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Can a skin sensor replace finger pricks for kids with diabetes?

NCT ID NCT02821117

NEW Disease control Sponsor: Abbott Diabetes Care Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 22, 2026 · Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Summary

Researchers are testing whether the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system helps children and teenagers with type 1 diabetes control their blood sugar better than standard finger-prick testing. The study includes 76 young people aged 4 to 17 who use insulin and have a caregiver. Participants wear the sensor for 14 days while it records glucose in the background, then use it for 8 weeks to guide daily diabetes management, and researchers compare their time in a healthy glucose range.

What this could mean

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Active substance
FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system
What this could lead to
If it works, children and teens with type 1 diabetes could manage their blood sugar with fewer finger pricks and steadier glucose levels.
What could go wrong
The trial is small and short, so results may not hold up in everyday life. Some participants may find the sensor uncomfortable or unreliable, and glucose control depends on many factors beyond the device.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

76 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2016

Finished

Feb 2017

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

4 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged ≥4 years and ≤17 years. * Has an identified Caregiver of ≥18 years. * Type 1 diabetes using insulin (administered by injections or CSII) for at least 1 year. * Current insulin regimen has been unchanged for at least 2 months prior to enrolment (e.g. change of insulin or administration method), with no plans to change insulin regimen. * Currently testing BG, on average at least 2 times per day. Exclusion Criteria: * Concomitant disease or condition that may compromise patient safety including and not limited to; cystic fibrosis, severe mental illness, known or suspected eating disorder or any uncontrolled long term medical condition. * Currently prescribed oral steroid therapy for any acute or chronic condition (or requires it during the study). * Currently receiving dialysis treatment or planning to receive dialysis during the study. * Female participant known to be pregnant. * Participating in another device or drug study that could affect glucose measurements or glucose management. * Currently using or planning to use FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System or a Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) device during the study. * Has used the FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System or a Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) device in the previous 3 months. * Known (or suspected) allergy to medical grade adhesives. * In the investigator's opinion the participant is unsuitable to participate due to any other cause/reason (participant and caregiver considered).

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Conditions

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diabetes mellitus type 1 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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Diabetes mellitus

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Altnagelvin Hospital

    Londonderry, BT47 6SB, United Kingdom

  • Antrim Area Hospital

    Antrim, BT41 2RL, United Kingdom

  • Kinder- und Jugendkrankenhaus

    Hanover, 30173, Germany

  • National Children's Hospital

    Dublin, 24, Ireland

  • Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

    Nottingham, NG7 2UH, United Kingdom

  • Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children

    Belfast, County Antrim, BT12 6BE, United Kingdom

  • Southampton University Hospital NHS Trust

    Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom

  • St. James University Hospital, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

    Leeds, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom

  • Temple Street Children's University Hospital

    Dublin, 7, Ireland

  • Ulster Hospital

    Belfast, BT16, United Kingdom

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