AI spots hidden lumps that mess with insulin
NCT ID NCT05377268
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a machine learning program can detect lipohypertrophy—hidden lumps under the skin caused by insulin injections—using portable ultrasound. About 100 people with diabetes will first have their injection sites scanned. In a second phase, 40 people found to have these hidden lumps will have their blood sugar levels checked to see how injecting into these areas affects glucose control. The goal is to improve insulin absorption and diabetes management.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 100 people
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- Started
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Mar 2023
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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19 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects with a diagnosis of Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes mellitus * Current treatment with a minimum of one insulin injection daily or insulin pump for at least 2 years Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects taking a glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist or a systemic glucocorticoid * Past history of a non-lipohypertrophic dermatological condition in the insulin injection site area
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Locations
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Vancouver General Hospital Diabetes Centre
RECRUITINGVancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 1M9, Canada
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