Diabetes Trials / Trials in Virginia
65 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for Diabetes in Virginia

65 clinical trials for Diabetes are currently recruiting participants at study sites in Virginia. Study-related care is provided at no cost.

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Recruiting trials
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Study sites
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Cities
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Industry-sponsored
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Phase 2
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Phase 3

Diabetes clinical trials in Virginia: 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 Virginia, recruiting diabetes studies are concentrated in Charlottesville, Manassas, Richmond and Norfolk, with sites in 16 other cities. 42 of the 65 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 65 recruiting Diabetes trials in Virginia

Effect of Exercise and/or Liraglutide on Vascular Dysfunction and Insulin Sensitivity in Type 2 Diabetes ( ZQL007)
PHASE4 Charlottesville, Virginia NCT03883412
This trial is looking for adults with type 2 diabetes to explore how exercise and liraglutide treatment together or separately can improve heart and muscle health. Participants will need to engage in either exercise, receive liraglutide, or both for 16 weeks.
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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
PHASE3 New Haven, Connecticut +4 sites NCT07282613
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.
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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
PHASE3 Anniston, Alabama +4 sites NCT07064473
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.
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A Study to Test Whether Survodutide Helps People With Type 2 Diabetes Control Their Blood Sugar
PHASE3 Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT07754461
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.
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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
PHASE3 Scottsdale, Arizona +4 sites NCT07088068
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.
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A Study of Baricitinib (LY3009104) for the Delay of Stage 3 Type 1 Diabetes in At-Risk Children and Adults
PHASE3 Santa Barbara, California +4 sites NCT07222137
This trial is looking for children and adults who are at high risk for type 1 diabetes, meaning they have certain markers in their blood that suggest they might develop the condition soon. To participate, you should be at least 18 pounds in weight and not have any other types of diabetes or serious heart-related issues. They also won't be able to include anyone who has had certain serious infections or health problems.
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A Study of Baricitinib (LY3009104) to Preserve Beta Cell Function in Children and Adults Newly Diagnosed With Type 1 Diabetes (BARICADE-PRESERVE)
PHASE3 Charlottesville, Virginia +4 sites NCT07222332
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.
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AMAZE 2: A Research Study Investigating How Well the Medicine NNC0487-0111 Helps People With Excess Body Weight and Type 2 Diabetes Lose Weight
PHASE3 Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT07533175
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.
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Research Study on How People With Type 2 Diabetes Tolerate Switching From Semaglutide to Cagrisema
PHASE3 Gilbert, Arizona +4 sites NCT07817251
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.
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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
PHASE3 Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT07662213
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.
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Efficacy and Safety of Ribupatide Administered Once Weekly in Participants Living With Obesity or Overweight and Diabetes
PHASE3 Cullman, Alabama +4 sites NCT07284901
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.
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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
PHASE3 Sun City, Arizona +4 sites NCT07662135
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.
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A Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy Study of VX-880 and VX-017 in Participants With Type 1 Diabetes
PHASE3 Duarte, California +4 sites NCT04786262
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.
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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
PHASE3 Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT07797335
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.
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A Phase III Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of the Combination of Elecoglipron and Dapagliflozin in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
PHASE3 Huntsville, Alabama +4 sites NCT07662109
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.
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Phase 2 Trial of Icovamenib in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Who Are Not Achieving Glycemic Targets While Using GLP-1-Based Therapy
PHASE2 Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT07502508
This trial is looking for adults with Type 2 Diabetes who are not reaching their blood sugar goals while using Ozempic. Participants will take icovamenib to see if it helps improve their condition.
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Study to Evaluate HM15275 in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
PHASE2 Mesa, Arizona +4 sites NCT07527650
This trial is looking for adults with type 2 diabetes to test a new treatment called HM15275. Participants will be monitored for 36 weeks to see how well the treatment works and if it is safe.
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SAFety and Efficacy of Human Anti-thymocyte ImmunoGlobUlin SAB-142 ARresting Progression of Type 1 Diabetes
PHASE2 San Francisco, California +4 sites NCT07187531
This trial is looking for people aged 5 to 40 who have recently been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Participants will receive either the study medication or a placebo and will be monitored for safety and effectiveness.
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Trial Against INtractable Type 2 Diabetes (CAPTAIN-T2D)
PHASE2 Chandler, Arizona +4 sites NCT07296484
This trial is looking for adults who are at least 18 years old and have type 2 diabetes that isn’t well controlled. They should have been on stable diabetes medications for a while and show signs of high cortisol levels. However, it won't include anyone who just started having diabetes, has serious low blood sugar issues, or works night shifts regularly.
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A Study of CX11 Tablets in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
PHASE2 Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT07340320
This trial is looking for adults with type 2 diabetes who aren't able to control their blood sugar well while taking metformin. Participants will receive either the new medication CX11 or a placebo for 24 weeks, followed by a 2-week follow-up.
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Where the Diabetes studies are in Virginia

Research sites running the most studies
  • University of Virginia, Charlottesville9 trials
  • Manassas Clinical Research Center, Manassas3 trials
  • Research Site, Arlington3 trials
  • Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group, Newport News3 trials
  • University of Virginia Center for Diabetes Technology, Charlottesville3 trials
  • Carient Heart and Vascular, Manassas2 trials
By city

Counts are recruiting studies listing at least one site in Virginia, from ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed every two days.

Diabetes clinical trials in Virginia: common questions

How many Diabetes clinical trials are recruiting in Virginia?
TrialFinder currently lists 65 recruiting Diabetes clinical trials with study sites in Virginia. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are Diabetes clinical trials located in Virginia?
Study sites for the Diabetes trials listed on this page include Charlottesville. 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 Virginia?
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 Virginia 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 Virginia?
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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