Using mobile technology to identify prediabetes and type 2 diabetes in adults
Official title: Mobile technologies to screen for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes in asymptomatic adults
Funded at Duke University · NIH-11093345 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for adults to help test new smartphone and smartwatch tools that can track glucose levels and predict the risk of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, making it easier for more people to get checked for these conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | May 5, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $632,536 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DK133531-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11093345 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are asymptomatic adults who may be at risk for prediabetes or type 2 diabetes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are already diagnosed with diabetes or have severe complications related to diabetes may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to improve the detection of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes in adults by utilizing mobile technologies such as smartphones and smartwatches. The approach involves developing wearable devices that can monitor glucose levels and predict diabetes risk based on personal data. By leveraging widely used consumer technology, the study seeks to create a scalable and practical screening method that can reach a larger population. Participants will be involved in validating these innovative detection strategies to ensure their effectiveness.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier detection and better management of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, potentially reducing the risk of complications associated with these conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in using mobile technology for health monitoring, indicating that this approach could be effective in diabetes detection as well.
Where this research is happening
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Duke University
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dunn, Jessilyn P — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Dunn, Jessilyn P
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.