Status:

COMPLETED

Utility of [F-18] fluoroDOPA for Neonatal Hyperinsulinism

Lead Sponsor:

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Collaborating Sponsors:

University of Pennsylvania

Conditions:

Congenital Hyperinsulinism

Hyperinsulinism

Eligibility:

All Genders

Up to 18 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

Children with congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI) have low blood sugar, and some of these children may require surgery. In this study, researchers affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania will test...

Detailed Description

For children with congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI), low blood sugar is caused by cells in the pancreas that release too much insulin. Some children with CHI have these cells throughout their pancreas;...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Any age, but primarily infants 0-6 months.
  • Children with confirmed diagnosis of congenital hyperinsulinism.

Exclusion

  • Cases in which surgery will not be considered by parents or guardians.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 1 2004

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

106 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00674440

Start Date

December 1 2004

End Date

January 1 2009

Last Update

November 9 2022

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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104