Painless patch could replace finger pricks for glucose and ketone monitoring
NCT ID NCT06977633
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early study tests a new device: a small patch with tiny, painless needles that sits on the skin and measures glucose and ketone levels continuously. Ten people with type 1 diabetes will wear the patch for 4 hours while briefly stopping their insulin pumps. Researchers will compare the patch's readings to standard blood tests to see how accurate it is.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Glucose and ketone sensor (prototype device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a painless, continuous way to monitor both glucose and ketones, helping people with type 1 diabetes manage their condition more easily.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early pilot study with only 10 participants. The sensor is tested for just 4 hours, so it may not work reliably over longer periods or in real-world conditions.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Stanford University
Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States
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