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Prof Julian Hamilton-Shield
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Non-invasive glucose monitoring study

Recruiting

Open to: All Genders

Age: Mixed

Bristol Bristol

Medical Conditions

Type 1 diabetes

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More and more people are living with diabetes, which is putting a significant strain on the NHS and other healthcare systems globally. Current continuous glucose monitoring devices (CGMs) have greatly improved treatment, especially for young patients with Type 1 diabetes. However, these CGMs involve inserting a sensor beneath the skin using a needle, which can be painful and cause skin damage and irritation. This study aims to test a new device called 'Glucopatch' to see if it can measure glucose levels as well as current CGMs. The 'Glucopatch' is unique because it sits on the skin surface and does not require needle insertion, making it painless to use.

Start dates may differ between countries and research sites. The research team are responsible for keeping the information up-to-date.  

The recruitment start and end dates are as follows:

01 Jan 2026 30 Jun 2026

Participants will wear the 'Glucopatch' for 2 weeks each. They or their family will need to do four blood tests (finger pricks) a day and record these in a diary and research mobile phone. They will wear a new 'Glucopatch' every day, and glucose measures from these will be sent to a special research mobile phone. Participants and families will not know what these readings say, as we have not yet proven that the device is accurate for people living with diabetes. All diabetes care will continue using the participant's usual CGM.

At the end of the 2 weeks, participants and/or their families will return to BRHC to give back the research mobile phone, any remaining devices, and diaries. They will report any issues they had with 'Glucopatch' and arrange an interview with a researcher to discuss their overall thoughts on 'Glucopatch' and suggest improvements. We will also ask for consent to compare the usual care CGM glucose results with the 'Glucopatch' glucose levels.


We are looking to recruit about 30 children and young people (CYP), aged 5-18 years, from our diabetes clinics at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC).

You can take part if:



You may not be able to take part if:


Children in diabetes service with any other form of diabetes (Type 2, CFRD, MODY) or not on CGMS for management of diabetes.


Below are the locations for where you can take part in the trial. Please note that not all sites may be open.

  • NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre
    University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Marlborough Street
    Bristol
    BS1 3NU
  • Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
    Upper Maudlin Street
    Bristol
    BS28BJ

There are no direct benefits to taking part in this study. However, if the new technology is successful in measuring glucose levels accurately, it could lead to further work to get NHS adoption eventually. Risks include the inconvenience of daily finger pricks and potential issues with the 'Glucopatch' device.

Prof Julian Hamilton-Shield
j.p.h.shield@bristol.ac.uk



The study is sponsored by University of Bristol and funded by SBRI Healthcare.




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Read full details for Trial ID: ISRCTN15382728

Or CPMS: 68843

Last updated 07 May 2026

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