Can a simple patch stop diabetes device skin woes?
NCT ID NCT07767461
First seen Aug 17, 2026 ยท Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether a silicone-based or a hydrocolloid patch placed under insulin pumps or glucose monitors can prevent contact dermatitis from coming back in children aged 2-18. Participants will use different patches and attend visits for skin exams, ultrasounds, and questionnaires. The goal is to find a better way to protect skin so that skin reactions don't stop anyone from getting the diabetes treatment they need.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Silicone-based patch (Hypafix) and hydrocolloid patch (Weloa Sensipatch) used under diabetes devices
- What this could lead to
- If one patch type works better, it could offer a simple way to prevent skin irritation and help more children with diabetes use their devices comfortably.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is small and early, so results may not apply to everyone. Some children might still react to the patches themselves, and the study doesn't test long-term effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen
RECRUITINGCopenhagen, Denmark
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