Sub-Cutaneous Insulin in Hyperglycaemic Emergencies

This study has been withdrawn prior to enrollment.
(Ethics approval denied)
Sponsor:
Information provided by:
The Royal Bournemouth Hospital
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00467246
First received: April 27, 2007
Last updated: NA
Last verified: April 2007
History: No changes posted

April 27, 2007
April 27, 2007
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  • Time to normoglycaemia
  • Reduction of recurrence of ketoacidosis and hyperglycaemia.
Same as current
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To investigate time to treatment in patients presenting with a hyperglycaemic emergency
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Sub-Cutaneous Insulin in Hyperglycaemic Emergencies
The Use of a Long-Acting Sub-Cutaneous Insulin Analogue in the Management of Hyperglycaemic Emergencies

Hyperglycaemic emergencies are associated with significant mortality (mortality in Diabetic Ketoacidosis 0.65 - 3.3% and in HyperOsmolar Non-Ketotic Coma 12 -17%). To reduce morbidity and mortality, prompt intervention and coma and close monitoring are essential. The study is designed to investigate whether a simple intervention with a long acting insulin can improve resolution of acidosis and hyperglycaemia, prevent recurrence of ketoacidosis and shorten hospital stay.

This is a randomised trial concerning patients presenting in A & E with a diabetic emergency, either a Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) or a Hyperosmolar Non-Ketotic Coma (HONC). Once informed consent has been given, each patient will receive standard intravenous treatment. They will also receive a daily sub-cutaneous bolus of either a long-acting insulin or a placebo.

Blood will be taken at regular intervals to analyse the rate of fall of glucose and normalisation of blood pH.

Interventional
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Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double-Blind
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Diabetes Mellitus
Drug: Levemir
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Withdrawn
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Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients presenting with a diabetic emergency aged 18 and above.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients who do not speak English and need a translator.
  • Patients under the age of 18 years.
  • Patients who are unable to give their consent and who do not have a relative present wiling to give assent.
Both
18 Years and older
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Contact information is only displayed when the study is recruiting subjects
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NCT00467246
HIPI2
Yes
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The Royal Bournemouth Hospital
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Principal Investigator: David Kerr, MD Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Study Director: Martin Taylor, MD Royal Bournemouth Hospital
The Royal Bournemouth Hospital
April 2007

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