Status:
COMPLETED
Insulin on Post Burn Hypermetabolism
Lead Sponsor:
United States Army Institute of Surgical Research
Collaborating Sponsors:
The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Conditions:
Burns
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-72 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of insulin on helping burn patients recover faster from their burns.
Detailed Description
Severe injuries produce profound hypermetabolic stress responses which cause severe loss of lean body mass and muscle wasting, immunologic compromise, slowed wound healing, and related bone loss, all ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Burn equal to or greater than 20% total body surface area (TBSA)
- Between the ages of 18-72 years
- Burns occurred within 14 days of coming to burn center
Exclusion
- Heart attack within 3 months
- Have or have had cancer
- Seizure disorder
- Pregnancy
- Pre-existing arterial insufficiency
- Diabetes or known history of hypoglycemia
- Allergy to iodine or shellfish
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
14 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00137254
Start Date
December 1 2005
End Date
August 1 2008
Last Update
April 12 2012
Active Locations (1)
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US Army Institute of Surgical Research
Fort Sam Houston, Texas, United States, 78234