Finger clip could spot hidden artery disease in diabetics faster than current tests

NCT ID NCT05795582

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a device that shines light through the toe (photoplethysmography) can quickly detect peripheral artery disease in people with diabetes. The new method measures how long it takes blood to refill the toe after a heartbeat, and researchers compare it to the standard toe-brachial pressure index. If accurate, this could make screening easier and more routine for millions of diabetic patients.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: POPMETRE® device (photoplethysmography)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a faster, simpler, and cheaper way to screen diabetic patients for peripheral artery disease.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage comparison study, not a treatment trial. The new method may not prove accurate enough to replace current screening.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIABETES

Contacts and locations

Locations

CH d'Antibes
RECRUITING

Antibes, France
CHU de Nice
RECRUITING

Nice, 06000, France

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