Patch pump could simplify diabetes care

NCT ID NCT07403565

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

Summary

This study tested a new insulin patch pump in 161 adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who needed intensive insulin therapy. Participants used either the new patch pump or a standard pump for 7 days in a hospital. Researchers measured changes in average blood sugar levels to see if the patch pump worked as well as the standard one.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Insulin Patch Pump System (a wearable device that delivers insulin)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer people with diabetes a more convenient and effective way to manage their blood sugar with a patch pump instead of a traditional pump.

What could go wrong

This was a short, 7-day inpatient study with only 161 participants, so long-term benefits and real-world use are not yet proven. The device may not work as well for everyone or could have technical issues.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus type 1 diabetes mellitus type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Peking University First Hospital

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China

  • Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University

    Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

  • Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hosipital,Sun Yat-sen University

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

  • The Fourth Hospital of Harbin Medical University

    Harbin, Heilongjiang, China

  • The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College

    Shantou, Guangdong, China