Laser blood test could spot diabetes in minutes

NCT ID NCT06862778

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: University Hospital, Aachen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This completed study tested whether a special laser technique called surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) can diagnose diabetes from a blood sample. Researchers analyzed blood from 52 people (healthy and diabetic) to see if the laser could tell them apart. The goal is to develop a quick, simple diagnostic tool that could replace traditional blood tests.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) liquid biopsy
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a faster, needle-free way to diagnose diabetes using just a drop of blood.
What could go wrong: This was a very small, early exploratory study with only 52 participants. The technique may not be accurate enough for real-world use and needs much larger testing.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIABETES

Contacts and locations

Locations

RWTH Aachen university hospital

Aachen, 52074, Germany

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