Trial Outcomes & Findings for Veterans Inpatient Insulin Study and Transition to Outpatient Therapy (NCT NCT00821795)

NCT ID: NCT00821795

Last Updated: 2020-03-04

Results Overview

Hemoglobin A1c

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

120 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

16 weeks

Results posted on

2020-03-04

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
NPH/Regular 70/30 Mix
transition insulin therapy with NPH/Regular 70/30 mix for outpatient glycemic control following a hospitalization for non-critical acute illness NPH/Regular 70/30 mix: injectable solution, subcutaneous,0.3-0.5 units/kg/day divided into twice per day dosage, 16 weeks duration
Aspart Insulin Analog Biphasic Mix
transition insulin therapy with Aspart insulin analog 70/30 mix for outpatient glycemic control following a hospitalization for non-critical acute illness insulin aspart protamine/insulin aspart 70/30 mix: injectable solution, subcutaneous, 0.3-0.5 units/kg/day divided into twice per day dosage, for 16 weeks
Overall Study
STARTED
50
64
Overall Study
COMPLETED
44
60
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
6
4

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Veterans Inpatient Insulin Study and Transition to Outpatient Therapy

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
NPH/Regular 70/30 Mix
n=50 Participants
transition insulin therapy with NPH/Regular 70/30 mix for outpatient glycemic control following a hospitalization for non-critical acute illness NPH/Regular 70/30 mix: injectable solution, subcutaneous,0.3-0.5 units/kg/day divided into twice per day dosage, 16 weeks duration
Aspart Insulin Analog Biphasic Mix
n=64 Participants
transition insulin therapy with Aspart insulin analog 70/30 mix for outpatient glycemic control following a hospitalization for non-critical acute illness insulin aspart protamine/insulin aspart 70/30 mix: injectable solution, subcutaneous, 0.3-0.5 units/kg/day divided into twice per day dosage, for 16 weeks
Total
n=114 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
65.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9 • n=5 Participants
62.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.6 • n=7 Participants
63.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.8 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
50 Participants
n=5 Participants
62 Participants
n=7 Participants
112 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 16 weeks

Hemoglobin A1c

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
NPH/Regular 70/30 Mix
n=44 Participants
transition insulin therapy with NPH/Regular 70/30 mix for outpatient glycemic control following a hospitalization for non-critical acute illness NPH/Regular 70/30 mix: injectable solution, subcutaneous,0.3-0.5 units/kg/day divided into twice per day dosage, 16 weeks duration
Aspart Insulin Analog Biphasic Mix
n=60 Participants
transition insulin therapy with Aspart insulin analog 70/30 mix for outpatient glycemic control following a hospitalization for non-critical acute illness insulin aspart protamine/insulin aspart 70/30 mix: injectable solution, subcutaneous, 0.3-0.5 units/kg/day divided into twice per day dosage, for 16 weeks
For Transition From Inpatient to Outpatient Care, Evaluate Glycemic Control in Subjects Randomized to Receive 70/30 NPH/Regular Insulin or Aspart Analog 70/30 Mix Bid- Main Outcome Will be HbA1c During Transition Outpatient Therapy Phase.
8.32 % hemoglobin A1c
Standard Deviation 1.5
8.35 % hemoglobin A1c
Standard Deviation 1.95

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 weeks

mg/dl

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 16 weeks

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: daily

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: daily

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

NPH/Regular 70/30 Mix

Serious events: 15 serious events
Other events: 6 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Aspart Insulin Analog Biphasic Mix

Serious events: 10 serious events
Other events: 9 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
NPH/Regular 70/30 Mix
n=50 participants at risk
transition insulin therapy with NPH/Regular 70/30 mix for outpatient glycemic control following a hospitalization for non-critical acute illness NPH/Regular 70/30 mix: injectable solution, subcutaneous,0.3-0.5 units/kg/day divided into twice per day dosage, 16 weeks duration
Aspart Insulin Analog Biphasic Mix
n=64 participants at risk
transition insulin therapy with Aspart insulin analog 70/30 mix for outpatient glycemic control following a hospitalization for non-critical acute illness insulin aspart protamine/insulin aspart 70/30 mix: injectable solution, subcutaneous, 0.3-0.5 units/kg/day divided into twice per day dosage, for 16 weeks
Cardiac disorders
Cardiovascular disease
14.0%
7/50 • Number of events 7
9.4%
6/64 • Number of events 6
Vascular disorders
Cerebral vascular disease
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Renal and urinary disorders
Genitourinary
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypoglycemia
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Infections and infestations
Infection
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Nervous system disorders
Neurological disease
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 1
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary disease
0.00%
0/50
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Surgical and medical procedures
Surgery
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 1
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Adverse reaction
0.00%
0/50
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
NPH/Regular 70/30 Mix
n=50 participants at risk
transition insulin therapy with NPH/Regular 70/30 mix for outpatient glycemic control following a hospitalization for non-critical acute illness NPH/Regular 70/30 mix: injectable solution, subcutaneous,0.3-0.5 units/kg/day divided into twice per day dosage, 16 weeks duration
Aspart Insulin Analog Biphasic Mix
n=64 participants at risk
transition insulin therapy with Aspart insulin analog 70/30 mix for outpatient glycemic control following a hospitalization for non-critical acute illness insulin aspart protamine/insulin aspart 70/30 mix: injectable solution, subcutaneous, 0.3-0.5 units/kg/day divided into twice per day dosage, for 16 weeks
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Severe Hypoglycemia
12.0%
6/50 • Number of events 6
14.1%
9/64 • Number of events 9

Additional Information

Dennis G Karounos, MD Principal investigator

Lexington VAMC

Phone: 859 233-4511

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place