Active clinical trials for "Diabetes, Gestational"

The ACHIEVE RCT will measure the effect of the intervention (mHealth app with CGM, provider dashboard, and care team coaching) compared to current standard care (prenatal visits, self-monitored blood glucose, and certified diabetes care and education specialist) on achieving glycemic control (hemoglobin A1c <6.5% in the third trimester). We hypothesize a 25% absolute increase in the proportion of participants in the intervention group who will meet the target hemoglobin A1c <6.5% in the third trimester compared to the standard care group

Gestational diabetes mellitus is associated with abnormal blood sugar levels throughout pregnancy in women without prior diabetes. Many studies have been conducted on the relationship between diabetes and oxidative stress. In this study, it was aimed to investigate the presence of fundus findings in patients with gestational diabetes and/or impaired blood sugar based on the results of previous studies and to simultaneously investigate the thiol-disulfide homeostasis in the tears of the patients.There was no previous study in the literature on thiol disulfide homeostasis in tears in gestational diabetic patients.

This study is about the application of needle-free injection device in GDM patients in order to observe the variation of blood glucose and patients' experience compared to the traditional insulin pen injection. To provide evidence for the application of needle-free syringe injection in GDM patients.

Context: Women with gestational diabetes have excessive fetus growth weeks earlier than the screening period recommended currently, suggesting that earlier screening and intervention may improve pregnancy outcomes and the health of the offspring. Objective: To determine if early screening and intervention could alter pregnancy outcomes, the incidence of maternal diabetes after delivery, and growth and development of the offspring, compared to the standard group. Design, Setting, Participants: We will conduct a multi-center open-label randomized controlled trial in 2068 pregnant women, who deliver a singleton and who have not been diagnosed with overt diabetes mellitus at National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH) and NTUH Hsinchu Branch from 2018 to 2020. Interventions: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is diagnosed by a 75g 2-hour OGTT at 18-20 weeks of GA for the early-screening group and at 24-28 weeks for the standard-screening group. The diagnostic cutoffs are according to the IADPSG criteria. GDM is diagnosed if one of the plasma glucose levels at fasting, 1-hour, and 2-hour during OGTT is above 92 mg/dL, 180 mg/dL, or 153 mg/dL respectively. Subjects who are diagnosed with GDM receive lifestyle intervention and self-monitoring of blood glucose. Pharmacological therapies are given when the target of glycemic control is not achieved within 4-6 weeks. Main Outcome Measure: The primary outcome is a composite measure of pregnancy outcomes, including primary CS, birth weight >90th percentile, neonatal hypoglycemia, cord serum C-peptide >90th percentile, pregnancy-induced hypertension, preeclampsia, and birth trauma. The primary outcome is measured within the entire period of perinatal and neonatal intensive-care units (NICU) stay for infants and the entire period of gestation for pregnant women after randomization. Conclusion: This study will test our hypothesis that early screening and intervention of GDM improves pregnancy outcomes as compared to standard practice.

Extraction of whole blood from 10 to 15ml at 24 weeks before pregnancy test, with a view to early detection of GDM, provides evidence for early intervention to improve maternal pregnancy outcomes and metabolic abnormalities.

The Shenzhen Birth Cohort Study was set up to investigate the effect of early life environmental exposures on short- and long-term health consequences in Shenzhen, China.

The PROMIS study will focus on maternal insulin sensitivity thourghout pregnancy and postpartum in a moderate to high risk population (BMI ≥25 kg/m2) in developing adverse pregnancy outcomes. Next to the OGTT, the meal tolerance test (MTT) will be used as a tool for metabolic testing. The investigators hypothesize that (early) pregnancy assessment of maternal glucose-insulin metabolism with a MTT in a moderate to high risk group identify more mothers at risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes compared with standard OGTT testing at 24-28 weeks.

The aim of this rct -study is to explore the effect of a dietary intervention for overweight (body maas index BMI≥25) and obese (BMI≥30) pregnant women on gestational weight gain and the prevalence of gestational diabetes.

Our objectives in this qualitative exploratory study: To explore the perspectives and preferences of women with preeclampsia and/or GDM history related to a potential health promotion program To identify perception of support services post-birth related to health behaviors To identify perception of personal and children's risk of future health issues related to GDM and preeclampsia history To explore effective intervention strategies and approaches for potential intervention To identify barriers and facilitators to adoption and adherence to healthy lifestyles changes in women with preeclampsia and/or GDM history Based on our results, literature review and counselling by a panel of health promotion experts, the investigators will design protocol and guidelines for a future interventional health promotion programs Methods: Study Design The proposed study consists of a qualitative exploratory study in different populations of women who underwent gestational diabetes or pre-eclampsia. Health care providers who provide care to women with gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia will be interviewed to explore effective intervention strategies.

Rationale: Gestational diabetes is currently treated by the one-size-fits-all-approach. Treatment efficacy is poorly defined and inconsiderate of patients clinical presentation Objective: To characterize the efficacy of pharmacological treatment of gestational diabetes mellitus between patients with distinct metabolic phenotypes Study design: Prospective observational study, in metformin-treatment efficacy is compared between patients with GDM caused by insulin resistance and patients with GDM caused by low insulin secretion. Study population: A prospective cohort of 103 women with diagnosed gestational diabetes mellitus treated by metformin. Main study parameters/endpoints: Primary outcomes is the glucose-disposition-index in late pregnancy (35-37 weeks gestation) and requirement for supplemental insulin-treatment. Secondary outcomes include insulin sensitivity (Matsuda-index), insulin secretion (Stumvoll-index), HbA1c, gestational weight gain, body composition, physical activity, eating behavior, plasma biomarkers, glucose control, and maternal and infant pregnancy outcomes.