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11 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for Diabetes in West Virginia

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

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Diabetes clinical trials in West 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 West Virginia, recruiting diabetes studies are concentrated in Morgantown, Kingwood, Charleston and Huntington, with sites in 1 other city. 8 of the 11 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 11 of 11 recruiting Diabetes trials in West Virginia

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 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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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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A Research Study Comparing How Well Different Doses of the Medicine NNC0662-0419 Lower Blood Sugar in People With Type 2 Diabetes
PHASE2 Lancaster, California +4 sites NCT07415954
This trial is looking for adults with type 2 diabetes to test a new medication called NNC0662-0419. Participants will receive either NNC0662-0419, another diabetes medication called semaglutide, or a placebo, to see how well it works and how safe it is.
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Registry for Stage 2 Type 1 Diabetes
N/A Los Angeles, California +4 sites NCT06481904
This trial is looking for people diagnosed with Stage 2 Type 1 Diabetes. Participants will either be starting or have recently started treatment with TZIELD, and the study will gather information on their health and the effects of the treatment over time.
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A Randomized Comparison of Stage-Based Care Versus Risk Factor-Based Care for Prevention of Cardiovascular Events
NA Chandler, Arizona +4 sites NCT06112418
This trial is looking for older adults with diabetes or risk factors for heart disease. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive different types of care to see which approach is better at preventing heart problems.
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A Study Evaluating the Safety of Inavolisib and Fulvestrant With or Without Palbociclib in Participants With Advanced Breast Cancer (ABC) and Type 2 Diabetes
PHASE2 Washington D.C., District of Columbia +4 sites NCT07748208
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A Master Protocol to Investigate Efficacy and Safety of Elecoglipron in Participants With Obesity or Overweight With or Without T2DM
PHASE3 Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT07667803
This trial is looking for adults with obesity or overweight. Participants will take a medication called elecoglipron while following a diet and exercise program to help manage their weight.
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Investigation of Metformin in Pre-Diabetes on Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular OuTcomes
PHASE4 Phoenix, Arizona +4 sites NCT02915198
This trial is looking for veterans who are between 18 and 80 years old, have pre-diabetes, and have heart or blood vessel issues. They're not including anyone who has recently used certain diabetes medications or has severe kidney problems, liver disease, or other serious health conditions. It's important that participants haven't had recent severe blood sugar issues or any bad reactions to the medication being tested.
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Effect of Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty in Patients With Obesity and MASH: A Randomized Controlled Trial
NA Morgantown, West Virginia +1 sites NCT06138821
This trial is looking for adults with obesity and liver disease. Participants will either receive a procedure to help with weight loss or follow a diet alone.
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Lifestyle Medicine: Establishing Clinical Approaches to Chronic Disease for Rural Patients
NA Lewisburg, West Virginia NCT06049420
This trial is looking for patients living in rural West Virginia with multiple chronic diseases. Participants will be involved in a program focused on improving lifestyle through physical activity and healthy habits.
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Where the Diabetes studies are in West Virginia

Research sites running the most studies
  • Research Site, Morgantown2 trials
  • West Virginia University, Morgantown2 trials
  • Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston1 trial
  • Frontier Clinical Research - Kingwood, Kingwood1 trial
  • Frontier Clinical Research, LLC - Morgantown, Morgantown1 trial
  • Huntington VA Medical Center, Huntington, WV, Huntington1 trial
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Counts are recruiting studies listing at least one site in West Virginia, from ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed every two days.

Diabetes clinical trials in West Virginia: common questions

How many Diabetes clinical trials are recruiting in West Virginia?
TrialFinder currently lists 11 recruiting Diabetes clinical trials with study sites in West Virginia. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are Diabetes clinical trials located in West Virginia?
Study sites for the Diabetes trials listed on this page include Morgantown, Lewisburg. 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 West 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 West 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 West 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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