Could a pregnancy complication leave lasting damage to blood vessels? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT06547619
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looks at why women who had gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) often have higher heart disease risk years later. Researchers will test how a natural chemical called endothelin-1 affects small blood vessels in 40 women who had a baby within the last 5 years. They will also see if physical activity or sitting too much plays a role. The goal is to understand the problem better, not to test a new treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- insulin aspart
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could reveal why women with prior gestational diabetes have higher heart disease risk, pointing toward future prevention strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-phase study (40 participants) that measures short-term responses in skin blood vessels, not long-term outcomes. Results may not apply to all women or lead directly to treatments.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Iowa
RECRUITINGIowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States
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