goal is to …
Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could muscle proteins reveal hidden muscle loss in diabetes and obesity?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether proteins released by muscles, called myokines, can serve as early warning signs or even causes of muscle loss (sarcopenia) in people with metabolic or endocrine conditions like diabetes, obesity, and Cushing syndrome. Researchers will measure myoki…
Sponsor: Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app aims to keep seniors with chronic illnesses safe after hospital discharge
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a smartphone app designed to help older adults (55+) with conditions like heart failure, diabetes, and kidney disease manage their health after leaving the hospital. The app provides fall prevention tips, a personalized care plan, and a way to track symptoms…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict diabetes complications before they start?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,000 adults with diabetes to find early signs that predict serious complications like nerve damage, eye disease, kidney problems, and heart issues. Researchers measure blood sugar control and other health markers over time. The goal is to develop better risk a…
Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple test spot diabetes before it starts?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for biological markers (biomarkers) in blood, saliva, and urine that signal damage to insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Researchers will compare samples from people with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and healthy volunteers. The g…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New program aims to bring High-Tech diabetes monitoring to more patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called SPARK-CGM that helps primary care clinics prescribe continuous glucose monitors (CGM) to people with diabetes. CGM devices track blood sugar in real-time, but they are underused in primary care. The program provides training, workflow support, an…
Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Arthritis drug may mask diabetes, study warns
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether sulfasalazine, a drug for inflammatory arthritis, makes the standard diabetes blood test (HbA1c) falsely low. That could mean diabetes goes undiagnosed or is undertreated in these patients. Researchers will use continuous glucose monitors and fasting b…
Sponsor: Klavs Würgler Hansen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Exercise alters breastmilk – could it protect infants from obesity and diabetes?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study from Mayo Clinic looks at how one session of exercise changes breastmilk. Researchers will measure tiny particles called exosomes that carry messages between cells. They want to see if exercise boosts these particles in breastmilk, which might help prevent childhood ob…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Lifestyle overhaul may tame inflammation in diabetic kidney patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a 12-week lifestyle change affects inflammation and stress markers in 60 overweight adults with type 2 diabetes and moderate chronic kidney disease. Participants will follow a modified diet and exercise plan. The goal is to see if these changes can reduce …
Sponsor: Badr University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Swiss diabetes study aims to uncover Real-World treatment gaps
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting health data from 1,500 adults with diabetes in Switzerland to see how well current treatments work in everyday life. Researchers will track complications, quality of life, and survival over time. The goal is to find out what's working and what needs impro…
Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Diabetes study seeks to unlock secrets of Self-Care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how social factors and health literacy affect the ability of people with diabetes to manage their own care. Researchers will survey 400 adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes to understand these connections. The goal is to design better support programs that he…
Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Scientists dig into why diabetic wounds stay open
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why wounds heal slowly or not at all in people with diabetes. Researchers will collect blood and wound fluid from 250 adults with chronic wounds to compare immune cells between diabetic and non-diabetic participants. The goal is to understand the biological re…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Gene test may predict who needs insulin
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a genetic risk score can predict which people with newly diagnosed diabetes will eventually need insulin. Researchers will follow about 3,000 patients aged 14 to 50 for up to 3 years, tracking their C-peptide levels (a marker of insulin production) and…
Sponsor: Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Popular diabetes drugs may ease dry eye, study suggests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at whether GLP-1 receptor agonists—drugs used for type 2 diabetes and obesity—can also improve dry eye disease. Researchers will measure changes in tear stability and eye surface health in 100 patients who have not taken these drugs before. The goal is to un…
Sponsor: Attikon Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New diabetes drug tested in liver health study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study looks at how the body processes HRS9531 injection in people with mild or moderate liver issues compared to those with healthy livers. Researchers will measure drug levels and check for side effects in 24 participants. The goal is to understand if liver func…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Fujian Shengdi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a phone app and free high-fiber foods reverse prediabetes in young adults?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a smartphone-based program that provides high-fiber foods and continuous glucose monitors can help young adults (ages 18-39) with prediabetes improve their blood sugar control. The main goal is to see if people find the program easy to use and stick …
Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a wearable glucose sensor be trusted in the ICU? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is checking how accurate the Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitor is for patients in the intensive care unit after major abdominal surgery or organ transplant. Researchers will place two sensors on each patient—one that is calibrated and used to guide insulin dosing, a…
Sponsor: Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Do GPs know the Mouth-Body connection? new survey investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study surveys 100 general practitioners in Italy to assess their knowledge of how oral health, especially gum disease, relates to systemic conditions like diabetes. Participants complete a 35-question digital questionnaire. The goal is to identify gaps in knowledge and impro…
Sponsor: University of Roma La Sapienza • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Scientists dive deep into immune cells to unlock type 1 diabetes secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood samples from 1,160 people with and without type 1 diabetes to analyze the immune cells that mistakenly attack the pancreas. The goal is to better understand how these cells work, which could lead to improved treatments or prevention strategies in th…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New study aims to uncover hidden risks of kidney disease in american indians
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 500 American Indian adults with early kidney disease to learn how their condition progresses and what factors affect heart health. Researchers will measure kidney function and track heart events like heart attacks and strokes. The goal is to fill knowledge gaps…
Sponsor: University of New Mexico • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Study tests if recording doctor visits helps older patients feel better
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving older adults (65+) with diabetes or high blood pressure access to their visit notes and audio recordings of their appointments helps them feel better and manage their health. About 1,022 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either w…
Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Scientists dig into fat tissue to unlock secrets of obesity surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at genetic and chemical markers in fat tissue from 500 people with severe obesity who are having weight-loss surgery. Researchers collect a small amount of belly fat during the operation and take blood samples afterward. The goal is to understand why some patient…
Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Can videos boost eye screening in latinx communities?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if short videos featuring Latinx patients and doctors can encourage more Latinx people with diabetes to get regular eye exams. Researchers will survey about 1,500 people and hold small group discussions to measure changes in eye health knowledge and trust i…
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Fat tissue secrets: could semaglutide protect kidneys?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how semaglutide, a drug used for diabetes and weight loss, changes fat tissue around the kidneys, heart, and liver in people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Researchers will compare patients taking semaglutide to those not taking it. The goal …
Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Hidden struggle: diabetes distress under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out how many adults with type 2 diabetes experience severe diabetes-related distress—a feeling of being overwhelmed by the demands of managing the disease. Researchers at a French hospital will ask 246 participants to fill out questionnaires about their em…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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No treatment here: scientists Double-Check their own lab methods
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is not testing a new drug or treatment. Instead, researchers want to make sure their lab tests and equipment give accurate and repeatable results when studying conditions like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and bone loss. Up to 100 healthy volunteers and people with…
Sponsor: Bettina Mittendorfer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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AI could uncover silent heart failure in diabetes patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an AI tool called EchoGo can help doctors spot early signs of heart failure in people with type 2 diabetes who have no symptoms. Researchers will send alerts to doctors about patients at risk, and see if this leads to more prescriptions of heart-protectin…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Bubble ultrasound could spot type 1 diabetes before it strikes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new ultrasound method that uses tiny, safe bubbles to measure blood flow in the pancreas. The goal is to see if changes in blood flow can help detect type 1 diabetes early, before symptoms appear. Researchers will compare 50 healthy adults and people recen…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Exercise mode satisfaction survey launches for type 1 diabetes patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study surveys up to 900 adults with type 1 diabetes who use a closed-loop insulin system for at least 4 months. The goal is to understand how satisfied they are with the special 'physical activity mode' designed to prevent low blood sugar during exercise. Participants fill o…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can a simple Goal-Setting program help patients with high blood pressure or diabetes?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a structured goal-setting program can help people with chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol adopt healthier behaviors. Researchers will compare 600 participants who receive the program to those who get usual care. …
Sponsor: Xiong Juyang • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Texting moms to prevent diabetes: can WhatsApp boost postpartum screening?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether sending automatic WhatsApp reminders helps more women with gestational diabetes attend their postpartum glucose test. It also compares a newer one-hour blood sugar measurement to the standard two-hour test to see which catches prediabetes and diabetes ear…
Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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AI spots hidden lumps that mess with insulin
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a machine learning program can detect lipohypertrophy—hidden lumps under the skin caused by insulin injections—using portable ultrasound. About 100 people with diabetes will first have their injection sites scanned. In a second phase, 40 people found to h…
Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New insulin injection into the belly could speed up diabetes treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new insulin formula (U-500) given directly into the belly cavity in 25 adults with type 1 diabetes. Researchers want to see if it's safe, how fast it's absorbed, and how quickly it works compared to standard insulin shots. Participants will have the…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Portal Diabetes, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Brain drug may curb liver sugar overload in diabetes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a drug called diazoxide, which activates certain brain centers, can change how much sugar the liver makes. People with type 2 diabetes often have livers that produce too much sugar, leading to high blood sugar. The study will involve 100 participants (both…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Healthy volunteers needed to test how new diabetes drug enters the body
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests different doses of an experimental diabetes drug called SHR-3167 in 60 healthy adults aged 18 to 55. The goal is to measure how much of the drug gets into the blood and how safe it is, not to treat any disease. Participants will receive a single injec…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Massive diabetes study launches to uncover Long-Term trends
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a large registry that will follow 20,000 people with type 1 diabetes across China. It aims to track changes in blood sugar, kidney function, heart health, and emotional well-being over many years. The goal is to better understand how the disease progresses and impro…
Sponsor: Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Eye injection safety check: could common treatment raise heart risk?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether repeated eye injections of bevacizumab, a drug used for diabetic eye disease and other conditions, might affect heart health. Researchers will measure certain enzymes in the blood that are linked to heart disease risk. The study includes 180 adults age…
Sponsor: Ataturk University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New study peers into diabetic eyes to see how popular drugs impact vision
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how certain diabetes medications (semaglutide, liraglutide, and tirzepatide) affect blood flow and oxygen use in the eyes of people with diabetes. Researchers will use special cameras to measure eye blood vessels and oxygen levels in 20 adults before and after…
Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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1,000 patients to be studied for 2 years after bariatric surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,000 people who are having weight-loss (bariatric) surgery. Researchers will measure changes in weight, body fat, blood sugar, cholesterol, and other health markers before surgery and at several follow-up visits over two years. The goal is to better understand…
Sponsor: Medical University of Bialystok • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Can a simple blood test predict diabetes complications?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 3,000 people with type 2 diabetes to see if certain signs of inflammation in the blood are linked to diabetes-related health problems. Researchers hope to find early clues that could help identify patients at higher risk for complications. The study is purely …
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New diabetes may be early warning for pancreatic cancer – study aims to find hidden cases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people aged 50+ who are newly diagnosed with diabetes (or whose diabetes gets worse) might have early-stage pancreatic cancer. Researchers will use MRI scans and collect blood samples over time to find cancer or pre-cancerous changes. The goal is to de…
Sponsor: Nuvance Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New MRI method could spare diabetics from painful kidney biopsies
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether advanced MRI scans can noninvasively diagnose and track diabetic kidney disease (DKD). Researchers will scan 150 people—including DKD patients and healthy volunteers—using multiple MRI techniques. The goal is to see if these scans can predict kidney fu…
Sponsor: Shengjing Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Hidden health crisis: new screening aims to catch physical illness in mental health patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowPeople with serious mental illness often have undiagnosed physical conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. This study tests whether adding routine physical health checks to psychiatric care helps find and treat these hidden illnesses. About 2,800 adults in Denmark wi…
Sponsor: Amager Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Can your daily habits predict diabetes complications?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 800 adults with type 2 diabetes to see how their lifestyle choices relate to long-term complications like heart or kidney problems. Researchers will track participants over time and record any complications that develop. The goal is to find early warning signs …
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Blood sugar check before surgery could prevent lung complications
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at whether long-term blood sugar levels (HbA1c) affect how fast the stomach empties before surgery. Slow stomach emptying can increase the risk of stomach contents entering the lungs during anesthesia. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure stomach conte…
