GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS (GDM)

This study will enroll 150 pregnant women to see if a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can accurately diagnose gestational diabetes. Instead of the standard glucose tolerance test (which involves drinking a sugary liquid and having blood drawn), participants will wear a small sen…

This study tests two home-visiting programs for nearly 1,000 pregnant or new mothers who had gestational diabetes. One group gets enhanced lifestyle coaching plus medically tailored meals; the other gets coaching alone. The goal is to see if these programs reduce the risk of deve…

This study aims to create better breastfeeding support for women who had gestational diabetes, with the goal of preventing type 2 diabetes later in life. Researchers will work with patients, healthcare providers, and hospital leaders to design a practical support strategy. Only 1…

This pilot study is testing whether eating one pound of fermented poi every day for four weeks can improve the balance of good bacteria in the body and lower the risk of gestational diabetes. The study involves 50 pregnant women between 10 and 24 weeks of pregnancy. Participants …

This study looks at whether the order you eat your food—protein first, then carbs—can lower blood sugar spikes in women with gestational diabetes. About 35 pregnant women will eat a test breakfast in two different orders on separate days. Researchers will compare blood sugar, gut…

This study looks at whether natural cervical ripening methods can help labor start on its own in pregnant women with diet-controlled gestational diabetes. About 74 women will try these methods starting at 37 weeks to see if they can avoid a medically induced labor. The goal is to…

This study looks at how blood sugar levels change throughout the day in pregnant women with gestational diabetes. Researchers will use a continuous glucose monitor for 14 days to track patterns and see how they relate to the baby's growth and birth weight. The goal is to better u…

This study looks at how tiny particles from the placenta, called extracellular vesicles, affect pregnancy health. Researchers will compare samples from healthy pregnant women, those with pre-eclampsia or gestational diabetes, and non-pregnant women. The goal is to better understa…

This study follows 400 pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes to learn how the condition affects both mother and baby. Researchers will collect health data and samples during pregnancy, at birth, and a few months after delivery. The goal is to better understand the ri…

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 two ways to improve diabetes screening in women who had gestational diabetes during pregnancy. First, it tests whether sending reminders via WhatsApp helps more women show up for a glucose test 6 to 12 weeks after giving birth. Second, it compares a newer meth…

This study aims to find a better way to diagnose gestational diabetes in pregnant women who have had bariatric surgery and cannot drink the sugary solution used in the standard test. Researchers will track 84 women using routine blood sugar measures like fasting glucose and HbA1c…

This study looks at how gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) might change the baby's genetic instructions. Researchers will collect blood from the mother, father, and use cell-free DNA from the mother's blood to study the baby's epigenetics. The goal is to understand …

This study looks at whether pregnant women with gestational diabetes also have sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass and strength). Researchers will check 200 women for muscle health and follow their pregnancy outcomes. The goal is to understand how common this muscle problem is and if…

This study looks at how a history of gestational diabetes (GDM) may affect blood flow and blood vessel function in the brain after pregnancy. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure brain blood flow in 84 women—some who had GDM and some who had a healthy pregnancy. The goal is…

This pilot study is checking if it's possible to run a larger trial comparing inducing labor at 38 weeks versus waiting for labor to start naturally in pregnant people with gestational diabetes. About 260 participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The main goal …