New tools aim to help women with diabetes plan safer pregnancies
NCT ID NCT04976881
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study is testing two simple tools to help women with type 2 diabetes better manage their condition and understand reproductive health risks. The tools include a personalized medication list for patients and an alert for doctors during checkups. Researchers will track blood sugar, blood pressure, and knowledge about pregnancy risks in 840 women aged 18-44 who are not currently pregnant.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- behavioral intervention (medication review tool and provider alert system)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could give doctors and patients simple, practical tools to improve diabetes control and reproductive health awareness in women of childbearing age.
- What could go wrong
- This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so the impact may be modest. Results depend on how well patients and providers follow the tools, and the study is still recruiting.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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