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Metabolic Phenotyping During Stress Hyperglycemia in Cardiac Surgery Patients

Metabolic Phenotyping During Stress Hyperglycemia in Cardiac Surgery Patients

Status
Terminated
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03743025
Enrollment
28
Registered
2018-11-15
Start date
2019-03-08
Completion date
2023-05-02
Last updated
2024-05-30

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Conditions

Stress Hyperglycemia

Keywords

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG), Post Operative, Obesity

Brief summary

This study is a prospective randomized study to examine the effects of exposure to dulaglutide on the prevention of stress-hyperglycemia and the metabolic inflammatory response in the perioperative period.

Detailed description

Stress hyperglycemia is common in the perioperative period and is associated with increased risk of death postoperatively. Counterregulatory hormones and inflammatory mediators appear to modulate the acute biological response to stress, however, the pathophysiological pathways that result in stress hyperglycemia and its link to poor clinical outcomes are not well understood. At least half of non-diabetes mellitus (DM) patients undergoing cardiac surgery develop stress hyperglycemia shown to be an independent risk factor of morbidity and mortality. The current approach to treat hyperglycemia with insulin has major limitations including high resource utilization and high risk of hypoglycemia. The main goals of this study are to examine baseline and postoperative metabolic profiles of non-diabetic, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) patients with stress hyperglycemia and to study the effect of a long-acting glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) on the prevention of stress-hyperglycemia and modulation of metabolic stress during cardiac surgery. To examine whether exposure to dulaglutide, a GLP-1 RA, can improve glycemic control and ameliorate the inflammatory response to acute surgical stress, obese patients without diabetes mellitus undergoing CABG surgery will be randomized to receive either dulaglutide or placebo two to three days prior to surgery. The researchers of this study ultimately want to provide evidence to support the use of novel therapies to prevent and manage stress hyperglycemia in the inpatient setting.

Interventions

Participants randomized at pre-surgery/anesthesia visit and without a history of DM will receive a single injection of Dulaglutide injection: 0.75 mg/0.5 mL solution in a single-dose pen 1 to 3 days prior to surgery

OTHERSaline Injection

Participants randomized at pre-surgery/anesthesia visit and without a history of DM will receive a single injection of Saline injection/0.5 mL pre-drawn solution 1 to 3 days prior to surgery

Sponsors

National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
CollaboratorNIH
Emory University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Intervention model description

Prospective placebo controlled randomized study

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
40 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Males or females between the ages of 40 and 80 years * Body mass index (BMI) ≥25 * Undergoing elective CABG surgery * No previous history of diabetes or hyperglycemia

Exclusion criteria

* Hyperglycemia (BG\>125 mg/dl or HbA1c \> 6.5%) or previous treatment with antidiabetic agents * Impaired renal function (GFR \< 30 ml/min) or clinically significant hepatic failure * Gastrointestinal obstruction expected to require gastrointestinal suction * Patients with clinically relevant pancreatic or gallbladder disease * Treatment with oral or injectable corticosteroid * Mental condition rendering the subject unable to understand the possible consequences of the study * Pregnancy or breastfeeding at time of enrollment

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Participants With Blood Glucose Levels (BG) > 140 mg/dl During Post Operative PeriodDuring the hospital stay (up to 12 days postoperatively)Stress-hyperglycemia is defined as any post-CABG hospital-obtained blood glucose (BG) levels \>140 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). Information on BG measurements was collected both at bedside by glucose meter and by hospital laboratory. BG was measured every 1-2 hours during continuous insulin infusion (CII) in the ICU, and before meals and at bedtime after transition to regular wards.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Participants Needing CII Treatment in the ICUDuring the ICU stay (up to 7 days postoperatively)Patients with two consecutive BG \>180 mg/dl, or average daily BG \>180 mg/dl were started on rescue therapy with subcutaneous basal insulin (glargine or levemir) once daily. Information on BG measurements was collected both at bedside by glucose meter and by hospital laboratory. BG was measured every 1-2 hours during continuous insulin infusion (CII) in the ICU, and before meals and at bedtime after transition to regular wards. The number of participants needing CII while in the ICU postoperatively was compared between patients randomized to dulaglutide or placebo study arms.
Number of Participants With Stress-hyperglycemia Requiring Rescue Therapy With Subcutaneous Insulin After Discontinuation of CIIDuring the hospital stay (up to 12 days postoperatively)Patients with two consecutive BG \>180 mg/dl, or an average daily BG \>180 mg/dl were started on rescue therapy with subcutaneous basal insulin (glargine or levemir) once daily. Information on BG measurements was collected both at bedside by glucose meter and by hospital laboratory. BG was measured every 1-2 hours during continuous insulin infusion (CII) in the ICU, and before meals and at bedtime after transition to regular wards. The number of participants in need of rescue therapy with subcutaneous insulin postoperatively, after CII was discontinued, was compared between study arms.
Mean Blood Glucose Levels During the Hospital StayDuring the hospital stay (up to 12 days postoperatively)To measure glucose control, the mean blood glucose levels in mg/dL during the non-ICU hospital stay postoperatively were measured. Information on BG measurements was collected both at bedside by glucose meter and by hospital laboratory. BG was measured every 1-2 hours during continuous insulin infusion (CII) in the ICU, and before meals and at bedtime after transition to regular wards.
Mean Units Per Hour of Insulin While in the ICUDuring the ICU stay (up to 7 days postoperatively)The mean insulin dose during the time that participants were in the ICU is assessed as insulin infusion units per hour.
Mean Insulin Dose Per Day While in the ICUDuring the ICU stay (up to 7 days postoperatively)The mean insulin dose during the time that participants were in the ICU is assessed as insulin units per day.
Duration of Continuous Insulin Infusion (CII)During the hospital stay (up to 12 days postoperatively)The duration of continuous insulin infusion (CII) is assessed in hours.
Days of Subcutaneous (SC) Insulin After Discontinuation of CIIDuring the hospital stay (up to 12 days postoperatively)Subcutaneous (SC) insulin use after continuous insulin infusion (CII) is discontinued is assessed as the number of days that SC insulin was required.
Amount of SC Insulin AdministeredDuring the hospital stay (up to 12 days postoperatively)The amount of subcutaneous (SC) insulin administered during the ICU and non-ICU hospital stay, among participants requiring SC insulin after discontinuing CII.
Mean Blood Glucose Levels During the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Stay PostoperativelyDuring the ICU stay (up to 7 days postoperatively)To measure glucose control, the mean blood glucose levels in mg/dL were measured during the postoperative Intensive Care Unit (ICU) stay. Information on BG measurements was collected both at bedside by glucose meter and by hospital laboratory. BG was measured every 1-2 hours during continuous insulin infusion (CII) in the ICU, and before meals and at bedtime after transition to regular wards.
Number of Participants Experiencing Hypoglycemic EventsDuring the hospital stay (up to 12 days postoperatively)Hypoglycemic events are defined as BG \<70, \< 54, and \<40 mg/dl occurring during ICU and non-ICU hospital stay.
Number of Participants Experiencing Mortality and ComplicationsDuring the hospital stay (up to 12 days postoperatively)The number of participants experiencing a composite of mortality and complications. Complications include sternal wound infection, bacteremia, pneumonia, acute kidney injury, and acute myocardial infarction.
Number of Participants Experiencing Gastrointestinal Adverse EventsDuring the hospital stay (up to 12 days postoperatively)The number participants who experienced gastrointestinal adverse events of nausea, vomiting, ileus, pancreatitis.
ICU Length of StayDuring the ICU stay (up to 7 days postoperatively)ICU length of stay is assessed as the mean number of days participants in each study arm spent in the ICU.
Hospital Length of StayDuring the hospital stay (up to 12 days postoperatively)Hospital length of stay is assessed as the mean number of days participants in each study arm spent in the hospital.
Number of ICU ReadmissionsDuring the hospital stay (up to 12 days postoperatively)The number of readmissions to the ICU.
Number of Cerebrovascular EventsDuring the hospital stay (up to 12 days postoperatively)The number of cerebrovascular events.
Participant MortalityDuring the hospital stay (up to 12 days postoperatively)The number of participant deaths while in the ICU and hospital.
Number of Participants Experiencing Hyperglycemic EventsDuring the hospital stay (up to 12 days postoperatively)Hyperglycemic events are defined as BG \> 200 mg/dl, during ICU and non-ICU hospital stay.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

Participants were recruited from Grady Memorial Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, and Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Participant enrollment began March 8, 2019 and the final study assessment occurred on May 2, 2023.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Dulaglutide
Participants without a history of DM who were randomized to receive a single injection of dulaglutide (0.75 mg/0.5 mL solution in a single-dose pen) one to three days prior to surgery.
14
Placebo
Participants without a history of DM who were randomized to receive a single injection of a placebo (saline injection of 0.5 mL pre-drawn solution) one to three days prior to surgery.
14
Total28

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudySurgery was cancelled21

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicDulaglutidePlaceboTotal
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
3 Participants6 Participants9 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
11 Participants8 Participants19 Participants
Age, Continuous58.00 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.62
61.50 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.86
59.40 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.87
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants2 Participants2 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
14 Participants12 Participants26 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
3 Participants2 Participants5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
11 Participants12 Participants23 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
14 Participants14 Participants28 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
3 Participants1 Participants4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
11 Participants13 Participants24 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 120 / 13
other
Total, other adverse events
4 / 122 / 13
serious
Total, serious adverse events
1 / 120 / 13

Outcome results

Primary

Number of Participants With Blood Glucose Levels (BG) > 140 mg/dl During Post Operative Period

Stress-hyperglycemia is defined as any post-CABG hospital-obtained blood glucose (BG) levels \>140 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). Information on BG measurements was collected both at bedside by glucose meter and by hospital laboratory. BG was measured every 1-2 hours during continuous insulin infusion (CII) in the ICU, and before meals and at bedtime after transition to regular wards.

Time frame: During the hospital stay (up to 12 days postoperatively)

Population: This analysis includes participants who completed the study.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
DulaglutideNumber of Participants With Blood Glucose Levels (BG) > 140 mg/dl During Post Operative Period11 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants With Blood Glucose Levels (BG) > 140 mg/dl During Post Operative Period13 Participants
Secondary

Amount of SC Insulin Administered

The amount of subcutaneous (SC) insulin administered during the ICU and non-ICU hospital stay, among participants requiring SC insulin after discontinuing CII.

Time frame: During the hospital stay (up to 12 days postoperatively)

Population: This analysis includes participants who required CII while in the ICU and subsequent SC after discontinuation of CII.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
DulaglutideAmount of SC Insulin Administered8.25 units of insulinStandard Deviation 14.28
PlaceboAmount of SC Insulin Administered10.92 units of insulinStandard Deviation 10.44
Secondary

Days of Subcutaneous (SC) Insulin After Discontinuation of CII

Subcutaneous (SC) insulin use after continuous insulin infusion (CII) is discontinued is assessed as the number of days that SC insulin was required.

Time frame: During the hospital stay (up to 12 days postoperatively)

Population: This analysis includes participants who required CII while in the ICU and subsequent SC after discontinuation of CII.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
DulaglutideDays of Subcutaneous (SC) Insulin After Discontinuation of CII2.00 daysStandard Deviation 1.09
PlaceboDays of Subcutaneous (SC) Insulin After Discontinuation of CII3.50 daysStandard Deviation 2.08
Secondary

Duration of Continuous Insulin Infusion (CII)

The duration of continuous insulin infusion (CII) is assessed in hours.

Time frame: During the hospital stay (up to 12 days postoperatively)

Population: This analysis includes participants who required CII while in the ICU.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
DulaglutideDuration of Continuous Insulin Infusion (CII)18.90 hoursStandard Deviation 5.6
PlaceboDuration of Continuous Insulin Infusion (CII)16.69 hoursStandard Deviation 6.31
Secondary

Hospital Length of Stay

Hospital length of stay is assessed as the mean number of days participants in each study arm spent in the hospital.

Time frame: During the hospital stay (up to 12 days postoperatively)

Population: This analysis includes participants who completed the study.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
DulaglutideHospital Length of Stay7.25 daysStandard Deviation 2.92
PlaceboHospital Length of Stay8.92 daysStandard Deviation 3.72
Secondary

ICU Length of Stay

ICU length of stay is assessed as the mean number of days participants in each study arm spent in the ICU.