Sponsor: Kutahya Health Sciences University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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8,000-Person study seeks early warning signs for hormone and metabolic disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study will enroll 8,000 adults undergoing routine health checkups. Researchers will measure hormone levels and collect health data to understand how environment, genes, and proteins interact in conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. The goal is to cr…
Sponsor: Qifu Li • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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AI predicts diabetes danger in transplant patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better predict which kidney transplant patients who develop diabetes will later suffer serious complications like heart disease or kidney failure. Researchers will use machine learning and genetic analysis to find new markers in blood, urine, and kidney tissue.…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Diabetes Patients' heart arteries under the scanner: new study tracks silent changes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows over 500 adults with type 2 diabetes who had a heart CT scan years ago. Researchers will repeat the scan to see how plaque builds up in heart arteries over time and identify factors that increase risk. The goal is to better understand heart disease in diabetes,…
Sponsor: Asan Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New study aims to find safe fasting time for diabetics on Weight-Loss drugs before surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how long people with type 2 diabetes need to stop taking GLP-1 medications (like semaglutide) before surgery to make sure their stomach is empty. These drugs slow down digestion, which can increase the risk of food or liquid entering the lungs during anesthesi…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Geneva • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New EHR alert aims to catch silent liver damage in primary care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a simple electronic health record alert can help primary care doctors identify patients with fatty liver disease who may have advanced liver scarring. The alert prompts doctors to calculate a risk score and, if needed, order a special ultrasound to check …
Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Diabetes study monitors brain oxygen during surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study observes 80 adults with and without diabetes to see how long-term blood sugar control (measured by HbA1c) affects brain oxygen levels during urologic surgery. Researchers use a special light device (NIRS) to measure brain oxygen and track recovery after surgery. The go…
Sponsor: Ege University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Pancreatic fat linked to diabetes: new ultrasound score could predict risk
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how fat buildup in the pancreas (pancreatic steatosis) is connected to type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Researchers will use a special ultrasound technique to measure the fat and see how it relates to the cells that make insulin. The goal is to better u…
Sponsor: Catholic University of the Sacred Heart • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New study aims to uncover hidden clues in blood pressure control
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the body controls blood pressure and heart rate in healthy young adults and older adults with high blood pressure. Participants will do tests like standing up and cycling while their heart and blood vessels are monitored. The goal is to better understand t…
Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Scientists turn skin and blood into insulin factories to fight diabetes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study takes a small sample of skin, blood, or urine from people with diabetes and healthy volunteers. Scientists will turn those cells into stem cells and then into insulin-producing cells in the lab. The goal is to learn more about diabetes and pave the way for future cell-…
Sponsor: Ospedale San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Scientists track type 1 diabetes triggers in families
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the step-by-step process that causes type 1 diabetes by looking at genetics and environment. Researchers will follow families with a history of the disease, as well as healthy controls, for up to 10 years. Participants provide a blood sample, medical…
Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Walking smarter: biofeedback may help diabetic neuropathy patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether real-time visual and audio cues can help people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy walk better. Researchers will measure foot pressure and push-off force as 25 participants walk on a treadmill. The goal is to understand how biofeedback changes walking pa…
Sponsor: Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Massive biobank launches to unlock secrets of major diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, tissue, and other samples from up to 10,000 people to create a biobank for research. The goal is to help scientists study the causes of diseases like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Participants provide samples and basic health data, but no treatme…
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Could a belly strap replace clinic visits for High-Risk pregnancies?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a simple fetal ECG monitor worn at home can effectively track the health of babies in high-risk pregnancies. Fifty pregnant women who need weekly fetal testing will use the device for 30-minute sessions, three times a week, starting at 32 weeks. The goal …
Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can a simple booklet save feet? new study tests education for diabetic dialysis patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a nurse-led foot care education program, based on the Health Belief Model, can improve foot care knowledge and behavior in diabetic patients undergoing hemodialysis. Fifty participants will be randomly assigned to receive the training or standard care. Th…
