Can a phone app tame type 2 diabetes? new study tests a digital dashboard

NCT ID NCT05451914

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a smartphone app called My Diabetes Care that uses simple graphics to help people with type 2 diabetes understand their health numbers (like blood sugar and cholesterol) and gives tips for self-care. 458 adults from two hospitals used the app or got usual care. The goal was to see if the app improves blood sugar control over time.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: My Diabetes Care (patient portal app with infographics and tailored self-care info)
What this could lead to: If it works, this app could help people with type 2 diabetes better understand their health data and improve blood sugar control.
What could go wrong: This is a completed pragmatic trial, but the app is just a tool – it may not lead to big improvements for everyone. Results depend on how much people use it.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIABETES MELLITUS, TYPE 2

Contacts and locations

Locations

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

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