Hospital In-Patient Insulin Study
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Hyperglycaemia has been shown to increase morbidity and mortality in patients with critical illness, myocardial infarction and stroke. This study aims to look at patients with hyperglycaemia and reduce their blood sugar levels using differing combinations of subcutaneous and intravenous insulin.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Phase 4 |
Detailed Description
This is a randomised trial involving patients with type II diabetes who are brought into the hospital with a problem other than a diabetic emergency. Patients will be included, who have a blood sugar > than 17mmols. They will be randomised to one of two groups and either given intravenous or subcutaneous insulin. Outcome measures are length of stay, glucose control and comparison of the two regimens. Cost implications will also be analysed.
Study Design
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Glucose control []
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Length of stay []
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Type II diabetes
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Blood glucose > 17mmols
Exclusion Criteria:
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Type I diabetes
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Hyperosmolar non-ketotic coma (HONK)
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Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
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Myocardial infarction (MI)
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Vomiting
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | The Royal Bournemouth Hospital | Bournemouth | Dorset | United Kingdom | BH7 7DW |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- The Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: David Kerr, Doctor, The Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- H.P.I.1