Talking to your phone could detect diabetes, study finds

NCT ID NCT07421921

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether computer analysis of voice recordings can detect type 2 diabetes. Over 7,000 adults in the UK recorded themselves reading and answering questions online. A subset also provided blood samples to check accuracy. The goal is to see if voice biomarkers could become a simple, at-home screening tool for diabetes.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a simple, non-invasive voice-based screening tool for type 2 diabetes, making early detection easier and more accessible.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. The voice analysis may not be accurate enough for real-world screening, and results may not apply to non-English speakers or people outside the UK.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus glucose intolerance prediabetes syndrome type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Online

    Nationwide, United Kingdom