Heart rate clues to blood sugar spikes in ICU patients?
NCT ID NCT07198308
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study explored the link between blood sugar levels and heart rate variability in 20 critically ill patients without diabetes. Researchers wanted to understand how stress-related high blood sugar (stress hyperglycemia) relates to the body's nervous system. The study measured heart rate changes and blood sugar indicators to find patterns that could improve care in intensive care units.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better understand how stress affects blood sugar in critically ill patients, potentially leading to improved monitoring or treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, completed observational study with only 20 participants. It does not test any treatment, so it cannot directly lead to new therapies.
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Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200032, China