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Metformin's long shadow: does diabetes drug in pregnancy protect moms and kids years later?

NCT ID NCT06327191

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study follows up on 370 mothers and their children who were part of a larger trial testing metformin for gestational diabetes. Researchers want to see if taking metformin during pregnancy reduces the risk of diabetes, obesity, and heart problems in mothers up to 10 years later, and whether it affects children's weight. No new treatments are given; this is an observational follow-up to gather long-term health data.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to
If successful, this could show whether metformin taken during pregnancy for gestational diabetes has lasting health benefits for mothers and children up to 10 years later.
What could go wrong
This is an observational follow-up, not a new treatment trial. Results may show no clear benefit or be limited by the original study's design and participant drop-out.

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Study facts

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

Participants

370 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2024

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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

Who is studied

The population for this longitudinal cohort study is women who participated in the EMERGE randomised controlled trial and who consented to be contacted about further follow-up studies.

Ages

18 to 50 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participation in the original EMERGE trial and consenting to further follow up. Exclusion Criteria: * EMERGE trial participants who did not provide consent for further follow up studies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gestational diabetes

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Gestational diabetes

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital Galway

    Galway, Ireland

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