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
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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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Locations
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Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
RECRUITINGReading, Pennsylvania, 19605, United States
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Penn State Hershey Medical Center
RECRUITINGHershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States
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