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Could a sticky patch replace the dreaded sugar drink test for new moms?

NCT ID NCT07332416

Diagnosis Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) worn on the arm for 14 days can replace the standard oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) for women who had gestational diabetes. Many women find the OGTT burdensome and skip it, missing a chance to catch lingering blood sugar problems. The study will enroll 1,300 women 12-16 weeks after childbirth to see how many actually use and return the CGM sensor.

What this could mean

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Active substance
continuous glucose monitor (Freestyle LibrePro)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a simpler, more comfortable way to screen for diabetes after pregnancy, potentially improving follow-up care and long-term health.
What could go wrong
This is a pilot study focused on whether women will use the device, not on health outcomes. The CGM may not be as accurate as the standard test, and results may not apply to non-English speakers.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 1,300 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2026

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 12-16 weeks postpartum * Gestational diabetes Mellitus (GDM) diagnosis in most recent pregnancy * Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) order placed in the medical record Exclusion Criteria: * Pre-gestational diabetes * Non-English language

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gestational diabetes

As listed by the trial registrant

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Gestational diabetes

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Wake Forest University Health Sciences

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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