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Early Detection of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy

Description

The purpose of this study is to develop an implementation protocol and test the feasibility and acceptability of a first trimester screening protocol for the early detection of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this study is to develop an implementation protocol and test the feasibility and acceptability of a first trimester screening protocol for the early detection of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

Early Detection of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy: A Randomized Trial

Early Detection of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy

Condition
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Worcester

University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, 01605

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * 1\) age greater than or equal to 18 years old,
  • * 2\) singleton gestation less than or equal to 12 weeks at initial obstetric visit,
  • * 3\) receiving prenatal care at UMMHC and plans to deliver at UMMHC,
  • * 4\) able and willing to provide informed consent,
  • * 5\) English or Spanish speaking, and
  • * 6\) are at high risk for developing GDM by ACOG clinical risk factor guidelines.
  • * 1\) known diagnosis of pre-existing pregestational diabetes,
  • * 2\) plan to receive prenatal care or deliver outside of UMMHC,
  • * 3\) inability to complete oral glucose tolerance test (e.g. gastric bypass surgery history, gastric dumping syndrome history, vomiting of oral glucose tolerance test), or
  • * 4\) systemic steroid use.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Massachusetts, Worcester,

Gianna Wilkie, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Study Record Dates

2026-12-01