New device could protect tiny babies from dangerous low blood sugar
NCT ID NCT01942239
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether a real-time continuous glucose monitor could help detect and manage low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) in very low birth weight newborns. 48 infants were randomly assigned to either the continuous monitor or standard finger-stick testing for their first three days of life. The goal was to see if the monitor reduced the number and duration of hypoglycemia episodes, which can harm brain development.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- real-time continuous glucose monitoring device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better management of low blood sugar in fragile newborns, potentially reducing brain damage risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study with only 48 infants. Results may not apply to all hospitals or babies, and the device may not catch all low sugar events.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UH Tours Clocheville hospital
Tours, 37000, France
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