Could a smart pen take the guesswork out of insulin dosing?
NCT ID NCT06406439
First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This trial tests whether a smart insulin pen called DIA:CONN P8 can help people with type 1, type 2, or pancreatogenic diabetes better control their blood sugar. Participants use the pen for 12 weeks, and the pen automatically calculates bolus insulin doses based on meal information and other factors. The study compares changes in HbA1c levels between those using the smart pen and those using standard insulin injections.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a smart insulin pen called DIA:CONN P8 that automatically calculates and sets bolus insulin doses based on meal information and other indicators
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could make daily insulin management easier and more accurate, potentially improving blood sugar control and reducing the mental burden of dose calculations.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage trial, and the device may not prove superior to standard insulin pens. Technical failures or user errors could also limit its effectiveness.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
-
Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
-
120 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
-
May 2024
- Finished
-
Apr 2025
- Lead sponsor
-
A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
-
19 to 75 years
- Sex
-
Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
-
Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
Show the full entry requirements Hide the full entry requirements
Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age between 19 and 75 years old. 2. Confirmed diagnosis of Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes or post-pancreatectomy(total or partial) diabetes at least 1 year prior to screening. 3. Currently using multiple dose insulin therapy at least 3 months prior to screening, regardless of Continuous Glucose Monitoring(CGM) usage. 4. HbA1c levels between 7.5% and 12.0% at screening. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Who have administered medications affecting glucose metabolism within 3 months before screening(e.g., corticosteroids, immunosuppressants) (Candidate with stable, ongoing dosage for over 6 months before screening are exempted from this criterion). 2. Diagnosed with clinically significant cardiovascular disease within 6 months prior to screening. 3. Exhibiting an estimated glomerular filtration rate(eGFR)\<15 mL/min at the screening. 4. Unable to engage in study education due to severe systemic disorders(e.g., end-stage renal failure requiring dialysis, liver cirrhosis of Child-Pugh Class C or higher, etc) 5. Participants with severe diabetic complications(e.g., diabetic foot, diabetic retinopathy, etc) 6. Pregnant or lactating women
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for Diabetes (insulin-requiring, type 1 or type 2) are added.
Genom att skicka in godkänner du våra Användarvillkor
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital
Gwangmyeong, Deokan-ro, 14353, South Korea
-
Kangbuk Samsung Hospital
Seoul, Jongno-gu, 03181, South Korea
-
Kyung Hee University Hospital
Seoul, Dongdaemun-gu, 02447, South Korea
-
Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong
Seoul, Gangdong-gu, 05278, South Korea
-
National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital
Goyang-si, Ilsandong-gu, 10444, South Korea
-
Samsung Changwon Hospital
Changwon, Masanhoewon-gu, 51353, South Korea
-
Samsung Medical Center
Seoul, Gangnam-gu, 06351, South Korea
-
Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
Seoul, Seocho-gu, 06591, South Korea
-
Severance Hospital
Seoul, Seodaemun-gu, 03722, South Korea
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- New pill takes aim at stubborn blood sugar
- Gene therapy shots aim to save legs from amputation in diabetes
- New pill takes aim at blood sugar in diabetes
- Home c-peptide tests could reveal hidden insulin production in diabetes
- Can AI-Tailored heat warnings shield chronic disease patients from dangerous temperatures?
- Can a glucose sensor and family coaching tame type 1 diabetes in toddlers?