GESTATIONAL DIABETES

This study tests whether a more intensive management plan—including a personalized diet, moderate exercise, and frequent check-ups—works better than standard care for controlling blood sugar in pregnant women with gestational diabetes. Sixty women between 24-28 weeks of pregnancy…

This study tests whether using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) instead of standard finger-prick testing can improve pregnancy outcomes for women with gestational diabetes. About 386 women will be randomly assigned to use a CGM or continue usual care. The goal is to see if CGM …

This study tests if wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) that shows blood sugar on a phone app, plus joining a group chat with other pregnant participants, helps keep blood sugar healthy during pregnancy. The goal is to prevent health problems for both mother and baby. The …

This study tests if a single daily dose of long-acting insulin can control blood sugar in pregnant women with diabetes as well as the standard approach of long-acting insulin plus mealtime insulin shots. About 176 participants will send their blood sugar logs weekly to researcher…

This study tests whether providing specially prepared meals and fresh food to Black mothers who had gestational diabetes can help them manage weight after childbirth and prevent type 2 diabetes. About 40 low-income women will receive either standard medically tailored meals or an…

This study looks at whether a glucose tolerance test given right after delivery is as accurate as the standard test given 6 weeks later for women who had gestational diabetes. Researchers hope that testing sooner will help more women complete the test and get the follow-up care t…

This study tests whether providing extra money specifically for healthy groceries during pregnancy can help women avoid gaining too much weight. About 1,440 pregnant women will either receive standard nutrition advice and food assistance referrals, or the same plus up to $3,000 t…

This study tests whether providing healthy meals, nutrition support, and health coaching to high-risk pregnant women can lower their chances of developing gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, or preeclampsia. About 100 women in early pregnancy will be randomly assigned to e…

This study tests how exenatide, a drug already used for type 2 diabetes, works in pregnant women with gestational diabetes. Researchers will measure how the body processes the drug and how well it controls blood sugar after a meal. The goal is to see if exenatide could be a new t…

This observational study follows 100 pregnant women with gestational diabetes to see how sleep quality, anxiety, eating habits, and lifestyle relate to blood sugar control and pregnancy outcomes. Participants complete questionnaires and have their glucose monitored either in the …

This study follows 800 pregnant women—some healthy, some with obesity or diabetes—to understand how these conditions affect both mother and baby's health over time. Researchers will track body composition, blood sugar, blood pressure, and other markers during pregnancy and after …

This study looks at how a pregnant woman's metabolism—specifically insulin resistance and fat burning—relates to the health of the placenta and the risk of conditions like preeclampsia and gestational diabetes. Researchers will follow 50 pregnant women at high risk for these comp…

This study looks at why women who had gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) may have higher heart disease risk years later. Researchers will test how a natural chemical called endothelin-1 affects small blood vessel function, and whether physical activity or sitting to…

This study tests whether screening for diabetes right after giving birth (before leaving the hospital) is better than the usual 4-12 week wait. It also asks 104 women who had gestational diabetes about their views on heart health programs and what makes it easier or harder to joi…

This study looks at how growth hormone affects beta-cells—the cells that make insulin—in women who had gestational diabetes. Researchers want to understand why some women develop this condition. The study involves 30 women with or without a history of gestational diabetes, and us…

This study is following 2,800 pregnant women and their children in Weifang, China, to see how things like diet, environment, and lifestyle during pregnancy affect health for both mother and child. Researchers will track pregnancy complications, birth outcomes, and child developme…

This study looks at how the body processes aspirin in pregnant women who are at risk for preeclampsia, a serious condition involving high blood pressure. Researchers will measure markers of metabolic health, like fatty acids and salicylate levels, in 50 participants. The goal is …

This study looks at whether a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) worn during late pregnancy and for two weeks after birth can help predict which women with gestational diabetes will have abnormal blood sugar after delivery. About 40 women will wear a Dexcom G7 CGM, and researchers …

This study follows 462 women who became pregnant through egg donation or standard IVF to learn why pre-eclampsia is more common after egg donation. Researchers will track blood pressure, blood tests, and ultrasounds throughout pregnancy. The goal is to find better ways to predict…

This study looks at whether community health workers can help more women get tested for type 2 diabetes after having a baby. Women who had diabetes during pregnancy are at high risk, but many miss the recommended test. The trial will involve 330 women in urban slums of Pune, Indi…

This study looks at whether a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) — a small sensor worn under the skin — can help screen women for diabetes risk after having gestational diabetes. About 20 women will wear the CGM for a short time after giving birth and answer surveys about their exp…