Heart pump Patients' blood sugar tests under scrutiny
NCT ID NCT05933161
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether the standard A1C blood sugar test works correctly in people with a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD), a type of heart pump. Researchers will compare A1C results with continuous glucose monitor (CGM) readings over 3 months in 20 adults with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if CGMs provide better blood sugar control and help avoid dangerous lows.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 20 people
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- Started
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Nov 2023
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Subjects diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus who have a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) will be recruited from the LVAD clinic at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.
- 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: * Prior implantation of contemporary, centrifugal flow LVAD (HeartWare or HeartMate 3) at any time after 2010 * Diagnosis of type II diabetes mellitus * Any antihyperglycemic regimen * Greater than 3 months out from LVAD implantation * Capable of utilizing smartphone device for LibreLink app for uploading glycemic data * Patients may be enrolled who have preexisting CGM in place. Exclusion Criteria: * Type I diabetics * Unable to return at 3 month evaluation * Unwillingness to participate
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Locations
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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