Continuous glucose sensor vs. fingerstick in hospital patients
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study compares a continuous glucose monitor (a small sensor on the skin) with the usual fingerstick method for checking blood sugar in hospitalized patients. It aims to see if the sensor is more convenient and just as accurate.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and staying in a surgical ward in the hospital.
- Your doctor has ordered blood sugar checks at least 4 times a day (or 3 times a day at Svendborg Hospital).
- You expect to be in the hospital for at least three more days.
- You are at risk for low or high blood sugar, even if you don't have diabetes.
- You can communicate in Danish.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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