GESTATIONAL DIABETES

This study compares once-daily long-acting insulin to the standard regimen of long-acting plus meal-time insulin in pregnant women with diabetes. The goal is to see if the simpler one-shot approach controls blood sugar just as well and doesn't increase baby complications. About 1…

This study tests whether using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) that shows real-time blood sugar on a smartphone app, plus joining a group chat with other pregnant participants, helps keep blood sugar levels healthy during pregnancy. The study enrolls 70 pregnant women at risk …

This study tests whether providing tailored meals and fresh food to Black mothers who had gestational diabetes can help them lose weight after childbirth and prevent type 2 diabetes. About 40 low-income women will receive either prepared meals or a mix of meals and fresh grocerie…

This study looks at two approaches to manage gestational diabetes in 60 pregnant women. One group gets standard counseling and care, while the other follows a personalized diet and exercise plan with closer monitoring. The goal is to see which method better controls blood sugar a…

This study tests whether using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) instead of standard finger-prick testing can improve pregnancy outcomes for women with gestational diabetes. About 386 women will be randomly assigned to use a CGM or continue usual care. The goal is to see if CGM …

This study looks at whether community health workers can help women in urban Indian slums get tested for type 2 diabetes after having a baby. Women who had diabetes during pregnancy are at high risk, but many miss the recommended test. The trial will compare home-based testing by…

This study tests if providing healthy meals, nutrition support, and health coaching to pregnant women at high risk can prevent conditions like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia. 100 participants will either receive standard care or the full program. Researchers will compare o…

This study tests whether providing extra money specifically for healthy groceries during pregnancy can help women avoid gaining too much weight. About 1,440 pregnant women will either receive standard nutrition advice and food assistance referrals, or the same plus up to $3,000 t…

This study tests how exenatide, a drug already used for type 2 diabetes, works in pregnant women with gestational diabetes. Researchers will measure how the body processes the drug and how well it controls blood sugar after a meal. The goal is to see if exenatide could be a new t…

This study looks at how a pregnant person's metabolism—specifically insulin resistance and fat burning—relates to the health of the placenta and the risk of complications like preeclampsia and gestational diabetes. Researchers will follow 50 pregnant women at high or moderate ris…

This study looks at why women who get pregnant using donated eggs have a higher chance of developing pre-eclampsia, a serious pregnancy condition involving high blood pressure. Researchers will follow 462 women throughout their pregnancies, taking blood samples and monitoring blo…

This study looks at why women who had gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) may have higher heart disease risk years later. Researchers will test how a natural chemical called endothelin-1 affects small blood vessel function, and whether physical activity or sitting to…

This observational study follows 100 pregnant women with gestational diabetes to understand how sleep quality, anxiety, eating habits, and lifestyle relate to blood sugar control and pregnancy outcomes. Participants complete questionnaires and undergo glucose monitoring either in…

This study follows 800 pregnant women to understand how conditions like obesity or diabetes during pregnancy impact the health of both mother and child over time. Researchers will track body composition, blood sugar, blood pressure, and other health markers through pregnancy and …

This study looks at whether a glucose tolerance test given right after childbirth is as accurate as the standard test given 6 weeks later. Researchers want to see if earlier testing helps more women complete their follow-up care. The study involves 300 women with gestational diab…

This study looks at whether a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) — a small sensor worn under the skin — can help screen women for diabetes risk after having gestational diabetes. About 20 women will wear the CGM for a short time after giving birth and answer surveys about their exp…

This study looks at how beta-cells (which make insulin) respond to growth hormone in women who had gestational diabetes. Researchers want to understand why some women develop high blood sugar during pregnancy. The study involves 30 women and uses tests to measure insulin producti…

This study is following 2,800 pregnant women and their children in Weifang, China, to learn how things like diet, lifestyle, and environment before and during pregnancy affect the health of both mother and child. Researchers will track health issues like diabetes, high blood pres…

This study tests whether screening for diabetes right after giving birth (before leaving the hospital) is more effective than the usual 4-12 week wait for new mothers who had gestational diabetes. It also surveys participants about their views on heart health programs and barrier…

This study looks at whether a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) worn during late pregnancy and for two weeks after birth can help predict which women with gestational diabetes will have abnormal blood sugar after delivery. About 40 women will wear a Dexcom G7 CGM and take a standa…

This study looks at how the body processes aspirin in pregnant women who are at risk for preeclampsia, a serious condition involving high blood pressure. Researchers will measure aspirin byproducts and markers of metabolic health in 50 participants. The goal is to better understa…