Dextrose Gel Does Not Prevent Neonatal Hypoglycemia (NCT02523222) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2/3
Dextrose Gel Does Not Prevent Neonatal Hypoglycemia
United States236 participantsStarted 2016-07-01
Plain-language summary
This was a quasi-experimental pilot study comparing blood glucose values 30 minutes after feeding alone or feeding + dextrose gel in newborns at risk for transient neonatal hypoglycemia.
Who can participate
Age range
0 Hours – 1 Hour
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Gestational age above 35 weeks
* Infants less than 1 hour of age
* Infants with informed parental consent
* Infants who are born at the Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, TX
Exclusion Criteria:
* Infants with known metabolic, genetic, or congenital anomalies
* Infants not expected to survive the neonatal period
* Infants determined later to have a metabolic, genetic, or congenital anomaly that was not immediately obvious in the newborn period
* Hypoglycemic infants with symptoms
* Infants transferred to the Level 3 NICU for other reasons
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.