Alexa, teach me about diabetes: smart speaker trial aims to improve blood sugar in older adults

NCT ID NCT07734259

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether a voice-activated smart speaker can help adults aged 50 and older with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar levels. Participants receive weekly diabetes education and skills training calls through the smart speaker for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol, as well as feelings of depression, loneliness, and social isolation.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: weekly diabetes education and skills training calls delivered through a voice-activated, touchscreen-controlled smart speaker
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, at-home way to help older adults with diabetes better manage their blood sugar and overall health.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 30 participants and no comparison group, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention depends on participants being willing and able to use the smart speaker technology.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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DIABETES DIABETES (DM) TYPE 2 DIABETES

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