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Could vitamin d and calcium help control gestational diabetes?

NCT ID NCT06896669

Disease control Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed trial tested whether taking vitamin D and calcium supplements for six weeks could improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels in 60 pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes. The study measured fasting blood sugar, HbA1c, and lipid profiles to see if the supplements helped. Results may point to a simple dietary approach to support standard treatment.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
vitamin D3 and calcium
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help manage blood sugar and cholesterol in women with gestational diabetes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all women. Supplements alone are unlikely to replace standard medical care.

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Study facts

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

Phase

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

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2025

Finished

Mar 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.

Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women aged 18-40 years. * Gestational age between 24-28 weeks. * Diagnosis of GDM based on OGTT results. * Willingness of participants to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Pre-existing diabetes mellitus (type 1 or type 2). * Chronic kidney or liver disease. * Use of vitamin D or calcium supplements in the last 3 months. * Multiple pregnancies (twins, triplets). * Any major pregnancy complications (e.g., preeclampsia).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gestational diabetes hyperglycemia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Diabetes mellitus, gestational

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Riphah International University

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan