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Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 58 Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 27 countries (most in United States (18), Canada (8), China (7)). By phase: Phase 2 (6), Phase 1/2 (4), Phase 2/3 (3), Early Phase 1 (2). The most active sponsors are University of Miami (3), Insulet Corporation (2), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) (2). There are also 4 NIH-funded research projects on Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, with $1.7 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 58Clinical trials
- 4NIH research projects
- 27Countries
Newest Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus clinical trials
All recruiting trials (58)
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VV-14300: a gene therapy approach for adults with type 1 diabetes not well controlled on an automated insulin system
This trial tests VV-14300 in adults with type 1 diabetes who aren’t reaching their blood sugar goals despite using an automated insulin delivery system.
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New gene therapies VV-14299 and VV-14300 for adults with Type 1 Diabetes failing automated insulin delivery
This study tests VV-14299 and VV-14300, or VV-14300 alone, in adults with long-standing Type 1 Diabetes whose blood sugar remains poorly controlled despite using an automated insulin delivery system.
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Oral verapamil in newly diagnosed children and teens with type 1 diabetes
This study tests whether taking verapamil by mouth can help preserve pancreatic beta cells and reduce insulin needs in kids and teens with recently diagnosed type 1 diabetes.
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Preventing device-related skin rashes in kids with type 1 diabetes using hydrocolloid vs silicone patches
This study tests whether silicone-based or hydrocolloid patches help prevent recurring skin irritation from insulin pumps or CGMs in children and teens with type 1 diabetes.
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AI-assisted remote insulin pump optimization for people with type 1 diabetes
This study tests an AI-powered tool that suggests insulin pump settings for people with type 1 diabetes, with doctor-approved recommendations delivered to a mobile app.
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Near-sensor insulin delivery with CGM in people with type 1 diabetes
A small early-feasibility study tests a dual-port insulin patch pump that includes a CGM sensor to see if delivering insulin near the sensor affects glucose readings and whether an automated control algorithm can manage glucose.
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Next-Generation AID Algorithm for Type 1 Diabetes using Omnipod system
This study tests a new automated insulin delivery algorithm with Omnipod M/S in people with type 1 diabetes to see if it can safely support glucose control.
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Effect of 4 Weeks of Desulfovibrio piger Probiotic on Immunological and Metabolic Parameters in Longstanding Type 1 Diabetes
This trial tests whether taking Desulfovibrio piger as a daily probiotic for four weeks can change immune, inflammatory, and beta cell function markers in adults with long-standing type 1 diabetes who still have some residual beta cell activity.
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Omnipod 6 vs Omnipod 5: a head-to-head test in kids and adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether the Omnipod 6 system improves blood sugar control compared with the Omnipod 5 in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who aren’t at goal.
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What factors help or stop teens with Type 1 diabetes from being physically active in Istanbul
This observational project will see how individual, family, school, community, and policy-level factors relate to physical activity, social participation, and diabetes management in adolescents (9–18 years) with Type 1 diabetes who attend school in Istanbul.
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Dimethyl fumarate to preserve insulin-producing beta cells in adults with type 1 diabetes
This study will try adding dimethyl fumarate to insulin to see if it helps preserve beta-cell function in adults 18–65 with type 1 diabetes who still make some insulin.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Type 1 Diabetes
This study tests whether women with type 1 diabetes and PCOS differ from other groups in factors that drive androgen excess and what that means for health.
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Markers of early kidney and heart injury in children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
This study will test whether blood markers and heart ultrasound can find early kidney or heart injury in children aged 2–16 who are newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, comparing those with diabetic ketoacidosis, those without, and healthy children.
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Screening and management pathway for people at high risk of type 1 diabetes
This project will try regular blood, urine, and stool tests to see if they can identify and guide care for people at high risk of type 1 diabetes, including patients and their close relatives.
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AI-based analysis to find subgroups in adults with type 1 diabetes
This project will use artificial intelligence on medical records and continuous glucose monitor data to see if there are distinct subtypes among adults with type 1 diabetes.
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Cardiometabolic effects of non-nutritive sweeteners in Type 1 diabetes
This study tests whether non-nutritive sweeteners in a 12-ounce cherry Gatorade drink affect blood sugar control and cardiovascular markers in teens and young adults with Type 1 diabetes.
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Oxidative stress markers in adults with type 1 diabetes versus LADA.
This project will see if blood markers of oxidative stress differ between adults with type 1 diabetes and adults with LADA.
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Post-meal glucagon before exercise to keep glucose from dropping in type 1 diabetes
In adults with type 1 diabetes using an automated insulin delivery system, the study tests whether a small dose of glucagon given before exercise helps prevent or lessen drops in blood glucose during and after moderate exercise after a meal.
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Pediatric Insulin Dose Calculator to Help Manage Type 1 Diabetes in Under-12s
A digital tool that helps caregivers of children under 12 with Type 1 diabetes calculate insulin doses during meals, tested alongside standard care for 6 months.
