CompletedNot Applicable

Investigation of Correlation Between Interstitial and Arterial Blood Glucose Concentrations in Septic Patients

Austria10 participantsStarted 2005-09

Plain-language summary

This is a mono-centre trial performed at the medical ICU at the Medical University Graz. There will be a study visit (V1) and a follow-up assessment (V2). In the study visit (V1) arterial blood glucose values will be monitored and subcutaneous sampling of interstitial fluid (ISF) with microdialysis for glucose determination and with microperfusion for cytokine-measurement will be performed. The study visit will last for 26 hours starting with the insertion of two catheters in the abdominal subcutaneous tissue (one microdialysis- and one microperfusion catheter). The primary hypothesis of the study is: Interstitial fluid glucose concentration profiles correlates to the arterial blood glucose concentration profile in patients with severe sepsis in the medical ICU.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 90 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients in the medical ICU fulfilling criteria for severe sepsis * Mechanical ventilation * Increased blood glucose levels ( \> 120 mg/dL; \> 6.7 mM), or requiring insulin treatment. * Age of patients in the range from 18 to 90 years. Exclusion Criteria: * Any disease or condition which the Investigator or the treating physician feels would interfere with the trial or the safety of the patient

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
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5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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Trial details

NCT IDNCT00463645

SponsorMedical University of Graz

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

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