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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2PERIODIC-CGMNCT07336329

Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Non-Insulin Treated Type 2 Diabetes: Continuous vs. Periodic Use

A study testing FreeStyle Libre 2 Continuous Glucose Monitoring in people with Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, run by Kangbuk Samsung Hospital at 1 site in South Korea.

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Sites and contacts
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Trial summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) part-time works as well as wearing it full-time in adults with type 2 diabetes who do not use insulin. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 19 to 80 years
Conditions the study is for
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
What is being tested?
FreeStyle Libre 2 Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
150 participants
Where
1 siteSouth Korea
Study dates
2 Jan 2026to 30 Jun 2027
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 19 to 80 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Adults aged 19 to 80 years at the time of informed consent
  • Adults with type 2 diabetes not using insulin
  • Patients treated with GLP-1 agonist, oral hypoglycemic agents, and/or lifestyle modifications
  • Patients who have maintained stable diabetes treatment for at least 3 months without changes
  • HbA1c between 7.5% and 10.0%
  • Willing to wear personal continuous glucose monitoring device (CGM)
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  • Willing to install and use CGM-linked app on personal smartphone with continuous access to WIFI or cellular data
  • Able to read and write Korean as judged by investigator
  • Willing to use medically acceptable contraception until end of study (sterile status, intrauterine device, or concurrent use of male/female barrier method with spermicide)
  • Fully informed about the clinical trial and voluntarily consenting to participate

Who cannot join

  • Type 1 diabetes mellitus
  • Gestational diabetes mellitus
  • History of pancreatectomy
  • Continuous or intermittent insulin therapy for 7 days or more within 3 months
  • Oral or IV steroid treatment within 1 month prior to informed consent
  • Serious infection, surgery (scheduled or history), or severe trauma within 3 months prior to informed consent
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  • History of malignancy within 1 year prior to informed consent (except thyroid cancer)
  • On hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis or eGFR < 30 mL/min/1.73m2
  • Unable to avoid the following concomitant medications, devices, or treatments during the study: CGM other than study device, X-ray/MRI/CT scans, radiofrequency thermal therapy, implantable devices such as pacemakers, immunosuppressants, steroids, IV vitamin preparations, cancer treatment, hemodialysis/peritoneal dialysis, insulin therapy
  • Uncontrolled thyroid disease or clinically significant severe endocrine disorders (Cushing's syndrome, pheochromocytoma, etc.)
  • Severe allergic reaction to skin adhesives (e.g., dyspnea, severe rash, edema)
  • Whole blood donation within 60 days, apheresis within 30 days, or blood transfusion within 90 days prior to device application
  • Judged by investigator as unable to handle continuous glucose monitoring device
  • Pregnant or lactating women
  • Planning pregnancy within 1 year
  • Otherwise judged by investigator as inappropriate for participation in this clinical trial

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Sun-Joon Moon, MD, PhD contact

+82-2-2001-1550

ipleat.m@gmail.com

South Korea1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Kangbuk Samsung Hospital

    Seoul, South Korea, 03181

    Sun-Joon Moon, MD, PhD, +82-2-2001-1550, ipleat.m@gmail.com

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About this study

Official title: Effectiveness of Periodic Use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring After Three Months of Continuous Use in Patients With Non-Insulin-Treated Type 2 Diabetes Patients: A Multicenter, Randomized, Parallel-Group, Open-Label, Non-Inferiority, Investigator-Initiated Trial

The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) part-time works as well as wearing it full-time in adults with type 2 diabetes who do not use insulin. The main questions it aims to answer are:

  • Does wearing CGM part-time (2 weeks per month) control blood sugar as well as wearing it continuously?
  • How do the two wearing patterns compare for blood sugar levels throughout the day, weight, blood pressure, and patient satisfaction?
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Researchers will compare part-time CGM use to continuous CGM use to see if part-time use is just as effective for blood sugar control.

All participants will:

  • Wear a CGM device continuously for 3 months to learn how their blood sugar responds to different foods and activities
  • Then be randomly assigned to wear CGM either part-time (2 weeks each month) or continuously for another 3 months
  • Replace the CGM sensor on their arm every 2 weeks
  • Use a smartphone app to track their blood sugar readings
  • Visit the clinic 3 times for blood tests and check-ups
  • Receive education on adjusting diet based on their CGM readings
  • Keep their current diabetes medications unchanged during the study

The study will last about 6 months total. Participants will use the FreeStyle Libre 2 CGM device, which is already approved for use in people with diabetes.