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HbA1c accuracy in people with inflammatory arthritis on sulfasalazine
This study tests whether HbA1c reliably reflects blood glucose in adults with inflammatory arthritis who are treated with sulfasalazine, by comparing it to continuous glucose monitoring.
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Game-based education for children with type 1 diabetes
We will test if a game-based education program helps children aged 8–12 with type 1 diabetes improve their health knowledge and quality of life.
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Postmarket monitoring of twiist automated insulin delivery for people with Type 1 diabetes
This project will collect real-world data from people age 6 and older with Type 1 diabetes who recently started using the twiist automated insulin delivery system to see how it works for them over 12 months.
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CareSens Air 3 continuous glucose monitor accuracy and precision in adults with type 1 diabetes
This study will test whether the CareSens Air 3 continuous glucose monitor gives accurate and consistent glucose readings for adults with type 1 diabetes during a 16-day wear period.
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Tirzepatide added to an automated insulin delivery system to help adults with type 1 diabetes manage blood sugar
This study tests whether once-weekly tirzepatide can help adults with type 1 diabetes use their insulin pumps more easily, possibly reducing the need to count carbohydrates at meals.
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MICRON: Comparing heart and kidney oxygen use in people with type 1 diabetes
This project tests whether a multifactorial treatment versus standard care changes heart and kidney oxygen use in people with long-standing type 1 diabetes who have kidney or cardiovascular risk.
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Afrezza plus basal insulin for newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetes in youth
This trial tests whether adding inhaled Afrezza to daily basal insulin helps 10 to 17-year-olds newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes control their blood sugar and feel better about treatment.
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Teplizumab versus ATG to delay Stage 3 type 1 diabetes
This trial tests whether ATG can delay or prevent Stage 3 type 1 diabetes as well as or better than teplizumab in people aged 4 to 34 with Stage 2 disease.
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Fake-carb entries with the MiniMed 780G in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes
This test will see if entering 'fake' carbohydrate amounts into the MiniMed 780G changes blood sugar control in children and adolescents (ages 7–18) with type 1 diabetes who already use the device.
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AI-based retinopathy screening for children with type 1 diabetes
This study tests whether an AI software can accurately screen for diabetic retinopathy in children with type 1 diabetes.
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Improving metabolic indicators in adults with type 1 diabetes
This program will try a structured 12-hour education course plus regular outpatient follow-up to see if adults with type 1 diabetes improve self-management and metabolic measures.
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Rezpegaldesleukin (NKTR-358) for people with new-onset type 1 diabetes
This Phase 2 trial will test whether rezpegaldesleukin, given as a subcutaneous injection every two weeks, can help preserve insulin production in people newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
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Teplizumab versus placebo for recent-onset Stage 3 Type 1 diabetes in people aged 1–25
This will test whether an IV course of teplizumab can improve blood sugar control and reduce the need for mealtime insulin over one year in people aged 1–25 who were recently diagnosed with stage 3 type 1 diabetes.
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Tailored four-week online self-compassion program for adults with diabetes
This four-week online self-compassion program is being tested to see if it reduces diabetes-related distress and improves wellbeing for adults with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.
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Inulin for blood sugar control and immune markers in adults with type 1 diabetes
This 90-day trial will test whether taking daily inulin powder improves continuous glucose monitoring measures and immune markers in adults with type 1 diabetes who have less than 80% time in range.
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GNTI-122 cell therapy for adults recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
This test uses an experimental cell therapy made from your own blood, called GNTI-122, to try to preserve insulin production in adults who were recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
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Basic blood and clotting tests in children with type 1 diabetes
This study in children with type 1 diabetes will look at basic blood and clotting test results and compare them with healthy kids to see if there are differences related to diabetes.
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Control‑IQ use and glucose control during regular exercise in teenagers with type 1 diabetes
This project will see if the Control‑IQ automated insulin system helps teenagers with type 1 diabetes keep glucose levels in range during regular physical activity.
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Skin barrier and subcutaneous changes from insulin pumps and glucose monitors in children
This project will test, in children with type 1 diabetes who use insulin pumps or continuous glucose monitors, how those devices affect the skin and subcutaneous tissue and whether steps like rotation, barrier creams, or different adhesives help the skin recover.
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Tirzepatide for metabolic effects in adults with type 1 diabetes
This study tests whether weekly tirzepatide can improve insulin sensitivity and metabolic responses in adults with type 1 diabetes compared with placebo over six weeks.
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Tropocells autologous platelet-rich fibrin for healing mild-to-moderate neuroischemic diabetic foot ulcers
This will test whether Tropocells autologous platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) helps close mild-to-moderate neuroischemic diabetic foot ulcers in adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
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CNP-103 treatment for adolescents and young adults recently diagnosed with stage 3 type 1 diabetes
This trial will test whether multiple doses of CNP-103, compared with placebo, help people ages 12–35 who were diagnosed with stage 3 type 1 diabetes within the past 6 months.
