New risk score could spot diabetes in pregnancy sooner

NCT ID NCT07160920

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study of 6,608 pregnant women in China aimed to create a risk score to predict gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) early in pregnancy. Researchers collected basic information, lab results, and diet/exercise data from hospital systems and questionnaires. The goal is to identify high-risk women early so doctors can intervene and reduce complications.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a simple, early screening tool to identify pregnant women at high risk for gestational diabetes, allowing for early intervention.
What could go wrong: This is a completed observational study, so it shows associations, not proof that the risk score will work in all populations or settings. The score needs further validation before widespread use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gestational diabetes prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS (GDM)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Peking Union Medical College Hospital

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100730, China

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