Recruiting NA Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy

New treatment option for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy

Official title Early Detection of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05388643

What this study is testing

What it's testing
The purpose of this study is to develop an implementation protocol and test the feasibility and acceptability of a first trimester screening protocol for the early detection of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
  • Which group you join is decided by chance.

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 18 and older, women only

You may be able to join if

  • 1) age greater than or equal to 18 years old,
  • 2) singleton gestation less than or equal to 12 weeks at initial obstetric visit,
  • 3) receiving prenatal care at UMMHC and plans to deliver at UMMHC,
  • 4) able and willing to provide informed consent,
  • 5) English or Spanish speaking, and

You likely can't join if

  • 1) known diagnosis of pre-existing pregestational diabetes,
  • 2) plan to receive prenatal care or deliver outside of UMMHC,
  • 3) inability to complete oral glucose tolerance test (e.g. gastric bypass surgery history, gastric dumping syndrome history, vomiting of oral glucose...
  • 4) systemic steroid use.
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • 1) age greater than or equal to 18 years old,
  • 2) singleton gestation less than or equal to 12 weeks at initial obstetric visit,
  • 3) receiving prenatal care at UMMHC and plans to deliver at UMMHC,
  • 4) able and willing to provide informed consent,
  • 5) English or Spanish speaking, and
  • 6) are at high risk for developing GDM by ACOG clinical risk factor guidelines.
What rules you out
  • 1) known diagnosis of pre-existing pregestational diabetes,
  • 2) plan to receive prenatal care or deliver outside of UMMHC,
  • 3) inability to complete oral glucose tolerance test (e.g. gastric bypass surgery history, gastric dumping syndrome history, vomiting of oral glucose tolerance test), or
  • 4) systemic steroid use.

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.

How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling female, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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