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Can a video game teach better diabetes care?

NCT ID NCT07812623

Symptom relief Sponsor: Maxima Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 10, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are testing SugarVita 2.0, a digital game that lets players make nutrition, activity, and medication decisions while a glucose simulator shows the results. The 12-week pilot enrolls 30 adults with type 2 diabetes and an HbA1c above 55 mmol/mol. The study measures changes in diabetes self-confidence, self-management, distress, and knowledge, plus HbA1c and engagement with the game.

What this could mean

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Active substance
SugarVita 2.0, a digital educational game that simulates glucose responses to food, activity, and medication choices
What this could lead to
If the game helps, it could offer a low-cost, engaging way for people with type 2 diabetes to build confidence and daily self-management skills outside standard education.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-arm pilot with 30 adults, so any improvements may reflect participation rather than the game itself. Larger controlled studies would be needed to show real benefit.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 30 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2026

Expected to finish

Aug 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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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: * Adults aged 18 years or older * Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) * Written informed consent obtained before any study procedures * HbA1c \>55 mmol/mol prior to study participation * For participants with T2DM only: BMI \>25 kg/m² * Sufficient command of the Dutch language to complete study questionnaires Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Active malignancy, except adequately treated basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin

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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 mellitus Diabetes mellitus type 2

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Maxima Medical Centre

    RECRUITING

    Eindhoven, North Brabant, 5631 BM, Netherlands

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