Trial Outcomes & Findings for Effectiveness of Subcutaneous Glargine On The Time To Closure of The Anion Gap in Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department With Diabetic Keto-acidosis (NCT NCT02006342)

NCT ID: NCT02006342

Last Updated: 2017-05-16

Results Overview

Anion Gap is a measure of acidosis that results from decompensated Diabetes Mellitus. Acidosis is the result of the body being unable to utilize glucose for energy production and instead uses fatty acid metabolism resulting in ketone formation. Anion Gap is a surrogate measure for the level of ketones resulting in the excess acid production. Results reported are adjusted for initial anion gap, etiology of diabetic ketoacidosis, and comorbidities.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

40 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Participants monitored from hospital admission to discharge, an average of 4 days

Results posted on

2017-05-16

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Insulin Glargine Plus Regular Insulin
Patient's with Diabetic Ketoacidosis receiving standard of care treatment with regular insulin drip, IV fluids and close monitoring, with the addition of subcutaneous Insulin Glargine within 2 hours of diagnosis. Insulin Glargine Regular Insulin
Control - Regular Insulin
Patient's with Diabetic Ketoacidosis receiving standard of care treatment with regular insulin drip, IV fluids and close monitoring. Regular Insulin
Overall Study
STARTED
20
20
Overall Study
COMPLETED
19
20
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
1
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Effectiveness of Subcutaneous Glargine On The Time To Closure of The Anion Gap in Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department With Diabetic Keto-acidosis

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Insulin Glargine Plus Regular Insulin
n=20 Participants
Patient's with Diabetic Ketoacidosis receiving standard of care treatment with regular insulin drip, IV fluids and close monitoring, with the addition of subcutaneous Insulin Glargine within 2 hours of diagnosis. Insulin Glargine Regular Insulin
Control - Regular Insulin
n=20 Participants
Patient's with Diabetic Ketoacidosis receiving standard of care treatment with regular insulin drip, IV fluids and close monitoring. Regular Insulin
Total
n=40 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
38.5 years
n=99 Participants
41.5 years
n=107 Participants
41 years
n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
6 Participants
n=99 Participants
10 Participants
n=107 Participants
16 Participants
n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
14 Participants
n=99 Participants
10 Participants
n=107 Participants
24 Participants
n=206 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
20 participants
n=99 Participants
20 participants
n=107 Participants
40 participants
n=206 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Participants monitored from hospital admission to discharge, an average of 4 days

Population: While one participant in the glargine group did not receive glargine, all who were enrolled were analyzed (intention to treat analysis).

Anion Gap is a measure of acidosis that results from decompensated Diabetes Mellitus. Acidosis is the result of the body being unable to utilize glucose for energy production and instead uses fatty acid metabolism resulting in ketone formation. Anion Gap is a surrogate measure for the level of ketones resulting in the excess acid production. Results reported are adjusted for initial anion gap, etiology of diabetic ketoacidosis, and comorbidities.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Insulin Glargine Plus Regular Insulin
n=20 Participants
Patient's with Diabetic Ketoacidosis receiving standard of care treatment with regular insulin drip, IV fluids and close monitoring, with the addition of subcutaneous Insulin Glargine within 2 hours of diagnosis. Insulin Glargine Regular Insulin
Control - Regular Insulin
n=20 Participants
Patient's with Diabetic Ketoacidosis receiving standard of care treatment with regular insulin drip, IV fluids and close monitoring. Regular Insulin
Time to Anion Gap Closure
10.2 hours
Standard Error 6.8
11.6 hours
Standard Error 6.4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Participants followed for the duration of the Emergency Department stay, an expected average of 12 hours

Population: While one participant in the glargine group did not receive glargine, all who were enrolled were analyzed (intention to treat analysis).

The goal was to determine if the amount of patients admitted to the ICU could be reduced by providing more efficient resolution of the critical condition which is the acidosis.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Insulin Glargine Plus Regular Insulin
n=20 Participants
Patient's with Diabetic Ketoacidosis receiving standard of care treatment with regular insulin drip, IV fluids and close monitoring, with the addition of subcutaneous Insulin Glargine within 2 hours of diagnosis. Insulin Glargine Regular Insulin
Control - Regular Insulin
n=20 Participants
Patient's with Diabetic Ketoacidosis receiving standard of care treatment with regular insulin drip, IV fluids and close monitoring. Regular Insulin
Number of Participants Admitted to the ICU
6 participants
4 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Participants monitored from hospital admission to discharge, an average of 4 days

Population: While one participant in the glargine group did not receive glargine, all who were enrolled were analyzed (intention to treat analysis).

