Smart patch vs finger prick: can a CGM improve blood sugar after Weight-Loss surgery?

NCT ID NCT07095972

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will enroll 20 severely obese adults scheduled for metabolic surgery. Half will use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and half will use standard finger-stick testing to track blood sugar. Researchers want to see if the CGM leads to steadier blood sugar levels and fewer dangerous lows. The goal is to find better ways to manage glucose after surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Abbott Freestyle Libre CGM (continuous glucose monitor device)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that using a CGM helps people with obesity achieve better blood sugar control after metabolic surgery compared to standard finger-stick testing.

What could go wrong

This is a very small early-stage trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is for monitoring only and does not directly treat obesity or diabetes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus morbid obesity Obesity obesity disorder

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  • Pennington Biomedical Research Center

    Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808, United States

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