Smart rings and wristbands may help predict diabetes progression
NCT ID NCT07192861
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether wearable devices like continuous glucose monitors, Oura rings, and smart wristbands can predict how well the pancreas is working in people with type 1 diabetes. About 28 adults will use these tools at home for a short time. The goal is to develop remote methods to monitor pancreas health, which could later help personalize treatment for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 28 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2025
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Individuals with Type 1 Diabetes
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * An established diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes * Self-reported glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) below 8% (64 mmol/mol) * Body Mass Index 18-40 kg/m2 * Fluent in written and spoken English * Own a personal iPhone 6s or later (iOS 15+ or newer) or Android smartphone (version 12 or newer) and willing to use this phone to download and use the app for the study * Own a personal Dexcom CGM and willing to provide the study researchers access to it's data during the study. * Willing to use the study wearable devices (Oura ring, Empatica wristband) * Resides in the San Francisco Bay area and willing to travel to Novato, CA on at least two occasions for the in person assessments at the Buck Institute. * If using long-acting insulin (e.g. Basaglar, Lantus, Levemir, Toujeo, Tresiba), must be on a dosing schedule that involves administration of insulin only at bedtime and no other times of day * Willing to stop use of prescription or over-the-counter medications containing acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol, Percocet, Nyquil and other common medications for cold and flu, etc.) due to potential interference with the study-provided continuous glucose monitor. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or breastfeeding * Current tobacco use * Allergy to dairy or soy * History of pancreatic disease (other than diabetes) or pancreatic transplantation * Active malignancy or chemotherapy for malignancy within the past year * History of bariatric surgery or other gastrointestinal surgery anticipated to affect glucose metabolism, or any cause of gastroparesis * Renal, hepatic, cardiovascular, or other systemic disease likely to interfere with glucose metabolism or study participation. * History of severe hypoglycemia or diabetes-related ketoacidosis in the prior 6 months or \>2 episodes in the past 12 months. * Overnight hospitalization for any reason in the past 3 months. * Current use of the following medications: Calcium channel blockers (e.g., verapamil), glucocorticoids, non-selective beta blockers (e.g., propranolol), GLP-1 receptor agonists, SGLT inhibitors, DPP-4 inhibitors, sulfonylureas, meglitinides, metformin, or thiazolidinediones.
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Locations
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Buck Institute for Research on Aging
San Francisco, California, 94102, United States
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