Tight vs. moderate blood sugar control in pregnancy: which is better?
NCT ID NCT03610178
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 850 pregnant women with gestational diabetes to see if very tight blood sugar targets or moderate targets lead to better outcomes for mothers and babies. It also explored how different targets affect genes in the baby. Women were assigned to lifestyle changes and insulin if needed. The goal is to find the safest approach to manage blood sugar during pregnancy.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- lifestyle modification (diet and exercise) and insulin therapy if needed
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help determine the best blood sugar targets for managing gestational diabetes and improve outcomes for mothers and babies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study, but results may not apply to all populations. The genetic findings are exploratory and may not lead to direct clinical changes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Almazov NMRC
Saint Petersburg, 197341, Russia
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