Determine the amount of time patient is admitted to the intensive care unit with the goal of assessing if more efficient correction of the acidosis results in decreased time in the intensive care unit for the patients.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Insulin Glargine Plus Regular Insulin
n=20 Participants
Patient's with Diabetic Ketoacidosis receiving standard of care treatment with regular insulin drip, IV fluids and close monitoring, with the addition of subcutaneous Insulin Glargine within 2 hours of diagnosis. Insulin Glargine Regular Insulin
Control - Regular Insulin
n=20 Participants
Patient's with Diabetic Ketoacidosis receiving standard of care treatment with regular insulin drip, IV fluids and close monitoring. Regular Insulin
Intensive Care Unit Length of Stay
1.8 days
Interval 1.6 to 1.9
1.2 days
Interval 0.8 to 1.8

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Participants monitored from hospital admission to discharge, an average of 4 days

Population: While one participant in the glargine group did not receive glargine, all who were enrolled were analyzed (intention to treat analysis).

Hospital length of stay was determined to assess whether a more efficient correction of the acidosis will result in decreased time that the patient is admitted to the hospital. Results reported are adjusted for age, hospital site, and etiology of diabetic ketoacidosis.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Insulin Glargine Plus Regular Insulin
n=20 Participants
Patient's with Diabetic Ketoacidosis receiving standard of care treatment with regular insulin drip, IV fluids and close monitoring, with the addition of subcutaneous Insulin Glargine within 2 hours of diagnosis. Insulin Glargine Regular Insulin
Control - Regular Insulin
n=20 Participants
Patient's with Diabetic Ketoacidosis receiving standard of care treatment with regular insulin drip, IV fluids and close monitoring. Regular Insulin
Hospital Length of Stay
3.9 days
Standard Error 3.4
4.6 days
Standard Error 3.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Participants monitored during the 24 hours after anion gap closure

Population: While one participant in the glargine group did not receive glargine, all who were enrolled were analyzed (intention to treat analysis).

To determine whether it is safe to administer both IV and subcutaneous insulin, it is important to assure that patient's glucose does not drop to critically low level and lead to adverse events. Hypoglycemia was defined as less than or equal to 60mg/dL during 24 hours after anion gap closure. Anion Gap is a measure of acidosis that results from decompensated Diabetes Mellitus. Acidosis is the result of the body being unable to utilize glucose for energy production and instead uses fatty acid metabolism resulting in ketone formation. Anion Gap is a surrogate measure for the level of ketones resulting in the excess acid production.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Insulin Glargine Plus Regular Insulin
n=20 Participants
Patient's with Diabetic Ketoacidosis receiving standard of care treatment with regular insulin drip, IV fluids and close monitoring, with the addition of subcutaneous Insulin Glargine within 2 hours of diagnosis. Insulin Glargine Regular Insulin
Control - Regular Insulin
n=20 Participants
Patient's with Diabetic Ketoacidosis receiving standard of care treatment with regular insulin drip, IV fluids and close monitoring. Regular Insulin
Number of Participants Who Developed Hypoglycemia
2 participants
3 participants

Adverse Events

Insulin Glargine Plus Regular Insulin

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 2 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Control - Regular Insulin

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 3 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Insulin Glargine Plus Regular Insulin
n=20 participants at risk
Patient's with Diabetic Ketoacidosis receiving standard of care treatment with regular insulin drip, IV fluids and close monitoring, with the addition of subcutaneous Insulin Glargine within 2 hours of diagnosis. Insulin Glargine Regular Insulin
Control - Regular Insulin
n=20 participants at risk
Patient's with Diabetic Ketoacidosis receiving standard of care treatment with regular insulin drip, IV fluids and close monitoring. Regular Insulin
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
hypoglycemia
10.0%
2/20 • Number of events 2 • 24 hours after anion gap closure
Participants were systematically assessed for hypoglycemia. Anion Gap is a measure of acidosis that results from decompensated Diabetes Mellitus. Acidosis is the result of the body being unable to utilize glucose for energy production and instead uses fatty acid metabolism resulting in ketone formation. Anion Gap is a surrogate measure for the level of ketones resulting in the excess acid production.
15.0%
3/20 • Number of events 3 • 24 hours after anion gap closure
Participants were systematically assessed for hypoglycemia. Anion Gap is a measure of acidosis that results from decompensated Diabetes Mellitus. Acidosis is the result of the body being unable to utilize glucose for energy production and instead uses fatty acid metabolism resulting in ketone formation. Anion Gap is a surrogate measure for the level of ketones resulting in the excess acid production.

Additional Information

Dr. Pratik B. Doshi

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Phone: 713-608-6537

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place