Time frame: During the ICU stay (up to 7 days postoperatively)

Population: This analysis includes participants who completed the study.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
DulaglutideICU Length of Stay2.19 daysStandard Deviation 1.45
PlaceboICU Length of Stay2.76 daysStandard Deviation 1.59
Secondary

Mean Blood Glucose Levels During the Hospital Stay

To measure glucose control, the mean blood glucose levels in mg/dL during the non-ICU hospital stay postoperatively were measured. Information on BG measurements was collected both at bedside by glucose meter and by hospital laboratory. BG was measured every 1-2 hours during continuous insulin infusion (CII) in the ICU, and before meals and at bedtime after transition to regular wards.

Time frame: During the hospital stay (up to 12 days postoperatively)

Population: This analysis includes participants who completed the study.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
DulaglutideMean Blood Glucose Levels During the Hospital Stay119.69 mg/dLStandard Deviation 23.5
PlaceboMean Blood Glucose Levels During the Hospital Stay117.69 mg/dLStandard Deviation 20.59
Secondary

Mean Blood Glucose Levels During the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Stay Postoperatively

To measure glucose control, the mean blood glucose levels in mg/dL were measured during the postoperative Intensive Care Unit (ICU) stay. Information on BG measurements was collected both at bedside by glucose meter and by hospital laboratory. BG was measured every 1-2 hours during continuous insulin infusion (CII) in the ICU, and before meals and at bedtime after transition to regular wards.

Time frame: During the ICU stay (up to 7 days postoperatively)

Population: This analysis includes participants who completed the study.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
DulaglutideMean Blood Glucose Levels During the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Stay Postoperatively134.11 mg/dLStandard Deviation 14
PlaceboMean Blood Glucose Levels During the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Stay Postoperatively129.79 mg/dLStandard Deviation 11.42
Secondary

Mean Insulin Dose Per Day While in the ICU

The mean insulin dose during the time that participants were in the ICU is assessed as insulin units per day.

Time frame: During the ICU stay (up to 7 days postoperatively)

Population: This analysis includes participants who required CII while in the ICU.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
DulaglutideMean Insulin Dose Per Day While in the ICU61.15 insulin units/dayStandard Deviation 66.84
PlaceboMean Insulin Dose Per Day While in the ICU33.01 insulin units/dayStandard Deviation 20.19
Secondary

Mean Units Per Hour of Insulin While in the ICU

The mean insulin dose during the time that participants were in the ICU is assessed as insulin infusion units per hour.

Time frame: During the ICU stay (up to 7 days postoperatively)

Population: This analysis includes participants who required CII while in the ICU.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
DulaglutideMean Units Per Hour of Insulin While in the ICU2.89 insulin units/hourStandard Deviation 2.6
PlaceboMean Units Per Hour of Insulin While in the ICU2.01 insulin units/hourStandard Deviation 0.98
Secondary

Number of Cerebrovascular Events

The number of cerebrovascular events.

Time frame: During the hospital stay (up to 12 days postoperatively)

Population: This analysis includes participants who completed the study.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
DulaglutideNumber of Cerebrovascular Events0 cerebrovascular events
PlaceboNumber of Cerebrovascular Events0 cerebrovascular events
Secondary

Number of ICU Readmissions

The number of readmissions to the ICU.

Time frame: During the hospital stay (up to 12 days postoperatively)

Population: This analysis includes participants who completed the study.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
DulaglutideNumber of ICU Readmissions0 ICU readmissions
PlaceboNumber of ICU Readmissions0 ICU readmissions
Secondary

Number of Participants Experiencing Gastrointestinal Adverse Events

The number participants who experienced gastrointestinal adverse events of nausea, vomiting, ileus, pancreatitis.

Time frame: During the hospital stay (up to 12 days postoperatively)

Population: This analysis includes participants who completed the study.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
DulaglutideNumber of Participants Experiencing Gastrointestinal Adverse Events3 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants Experiencing Gastrointestinal Adverse Events1 Participants
Secondary

Number of Participants Experiencing Hyperglycemic Events

Hyperglycemic events are defined as BG \> 200 mg/dl, during ICU and non-ICU hospital stay.

