Clinical Research Directory

Biomarkers of Acute Organ Injury in Pediatric Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a severe metabolic complication in children with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and may be associated with early injury of vital organs such as the kidneys and the heart. Early detection of organ dysfunction is important for identifying children at increased risk for complications. This observational cross-sectional study aims to evaluate biomarkers of acute organ injury and associated clinical and echocardiographic parameters in children with newly diagnosed T1DM presenting with DKA, compared with children with newly diagnosed T1DM without DKA and healthy controls. Biomarkers including KIM-1, NGAL, high-sensitivity troponin, NT-proBNP, interleukin-6, and C-reactive protein will be measured during hospital admission and within the first 24-48 hours of hospitalization.

Phase 1 Trial of Arginine Hydrochloride for the Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is increasingly recognized in adults with "ketone-prone" type 2 diabetes. In many of these patients, the pancreas can still make insulin but becomes temporarily "stunned" during severe, prolonged high blood sugar. Arginine is a naturally occurring amino acid that can trigger the pancreas to release its own insulin when glucose is high. It is FDA-approved for other uses and has been given intravenously for decades with a strong safety record. Whether a single arginine infusion given early during DKA can safely boost the body's insulin and speed recovery has not been tested. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 1/2 trial will enroll 60 adults who present to one of four Detroit-area emergency departments with DKA consistent with ketone-prone type 2 diabetes (high glucose and significant ketones). Participants will receive standard DKA care ordered by their clinicians. In addition, under blinded conditions they will receive either arginine hydrochloride 30 grams (in 300 mL) or placebo (normal saline), infused intravenously over 30 minutes as early as feasible after DKA is recognized. The main question is whether arginine increases endogenous (self-made) insulin soon after infusion. We will measure C-peptide (a marker released in equal amounts with insulin) and glucose at 10, 30, and 90 minutes after the start of the infusion and calculate the C-peptide/glucose ratio. Secondary measures include the rate of ketone (β-hydroxybutyrate) clearance and the total insulin dose required in the first 24 hours. Additional blood tests will examine arginine and related amino acids, and a small sample of platelets will be used to explore mitochondrial function. Safety will be closely monitored during and after the infusion, and participants will be contacted at 90 days to assess for any delayed problems. Potential risks include temporary flushing, nausea, or headache; the infusion can be stopped at any time if needed. Potential benefits include faster resolution of ketosis and reduced insulin needs, but benefits cannot be guaranteed for individual participants.

Clinical and Biological Signs of Dapagliflozin Overdose in ICU Patients With Metformin Poisoning

This study looks at patients admitted to intensive care for drug poisoning involving metformin, a common diabetes medication. Researchers will compare two groups: patients who overdosed on metformin alone and those who took both metformin and dapagliflozin, another diabetes drug. The goal is to find clinical or laboratory signs that could help doctors quickly recognize a dapagliflozin overdose in this context, which could improve treatment and patient outcomes.

Postoperative Euglycemic Ketoacidosis Frequency in Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitor Users

The goal of this observational study is to determine the frequency of postoperative euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (EDKA) in patients receiving Sodium- Glucose Cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors. The main questions it aims to answer are:Is the use of SGLT-2 inhibitors a factor that increases the incidence of euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis in patients in the perioperative period or what conditions in the perioperative period cause EDKA in patients on SGLT-2 inhibitors?

Balanced Multi-Electrolyte Solution Versus Saline Trial for Diabetic KetoAcidosis

The goal of this blinded, cluster cross-over, randomised controlled trial is to determine whether fluid therapy with Plasma-Lyte® 148 increases the number of days alive and days out of hospital to day-28 compared to 0.9% sodium chloride ('0.9% saline') in critically ill patients presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) and deemed to require admission to a critical care area (ICU, HDU) with moderate to severe diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).

Starvation in the Treatment of Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) are common, but serious metabolic disorders are often encountered in intensive care. In the intensive care setting, it is common to withhold food from patients during treatment of DKA. However, there is no evidence or current literature supporting this practice. The following proposed research investigates the initiation of an early diet versus withholding food during the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.

REAMBERIN® 1.5% in Rehydration Therapy of Diabetic Ketoacidosis

A number of scientific papers have been published on the efficacy and safety of adding REAMBERIN® (meglumin sodium succinate), a 1.5% infusion solution, to standard therapy for patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), which showed that the addition of the medication to DKA therapy at a dose of 10 ml/kg/day or an average of 800.68±151.59 ml on the first day of infusion, leads to a more rapid and successful resolution of DKA, achieving a state of compensation, a more rapid transfer of the patient from the intensive care unit (ICU) and discharge from the hospital. A combined, two-stage, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, phase II/III study with an adaptive design is planned. Stage 1 (phase II) will be a sequential evaluation of 2 doses of the study medication (750 ml and 1500 ml) versus placebo. At the 2nd stage of the study (phase III), additional recruitment of patients will be carried out in two groups in a 1:1 ratio to the experimental group or placebo group, to receive the optimal dose in accordance with the result obtained at stage 1.

Serum Ferritin and Prognosis of DKA

the aim of this study is to: evaluate the association between serum ferritin levels and the clinical presentation and short-term prognosis of patients with DKA. Specifically, the correlation between its level and the severity of DKA at presentation and determine its prognostic value in predicting short-term outcomes.

Children with Diabetic Ketoacidosis

In the present work we aim to 1. Response to therapy, During the management of DKA, acid base status, glycemia, and serum electrolytes are measured frequently to monitor the efficacy of treatment, detect complications of DKA and its treatment, and to determine resolution of DKA. 2. Clinical complication like cerebral injury / cerebral edema , cognitive impairment , acute kidney injury , hypokalemia. 3. Severity of DKA