Smart sensors could revolutionize ICU blood sugar management

NCT ID NCT05585801

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) can help ICU patients maintain safe blood sugar levels more effectively than standard finger-stick checks. Researchers will enroll 500 adults undergoing major surgeries like pancreas or liver transplants. The goal is to see if CGMs reduce time spent outside the target glucose range and ease the workload on nurses.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitor

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that continuous glucose monitors are reliable and effective for managing blood sugar in ICU patients, potentially becoming a new standard of care.

What could go wrong

This is a single-center study with 500 patients, and results may not apply to all ICU settings. The device's accuracy in critically ill patients is still unproven.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine

    Prague, Czechia