New hospital tool aims to tame blood sugar chaos

NCT ID NCT05447806

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a computer program that alerts doctors and nurses when hospital patients have dangerously high or low blood sugar. The tool suggests care steps to improve glucose control. Researchers will track over 15,000 adults across multiple hospitals to see if the tool reduces complications and shortens hospital stays.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Electronic medical record clinical decision support tool (GlucAlert-CDS)

What this could lead to

If successful, this tool could help hospitals better manage blood sugar levels in patients, potentially reducing complications and shortening hospital stays.

What could go wrong

This is a large but early-stage implementation study without a randomized controlled design, so results may be influenced by other factors. The tool's effectiveness may vary across different hospital settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus hyperglycemia hypoglycemia prediabetes syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Reading, Pennsylvania, 19605, United States

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  • Penn State Hershey Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States

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