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Diabetes Mellitus, Type INCT00109434

Study to Determine the Relationship Between Exercise and Hypoglycemia in Children With Type 1 Diabetes

An observational study of Diabetes Mellitus, Type I, run by Jaeb Center for Health Research at 5 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

The main purpose of this study is to find out how often low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) happens during the night after exercise in the late afternoon. The study also will see if there are any factors that can predict if low blood sugar is going to develop. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 10 to 17 years
Conditions the study is for
Diabetes Mellitus, Type I
How many people
50 participants
Where
5 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Jun 2004to Nov 2004
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 10 to 17 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Clinical diagnosis of type 1 diabetes for at least 18 months
  • HbA1c <10.0% as measured by the DCA2000.
  • Age 10.0 to <18.0 years
  • Weight >36.0 kg
  • BMI (body mass index) >5th and <95th percentiles for age/gender
  • Stable insulin regimen for at least 1 month and not anticipating a change prior to the subject's completion of the study
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  • Insulin regimen involves either use of an insulin pump or Lantus (with short-acting insulin)
  • NPH or Lente, if part of the insulin regimen, is given only in the morning before breakfast
  • Normal hematocrit (within normal limits of local laboratory)
  • Normal thyroid function (measured within the previous year)
  • Parent/guardian and subject understand the study protocol and agree to comply with it
  • Informed Consent Form signed by the parent/guardian and Child Assent Form signed

Who cannot join

  • Insulin regimen includes Ultralente/Lente or NPH at times other than the morning before breakfast
  • A recent injury to body or limb, Addison's disease, muscular disorder, use of any medication or other significant medical disorder if that injury, medication or disease in the judgment of the investigator will affect the completion of the exercise protocol
  • Asthma which has been medically treated within the last year
  • Current use of glucocorticoid medication (by any route of administration)
  • Current use of a beta blocker medication
  • Use of pseudoephedrine 48 hours prior to CRC admission (if used in the 48 hours prior to the scheduled second admission, the admission will be deferred)
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  • Severe hypoglycemia resulting in seizure or loss of consciousness in the 2 weeks prior to CRC admission (if a severe episode occurs within 2 weeks prior to the scheduled second admission, the admission will be deferred)
  • Active infection (if at the time of the planned second admission an infection is present, the admission will be deferred)
  • Anticipating a significant change in exercise regimen between admissions (i.e. starting or stopping an organized sport)

Trial locations and contacts

5 sites in 1 country.

5 sites in 1 country

United States5 sites

  • Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes, University of Colorado

    Denver, Colorado, 80262

  • Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

    Iowa City, Iowa, 52242

  • Nemours Children's Clinic

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32207

  • Department of Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06519

  • Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Stanford University

    Stanford, California, 94305-5208

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About this study

Official title: The Effect of Exercise on the Development of Hypoglycemia in Children With Type 1 Diabetes; A Study Being Conducted by the Diabetes Research in Children Network

The main purpose of this study is to find out how often low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) happens during the night after exercise in the late afternoon. The study also will see if there are any factors that can predict if low blood sugar is going to develop. Blood samples will also be drawn to measure two hormones-glucagon and epinephrine (adrenaline)-to see how they are affected by exercise. Glucagon helps to raise the blood sugar when it is low. Epinephrine causes symptoms that make the person aware that the blood sugar is low. From the blood sample, other substances in the blood may also be measured to see how they are affected by exercise.

A second purpose of the study is to find out whether exercise affects the accuracy of a continuous glucose sensor (CGMS made by Medtronic Minimed).

The study will also look at the accuracy of different home glucose meters.

Read the detailed description

Many children and adults with type 1 diabetes have a drop in the blood sugar during exercise. When someone has low blood sugar, the body tries to return the blood sugar to normal. Some studies show that after exercise, the blood sugar may drop later in the day or during the night. However, it is not known how often this happens. Also, not enough is known about how exercise affects blood sugar or the awareness of low blood sugar.

Some studies in adults have shown that exercise may affect the body's natural response to low blood sugar and exercise in the future.

For this study, each subject will have two in-patient hospital stays 1 to 4 weeks apart, each lasting about 24 hours: one with no exercise and one with a 75-minute exercise session in the late afternoon. (The order of the exercise and sedentary days will be determined at random.)

Prior to each hospital admission, each subject will keep a detailed diary of insulin use and hypoglycemia for one week.

