Could looser blood sugar targets during labor protect babies from low blood sugar?
NCT ID NCT06643351
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether allowing a slightly higher blood sugar range (70-110 mg/dL) during labor in mothers with diabetes can reduce the number of newborns with low blood sugar. Researchers will compare this approach to standard care in 169 pregnant women planning a vaginal delivery. The main goal is to see if fewer babies have low blood sugar right after birth.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Insulin (intravenous) and glucose monitoring
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a safer blood sugar management approach during labor, reducing the risk of low blood sugar in newborns.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study. The results may not apply to all hospitals or patients, and the new target range might not lower newborn hypoglycemia as hoped.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Magee-Women's Hospital of UPMC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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