Can a wearable glucose sensor survive the operating room?
NCT ID NCT06614127
First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tests whether the Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitor, a wearable sensor that tracks blood sugar, can maintain a reliable connection during surgery. The device is placed on either the upper arm or the lateral thigh in adults undergoing operations lasting at least three hours. Researchers will measure how often the sensor stays connected, especially during the use of electrocautery, which may interfere with the signal. The goal is to see if this technology can be used effectively in the operating room.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitor
- What this could lead to
- If the Dexcom G7 stays connected reliably in the operating room, it could enable real-time glucose tracking during surgery, improving safety for patients with diabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study, and connectivity may still be unreliable despite the sensor's placement. Results may not apply to all surgical settings or patient types.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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45 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adult abdominal and general surgical patients.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- 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: * Adults age 18 and above able to consent for themselves * Willingness and ability to participate in study procedures * Surgery length estimated 3 hours or longer Exclusion Criteria: * Cardiothoracic surgical patients * Plan for intraoperative radiologic imaging * Patients on IV infusion of insulin prior to surgery * Anemia with hemoglobin less than 7 * Patients on hydroxyurea * Patients with known adhesive allergies * Pregnant women
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Loma Linda University Troesch Medical Center
Loma Linda, California, 92354, United States
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