Digital twins could revolutionize mental health care for diabetes patients
NCT ID NCT07212075
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to identify subgroups of people with diabetes who share similar patterns between their blood sugar levels and mental health. By using smartphone surveys and continuous glucose monitors, researchers will create 'digital twins'—virtual models that can predict how mental health and blood sugar change over time. The goal is to help doctors make more personalized treatment decisions for conditions like depression, anxiety, and eating disorders in people with diabetes.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 1,809 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study participants are enrolled from the population of people with diabetes treated at several specialised diabetes centres in South Germany. Including the Diabetes Clinic Mergentheim (DCM), Diabetes Practice Mergentheim, DiaMedicum Center Würzburg.
- Ages
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18 to 80 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: * 18 to 80 years of age * Diagnosis of type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes or other specific type of diabetes * Diabetes duration ≥ 1 year * Sufficient German language skills * Informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to consent * Significant cognitive impairment (e.g. dementia) * Severe disorder or condition impacting the person's ability to participate in the study or likely to confound results (e.g. treated cancer, heart disease ≥ NYHA III, schizophrenia/psychotic disorder) * Terminal illness * Being bedridden
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Diabetes Clinic Mergentheim (DCM)
RECRUITINGBad Mergentheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, 97980, Germany
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MVZ DiaMedicum Würzburg
COMPLETEDWürzburg, Baden-Wurttemberg, 97072, Germany
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MVZ Diabetespraxis Mergentheim
COMPLETEDBad Mergentheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, 97980, Germany
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