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Can a smart sensor beat finger sticks for diabetes control?

NCT ID NCT05944432

Disease control Sponsor: Abbott Diabetes Care Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares continuous glucose monitoring using the FreeStyle Libre 3 sensor to standard finger-stick testing in 470 adults with type 2 diabetes whose blood sugar is not well controlled. Participants continue their usual medications (basal insulin plus SGLT2 inhibitor and/or GLP-1). The main goal is to see if the sensor improves HbA1c levels over 16 weeks. This is a management study, not a cure, as diabetes requires ongoing care.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

469 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2023

Expected to finish

Nov 2027

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Lead sponsor

A company

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or over. * Type 2 diabetes diagnosis for ≥1 year prior to enrolment. * Type 2 diabetes treated with a basal insulin injection regimen and SGLT2 inhibitor and/or GLP-1. * Screening HbA1c ≥59 mmol/mol to ≤97 mmol/mol (≥7.5% and ≤11.0%, inclusive). Exclusion Criteria: * Participant is currently prescribed prandial or pre-mixed (biphasic) insulin at enrolment. * Currently participating in another study that could affect glucose measurements or glucose management. * A female participant who is pregnant. * A breastfeeding female participant. * Bariatric surgical procedure within the past 12 months or is planning/scheduled for bariatric surgery within the study duration.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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Diabetes mellitus, type 2

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cambridge University Hospital (Addenbrookes)

    Cambridge, United Kingdom

  • Churchill Hospital

    Oxford, United Kingdom

  • Darlington Memorial Hospital

    Darlington, United Kingdom

  • Derriford Hospital

    Plymouth, United Kingdom

  • Hull Royal Infirmary

    Hull, United Kingdom

  • Ipswich Hospital

    Ipswich, United Kingdom

  • King's College Hospital

    London, United Kingdom

  • Leicester General Hospital

    Leicester, United Kingdom

  • Manchester Royal Infirmary

    Manchester, M13 9WU, United Kingdom

  • Moorgreen Hospital

    Southampton, United Kingdom

  • Ninewells Hospital

    Dundee, United Kingdom

  • Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

    Norwich, United Kingdom

  • Northern General Hospital

    Sheffield, United Kingdom

  • Northwick Park Hospital

    Harrow, United Kingdom

  • Princess Alexandra Hospital

    Harlow, United Kingdom

  • Queen Alexandra Hospital

    Portsmouth, United Kingdom

  • Queen Elizabeth Hospital

    Birmingham, United Kingdom

  • Royal Derby Hospital

    Derby, DE22 3NE, United Kingdom

  • Royal United Hospital

    Bath, United Kingdom

  • Singleton Hospital

    Swansea, United Kingdom

  • St James University Hospital

    Leeds, United Kingdom

  • St Mary's Hospital

    London, United Kingdom

  • Tameside General Hospital

    Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom

  • The Adam Practice

    Poole, United Kingdom

  • Wishaw Hospital

    Wishaw, United Kingdom

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