This study is currently recruiting participants.
Number
91-DK-0066
Sponsoring Institute
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Recruitment Detail
Type: Participants currently recruited/enrolled Gender: Male & Female Min Age: 18 Years Max Age: 120 Years
Referral Letter Required
No
Population Exclusion(s)
Fetuses;Children;Pregnant Women
Keywords
Hypoglycemia; Insulinoma; Natural History
Recruitment Keyword(s)
None
Condition(s)
Hypoglycemia; Insulinoma
Investigational Drug(s)
Investigational Device(s)
Intervention(s)
Supporting Site
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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.
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INCLUSION CRITERIA: In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria: 1. Male, females ages >= 18. 2. Patients with documented fasting blood glucose below 55 mg/dl. 4. Patients with biochemical evidence for insulinoma or other pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: 1. Patients with significant cardiac disease will be excluded. 2. Subjects who are pregnant per self-report. 3. Medically unstable per the assessment of the PI.
In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:
1. Male, females ages >= 18.
2. Patients with documented fasting blood glucose below 55 mg/dl.
4. Patients with biochemical evidence for insulinoma or other pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.
EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:
1. Patients with significant cardiac disease will be excluded.
2. Subjects who are pregnant per self-report.
3. Medically unstable per the assessment of the PI.
Principal Investigator
Referral Contact
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