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Diabetes MellitusPhase 4NCT02758522

NPH and Regular Insulin in the Treatment of Inpatient Hyperglycemia: Comparison of 3 Basal-bolus Regimens

A Phase 4 study testing Once-daily Insulin, Twice-daily Insulin and Triple-daily Insulin in people with Diabetes Mellitus and Hyperglycemia, run by Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. Gonzalez.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The objective of this study is to compare the therapeutic efficacy of three regimens of insulin NPH/fast for optimal glycemic control in non-critical hospitalized patients. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 years
Conditions the study is for
Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperglycemia
What is being tested?
Once-daily Insulin, Twice-daily Insulin and Triple-daily Insulin
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
105 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Oct 2013to Oct 2015
Phase
Phase 4
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Admitted to medical services
  • Persistent blood glucose level > 140 mg/dL
  • With an expected stay ≥ 48 hours

Who cannot join

  • Subjects with type 1 diabetes mellitus
  • Parenteral nutrition
  • Glucose levels ≥ 400 mg/dL at screening
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis or non-ketosis hyperosmolar state
  • Clinically relevant hepatic disease
  • Glomerular filtration rate ≤ 30 ml/min
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  • Pregnancy
  • Terminal disease
  • Inability to provide informed consent

About this study

The objective of this study is to compare the therapeutic efficacy of three regimens of insulin NPH/fast for optimal glycemic control in non-critical hospitalized patients.

Read the detailed description

Patients will be randomly assigned to one of the three treatment regimens. Also, the use of oral antidiabetic drugs would be suspended during their stay at the hospital.

Being tested
Once-daily Insulin, Twice-daily Insulin, Triple-daily Insulin
Keywords
Diabetes Mellitus, Hospital Hyperglycemia
Medical subject headings
Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperglycemia

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Once-daily InsulinDrug

    Patients will receive NPH insulin in a once-daily regimen. The starting dose is calculate according to body mass index (BMI): 0.3 U/kg for BMI < 18 kg/m2, 0.4 U/kg for BMI 18-24.9 kg/m2, 0.5 U/kg for BMI 25-29.9 kg/m2 and 0.6 U/kg for BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2. The resulting dose will be fractioned to be given 60% as basal insulin (NPH) and 40% as prandial insulin (Regular). NPH insulin in the once-daily regimen will be administered subcutaneously before breakfast. Regular insulin subcutaneously wil be given in three equally divided doses before each meal.

  • Twice-daily InsulinDrug

    Patients receive NPH insulin in twice-daily regimen. The starting dose is calculated according to body mass index (BMI): 0.3 U/kg for BMI < 18 kg/m2, 0.4 U/kg for BMI 18-24.9 kg/m2, 0.5 U/kg for BMI 25-29.9 kg/m2 and 0.6 U/kg for BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2. The resulting dose will de fractioned to be given 60% as basal insulin (NPH) and 40% as prandial insulin (Regular). NPH insulin in the twice-daily regimen will be administered subcutaneously before breakfast and before dinner. Regular insulin will be given in three equally divided doses before each meal.

  • Triple-daily InsulinDrug

    Patients receive NPH insulin in a triple-daily regimen. The starting dose was calculated according to body mass index (BMI): 0.3 U/kg for BMI < 18 kg/m2, 0.4 U/kg for BMI 18-24.9 kg/m2, 0.5 U/kg for BMI 25-29.9 kg/m2 and 0.6 U/kg for BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2. The resulting dose will be fractioned to be given 60% as basal insulin (NPH) and 40% as prandial insulin (Regular). NPH insulin in the triple daily regimen will be administered subcutaneously before each meal. Regular insulin will be given in three equally divided doses before each meal.

Study groups in NCT02758522
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Once-daily insulinActive comparator60% of total dose of insulin as NPH insulin in the once-daily regimen was administered subcutaneously before breakfast. Also, 40% in rapid insulin before meals (every 8 hours).
Receives: Drug: Once-daily Insulin
Twice-daily insulinActive comparator60% of total dose of insulin as NPH insulin in the twice-daily regimen it was given before breakfast and before dinner. Also, 40% in rapid insulin before meals (every 8 hours).
Receives: Drug: Twice-daily Insulin
Triple-daily insulinActive comparator60% of total dose of insulin as NPH insulin in the triple daily regimen it was administered before each meal. Also, 40% in rapid insulin before meals (every 8 hours).
Receives: Drug: Triple-daily Insulin

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Glycemic control

    The achievement of fasting glucose between 70-140 mg/dL and random glucose levels of <180 mg/dL

    Measured: Within the time the patient stays at hospital (2 to 14 days)

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Differences in the percentage of glucoses in the hypoglycemic range

    Hypoglycemia was defined as glucose levels of < 70 mg/dL. Severe hypoglycemia was defined as glucose levels of < 40 mg/dL or the need of assistance.

