Insulin Pre-treatment for Steroid-associated Hyperglycemia in Pregnant Diabetic Patients (NCT01875107) | Clinical Trial Compass
WithdrawnPhase 4
Insulin Pre-treatment for Steroid-associated Hyperglycemia in Pregnant Diabetic Patients
Stopped: Time constraints of primary investigator.
United States0Started 2013-08
Plain-language summary
Our objective is to assess whether pre-treatment with a fixed dose of insulin, based on weight, given to pregnant patients with gestational or preexisting diabetes receiving betamethasone can provide adequate glycemic control.
Our hypothesis is that pre-treatment with a weight-based calculated insulin dose will help maintain euglycemia for pregnant patients with gestational and preexisting diabetes after steroid administration, and possibly impact length of hospital admission.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion criteria
. Pregnant women with gestational or pre-existing diabetes admitted to the University of Minnesota
. Must be 18 years or older
. Must speak English, Spanish, or Somali
. Patients must receive steroids for fetal lung maturity as part of their hospital course
Exclusion criteria
. Pregnant women with Type 1 Diabetes, or Type 2 diabetes with evidence of end-organ disease
. Pregnant women who need to be emergently delivered due to maternal or fetal complications of pregnancy
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?
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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
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Number of hospital days until euglycemia in pregnant diabetic patients receiving steroids who are pre-treated with insulin.