Could a selfie replace the Finger-Prick? new study tests facial scan for diabetes screening

NCT ID NCT07502690

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

Summary

This observational study in Jakarta will test whether a smartphone facial scan can accurately estimate blood sugar and HbA1c levels without needles. Researchers will compare the scan results with standard lab blood tests in 300 adults, with or without diabetes. If accurate, this technology could make diabetes screening simpler and more accessible in community settings.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

remote photoplethysmography (rPPG) facial scan

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a needle-free, low-cost way to screen for diabetes and high blood sugar in community settings.

What could go wrong

This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. The technology may not be accurate enough to replace standard blood tests, and results may not apply to all populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus hyperglycemia hypoglycemia

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

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  • Kelurahan Semanan

    Jakarta, Jakarta Special Capital Region, Indonesia

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