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Tight Glycemic Control by Artificial Pancreas

Information source: Kochi University
Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on June 20, 2008
Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record.

Condition(s) targeted: Pancreatic Neoplasm

Intervention: Artificial Pancreas (STG-22) (Device)

Phase: N/A

Status: Completed

Sponsored by: Kochi University

Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s):
Takehiro Okabayashi, MD, Study Director, Affiliation: Kochi Medical School, Kochi University

Summary

This study evaluated a closed-loop system providing continuous monitoring and strict control of perioperative blood glucose following pancreatic resection.

Clinical Details

Official title: Continuous Postoperative Blood Glucose Monitoring and Control by an Artificial Pancreas in Patients Undergoing Pancreatic Resection: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial

Study design: Treatment, Randomized, Open Label, Active Control, Single Group Assignment, Safety/Efficacy Study

Primary outcome: the incidence of severe hypoglycemia (< 40 mg/dl) during the intensive care period following pancreatic resection in patients monitored using the artificial pancreas

Secondary outcome: the total amount of insulin required for glycemic control after pancreatic resection

Detailed description: This study recruited 32 patients undergoing elective pancreatic resection for pancreatic disease.

Eligibility

Minimum age: N/A. Maximum age: N/A. Gender(s): Both.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

- This study recruited 32 patients undergoing elective pancreatic resection for

pancreatic disease.

Exclusion Criteria:

- weight loss greater than 10% during the previous 6 months

- signs of distant metastasis

- respiratory, renal,or heart disease

- Patients provided written informed consent prior to enrollment

Locations and Contacts

Kochi Medical School, Kochi University, Nankoku-City, Kohasu-Okocho 783-8505, Japan
Additional Information

Starting date: April 2007
Ending date: December 2007
Last updated: April 8, 2008

Page last updated: June 20, 2008

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