    Measured: Within the time the patient stays at hospital (2 to 14 days)

  2. Total insulin dose required during follow up and at discharge to achieve glycemic control

    Measured: Within the time the patient stays at hospital (2 to 14 days)

  3. Differences in hospital stay days

    Measured: Within the time the patient stays at hospital (2 to 14 days)

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted2 May 2016 (estimated)
  2. Study startOct 2013
  3. Primary completionOct 2015
  4. Study completionOct 2015

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
105 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02758522
Sponsor's protocol ID
MI13-005
Status last verified
Apr 2016
First submitted
28 Apr 2016
Last updated
2 May 2016
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • DeSantis AJ, Schmeltz LR, Schmidt K, O'Shea-Mahler E, Rhee C, Wells A, Brandt S, Peterson S, Molitch ME. Inpatient management of hyperglycemia: the Northwestern experience. Endocr Pract. 2006 Sep-Oct;12(5):491-505. doi: 10.4158/EP.12.5.491.

    PubMed 17002924
  • Moghissi ES, Korytkowski MT, DiNardo M, Einhorn D, Hellman R, Hirsch IB, Inzucchi SE, Ismail-Beigi F, Kirkman MS, Umpierrez GE; American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists; American Diabetes Association. American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and American Diabetes Association consensus statement on inpatient glycemic control. Diabetes Care. 2009 Jun;32(6):1119-31. doi: 10.2337/dc09-9029. Epub 2009 May 8. No abstract available.

    PubMed 19429873
  • Moghissi E. Hospital management of diabetes: beyond the sliding scale. Cleve Clin J Med. 2004 Oct;71(10):801-8. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.71.10.801.

    PubMed 15529485
  • Pichardo-Lowden AR, Fan CY, Gabbay RA. Management of hyperglycemia in the non-intensive care patient: featuring subcutaneous insulin protocols. Endocr Pract. 2011 Mar-Apr;17(2):249-60. doi: 10.4158/EP10220.RA.

    PubMed 21041168
  • Maynard G, Lee J, Phillips G, Fink E, Renvall M. Improved inpatient use of basal insulin, reduced hypoglycemia, and improved glycemic control: effect of structured subcutaneous insulin orders and an insulin management algorithm. J Hosp Med. 2009 Jan;4(1):3-15. doi: 10.1002/jhm.391.

    PubMed 19140173
  • Umpierrez GE, Smiley D, Zisman A, Prieto LM, Palacio A, Ceron M, Puig A, Mejia R. Randomized study of basal-bolus insulin therapy in the inpatient management of patients with type 2 diabetes (RABBIT 2 trial). Diabetes Care. 2007 Sep;30(9):2181-6. doi: 10.2337/dc07-0295. Epub 2007 May 18.

    PubMed 17513708
  • ACE/ADA Task Force on Inpatient Diabetes. American College of Endocrinology and American Diabetes Association consensus statement on inpatient diabetes and glycemic control. Endocr Pract. 2006 Jul-Aug;12(4):458-68. doi: 10.4158/EP.12.4.458. No abstract available.

    PubMed 16983798
  • Mills RD, Schwartz F, Shubrook JH. Evaluation of diabetes management in a rural community hospital. Endocr Pract. 2008 Jan-Feb;14(1):50-5. doi: 10.4158/EP.14.1.50.

    PubMed 18238741
  • Schnipper JL, Ndumele CD, Liang CL, Pendergrass ML. Effects of a subcutaneous insulin protocol, clinical education, and computerized order set on the quality of inpatient management of hyperglycemia: results of a clinical trial. J Hosp Med. 2009 Jan;4(1):16-27. doi: 10.1002/jhm.385.

    PubMed 19140191
  • American Diabetes Association. Diagnosis and classification of diabetes mellitus. Diabetes Care. 2012 Jan;35 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):S64-71. doi: 10.2337/dc12-s064. No abstract available.

    PubMed 22187472
  • American Diabetes Association. Standards of medical care in diabetes--2012. Diabetes Care. 2012 Jan;35 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):S11-63. doi: 10.2337/dc12-s011. No abstract available.

    PubMed 22187469

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Once-daily Insulin, Twice-daily Insulin and Triple-daily Insulin in people with Diabetes Mellitus and Hyperglycemia, run by Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. Gonzalez.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 9 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 May 2016. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Glycemic control (time frame: Within the time the patient stays at hospital (2 to 14 days)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02758522, which also lists 11 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 May 2016.

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