Testing a new device for continuous glucose and ketone monitoring in healthy individuals

Validation and Testing of a Novel CGM-CKM Device in Healthy Volunteers

University of Waterloo · NCT06877975

This study is testing a new device that continuously checks glucose and ketone levels in healthy people to see if it can help manage diabetes better and prevent serious complications.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment16 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 45 Years
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of Waterloo (other)
Locations1 site (Waterloo, Ontario)
Trial IDNCT06877975 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to validate and test a novel device designed for continuous monitoring of glucose and ketone levels in healthy volunteers. It addresses the challenges faced by individuals with type 1 diabetes in managing diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious complication that arises from high glucose and ketone levels. The device is minimally invasive and seeks to improve upon current methods that rely on single time point measurements through blood or urine strips. By providing continuous data, the device could enhance the management of diabetes and potentially prevent severe complications.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy volunteers aged 18 to 45 with no family history of diabetes.

Not a fit: Patients with a history of diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, or thyroid disorders will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this device could significantly improve the monitoring and management of diabetic ketoacidosis in individuals with type 1 diabetes.

How similar studies have performed: While continuous glucose monitoring has seen success, the continuous monitoring of ketone bodies is a relatively novel approach with limited prior studies.

Eligibility criteria

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The age range for the healthy volunteers (HVs) will be between 18 and 45 years old and with no family history of Diabetes (T1D or T2D, specifically biological parents and siblings).

Exclusion criteria included: (i) currently taking any medications (except for birth control for females); (ii) following a low-carbohydrate diet or consuming nutritional ketone supplements; (iii) considered competitive athlete engaged in competition or intensive training, (iv) have been diagnosed with Diabetes (T1D or T2D), hypertension, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, and thyroid disorder. (v) Having an allergy to any of the ingredients in the products used in the study, which will be explained to you in detail.

Where this trial is running

Waterloo, Ontario

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Diabetes Ketoacidosis

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.