Hyperglycaemia in Neonates Trial:Computer determined insulin dosage in the management of neonatal hyperglycaemia

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: eonatal Hyperglycaemia; Premature birth; Neonatal Hyperglycaemia; Reproductive Health and Childbirth - Complications of newborn

• Registration Number: ACTRN12614000492651
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Auckland; Department of Paediatrics: Child and Youth Health

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2014-05-12
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 138

Inclusion Criteria

Preterm babies < 30 weeks’ gestation or <1,500 g at birth who develop hyperglycaemia (2 consecutive blood glucose concentrations greater than or equal to 10 mmol / L at least 4 h apart) whose parents give written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

Congenital abnormalities likely to affect life expectancy or neurological development; previous insulin treatment; judged to be at risk of imminent death.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Hypoglycaemia (any blood glucose concentration < 2.6 mmol / L), detected by intermittent blood glucose monitoring.[While receiving an intravenous insulin infusion]