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NCT00786435 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Carbohydrate Study, Chronic SCI
A clinical trial, sponsored by University of California, Irvine.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 70
- Enrollment target
NCT00786435 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by University of California, Irvine. The registered enrollment target is 70 participants.
The verdict
NCT00786435 has completed, sponsored by University of California, Irvine.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 70 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
As people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) get older they become more likely to develop health problems, just like everyone else. However, SCI increases the risk of certain problems. This research project will focus on the control of blood sugar after SCI. Sugar in the blood is the important source of energy for the body. Too much sugar in the blood is known as hyperglycemia and not enough sugar in the blood is known as hypoglycemia. Under healthy conditions, the amount of sugar in the blood is automatically regulated so that a steady level is maintained. After SCI, however, this automatic regulation is damaged. The likelihood of experiencing too much or too little blood sugar is increased. Over time, having too much blood sugar can lead to the development of diabetes. In just the opposite situation, individuals with SCI can begin to experience more frequent episodes of too little blood sugar. It is thought that the level of SCI, amount of time post-injury, and amount of body fat are important factors in the development of hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia. This study will test 2 of those factors, level of SCI and amount of body fat. A total of 35 subjects will be enrolled, 24 with SCI and 11 able-bodied controls. All procedures will be performed at the university's clinical research center. Susceptibility to hyperglycemia will be tested by having each subject drink a sugar water solution and then taking blood samples every 30 minutes for 2 hours. Hypoglycemia will be tested by very carefully inducing low blood sugar, taking blood samples over a 2 hour time period to evaluate different chemicals, and answering a questionnaire about different symptoms experienced during the procedure. Body fat will be measured by having a special kind of x-ray. It is predicted that subjects with cervical injuries and with more body fat will be at the greatest risk of experiencing hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia. The results from this study will provide important information for future stud
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 70 participants |
| Start Date | 2007-08 |
| Est. Completion | 2010-09 |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00786435 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 70 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of California, Irvine, which has 368 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00786435 about?
NCT00786435 is a clinical study titled "Carbohydrate Study, Chronic SCI". As people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) get older they become more likely to develop health problems, just like everyone else. However, SCI increases the risk of certain problems. This research project will focus on the control of blood sugar after SCI. Sugar in the blood is the important source o...
What is the current status of trial NCT00786435?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 70 participants. The study started on 2007-08. Estimated completion is 2010-09.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00786435?
This trial is sponsored by University of California, Irvine, which has 368 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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