Hawaiian superfood tested to ward off pregnancy diabetes
NCT ID NCT07446205
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This pilot study is testing whether eating fermented poi every day for four weeks can improve the gut health of pregnant women and lower their risk of developing gestational diabetes. Fifty pregnant women between 10 and 24 weeks will eat one pound of poi daily and receive nutrition tips via text. Researchers will compare their results to a similar group from an earlier study to see if the poi makes a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- fermented poi
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary way to help prevent gestational diabetes in pregnant women.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early pilot study with only 50 participants and no randomization. It may not show a clear benefit, and results may not apply to all pregnant women.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 50 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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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: * Be at least 10 weeks into their pregnancy * have no pre-existing health conditions * Be able to read and write in English * be at least18 years of age * Own a smartphone * Live on the windward side of O'ahu * Be able to complete study activities Exclusion Criteria: * Less than 10 weeks pregnant or already in third trimester * Have pre-existing health conditions * Not able to read and write in English * Under 18 years of age * Do not own a smartphone * Do not live on the windward side of O'ahu * Unable to complete study activities
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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The places running it
3 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hawaii Pacific Health
RECRUITINGHonolulu, Hawaii, 96826, United States
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University of Hawai'i Cancer Center
RECRUITINGHonolulu, Hawaii, 96813, United States
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Waimanalo Health Center
RECRUITINGWaimanalo, Hawaii, 96795, United States
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