While there is still no known cure for diabetes, there is reason to hope: Research for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes is consistently underway, and most studies need hundreds or thousands of volunteers to take part.
While all registered clinical trials are listed on ClinicalTrials.gov, this is a resource built primarily for researchers, not patients — and for that reason, the site can be difficult to navigate. An easier way to find clinical trials is to use a search tool such as Antidote Match, which we developed to be a more patient-friendly option for those looking for a trial. Read on for a step-by-step tutorial.
Find a diabetes clinical trial near me
1. Enter whether you have type 2 or type 1 diabetes and where you're looking for a clinical trial.
2. Answer a few questions about your diabetes, such as your latest hemoglobin A1c score or your current medications. Every trial has different exclusion and inclusion criteria, so these questions help narrow down the trial list to only those for which you are likely to qualify — and if you don't know the answer, you can skip any question. You can also view a list of trials you may qualify for based on your answers at any time, by clicking "view trials."
3. View your results. After you've answered a few questions about your diabetes, you're ready to look at your results. In each listing, you'll see details about the trial's goal, what phase it is, and the intervention being studied, as well as its participation requirements.
4. Reach out to trials you're interested in. If you find a trial that you'd like to learn more about, email the details to yourself, then call or email the site to learn more.
New treatments can't reach patients without clinical trial volunteers. If you're interested, start searching for a diabetes clinical trial below.
