New CGM training program aims to help seniors with diabetes
NCT ID NCT07463209
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study tests a three-session training program to help older adults (65+) who use insulin learn to use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). Participants will be randomly assigned to the program or standard training. The goal is to see if the program improves how often they wear the CGM and their blood sugar control. The study involves 144 participants and lasts 6 weeks, with follow-up interviews.
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) integration program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could help older adults with diabetes better manage their blood sugar and reduce diabetes-related distress.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 144 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program is behavioral, so individual outcomes may vary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
RECRUITINGChapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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