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Reducing diabetes distress in teenagers
This study is testing a new program to help teenagers with Type 1 Diabetes feel less stressed about their condition by comparing in-person and online support sessions.
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Using patients' own T cells to treat Type 1 Diabetes
This study is testing whether using patients' own T cells can help treat Type 1 Diabetes by restoring the immune system's ability to protect insulin-producing cells.
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Evaluating the Accu-Chek SmartGuide CGM for Diabetes Management
This study is testing if the Accu-Chek SmartGuide continuous glucose monitor can help adults with Type 1 or insulin-dependent Type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels better than traditional self-monitoring methods.
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Comparing carb counting to meal-size estimation for managing Type 1 Diabetes in adolescents
This study is testing whether counting carbs or estimating meal sizes helps teenagers with Type 1 Diabetes manage their blood sugar better while using automated insulin delivery systems.
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Using exercise to manage high blood sugar after missed insulin doses
This study is testing if brisk walking after missing insulin can help young adults with type 1 diabetes keep their blood sugar levels in check.
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Reducing high insulin levels to improve heart and blood sugar health in type 1 diabetes
This study is testing whether a new medication can help people with type 1 diabetes lower their insulin levels to improve their heart and blood sugar health.
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Investigating the safety and effectiveness of porcine pancreatic cells in patients with Type 1 diabetes
This study is testing if using pig pancreas cells can help adults with tough-to-manage Type 1 diabetes feel better and avoid dangerous low blood sugar episodes.
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Testing MTX228 for regrowing insulin-producing cells in Type 1 Diabetes
This study is testing a new medication called MTX228 to see if it can help people with Type 1 Diabetes regrow insulin-producing cells and reduce their need for insulin.
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Collaborative research on managing Type 1 Diabetes in China
This study is trying to improve the care and treatment of people with Type 1 Diabetes in China by using new technology and education to help manage their condition better.
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Early diagnosis and care program for type 1 diabetes in children
This study is testing a new screening program to help find type 1 diabetes early in children aged 2 to 10 in Bavaria to prevent serious health issues and support families better.
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Registry for individuals with type 1 diabetes in Canada
This study is gathering information from people with type 1 diabetes in Canada to learn more about their experiences with low blood sugar episodes and how it affects their lives.
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Comparing insulin pump therapy to multiple daily insulin injections for young adults with type 1 diabetes
This study tests whether using an insulin pump works better than daily insulin shots for young adults with type 1 diabetes who have trouble controlling their blood sugar.
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Long-term effects of immunomodulatory treatments in Type 1 Diabetes
This study looks at people with Type 1 Diabetes who have tried certain treatments to see how long they can still make insulin and how their immune system changes over time.
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Evaluating insulin therapy effects on lipoproteins in type 1 diabetes
This study is testing how insulin therapy affects cholesterol levels in people who have just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes over several years.
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Monitoring patients after islet transplant failure
This study looks at patients who have lost their islet transplant for Type 1 Diabetes to see how stopping their immune-suppressing medications affects their antibody levels over the next 10 years.
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Long-term follow-up for patients with functional islet transplants
This study looks at how well islet transplants are working for people who had them in earlier trials, to see how they are doing over the long term.
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Preventing new immune responses in islet transplant patients after graft loss
This study is testing if switching islet transplant patients who lost their graft to a different medication can help prevent their immune system from reacting negatively to future transplants.
NIH-funded research (4)
Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.
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Fully automated artificial pancreas for managing type 1 diabetes
A new fully automated insulin delivery system that predicts meals and uses faster-acting insulin to help people with type 1 diabetes keep blood sugar in range.
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Creating a fully automated system for managing blood sugar in Type 1 diabetes
This study is working on a smart device that helps people with Type 1 diabetes manage their blood sugar automatically, so they won’t have to worry about counting carbs or announcing meals, making life a little easier for them.
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Investigating the impact of sleep on blood sugar management in young adults with type 1 diabetes.
This study is looking at how sleep habits impact blood sugar control in young adults with type 1 diabetes, and it aims to find helpful ways for them to manage their diabetes better.
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Improving methods to encapsulate insulin-producing cells for treating Type 1 diabetes
This study is looking at ways to better protect insulin-producing cells for people with Type 1 diabetes, so they can work well after being transplanted, with the hope of creating a more effective treatment for you.
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Quick answers
How many Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus clinical trials are recruiting right now?
58, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 27 countries. The most sites are in United States (18 trials), Canada (8 trials), China (7 trials), Denmark (4 trials), Italy (4 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 2: 6, Phase 1/2: 4, Phase 2/3: 3, Early Phase 1: 2. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
Find the studies that fit you
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