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Corticosteroid

Insulin Management Strategies for Diabetes during Pregnancy

Phase 2
Recruiting
Led By Ashley N Battarbee, MD
Research Sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Maternal age 18-50
Gestational or pregestational type 2 diabetes mellitus treated with daily insulin injection(s) or oral hypoglycemic agents such as metformin
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up delivery
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Study Summary

This trial is testing the best way to manage diabetes during pregnancy after a woman has been given a steroid to help her baby's development.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for pregnant women aged 18-50 with gestational or pregestational type 2 diabetes, treated with insulin injections or medications like metformin. They must be hospitalized for corticosteroid administration due to the risk of premature birth between weeks 23 and almost 37 of pregnancy.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests three strategies to control blood sugar after receiving corticosteroids: adding sliding scale insulin, increasing usual home insulin doses, and giving continuous insulin infusions. It also uses a Dexcom G6 monitor to track glucose levels.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects include variations in blood sugar levels that may require close monitoring and adjustments in treatment. Continuous infusion might lead to discomfort at the infusion site and increased healthcare interactions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am a woman aged between 18 and 50.
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I have type 2 diabetes during or before pregnancy and am on insulin or metformin.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~during study intervention assessed for maximum of 5 days after acs
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and during study intervention assessed for maximum of 5 days after acs for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Time In Range
Secondary outcome measures
Additional insulin requirement
Glucose variability
Initial neonatal glucose
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Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Up-Titration of Home InsulinExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Increase in home insulin regimen based on standardized algorithm for maximum of 5 days after antenatal corticosteroids
Group II: Sliding Scale InsulinExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Addition of supplemental sliding scale insulin to home insulin regimen for maximum of 5 days after antenatal corticosteroids
Group III: Continuous Insulin InfusionExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Discontinuation of home insulin regimen and receipt of continuous insulin infusion for maximum of 5 days after antenatal corticosteroids

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Alabama at BirminghamLead Sponsor
1,590 Previous Clinical Trials
2,281,234 Total Patients Enrolled
Ashley N Battarbee, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham

Media Library

Antenatal Corticosteroids (Corticosteroid) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04542148 — Phase 2
Type 2 Diabetes Research Study Groups: Sliding Scale Insulin, Continuous Insulin Infusion, Up-Titration of Home Insulin
Type 2 Diabetes Clinical Trial 2023: Antenatal Corticosteroids Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04542148 — Phase 2
Antenatal Corticosteroids (Corticosteroid) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04542148 — Phase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How many people are helping researchers by participating in this clinical trial?

"The clinical trial is recruiting patients, with the original posting on 2/10/2022. Last edited on 3/28/2022, this study is looking for 120 participants from 1 location."

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Does this research project restrict participants to a certain age group?

"This particular study is designed for patients that are aged 0-50. Out of the total number 2,696 studies, 414 are for children and 1282 are for senior citizens."

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Is there a chance that the Dexcom G6 Professional Continuous Glucose Monitor could hurt patients?

"The Dexcom G6 Professional Continuous Glucose Monitor is a safe medical device, as it has completed Phase 2 clinical trials."

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How is the Dexcom G6 Professional Continuous Glucose Monitor used to help patients?

"The Dexcom G6 Professional Continuous Glucose Monitor can be used to treat type 1 diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis, and diabetes mellitus."

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Is the Dexcom G6 Professional Continuous Glucose Monitor a new device?

"As of now, 86 different research teams are actively studying the Dexcom G6 Professional Continuous Glucose Monitor. Out of these, 15 are in Phase 3 trials. Most of these studies originate from Sao Luis, MA; though, in total, there are 482 locations where research is being conducted on this device."

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Are patients still being accepted for this drug trial?

"Yes, this study is still recruiting patients according to the latest update on clinicaltrials.gov. The posting dates for this trial are February 10th 2022 and March 28th 2022 respectively."

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How can I enroll in the research trial?

"Eligible participants for this clinical study must have diabetes, be between 0 and 50 weeks gestational age, meet the following maternal criteria: 18-50 years old, and have been hospitalized for antenatal corticosteroid therapy in preparation for preterm birth. A total of 120 individuals are needed."

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