Could a simple blood test catch hidden diabetes in late pregnancy?

NCT ID NCT07776314

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First seen Aug 20, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial asks whether screening pregnant women for gestational diabetes at 32-34 weeks—later than usual—can improve outcomes. Women who previously tested negative or were never screened will get a fasting blood glucose test. The study will track complications like NICU admissions, large babies, and high blood pressure to see if later screening helps.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Fasting blood glucose screening test
What this could lead to
If screening catches late-onset gestational diabetes, it could lead to earlier treatment and fewer complications for mothers and babies.
What could go wrong
The trial is small and early, and the benefits of screening are not yet proven. False positives could cause unnecessary worry or interventions.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 128 people

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Started

Mar 2025

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study population consists of pregnant women aged 18 to 45 years with confirmed singleton pregnancies between 32+0 and 34+6 weeks of gestation, presenting for routine antenatal care at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Outpatient Clinic of izmir katip çelebi atatürk Training and Research . Participants are selected from low-to-moderate risk antenatal admissions and will be followed prospectively through labor, delivery, and the postpartum/neonatal period to assess maternal and perinatal outcomes.

Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Gestational Age: Confirmed singleton pregnancy between 32+0 and 34+6 weeks of gestation based on the last menstrual period (LMP) and/or first-trimester crown-rump length (CRL) ultrasound measurement. Follow-up: Intention and willingness to deliver at the study hospital and complete all planned follow-up visits until the end of the postpartum period. Informed Consent: Voluntary agreement to participate in the study evidenced by signed written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Multifetal pregnancies (e.g., twins, triplets) Fetal Anomalies Pre-gestational Chronic Diseases Protocol Non-compliance / Loss to Follow-up Preterm Birth / Preterm Labor

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Conditions

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gestational diabetes Pregnancy in Diabetics

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • İzmir Katip Çelebi Atatürk Training and Research

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    Izmir, Karabağlar, 35360, Turkey (Türkiye)

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