RecruitingNCT00001276

Diagnosing and Treating Low Blood Sugar Levels

Fasting Hypoglycemia: Diagnosis and Treatment

Sponsor

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Enrollment

1,500 participants

Start Date

May 21, 1991

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Insulinoma Hypoglycemia

Summary

Hypoglycemia is the term used to refer to lower than normal levels of blood sugar. This study will continue to research the causes of hypoglycemia. Patients involved in the study will be admitted to the Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health and undergo tests for evaluating blood sugar. Patients will be required to refrain from eating for a set period of time and will undergo blood tests for insulin levels and several other specific diagnostic tests related to insulin secretion. The patients will be under supervision and will be provided with appropriate medical and surgical attention as needed....

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 120 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is investigating the causes of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), including conditions like insulinoma (a type of pancreatic tumor), to improve diagnosis and treatment. **You may be eligible if...** - You are male or female, 18 years of age or older - You have had documented fasting blood sugar below 55 mg/dL - You have lab results suggesting an insulinoma or other pancreatic hormone-producing tumor **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have significant heart disease - You are pregnant - You are medically unstable as assessed by the study doctor Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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