Could a wearable sensor replace fingerstick tests in the ICU?
NCT ID NCT07687368
First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) with standard fingerstick testing in 400 critically ill ICU patients with high blood sugar. CGM uses a small sensor under the skin to measure glucose every 5 minutes and alerts staff when levels are too high or low. The goal is to see if CGM helps keep glucose in a safe range, reduces dangerous highs and lows, and cuts down on the number of blood tests needed.
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 Monitoring (CGM) device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, CGM could become routine in ICUs, improving patient safety and reducing the need for frequent fingerstick blood tests.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center trial, and results may not apply to all ICUs. CGM may not significantly improve outcomes over standard care.
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Conditions
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Carrer de Villarroel, 170
Barcelona, Catalonia, 08036, Spain
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