Time frame: During the hospital stay (up to 12 days postoperatively)

Population: This analysis includes participants who completed the study.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
DulaglutideNumber of Participants Experiencing Hyperglycemic Events1 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants Experiencing Hyperglycemic Events2 Participants
Secondary

Number of Participants Experiencing Hypoglycemic Events

Hypoglycemic events are defined as BG \<70, \< 54, and \<40 mg/dl occurring during ICU and non-ICU hospital stay.

Time frame: During the hospital stay (up to 12 days postoperatively)

Population: This analysis includes participants who completed the study.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
DulaglutideNumber of Participants Experiencing Hypoglycemic EventsBG <70 mg/dL0 Participants
DulaglutideNumber of Participants Experiencing Hypoglycemic EventsBG <54 mg/dL0 Participants
DulaglutideNumber of Participants Experiencing Hypoglycemic EventsBG <40 mg/dL0 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants Experiencing Hypoglycemic EventsBG <70 mg/dL0 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants Experiencing Hypoglycemic EventsBG <54 mg/dL0 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants Experiencing Hypoglycemic EventsBG <40 mg/dL0 Participants
Secondary

Number of Participants Experiencing Mortality and Complications

The number of participants experiencing a composite of mortality and complications. Complications include sternal wound infection, bacteremia, pneumonia, acute kidney injury, and acute myocardial infarction.

Time frame: During the hospital stay (up to 12 days postoperatively)

Population: This analysis includes participants who completed the study.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
DulaglutideNumber of Participants Experiencing Mortality and Complications2 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants Experiencing Mortality and Complications1 Participants
Secondary

Number of Participants Needing CII Treatment in the ICU

Patients with two consecutive BG \>180 mg/dl, or average daily BG \>180 mg/dl were started on rescue therapy with subcutaneous basal insulin (glargine or levemir) once daily. Information on BG measurements was collected both at bedside by glucose meter and by hospital laboratory. BG was measured every 1-2 hours during continuous insulin infusion (CII) in the ICU, and before meals and at bedtime after transition to regular wards. The number of participants needing CII while in the ICU postoperatively was compared between patients randomized to dulaglutide or placebo study arms.

Time frame: During the ICU stay (up to 7 days postoperatively)

Population: This analysis includes participants who completed the study.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
DulaglutideNumber of Participants Needing CII Treatment in the ICU11 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants Needing CII Treatment in the ICU12 Participants
Secondary

Number of Participants With Stress-hyperglycemia Requiring Rescue Therapy With Subcutaneous Insulin After Discontinuation of CII

Patients with two consecutive BG \>180 mg/dl, or an average daily BG \>180 mg/dl were started on rescue therapy with subcutaneous basal insulin (glargine or levemir) once daily. Information on BG measurements was collected both at bedside by glucose meter and by hospital laboratory. BG was measured every 1-2 hours during continuous insulin infusion (CII) in the ICU, and before meals and at bedtime after transition to regular wards. The number of participants in need of rescue therapy with subcutaneous insulin postoperatively, after CII was discontinued, was compared between study arms.

Time frame: During the hospital stay (up to 12 days postoperatively)

Population: This analysis includes participants who required CII while in the ICU.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
DulaglutideNumber of Participants With Stress-hyperglycemia Requiring Rescue Therapy With Subcutaneous Insulin After Discontinuation of CII6 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants With Stress-hyperglycemia Requiring Rescue Therapy With Subcutaneous Insulin After Discontinuation of CII4 Participants
Secondary

Participant Mortality

The number of participant deaths while in the ICU and hospital.

Time frame: During the hospital stay (up to 12 days postoperatively)

Population: This analysis includes participants who completed the study.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
DulaglutideParticipant MortalityICU deaths0 Participants
DulaglutideParticipant MortalityNon-ICU hospital deaths0 Participants
PlaceboParticipant MortalityICU deaths0 Participants
PlaceboParticipant MortalityNon-ICU hospital deaths0 Participants

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026