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Which pill tames pregnancy diabetes better?

NCT ID NCT07802561

Disease control Sponsor: Nishtar Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 03, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests two oral diabetes drugs, metformin and glyburide, in pregnant women with gestational diabetes who need medication to control blood sugar. The study asks whether one drug leads to fewer treatment failures, meaning blood sugar stays in a healthy range. Researchers will track blood sugar levels and outcomes for both mothers and newborns until delivery. The goal is to find which drug offers better control and reduces the need to switch to insulin.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Metformin and glyburide, two oral diabetes drugs, are compared for controlling blood sugar in gestational diabetes.
What this could lead to
If one drug works better, it could offer pregnant women with gestational diabetes a more effective oral treatment, reducing the need for insulin injections.
What could go wrong
This is a single trial with 92 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both drugs can cause side effects, and some women may still need insulin if blood sugar targets are not met.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 4

Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.

Participants

About 92 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Apr 2026

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Gestational diabetes requiring drug treatment * Gestational age between 13 - 33 weeks based on history and obstetric ultrasonography Exclusion Criteria: * Known cases of diabetes mellitus * Serum creatinine \> 1.2 mg / dl * Chronic liver disease * Hypersensitivity to study medications

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gestational diabetes

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Nishtar Medical University and Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Multan, Punjab Province, 60000, Pakistan

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