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New study aims to uncover hidden causes of low blood sugar in kids

NCT ID NCT07533318

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Sohag University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will look at 50 children from birth to age 18 who have persistent or repeated low blood sugar. Researchers at Sohag University Hospital will use a step-by-step approach to find endocrine, metabolic, or genetic reasons for the condition. The goal is to improve early diagnosis and prevent serious complications like seizures or brain injury.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors identify hidden causes of persistent low blood sugar in children, leading to earlier and more accurate diagnoses.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with only 50 participants at one hospital, so findings may not apply to all children. It aims to understand causes, not test a treatment.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 50 people

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Expected to start

Apr 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Apr 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

All patients from birth up to 18 years of life, presented with persistent and recurrent hypoglycemia, will be included in the study

Ages

1 day to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * All patients from birth up to 18 years of life who presented with persistent and recurrent hypoglycemia, will be included in the study Persistent hypoglycemia (PH) is that persist beyond 3 days or Per the AAP guidelines, if it is not possible to maintain a glucose concentration \>45 mg/dL after 24 hours with using a GIR rate of 5-8 mg/kg/min (5,6) Recurrent hypoglycemia is the occurrence of more than 2 episodes of low blood sugar, often associated with symptomatic neuroglycopenia. Exclusion Criteria: * Transient hypoglycemia:e.g Neonate:e.g 1. Infant of a diabetic mother 2. Prematurity 3. Intra-uterine growth retardation 4. Perinatal stress ( infection/sepsis, asphyxia, hypothermia, and respiratory distress) 5. Maternal beta blocker use Infant and Childhood:e.g <!-- --> 1. Malnutrition (marasmus or kwashiorkor) 2. Illness ( gastroenteritis, vomiting, or diarrhea leading to inadequate intake ) 3. Prolonged exercise/fasting 4. Diabetic patient on insulin therapy 5. Medications/ toxins: accidental ingestion of diabetes medication, alcohol, or aspirin 6. Factitious hypoglycemia

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Conditions

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hypoglycemia

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Hypoglycaemia

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pediatric department, Sohag University Hospital

    Sohag, Sohag Governorate, 82524, Egypt

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