Being tested
FreeStyle Libre 2 Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Keywords
type 2 diabetes, continuous glucose monitoring
Medical subject headings
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • FreeStyle Libre 2 Continuous Glucose MonitoringDevice

    FreeStyle Libre 2 continuous glucose monitoring system consisting of a sensor worn on the upper arm that measures interstitial glucose levels continuously for up to 14 days. Data is transmitted to a smartphone app (FreeStyle LibreLink). The sensor is a Class 3 medical device approved by MFDS (Korea). Participants receive education on adjusting diet based on postprandial glucose patterns observed through CGM. Existing diabetes medications (oral agents and/or GLP-1 agonists) are maintained without changes throughout the intervention period.

Study groups in NCT07336329
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Periodic CGM UseExperimentalAll participants first wear FreeStyle Libre 2 CGM continuously for 12 weeks to establish baseline glucose patterns. Only those with at least 50% sensor active time proceed to randomization. After randomization, participants in this arm wear CGM intermittently for 2 weeks at weeks 2, 6, and 10 (±3 days each). Each sensor is worn for 14 days then removed. During non-wearing periods, no CGM is used. Participants receive education on diet adjustment based on postprandial glucose from CGM. Existing diabetes medications are maintained without changes throughout the study.
Receives: Device: FreeStyle Libre 2 Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Continuous CGM UseActive comparatorAll participants first wear FreeStyle Libre 2 CGM continuously for 12 weeks to establish baseline glucose patterns. Only those with at least 50% sensor active time proceed to randomization. After randomization, participants in this arm continue to wear CGM continuously for 12 weeks with sensor replacement every 14 days (total 6 replacements). Participants receive education on diet adjustment based on postprandial glucose from CGM. Existing diabetes medications are maintained without changes throughout the study.
Receives: Device: FreeStyle Libre 2 Continuous Glucose Monitoring

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change in HbA1c from 3 to 6 months

    Non-inferiority comparison of the adjusted change in glycated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) from month 3 (V2, randomization visit) to month 6 (V3, end of study). The non-inferiority margin is set at 0.3%. The periodic use group will be considered non-inferior to the continuous use group if the lower bound of the 97.5% one-sided confidence interval for the difference in HbA1c change (periodic minus continuous) is greater than -0.3%.

    Measured: At 6 months (V3)

Secondary outcomes (20)
  1. Change in HbA1c

    Adjusted change in glycated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) from month 3 to month 6, comparing periodic versus continuous CGM use groups.

    Measured: At 6 months (V3)

  2. Change in Blood Pressure

    Adjusted change in systolic and diastolic blood pressure from month 3 to month 6, comparing periodic versus continuous CGM use groups.

    Measured: At 6 months (V3)

  3. At 6 months (V3)

    Adjusted change in lipid parameters (LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, triglycerides) from month 3 to month 6, comparing periodic versus continuous CGM use groups.

    Measured: At 6 months (V3)

  4. Change in Body Weight

    Adjusted change in body weight (kg) from month 3 to month 6, comparing periodic versus continuous CGM use groups.

    Measured: At 6 months (V3)

  5. Change in HOMA-IR

    Adjusted change in Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) from month 3 to month 6, comparing periodic versus continuous CGM use groups.

    Measured: At 6 months (V3)

  6. Change in Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction (DTSQ)

    Change in Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (DTSQ) score from month 3 to month 6, comparing periodic versus continuous CGM use groups. Higher scores indicate greater treatment satisfaction.

    Measured: At 6 months (V3)

  7. Change in Diabetes Self-Efficacy (K-DMSES)

    Change in Korean-Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy Scale (K-DMSES) score from month 3 to month 6, comparing periodic versus continuous CGM use groups. Higher scores indicate greater self-efficacy.

    Measured: At 6 months (V3)

  8. Change in Diabetes Self-Care Activities (SDSCA-K)

    Change in Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities Questionnaire-Korean (SDSCA-K) score from month 3 to month 6, comparing periodic versus continuous CGM use groups.

