New wearable could double diabetes monitoring power
NCT ID NCT07139808
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study is testing a new wearable device that continuously measures both glucose (sugar) and ketone levels in adults with type 1 diabetes. The device is worn for 15 days and its readings are compared to standard lab tests. The goal is to see if it is accurate and safe enough for everyday use.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- GK5 CGKM (continuous glucose and ketone monitoring device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a more accurate and convenient way for people with type 1 diabetes to monitor both glucose and ketone levels, potentially improving daily disease management.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage study with only 12 participants, focused on accuracy and safety rather than health outcomes. The device may not prove significantly better than existing monitors, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Henan University of Science and Technology
RECRUITINGLuoyang, Henan, 471003, China
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The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University
RECRUITINGShijiazhuang, Hebei, 050000, China
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