On each of the two admissions, the insulin regimens and diet will be as similar as possible.

On each of the 2 admissions, the following will occur:

  • A CGMS sensor will be inserted and calibrated.
  • An intravenous catheter for the collection of blood samples will be inserted.
  • Blood sugar measurements will be made with an Ultra, BD Logic, and Freestyle meter every half hour beginning at 10:00 p.m. through 6:00 a.m.
  • Blood samples for glucagon, epinephrine, and glucose will be collected hourly from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

On the exercise day only,

  • In the morning, the subject will run on the treadmill for about 5 minutes to determine the settings needed to achieve a heart rate of 140.
  • Exercise will begin at approximately 4:00PM and will consist of 15 minutes on a treadmill at a heart rate of approximately 140 followed by a 5-minute rest period. This cycle will be repeated 3 more times for a total of four 15-minute exercise periods with 5-minute rest periods in between (75 minutes total). A heart rate monitor will be worn throughout the time of exercise to ascertain the effort put forth.
  • BG (blood glucose) measurements will be made using the Ultra, BD Logic, and Freestyle meters (1) prior to starting the exercise, (2) during each of the 3 rest periods, (3) immediately following the exercise session, and (4) at 15 minute intervals for one hour following the completion of the exercise. Blood samples will be collected for the central lab at the times of sampling for glucagon and epinephrine.
Keywords
exercise, hypoglycemia, Diabetes Mellitus, Type I, glucose monitoring
Medical subject headings
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1, Motor Activity, Hypoglycemia

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Hypoglycemia defined as <=70 mg/dL.

Secondary outcomes (1)

  1. Changes in epinephrine and glucagon levels.

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted28 Apr 2005 (estimated)
  2. Study startJun 2004
  3. Study completionNov 2004

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
50 participants
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00109434
Sponsor's protocol ID
DirecNet 005
Other IDs
HD41890
Status last verified
Sep 2016
First submitted
27 Apr 2005
Last updated
5 Sep 2016
Results posted
No

Publications

  • Tsalikian E, Mauras N, Beck RW, Tamborlane WV, Janz KF, Chase HP, Wysocki T, Weinzimer SA, Buckingham BA, Kollman C, Xing D, Ruedy KJ; Diabetes Research In Children Network Direcnet Study Group. Impact of exercise on overnight glycemic control in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus. J Pediatr. 2005 Oct;147(4):528-34. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2005.04.065.

    PubMed 16227041

  • Weinzimer SA, Beck RW, Chase HP, Fox LA, Buckingham BA, Tamborlane WV, Kollman C, Coffey J, Xing D, Ruedy KJ; Diabetes Research in Children Network Study Group. Accuracy of newer-generation home blood glucose meters in a Diabetes Research in Children Network (DirecNet) inpatient exercise study. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2005 Oct;7(5):675-80; discussion 681-3. doi: 10.1089/dia.2005.7.675.

    PubMed 16241867

  • Diabetes Research in Children Network (DirecNet) Study Group. Impaired overnight counterregulatory hormone responses to spontaneous hypoglycemia in children with type 1 diabetes. Pediatr Diabetes. 2007 Aug;8(4):199-205. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-5448.2007.00248.x.

    PubMed 17659061

  • Diabetes Research In Children Network (Direcnet) Study Group; Buckingham BA, Kollman C, Beck R, Kalajian A, Fiallo-Scharer R, Tansey MJ, Fox LA, Wilson DM, Weinzimer SA, Ruedy KJ, Tamborlane WV. Evaluation of factors affecting CGMS calibration. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2006 Jun;8(3):318-25. doi: 10.1089/dia.2006.8.318.

    PubMed 16800753

  • Tansey MJ, Tsalikian E, Beck RW, Mauras N, Buckingham BA, Weinzimer SA, Janz KF, Kollman C, Xing D, Ruedy KJ, Steffes MW, Borland TM, Singh RJ, Tamborlane WV; Diabetes Research in Children Network (DirecNet) Study Group. The effects of aerobic exercise on glucose and counterregulatory hormone concentrations in children with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2006 Jan;29(1):20-5. doi: 10.2337/diacare.29.1.20.

    PubMed 16373890

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Diabetes Mellitus, Type I, run by Jaeb Center for Health Research at 5 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 12 inclusion and 9 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Sep 2016. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 5 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Hypoglycemia defined as <=70 mg/dL.. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00109434, which also lists 5 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Sep 2016.

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