    Measured: At 6 months (V3)

  9. Time in Range 70-180 mg/dL (Non-inferiority)

    Non-inferiority comparison of percentage of time in glucose range 70-180 mg/dL between periodic and continuous CGM use groups. Non-inferiority margin is 6%.

    Measured: Combined period of 3.5-4 months, 4.5-5 months, and 5.5-6 months

  10. Time in Range 70-180 mg/dL

    Percentage of time in glucose range 70-180 mg/dL, comparing periodic versus continuous CGM use groups.

    Measured: Combined period of 3.5-4 months, 4.5-5 months, and 5.5-6 months

  11. Time in Tight Range 70-140 mg/dL

    Percentage of time in tight glucose range 70-140 mg/dL, comparing periodic versus continuous CGM use groups.

    Measured: Combined period of 3.5-4 months, 4.5-5 months, and 5.5-6 months

  12. Time Above Range 180 mg/dL

    Percentage of time above glucose range (>180 mg/dL), comparing periodic versus continuous CGM use groups.

    Measured: Combined period of 3.5-4 months, 4.5-5 months, and 5.5-6 months

  13. Time Above Range 250 mg/dL

    Percentage of time above glucose range (>250 mg/dL), comparing periodic versus continuous CGM use groups.

    Measured: Combined period of 3.5-4 months, 4.5-5 months, and 5.5-6 months

  14. Time Below Range 70 mg/dL

    Percentage of time below glucose range (<70 mg/dL), comparing periodic versus continuous CGM use groups.

    Measured: Combined period of 3.5-4 months, 4.5-5 months, and 5.5-6 months

  15. Time Below Range 54 mg/dL

    Percentage of time below glucose range (<54 mg/dL), comparing periodic versus continuous CGM use groups.

    Measured: Combined period of 3.5-4 months, 4.5-5 months, and 5.5-6 months

  16. Glucose Standard Deviation (SD)

    Standard deviation of glucose levels, comparing periodic versus continuous CGM use groups.

    Measured: Combined period of 3.5-4 months, 4.5-5 months, and 5.5-6 months

  17. Glucose Coefficient of Variation (CV)

    Coefficient of variation of glucose levels, comparing periodic versus continuous CGM use groups.

    Measured: Combined period of 3.5-4 months, 4.5-5 months, and 5.5-6 months

  18. Mean Amplitude of Glycemic Excursions (MAGE)

    Mean amplitude of glycemic excursions, a measure of glucose variability, comparing periodic versus continuous CGM use groups.

    Measured: Combined period of 3.5-4 months, 4.5-5 months, and 5.5-6 months

  19. Glucose Management Indicator (GMI)

    Glucose Management Indicator, an estimate of HbA1c derived from CGM data, comparing periodic versus continuous CGM use groups.

    Measured: Combined period of 3.5-4 months, 4.5-5 months, and 5.5-6 months

  20. Mean Glucose

    Mean glucose level (mg/dL), comparing periodic versus continuous CGM use groups

    Measured: Combined period of 3.5-4 months, 4.5-5 months, and 5.5-6 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted13 Jan 2026
  2. Study start2 Jan 2026
  3. Primary completion31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion30 Jun 2027 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
This is a non-inferiority trial comparing periodic versus continuous use of CGM
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
150 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07336329
Sponsor's protocol ID
KBSMC 2025-07-031
Acronym
PERIODIC-CGM
Status last verified
Jan 2026
First submitted
10 Jan 2026
Last updated
13 Jan 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
Yes
Individual data sharing
Yes: Individual participant data that underlie the results reported in articles resulting from this study will be made available after deidentification. This includes data supporting primary and secondary outcomes, demographic information, and adverse event data. Data will be provided in a format suitable for secondary analysis while protecting participant privacy.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing FreeStyle Libre 2 Continuous Glucose Monitoring in people with Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, run by Kangbuk Samsung Hospital at 1 site in South Korea.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 10 inclusion and 16 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Jan 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in South Korea. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Sun-Joon Moon, MD, PhD (+82-2-2001-1550, ipleat.m@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in HbA1c from 3 to 6 months (time frame: At 6 months (V3)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Jan 2026.

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