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Trial reportBMJ open2017

Computer-determined dosage of insulin in the management of neonatal hyperglycaemia (HINT2): protocol of a randomised controlled trial.

Jane Alsweiler, Kathryn Williamson, Frank Bloomfield, Geoffrey Chase, Jane Harding

Open access · goldAbstract readMulticenter StudyRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in BMJ open, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Jane AlsweilerDepartment of Paediatrics: Child and Youth Health, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
Kathryn WilliamsonDepartment of Paediatrics: Child and Youth Health, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
Frank BloomfieldLiggins Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
Geoffrey ChaseMechanical Engineering Department, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand.ORCID 0000-0001-9989-4849
Jane HardingLiggins Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.ORCID 0000-0003-2697-1422
University of Auckland · NZUniversity of Canterbury · NZ

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionNeonatal hyperglycaemia is frequently treated with insulin, which may increase the risk of hypoglycaemia. Computer-determined dosage of insulin (CDD) with the STAR-GRYPHON program uses a computer model to predict an effective dose of insulin to treat hyperglycaemia while minimising the risk of hypoglycaemia. However, CDD models can require more frequent blood glucose testing than common clinical protocols. The aim of this trial is to determine if CDD using STAR-GRYPHON reduces hypoglycaemia in hyperglycaemic preterm babies treated with insulin independent of the frequency of blood glucose testing. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: Design: Multicentre, non-blinded, randomised controlled trial.

settingNeonatal intensive care units in New Zealand and Australia.

participants138 preterm babies ≤30 weeks' gestation or ≤1500 g at birth who develop hyperglycaemia (two consecutive blood glucose concentrations ≥10 mmol/L, at least 4 hours apart) will be randomised to one of three groups: (1) CDD using the STAR-GRYPHON model-based decision support system: insulin dose and frequency of blood glucose testing advised by STAR-GRYPHON, with a maximum testing interval of 4 hours; (2) bedside titration: insulin dose determined by medical staff, maximum blood glucose testing interval of 4 hours; (3) standard care: insulin dose and frequency of blood glucose testing determined by medical staff. The target range for blood glucose concentrations is 5-8 mmol/L in all groups. A subset of babies will have masked continuous glucose monitoring. PRIMARY OUTCOME: is the number of babies with one or more episodes of hypoglycaemia (blood glucose concentration <2.6 mmol/L), during treatment with insulin. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: This protocol has been approved by New Zealand's Health and Disability Ethics Committee: 14/STH/26. A data safety monitoring committee has been appointed to oversee the trial. Findings will be disseminated to participants and carers, peer-reviewed journals, guideline developers and the public. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: 12614000492651.

Indexed as

Decision Making, Computer-AssistedResearch DesignDose-Response Relationship, DrugHumansHyperglycemiaHypoglycemiaHypoglycemic AgentsInfantInfant, NewbornInfant, Newborn, DiseasesInsulinHypoglycemic AgentsInsulinBiological modelBlood glucoseClinical decision support systemHypoglycaemiaPreterm Infant

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PMID28264826
PMCPMC5353287
OpenAlexW2594657212

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