Smart pump learns your workout routine to stop dangerous sugar drops

NCT ID NCT03859401

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested an artificial pancreas system that learns a person's exercise patterns to prevent low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) during and after moderate exercise. Fifteen adults with type 1 diabetes used the system for about 4 months, comparing it to a standard version. The goal was to see if the smart system could reduce dangerous low blood sugar episodes around exercise time.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

artificial pancreas system (EnMPC controller)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could help people with type 1 diabetes exercise more safely with fewer dangerous low blood sugar episodes.

What could go wrong

This was a very small, early-stage trial with only 15 participants. The system may not work for everyone or in real-world conditions outside the clinic.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity type 1 diabetes mellitus hypoglycemia prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Virginia

    Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908, United States