123 Recruiting Trials
Clinical Trials
for Diabetes in Texas
123 clinical trials for Diabetes are currently recruiting participants at study sites in Texas. Study-related care is provided at no cost.
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Diabetes clinical trials in Texas: what to expect
Diabetes is one of the largest areas of clinical research, and the trials differ a great deal by type. Type 2 studies most often test new glucose-lowering or weight-reducing medicines, once-weekly insulins, and combinations with GLP-1 drugs, in people whose A1c is above goal on their current treatment. Type 1 studies test automated insulin delivery systems, immune therapies for people recently diagnosed or at high risk, and cell-based approaches. Others focus on the complications: kidney disease, eye disease, nerve pain and foot ulcers.
In Texas, recruiting diabetes studies are concentrated in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas and Austin, with sites in 65 other cities. 68 of the 123 are run by a drug or device company, which usually means a larger study with travel reimbursement; the rest are academic or hospital-led.
Who diabetes trials usually look for
Type 2 trials typically ask for a confirmed diagnosis, an A1c in a stated range (often between 7 and 10.5 percent) and a stable dose of your current medicines for at least a few months. Many exclude recent insulin use, a recent heart attack or stroke, or kidney function below a cut-off. Type 1 trials are often limited by time since diagnosis and by age, and some enroll children and teenagers with a parent's consent.
You do not need to know your A1c or kidney numbers to ask about a trial; the site measures them at screening.
What taking part involves
Screening includes blood work and a review of your history. Medicine trials usually last six months to three years with visits every one to three months, and many provide a glucose monitor and supplies for the duration. Some compare a new drug with a standard one rather than a placebo, so everyone receives active treatment; others include a placebo arm, and the consent form says which. Study drugs, devices, visits and labs are provided at no cost, and most trials pay for time and travel.
Questions worth asking the study team
Whether you would stay on your current medicines; whether there is a placebo group; how often visits are and whether any can be done remotely; and whether your own doctor will receive the results of study labs. If you have type 1 diabetes, ask whether the study uses your own pump or monitor.
Showing 20 of 123 recruiting Diabetes trials in Texas
Prevention of Progression of Prediabetes, Obesity and CV Risk
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This trial is looking for adults with prediabetes and obesity. Participants will use new treatments to help control blood sugar levels and lose weight while the study team monitors their health over six months.
The RESET System Pivotal Clinical Trial (Protocol Revision K)
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This trial is looking for adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity who are not well controlled on their current medication. Participants will receive treatment with the RESET System along with lifestyle and dietary counseling. They will compare the effects with a group that receives a sham treatment.
iGlucose® Remote Patient Monitoring Device as an Adjunct to Routine Glucose Meter Devices for Glycemic Management and Control in Gestational Diabetes
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This trial is looking for women who are 18 years or older and have gestational diabetes or type 2 diabetes during pregnancy. Participants will track their blood sugar levels using a special remote monitoring device to see if it helps manage their condition better.
A Research Study to See How Much CagriSema Lowers Blood Sugar and Body Weight Compared to Placebo in Children and Adolescents With Type 2 Diabetes
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This trial is looking for children and teenagers with type 2 diabetes. Participants will receive either a new medicine called CagriSema or a placebo for part of the study, and then everyone will receive CagriSema for the second part.
EASi-PROTKT™ - A Study to Test Vicadrostat (BI 690517) Taken Together With Empagliflozin in People With Type 2 Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, and Cardiovascular Disease
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This trial is looking for adults with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Participants will take either the study medication or a placebo daily for up to 4 years.
A Study to Test Whether Survodutide Helps People With Type 2 Diabetes Control Their Blood Sugar
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This trial is looking for adults with type 2 diabetes who want to try a new medicine called survodutide to help control their blood sugar levels. Participants will receive either the medicine or a placebo and will continue their usual diabetes treatments over about 14 months with regular check-ins.
A Study to Investigate Efficacy and Safety of Teplizumab Compared With Placebo in Participants 1 to 25 Years of Age With Stage 3 Type 1 Diabetes
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This trial is looking for young people ages 1 to 25 who have recently been diagnosed with stage 3 type 1 diabetes. Participants will receive either teplizumab or a placebo through an IV to see how it affects their blood sugar control over 52 weeks.
A Study of Baricitinib (LY3009104) to Preserve Beta Cell Function in Children and Adults Newly Diagnosed With Type 1 Diabetes (BARICADE-PRESERVE)
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This trial is looking for children and adults who have recently been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, specifically within the last 100 days. To join, they need to still show some signs of their pancreas working. However, people with other types of diabetes, serious heart problems, or certain health risks can’t participate.
AMAZE 2: A Research Study Investigating How Well the Medicine NNC0487-0111 Helps People With Excess Body Weight and Type 2 Diabetes Lose Weight
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This trial is looking for people who have excess weight and type 2 diabetes. Participants will receive either the study medication NNC0487-0111 or a placebo shot once a week, decided by chance.
Research Study on How People With Type 2 Diabetes Tolerate Switching From Semaglutide to Cagrisema
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This trial is looking for adults with type 2 diabetes who are currently stable on a specific diabetes injection. Participants will switch to a new treatment called CagriSema for about 6 months to see how well they tolerate it.
