NCT07065721 · San Diego State University
Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Self-Management of Type 2 Diabetes in Young Adults
(CAPAZ-2D)
What this study is about
Type 2 diabetes in increasing common in young adults. Utilizing a mixed-methods, community-based approach, this study offers continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to young adults with type 2 diabetes for 30 days, and collects both quantitative and qualitative data to understand barriers and facilitators of CGM use, participants' changes in awareness of glucose patterns while using the CGM, and preferences for a CGM-based self-management intervention.
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Type 2 diabetes in increasing common in young adults. Utilizing a mixed-methods, community-based approach, this study offers continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to young adults with type 2 diabetes for 30 days, and collects both quantitative and qualitative data to understand barriers and facilitators of CGM use, participants' changes in awareness of glucose patterns while using the CGM, and preferences for a CGM-based self-management intervention.
Interventions
DEVICE
Continuous glucose monitor
Participants will wear a continuous glucose monitoring sensor for 30 days. They will also wear a FitBit wrist watch to be able to track their physical activity and they will complete weekly surveys to report diabetes self-management behaviors. After the 30 days, they will participate in a qualitative interview to respond to questions about their experiences.
Primary outcome measures
Qualitative data regarding CGM use
Time frame: Immediately after the intervention
Semi-structured qualitative interviews will be conducted to understand barriers and facilitators of CGM use, changes in awareness of glucose patterns or relationships between glucose and health behaviors, and preferences for a future CGM-based intervention.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- adult 18-45 years of age
- diagnosis of type 2 diabetes in the last 5 years, as evidenced in the electronic medical record
- no prior use or experience with wearable CGMs
- possession of a smart phone that is compatible with Dexcom CGM sensors (nearly all smartphones are compatible) and willing to download and utilize the Dexcom CGM app
- fluency in English or Spanish
Exclusion criteria
- severe mental illness (e.g., psychosis, suicidal ideation);
- pregnancy or \<6 months postpartum
Where
- San Diego, California
Collaborators
Scripps Health
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Jan 8, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations