Can a High-Tech patch help underserved diabetes patients control blood sugar?

NCT ID NCT05766488

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

Summary

This study looks at whether a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) – a small sensor worn on the arm that checks blood sugar constantly – can help underserved patients with type 2 diabetes better manage their condition compared to traditional finger-stick testing. Fifty adults with poorly controlled diabetes (A1c over 9%) will use either a CGM or a standard glucometer for 6 months. Researchers will track changes in blood sugar levels and how often dangerously low blood sugar occurs.

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 (Freestyle Libre 2)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that continuous glucose monitors improve blood sugar control in underserved patients with type 2 diabetes, potentially leading to wider access and better care.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may be difficult for some patients to use consistently, and the study does not test long-term outcomes beyond 6 months.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Nebraska Medicine

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68198-7400D, United States