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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kelurahan Semanan
Jakarta, Jakarta Special Capital Region, Indonesia
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