Sponsor: Inonu University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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10,000 people to wear smartwatches in landmark heart study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will have up to 10,000 adults wear a smartwatch for one year to collect health data like heart rate and activity. Participants will also answer questions through a phone app. The goal is to see if smartwatch data can help doctors spot heart problems earlier. No drugs o…
Sponsor: Tulane University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Can a simple heart test spot diabetes nerve damage early in kids?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how type 1 diabetes affects the nerves that control the heart in children. Researchers will measure heart rate variability in 100 children with diabetes and compare them to healthy kids of the same age and sex. The goal is to find early signs of cardiac dysaut…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New sensor could revolutionize blood sugar monitoring in intensive care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers in Slovenia are testing a new continuous glucose monitor called Syai Tag in 100 intensive care patients. The device uses small sensors on the upper arm to track blood sugar levels without needles. The study will compare its accuracy to standard blood tests to see if i…
Sponsor: University Medical Centre Maribor • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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MRI study aims to uncover how brain small vessel disease progresses
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study at Johns Hopkins University will follow 50 people who have had a stroke and have risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes. Researchers will use repeated MRI scans over about 15 months to track changes in the brain's white matter. The goal is…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Heart attack may worsen erectile function after stent procedure, new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 100 men aged 30-75 who had a heart procedure called PCI (stent placement) to open blocked arteries. Researchers want to see how erectile function changes over 6 months, comparing those who had a heart attack to those with stable chest pain. Participants fill ou…
Sponsor: Kırıkkale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Colorado study aims to boost health research participation in underserved communities
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study partners with community organizations to improve participation in health research among Black, Latino, and Native American communities in Colorado. Researchers will track changes in diet, transportation access, and social support over time. The goal is to build lasting…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Kidney tissue study aims to unlock secrets of diabetic kidney disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting kidney tissue, blood, urine, and genetic samples from 400 adults with diabetes who are already scheduled for a kidney biopsy. Researchers will compare people whose kidney function declines quickly versus slowly to find molecular clues. The goal is to bett…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Diabetes diet smarts under the microscope: can knowledge improve health?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is surveying 500 adults with type 2 diabetes to see how much they know about nutrition and how closely they follow the Mediterranean diet. Researchers will also measure blood sugar, cholesterol, and muscle strength. The goal is to understand the link between diet knowl…
Sponsor: Casa di Cura Dott. Pederzoli • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Diabetes and dementia link: new brain study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why people with diabetes have a higher risk of memory problems and dementia. Researchers will use brain scans and thinking tests to see if brain insulin resistance and damaged blood vessels play a role. About 150 adults aged 50-80 with type 1 or type 2 diabete…
Sponsor: Henrik Bo Wiberg Larsson • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Can remote training for doctors improve diabetes care in community health centers?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a tele-education program called ECHO Diabetes for primary care providers at 18 federally qualified health centers across the U.S. Providers attend twice-monthly online sessions for 6 months, led by a team at the University of Florida. The goal is to see if this t…
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New study digs into hidden barriers to diabetes medication adherence
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study aims to understand why some adults with diabetes find it hard to take their medicines as prescribed. Researchers will survey 220 patients to examine factors like medication knowledge, family support, communication with doctors, and access to care. The goa…
Sponsor: University of Malaya • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Glucose monitor may spot diabetes risk after pancreatitis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can help predict who will develop diabetes after an episode of acute pancreatitis. Researchers will follow 800 people for up to 36 months, using the CGM device to track blood sugar levels. The goal is to see if CGM ca…
Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New biobank aims to unlock genetic secrets of heart disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a biobank of DNA samples and health information from 500 adults. Researchers will use this resource to explore how genetic variations relate to heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. Participants provide samples and data, but no experime…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Can a new eye inside arteries predict heart attacks in diabetics?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will use a special camera (NIRS-OCT) to look inside the heart arteries of 1,516 people with diabetes. The goal is to find fatty plaques that might rupture and cause heart attacks. Researchers hope to create a new way to identify these dangerous plaques early, so doctor…
Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Village health workers fight chronic disease in rural lesotho
