Hyperinsulinism-Induced Hypoglycemia
Conditions
Interventions
Cornstarch (2g/kg/day) will be orally administered mixed with breast milk or formula, 8 times a day for 3 consecutive days. In Group A, cornstarch-containing milk will be fed for 3 days, followed by a
Sponsors
Washio Yousuke
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The subjects of this study will meet all of the following criteria: 1.Infants hospitalized in Okayama University Hospital. 2.Infants with a corrected gestational age of 37 weeks or more 3.Infants less than 9 months corrected age. 4.Infants diagnosed with hyperinsulinism-induced hypoglycemia and for whom it is difficult to discontinue intravenous nutrition due to hypoglycemia. 5.Infants for whom enteral nutrition has been established. 6.Infants whose blood glucose levels are stable under treatment . 7.Infants whose parents have provided written consent based on a full understanding of the study after receiving sufficient explanation.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Infants for whom stable oral medication treatment is difficult due to vomiting or other issues. 2.Infants with severe congenital malformation syndromes that affect life prognosis. 3.Infants whom the principal investigator or co-investigators deem unsuitable for inclusion in the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| lowest blood glucose levels before milk feedings | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.Adverse events 2.Changes in blood glucose levels | — |
Contacts
Public ContactAsami Oyama
Okayama University Hospital
Outcome results
None listed