NCT05388643NARecruiting

Early Detection of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy

University of Massachusetts, Worcester

Start Date

7/1/2025

Completion Date

12/1/2026

Summary

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).

Detailed Description

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is an important contributor to both maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality in pregnancy. GDM has lifelong complications including an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease for women, and their offspring are at higher risk of being obese and also having diabetes in childhood and adolescence. Approximately 1 in 8 pregnancies is impacted by gestational diabetes mellitus worldwide. First trimester GDM screening is varied due to conflicting national guidelines, and the best strategy is unknown. The goal of the proposed research is to develop an implementation protocol and test the feasibility and acceptability of a first trimester screening protocol for the early detection of GDM. The investigators will utilize a pilot randomized controlled trial to recruit 80 high-risk pregnant women in the first trimester, of whom half will receive protocolized early GDM screening with serum biomarkers before 12 weeks and the remaining half will receive the current standard of care with screening between 24 and 28 weeks of gestation with possible early screening based on provider discretion.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Range: 18 years to No maximum

Inclusion 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. Exclusion Criteria: * 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.

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Enhanced First Trimester GDM Screening

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Routine Gestational Diabetes Screening

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Conditions

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in PregnancyPregnancy, High Risk

Locations

University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center

Worcester, Massachusetts 01605

United States