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether trained community health workers can effectively screen and manage chronic diseases like high blood pressure and diabetes in rural Lesotho. About 17,500 adults will take part, with health workers using simple tools and eHealth apps to monitor and refer…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Can weight loss surgery boost your brainpower? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how losing weight and improving diabetes after bariatric surgery changes brain function and thinking skills. Researchers will also test if a non-invasive nerve stimulation device, started 30 days after surgery, can further improve brain health. The study invol…
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New study eyes hidden diabetes damage in cystic fibrosis patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how often people with cystic fibrosis and diabetes develop complications like eye, kidney, and nerve problems. Researchers will also check blood pressure and cholesterol. The goal is to better understand these risks in a diverse group of 200 adolescents and ad…
Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Scientists probe hidden cell chatter in diabetes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-phase study looks at how alpha cells in the pancreas communicate with beta cells to control blood sugar. Researchers will give healthy volunteers exendin-9 (a GLP-1 blocker) and dexamethasone to see how insulin secretion changes. The goal is to better understand diabet…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: David D'Alessio, M.D. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Scientists launch massive mitochondrial disease registry to unlock secrets of rare disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large registry and tissue bank for people with mitochondrial disorders. Researchers will collect medical information and samples from up to 1,000 participants, including those diagnosed with or suspected to have a mitochondrial disease. The goal is to gat…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Can a walking test predict diabetic foot ulcers?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for 120 adults with type 2 diabetes to help researchers understand why some people develop high pressure on their feet while walking. High foot pressure can lead to painful ulcers. The goal is to find simple measurements that can predict this risk and create…
Sponsor: China Medical University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Massive study tracks 1,000 heart attack survivors to unlock recovery secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is following 1,000 people who have had a severe type of heart attack called STEMI. Researchers are collecting detailed medical data to understand how different organs talk to each other during recovery. The goal is to find key signals that could lead to better treatmen…
Sponsor: Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Gum disease study seeks clues in saliva and plaque
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand periodontitis and peri-implantitis by analyzing biological samples like plaque, saliva, and gum fluid from 219 participants. Researchers will compare samples from people with severe gum disease to those with healthy gums. The goal is to identi…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Scientists probe gut hormones to unlock diabetes mystery in cystic fibrosis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why many people with cystic fibrosis develop diabetes. Researchers will give two gut hormones, GLP-1 and GIP, to 45 adults with cystic fibrosis and measure how their pancreas releases insulin. The goal is to learn more about cystic fibrosis-related d…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Major study aims to uncover why diabetic foot ulcers lead to early death
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,000 adults with diabetic foot ulcers for up to 5 years to learn why some have worse outcomes, including death. Researchers will track health events and build a risk score to identify those most at risk. The goal is to better understand the disease and improve…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Rare genes reveal secrets of diabetes and insulin disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at people with rare genetic changes that affect beta cells, which control blood sugar. Researchers will collect blood samples and optional MRI scans to find biomarkers and understand how these genes change body function. No treatment is given, and participants co…
Sponsor: University of Exeter • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Heart failure mystery: could metabolism be the key?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how heart rate affects metabolism in people with heart failure and diabetes. Researchers will take small samples of fat, muscle, and blood during pacemaker surgery to understand the link. The goal is to find new ways to treat heart failure by targeting metabol…
Sponsor: University of Leeds • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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AI model aims to predict diabetes foot ulcers before they start
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a prediction model using artificial intelligence and statistics to identify which people with diabetes are at risk of developing foot ulcers. Researchers will analyze health records and demographic data from 100,000 adults in Sweden. The goal is to impro…
Sponsor: Sahlgrenska University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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20,000 volunteers join quest to unlock secrets of chronic disease in rural china
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 20,000 adults in rural China for three years to understand how chronic diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, and frailty develop. Participants will provide health data and samples to build a comprehensive database. The goal is to create better diseas…
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Prick or stick? new study tests home blood tests for diabetes care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether people with diabetes can collect their own blood at home (using a finger prick or a device on the upper arm) to check blood sugar, cholesterol, and thyroid levels. The results will be compared to standard blood draws done by a nurse in the clinic. Th…
