Could a tiny sensor replace the glucose drink test for new moms?
NCT ID NCT06184373
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) — a small sensor worn under the skin — is an acceptable and useful tool for checking diabetes risk in women who recently had gestational diabetes. Twenty women will wear the CGM for 10 days at 6-8 weeks after giving birth, then complete surveys about their experience. The goal is to see if CGM could improve low follow-up rates for postpartum diabetes screening.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- continuous glucose monitor (CGM)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that CGM is a practical and acceptable way to screen for diabetes risk after gestational diabetes, potentially improving follow-up care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early study (20 participants) focused on acceptability, not on proving that CGM prevents diabetes. Results may not apply to all women.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ohio State University Medical Center
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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