A Study to Find Out if the Study Drug Elecoglipron Helps Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Comparing it With Semaglutide, a Medicine Already Used to Treat Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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This trial is looking for adults with type 2 diabetes who struggle to manage their condition. Participants will compare the effectiveness of a new drug, elecoglipron, with an existing treatment, semaglutide.
Efficacy and Safety of Ribupatide Administered Once Weekly in Participants Living With Obesity or Overweight and Diabetes
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This trial is looking for people with obesity or overweight who also have type 2 diabetes. Participants will receive a weekly injection of ribupatide to see how it affects their weight and blood sugar levels.
A Phase III Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Elecoglipron Compared With Placebo in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Impaired Renal Function on Background Dapagliflozin
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This trial is looking for adults with type 2 diabetes and kidney problems. Participants will take either elecoglipron or a placebo while continuing their diabetes medications.
A Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy Study of VX-880 and VX-017 in Participants With Type 1 Diabetes
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This trial is looking for people with Type 1 diabetes who experience severe low blood sugar. Participants will receive an infusion of VX-880 and will need to use a continuous glucose monitor during the study.
AMBITION 7: A Research Study Investigating How Well Zenagamtide Lowers Blood Sugar and Body Weight Compared to Insulin Glargine in People With Type 2 Diabetes and Increased Risk of Diseases That Affect the Heart and Blood Vessels Treated With 1-3 Other Diabetes Medications
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This trial is looking for adults with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk for heart problems. Participants will receive injections of either zenagamtide or insulin glargine once a week to see which works better for controlling blood sugar and weight.
A Phase III Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Elecoglipron Alone or in Combination With Dapagliflozin Compared With Placebo in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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This trial is looking for adults with type 2 diabetes that is not well controlled. Participants will take elecoglipron alone or with another medication and compare the effects to a placebo.
A Phase III Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of the Combination of Elecoglipron and Dapagliflozin in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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This trial is looking for adults with Type 2 Diabetes who have been managing their condition for at least three months but still need better control. They're particularly interested in those whose blood sugar levels are in a specific range and who have a body weight that meets certain guidelines. However, they’re not accepting people with certain serious health issues, like a history of severe low blood sugar or specific types of diabetes other than Type 2.
A Study of Dulaglutide (LY2189265) 3.0 mg and 4.5 mg in Pediatric Participants With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (AWARD-PEDS PLUS)
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This trial is looking for children with Type 2 diabetes to test different doses of a medication called dulaglutide. Participation will last about 8 months and requires being treated with certain diabetes medications.
A Phase III Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Elecoglipron Compared With Placebo in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus on Background Insulin
Recruiting
This trial is looking for adults with type 2 diabetes who are already taking insulin and other medications to lower blood sugar. Participants will compare a new treatment called elecoglipron with a placebo to see how effective and safe it is.
Where the Diabetes studies are in Texas
Research sites running the most studies
- Baylor College of Medicine, Houston7 trials
- Consano Clinical Research, LLC, Shavano Park7 trials
- Research Site, San Antonio7 trials
- University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio7 trials
- Research Site, Houston6 trials
- Texas Valley Clinical Research, Weslaco6 trials
By city
- Houston56
- San Antonio54
- Dallas41
- Austin23
- Shavano Park11
- Weslaco10
- Mesquite9
- Brownsville8
Counts are recruiting studies listing at least one site in Texas, from ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed every two days.
Diabetes clinical trials in Texas: common questions
How many Diabetes clinical trials are recruiting in Texas?
TrialFinder currently lists 123 recruiting Diabetes clinical trials with study sites in Texas. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are Diabetes clinical trials located in Texas?
Study sites for the Diabetes trials listed on this page include San Antonio, Houston, Corpus Christi. Each trial page lists every participating site with contact details, so you can find the location closest to you.
Do I need insurance to join a Diabetes clinical trial in Texas?
No. Study-related care is covered by the trial sponsor at no cost to participants, including the study treatment, required lab tests and study visits. Many Diabetes trials in Texas also compensate participants for time and travel. Health insurance is not required to search or enroll.
How do I qualify for a Diabetes clinical trial in Texas?
Each study sets its own criteria based on age, Diabetes diagnosis details, prior treatments, current medications and general health. The fastest way to find out is to contact a research site directly — most will pre-screen you by phone in 10 to 15 minutes at no charge. You can also create a free TrialFinder profile to be matched automatically.
Can I join a diabetes clinical trial if I am already on medication?
Usually yes. Most type 2 diabetes trials enroll people on metformin or other oral medicines and test a new treatment on top of them; some require a stable dose for a few months first. Trials that exclude insulin or a specific drug say so in their criteria.
Do I need to know my A1c to apply?
No. Trials state an A1c range, but the study site measures it at the screening visit. You only need to know that you have been diagnosed and which type.
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Helpful Reading
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How to Know If You Qualify for a Clinical Trial
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About Diabetes Trials
Diabetes clinical trials study new treatments for Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes, including insulin therapies, diet interventions, and islet-cell transplants.
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