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Can a tubeless 'Smart' insulin pump transform diabetes care for kids?

NCT ID NCT07785037

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Queen Fabiola Children's University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how children and teens with type 1 diabetes use the Omnipod 5, a tubeless insulin pump that automatically adjusts insulin based on glucose readings. Researchers will track how quickly families adopt the system, who chooses it, and how it affects blood sugar control and safety over a year. Participants receive their usual diabetes care, and no extra tests or visits are needed.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Omnipod 5 hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery system (a tubeless wearable insulin pump with continuous glucose monitoring)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show how well automated insulin delivery works in everyday pediatric care, helping more children with type 1 diabetes access and benefit from this technology.
What could go wrong
As an observational study, it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may be influenced by who chooses the system, and the follow-up is limited to one year.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 200 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Children and adolescents under 18 years of age with type 1 diabetes who are followed at the Paediatric Diabetes Centre of Queen Fabiola University Children's Hospital (HUDERF), Brussels, Belgium, and who initiate the Omnipod® 5 hybrid closed-loop system as part of routine clinical care during the study period.

Ages

1 year to 16 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Children and adolescents (\<16 years) diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Followed at the Paediatric Diabetes Centre of HUDERF. Initiation of the Omnipod® 5 hybrid closed-loop system during the study period as part of routine clinical care (1/05/2025 au 30/04/2026) Written informed consent provided by the parent(s) or legal guardian(s), and assent from the child or adolescent when applicable, in accordance with Belgian regulations. Exclusion Criteria: Decline participation or withdraw informed consent (or assent, when applicable). Have insufficient clinical or device data available for the planned analyses.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

type 1 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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Type 1 diabetes mellitus

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