Could a wearable sensor improve pregnancy outcomes for women with type 2 diabetes?

NCT ID NCT06628453

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) to standard fingerstick testing for pregnant women with type 2 diabetes. Researchers want to see if CGM leads to better blood sugar control and fewer complications for both mother and baby. Participants wear a CGM device or use fingersticks from enrollment until delivery, and also provide blood samples and complete surveys.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Continuous glucose monitor (CGM)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that CGM helps pregnant women with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar and reduce complications for their babies.
What could go wrong: This is a single trial, and results may not apply to all women. CGM devices can be uncomfortable or cause skin irritation, and the study is still ongoing.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PREGNANCY TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS (T2DM)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Oregon Health and Science University
RECRUITING

Portland, Oregon, 97213, United States
Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital
RECRUITING

Greenville, South Carolina, 29605, United States
University of Alabama at Birmingham
RECRUITING

Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
University of California at San Diego
RECRUITING

San Diego, California, 92121, United States
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
RECRUITING

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
University of Pennsylvania
RECRUITING

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
RECRUITING

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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