Sponsor: Tameside General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Ear zap trial hopes to spark motivation in depressed patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mild, non-invasive electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve through the ear can improve motivation and mood in people with depression. Researchers will compare 60 depressed patients and 60 healthy controls, looking at how insulin sensitivity affects th…
Sponsor: University of Bonn • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New scan peers inside heart cells to spot early trouble
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new imaging tracer called 11C-Martinostat that lights up a specific enzyme (histone deacetylase) in the heart during a PET-MRI scan. Researchers will compare enzyme activity in people with aortic stenosis or diabetes to healthy volunteers. The goal is to see if…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Global registry launches to unlock secrets of rare wolfram syndrome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a worldwide registry for people with Wolfram syndrome, a rare genetic disorder causing diabetes, vision loss, and hearing problems. Researchers will track how the disease progresses over time and analyze participants' genetic information. The goal is to bet…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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20,000 patients needed to unlock gene secrets of obesity and diabetes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how a person's weight and blood sugar levels influence the activity of genes in tissues that process sugar and fat. Researchers will collect tissue samples from 20,000 adults undergoing abdominal surgery. The goal is to learn more about the link betw…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Breath of discovery: scientists hunt for diabetes clues in exhaled air
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether the chemicals in your breath change throughout the day and if those changes are different for people with diabetes. Researchers will measure breath samples from 60 adults—some without diabetes, some with type 1, and some with type 2. The goal is to lea…
Sponsor: University of Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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New study aims to predict and prevent pregnancy diabetes with precision care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 1000 pregnant women to find what raises the risk of gestational diabetes and create a tool to predict it early. Then, some women will try a personalized health plan (GLOW plan) to see if it improves blood sugar control. The goal is to reduce short- and long…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Digital twins could revolutionize mental health care for diabetes patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to identify subgroups of people with diabetes who share similar patterns between their blood sugar levels and mental health. By using smartphone surveys and continuous glucose monitors, researchers will create 'digital twins'—virtual models that can predict how me…
Sponsor: Forschungsinstitut der Diabetes Akademie Mergentheim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Brain care study aims to shield diabetic seniors from memory decline
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how common memory problems are in older adults (65+) with type 2 diabetes. It then tests a program that combines several lifestyle changes to see if it can prevent or slow down memory loss. About 420 people will take part, and their thinking skills will be com…
Sponsor: Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Can exercise boost brain health in obesity? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a substance called lactate affects blood flow to the brain in people with and without obesity. Researchers will measure brain blood flow and lactate levels during rest and exercise. The goal is to understand if short-term exercise training can improve lact…
Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Could a quick bedside biopsy replace the standard for diabetic foot infections?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a bedside bone biopsy, done in the patient's room, works as well as the usual surgical or radiology-guided biopsy to diagnose bone infection in diabetic foot ulcers. The trial will include 320 adults with diabetes and signs of foot bone infection. If the …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Can a simple blood test predict the best eye treatment for diabetes patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for people with diabetic macular edema, a condition that causes vision loss. Researchers want to see if certain substances in the blood and patterns on eye scans can predict how well a patient will respond to two common treatments: anti-VEGF injections or a dexameth…
Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Flozins under the microscope: can they protect heart and kidneys in High-Risk patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study follows 200 adults with chronic kidney disease and a type of heart failure (HFpEF), some taking SGLT2 inhibitors (flozins) and some not. Researchers will measure arterial stiffness, heart function, and kidney decline over time to see if flozins are linked…
Sponsor: Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Super-Scope for eyes: imaging trial spots hidden clues in blindness
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a high-resolution imaging system to see tiny structures in the eye that routine tools cannot detect. Researchers will scan 1,200 people with various eye conditions and healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand diseases like glaucoma, diabetes, and reti…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier National d'Ophtalmologie des Quinze-Vingts • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Can pancreatitis trigger diabetes? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 800 people who recently had acute pancreatitis to see who develops diabetes and why. Participants are observed for 36 months with tests and surveys. No new treatments are tested; the goal is to learn how and why diabetes occurs after pancreatitis.
Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Earplugs against heart disease? new study tests noise-blocking fix
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether wearing noise-canceling earplugs can lower stress and reduce heart disease risk in people annoyed by traffic noise. Researchers will use brain and blood vessel scans to measure changes over 6 months in 26 adults with heart risk factors. The goal is to see…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Pancreas MRI during pregnancy could spot diabetes risk early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses MRI to measure pancreas size in pregnant women and their babies, since smaller pancreases are linked to diabetes. Researchers will follow 87 women from early pregnancy to one year after birth. The goal is to see how pancreas changes relate to diabetes, which could…
Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Plucked hairs could hold key to future cell therapies
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects plucked hair follicles from 100 healthy volunteers to see if cells from them can be grown and turned into stem cells. Researchers will then try to turn those stem cells into pancreatic or blood cells for disease modeling and future cell replacement therapies. …
Sponsor: Acorn Biolabs Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Could smarter insulin pumps protect young brains from diabetes damage?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study examines whether using advanced automated insulin pumps soon after diagnosis can protect brain growth and thinking skills in children aged 5-7 with type 1 diabetes. Researchers will compare brain scans and cognitive tests over 18 months between children using standard …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Blood test may forecast Post-Surgery delirium in diabetics
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether certain proteins in the blood can predict postoperative delirium (sudden confusion after surgery) in elderly patients with diabetes. Researchers will measure levels of TGF-β, ADNP, MAP6, and PGC-1α in 180 participants before surgery and track who devel…
Sponsor: Xie Kangjie • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Your eyes could reveal hidden clues about heart and blood vessel health
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol affect the tiny blood vessels in the back of the eye. Researchers will use a special, non-invasive camera to take detailed images of the retina and track changes over five years. The goal is to see if eye…
Sponsor: Beijing Tongren Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New registry study aims to unlock secrets of diabetic foot ulcers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting information from 200 patients with diabetic foot ulcers admitted to 5 Azar Hospital in 2024. Researchers will analyze blood tests and other data to see how they relate to ulcer severity. The goal is to find patterns that could help doctors prevent and man…
Sponsor: Golestan University of Medical sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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2000 seniors studied: does polypharmacy harm or help?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how taking multiple medications (polypharmacy) affects the health of elderly people with chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Researchers will survey 2000 patients aged 65 and older over two years to understand their medicati…
Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:31 UTC
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Massive Real-World study tracks diabetes Drug's dual benefits
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 9,000 people with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure who are already taking dapagliflozin. Researchers want to see how well the drug controls blood sugar and blood pressure in real-life settings. It is an observational study, meaning no new treatment i…
Sponsor: Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:19 UTC
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Why do Somali-Americans have sleep apnea? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers at Mayo Clinic are studying 600 Somali-American adults to understand how common obstructive sleep apnea is and how it affects heart health. Participants will have sleep tests, blood pressure monitoring, and glucose testing. The goal is to learn about unique risk facto…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:10 UTC
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Your genes could guide your meds: new registry aims to reduce drug side effects
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a registry of genetic and health information from 3,000 people with conditions like diabetes, high cholesterol, cancer, and heart disease. The goal is to help doctors choose the safest and most effective medications based on a person's genetic makeup. Parti…
Sponsor: Texas A&M University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:48 UTC
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Can an ultrasound predict falls in diabetic patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses ultrasound to measure the size and appearance of leg nerves in people with type 2 diabetes who have nerve damage (diabetic polyneuropathy). Researchers will then test how these nerve measurements relate to balance, walking, and daily life. The goal is to better un…
Sponsor: Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:44 UTC
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Smartwatches and scales could aid ICU recovery, pilot study explores
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether wearable devices like smartwatches, blood pressure monitors, and smart scales can help patients recover after a stay in the intensive care unit (ICU). Many ICU survivors face physical and mental challenges, known as Post-Intensive Care Syndrome…
Sponsor: Ludwig Boltzmann Gesellschaft • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:12 UTC
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Massive shanghai study aims to uncover hidden links between heart, kidney, and metabolic diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 4,094 adults in Shanghai who were part of an earlier health survey. Researchers will track them for up to 10 years to see how heart disease, kidney problems, and metabolic conditions like diabetes and obesity develop and interact. The goal is to better understa…
Sponsor: Shanghai Changzheng Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:50 UTC
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Can an ultrasound spot diabetes risk? new study investigates pancreatic fat
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how fat buildup in the pancreas (pancreatic steatosis) is linked to type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Researchers will use a special ultrasound technique to measure pancreatic fat and compare it with blood sugar and other metabolic tests. 100 a…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:25 UTC
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Red blood cells may hold key to heart attack risk in diabetes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates how red blood cells influence heart attack risk in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will collect blood from 500 participants (patients with heart attacks, type 2 diabetes, and healthy volunteers) and test the cells in the lab to understand their ef…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:47 UTC