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Pilot Study to Evaluate a Method of Controlling High Blood Sugar in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
NCT00240149 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Recent studies of adult intensive care unit (ICU) patients have shown significantly decreased morbidity and mortality when blood sugar concentrations are closely controlled. The safety and efficacy of this type of blood sugar management has not been studied in the pediatric ICU population. Based on the current pediatric literature data as well as our extensive retrospective study, blood sugar concentrations have a potentially profound role to play among PICU patients. In preparation for a multi-center randomized control trial, we propose a prospective feasibility study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of using an insulin delivery algorithm to manage blood sugar in the PICU. Our hypothesis for this feasibility trial is that uniformly monitoring and controlling blood glucose with a Discrete-Closed-Loop(DCL) insulin delivery algorithm will be an effective, safe, and consistent means of delivering insulin to manage glucose in the pediatric intensive care unit.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Regular Insulin via Insulin-Glucose Algorithm
Study Locations (2)
California
- Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital - PICU — Stanford
- Stanford University School of Medicine — Stanford
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 2005-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2006-03 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00240149
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00240149 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. An enrollment target was not published in the registry record, which is common for early-stage or observational entries. The listed sponsor is Stanford University, which has 1,643 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Hyperglycemia appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Regular Insulin via Insulin-Glucose Algorithm is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT00240149 reports 2 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include California. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00240149 about?
NCT00240149 is a clinical study titled "Pilot Study to Evaluate a Method of Controlling High Blood Sugar in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit". Recent studies of adult intensive care unit (ICU) patients have shown significantly decreased morbidity and mortality when blood sugar concentrations are closely controlled. The safety and efficacy of this type of blood sugar management has not been studied in the pediatric ICU population. Based on ...
What is the current status of trial NCT00240149?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The study started on 2005-10. Estimated completion is 2006-03.
What conditions does trial NCT00240149 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Hyperglycemia. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00240149?
The interventions under investigation include: Regular Insulin via Insulin-Glucose Algorithm (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00240149?
This trial is sponsored by Stanford University, which has 1,643 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT00240149 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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