SUBLINGUAL SUGAR FOR THE TREATMENT OF HYPOGLYCEMIA AMONG CHILDREN WITH SEVERE ACUTE MALNUTRITIO

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine

• Registration Number: PACTR202110635504187
• Lead Sponsor: Antenna foundation

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-10-08
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 140

Inclusion Criteria

Children admitted to the study hospitals will be eligible if they are
--aged 6–59 months,
--have Severe Acute Malnutrition
--with hypoglycemia (blood glucose concentration (BGC) < 54 mg/dl , < 3 mmol/l),
-- are in a condition that would need an IVG or alternative treatment for the same indication: lethargic, unconscious, or convulsing or repeated vomiting; or if they are alert but unable to drink.
--and if families or caregivers provide oral and/or written informed consent .

Exclusion Criteria

Children will be excluded if they are
--able to drink properly and do not need IVG. This means children whose blood glucose can be raised through drinking sugary liquid.
--have congenital anomalies such as congenital heart disease, physical deformities,
--known diabetes, hemophilia or history of neonatal hypoglycemia,
--critically ill (such as dying children, children with chock or premortem dyspnea etc)
--unable to give blood sample
--had been previously enrolled in the study.
--have parents or guardians who did not give consent

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified