Intensive Insulin Therapy Trialists Collaboration [ 2010 - 2012 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Simon Finfer (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Bette Liu ,  Prof Deborah Cook ,  Prof Greet Van Den Berghe ,  Prof John Myburgh

Brief description This study will provide highly reliable information about the use of tight blood glucose control in critically ill patients. It involves an international collaboration between opinion leaders in this field and uses sophisticated statistical methods to combine data from all the clinical trials in this area. The study will clarify many of the current clinical questions about tight glucose control during critical illness, informing practice guidelines in Australia and around the world.

Funding Amount $AUD 308,457.60

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant