New risk score could spot diabetes in pregnancy sooner
NCT ID NCT07160920
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study of 6,608 pregnant women in China aimed to create a risk score to predict gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) early in pregnancy. Researchers collected basic information, lab results, and diet/exercise data from hospital systems and questionnaires. The goal is to identify high-risk women early so doctors can intervene and reduce complications.
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 lead to a simple, early screening tool to identify pregnant women at high risk for gestational diabetes, allowing for early intervention.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed observational study, so it shows associations, not proof that the risk score will work in all populations or settings. The score needs further validation before widespread use.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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6,608 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2021
- Finished
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Dec 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
All pregnant women who have registered their medical records at Peking Union Medical College Hospital and have not had diabetes before pregnancy are eligible to participate in this project
- Ages
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21 to 50 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * All pregnant women with single pregnancies in the early stage of pregnancy who have registered in the hospital are eligible to participate in the proposed program. Exclusion Criteria: Pregnant women with a known history of type 1 or type 2 diabetes will be excluded.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100730, China
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