Glucose Control in Severely Burned Patients (NCT01307306) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Glucose Control in Severely Burned Patients
Canada45 participantsStarted 2011-03
Plain-language summary
The central aim of this application is to determine whether improved outcomes with tight euglycemic control are due to insulin-specific responses. The investigators hypothesize that improving insulin resistance will lead to decreased inflammatory and hypermetabolic responses, as well as restored glucose metabolism, and so result in improved clinical outcome of severely burned patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* between 18 and 90 years of age
* \>20% TBSA
* Admitted to the burn unit within 120 hours following burn
* At least 1 surgical intervention necessary
Exclusion Criteria:
* death upon admission
* decision not to treat due to burn injury severity
* presence of anoxic brain injury that is not expected to result in complete recovery
* known history of AIDS, ARC, HIV, Hepatitis B-E
* history of cancer within 5 years of malignancy currently under treatment
* inability to obtain informed consent
* previous or existing renal dysfunction, liver disease, or hepatic dysfunction
* pre-existing type I diabetes mellitus
* pregnancy
* allergy to metformin
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Perform oral glucose tolerance test
Timeframe: at 1-2 months post-admission, up to 6 months
2
Perform oral glucose tolerance test
Timeframe: assessed at discharge (1-4 months post admission depending on the severity of injury)