A quick finger-prick test could spot hidden diabetes in rural villages
NCT ID NCT07718867
First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a finger-prick HbA1c test can detect type 2 diabetes better than the standard random blood glucose test in at-risk adults living in rural Dali, China. Researchers will compare detection rates and costs among 720 permanent rural residents with no known diabetes but at high risk. The goal is to find a practical, affordable screening method for communities with limited access to laboratory testing.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- point-of-care capillary HbA1c test (finger-prick) and fingerstick random blood glucose test
- What this could lead to
- If the finger-prick HbA1c test proves more effective and cost-effective, it could become a new standard for diabetes screening in rural areas with limited access to labs.
- What could go wrong
- This is a screening comparison, not a treatment trial. The HbA1c test may not be more accurate or cost-effective than the current method, and results may not apply outside rural China.
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The First People's Hospital of Dali
Dali, Yunnan, 671000, China
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