Could a simple Finger-Prick replace the dreaded diabetes test for kids?

NCT ID NCT06815081

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: University of Oxford Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study from the University of Oxford is testing whether a finger-prick blood test, done at home, can replace the standard oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) for diagnosing type 1 and type 2 diabetes in children and young people. The standard OGTT requires a vein drip and multiple blood samples over hours, which is uncomfortable. The researchers will also explore using a continuous glucose monitor as an alternative. The study involves 135 participants and aims to see if the home test is accurate and acceptable for routine care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: finger-prick glucose test and continuous glucose monitor
What this could lead to: If successful, this could make diabetes testing easier and more comfortable for children, allowing early diagnosis at home instead of in a clinic.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early feasibility study (135 participants) focused on accuracy and acceptability, not on treatment. The home test may not match the precision of the standard venous test.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

prediabetes syndrome type 1 diabetes mellitus type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

TYPE 1 DIABETES (T1D) TYPE 2 DIABETES

Contacts and locations

Locations

John Radcliffe Hospital
RECRUITING

Oxford, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom
Noah's Ark Childrens Hospital for Wales
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Cardiff, CF14 4XW, United Kingdom
Nottingham Childrens Hospital
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Nottingham, NG7 2UH, United Kingdom
Royal London Barts Health NHS Trust
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London, E1 1FR, United Kingdom

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