Short Term Study of Recombinant Human Insulin-like Growth Factor I in Children With Hyperinsulinism

OBJECTIVES: I. Confirm the inhibitory effect of recombinant human insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) on insulin secretion in children with hyperinsulinism.

II. Define the effects of short term IGF-I therapy on postprandial blood sugar levels in this patient population.

III. Characterize the effects of short term IGF-I therapy on fasting behavior, and other insulin dependent parameters, in this patient population.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

PROTOCOL OUTLINE: Octreotide and/or diazoxide are discontinued on day 1, and fasting blood glucose is monitored. Patients receive test meals of Sustacal on days 3 and 4 and are assessed for insulin response.

Beginning on day 5, patients are given recombinant human insulin-like growth factor I subcutaneously every 12 hours for a total of 3 doses. The first dose (on day 5) is given 30 minutes before a Sustacal challenge, the second dose is followed by a bedtime snack, and the third dose (on day 6) is followed by a supervised fast.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

10

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

1 month to 18 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

PROTOCOL ENTRY CRITERIA:

--Disease Characteristics--

Diagnosis of hyperinsulinism (i.e. evidence of fasting hypoglycemia with inadequate suppression of insulin, normal pituitary and adrenal function, and increased insulin action)

Suboptimal control of blood sugar (i.e. inability to fast at least 10 hours with a blood sugar of 60 mg/dL or greater)

No suspected insulinoma

Must be currently managed on a regimen of diazoxide, octreotide and/or frequent feedings to control hypoglycemia

--Prior/Concurrent Therapy--

See Disease Characteristics

--Patient Characteristics--

Hematopoietic: No anemia or other concerns of blood volume depletion

Renal: No renal dysfunction

Other:

  • No known malignancy
  • No other major medical conditions

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment

Collaborators and Investigators

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Investigators

  • Study Chair: Pinchas Cohen, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

May 1, 1998

Study Completion

May 1, 1998

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 24, 2000

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 24, 2000

First Posted (Estimate)

February 25, 2000

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

March 25, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 24, 2015

Last Verified

July 1, 1998

More Information

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