Clinical trials
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) clinical trials
Below are recruiting gestational diabetes mellitus (gdm) clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 57 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04270578Recruiting
Study of gestational diabetes during pregnancy and after birth
This trial looks at gestational diabetes (high blood sugar during pregnancy) and may study how it’s managed during pregnancy and postpartum. It may help researchers understand what approaches are safe and useful for people with this condition.
TübingenAges 18 years+ - NCT05124457RecruitingPhase 2
Detemir vs NPH insulin for diabetes in pregnancy
This Phase 2 study compares two types of insulin—insulin detemir vs NPH—to see which works better and is safe for controlling blood sugar during pregnancy. You may be invited if you are pregnant and need insulin for either pre-existing type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07802561RecruitingPhase 4
Metformin vs glyburide for gestational diabetes
This study compares two medicines, metformin and glyburide, to see which is better at controlling blood sugar in pregnant women with gestational diabetes. If you need medication to manage your blood sugar during pregnancy, this trial might help guide treatment choices.
Multan, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–45 - NCT07717424Recruiting
Quality of life and emotions in gestational diabetes
This study looks at how gestational diabetes affects your quality of life and emotional well-being. By answering a few questions, it aims to better understand and support women like you.
Ludhiana, PunjabAges 20–40 - NCT07685015Recruiting
Myo-Inositol for blood sugar control in gestational diabetes
This trial tests if a natural supplement called myo-inositol can help manage blood sugar and reduce stress on your body during pregnancy while you have gestational diabetes.
Vienna, State of ViennaAges 18–45 - NCT07682077Recruiting
Kefir drink to prevent diabetes in pregnancy
This study tests whether a daily probiotic drink (kefir) during pregnancy can help prevent gestational diabetes. It's for pregnant people who are less than 14 weeks along and live near Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Fredericton, New BrunswickAges 19 years+ - NCT07645001Recruiting
Probiotics plus diabetes medicine for pregnancy blood sugar
This study tests whether adding probiotics (beneficial bacteria) to standard diabetes medication helps manage high blood sugar during pregnancy. Researchers hope this combination may improve health outcomes for both you and your baby.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–45 - NCT07624968Recruiting
Breastfeeding and diabetes risk in future pregnancies
This study follows pregnant women to see if breastfeeding while pregnant with a previous child helps protect against gestational diabetes (high blood sugar during pregnancy) in the current pregnancy. Researchers will track blood sugar levels and ultrasound measurements throughout pregnancy.
IstanbulAges 18–50 - NCT07587632Recruiting
Natural cervical ripening to avoid labor induction
This study tests whether natural methods can help your cervix prepare for labor on its own, so you may avoid medication-induced labor. It's designed for pregnant people with diet-controlled gestational diabetes who are planning a vaginal delivery at 40 weeks.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT07565727Recruiting
Heart Health and Metabolism in Early Pregnancy
This study looks at how the body processes sugar and nutrients during pregnancy in women at higher risk for pre-eclampsia (a serious pregnancy condition with high blood pressure). Researchers want to understand if taking low-dose aspirin helps protect heart and metabolic health. You'll have blood tests, body composition scans, and metabolic measurements.
Knoxville, TennesseeAges 18–45 - NCT07566845Enrolling by invitation
High-intensity exercise for women after gestational diabetes
This study tests whether high-intensity interval training (HIIT)—short bursts of intense exercise—can help women who had gestational diabetes during pregnancy stay healthy and prevent type 2 diabetes. You'll do supervised workouts over several months while researchers track your health.
Odense, Region SyddanmarkAges 25–45 - NCT07554287Recruiting
Leg vs. Arm Exercise for Gestational Diabetes Management
This study tests whether exercising with your legs or arms helps manage blood sugar levels during pregnancy if you have gestational diabetes. The goal is to see which type of exercise works better and how it affects your overall health and stress during pregnancy.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–35 - NCT07551011Recruiting
Behavior Change Program for Pregnant Women With Diabetes and High Blood Pressure
This study tests whether a behavior-change toolkit—including guidance on diet, exercise, and stress management—can help pregnant women manage both gestational diabetes (high blood sugar during pregnancy) and pregnancy-related high blood pressure. The goal is to improve health outcomes for you and your baby.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 15–49 - NCT07517406Recruiting
Blood sugar patterns in pregnant women after weight-loss surgery
This study looks at blood sugar measurements in pregnant women who have had weight-loss (bariatric) surgery before getting pregnant. Researchers want to find which blood sugar tests best predict gestational diabetes—a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy—so they can catch and treat it earlier.
Istanbul, ŞişliAges 18–50 - NCT07489456Recruiting
Blood sugar screening after pregnancy for women with gestational diabetes
This trial checks how many women develop abnormal blood sugar levels after having gestational diabetes. It involves a simple glucose drink test 6 to 12 weeks after delivery.
São Paulo, São PauloAges Any age - NCT07470320Recruiting
Placenta study in healthy and complicated pregnancies
This study looks at how the placenta works in healthy pregnancies and in pregnancies with conditions like pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, or fetal growth restriction. It may help find new ways to detect or treat these problems.
OxfordAges 18 years+ - NCT07459907Recruiting
Gestational diabetes and health in mothers and babies
This study follows pregnant women with gestational diabetes to see how health outcomes for both mothers and babies are affected. It may help improve care for future pregnancies.
GrazAges 18 years+ - NCT07446205Recruiting
Poi for Mama: a study to reduce gestational diabetes risk
This pilot study tests whether eating poi (a traditional Hawaiian food made from taro) can improve the health of your gut bacteria and lower the risk of gestational diabetes during pregnancy. It is open to pregnant women who live on the windward side of O'ahu and are in their second trimester.
Honolulu, HawaiiAges 18 years+ - NCT07436195Recruiting
Epigenetics and cell-free DNA in gestational diabetes study
This study looks at how changes in DNA (called epigenetics) might affect gestational diabetes in pregnancy. It aims to understand these changes using cell-free DNA from the mother and father.
Ulm, Baden-WurttembergAges 18 years+ - NCT06833554Recruiting
Breast milk cells and infant health in mothers with metabolic conditions
This trial studies how special cells in breast milk from mothers with metabolic diseases (like obesity or diabetes) affect infant development and lung infection response after a nutritional intervention. It aims to understand if improving mother's diet can strengthen baby's immune system.
Málaga, MalagaAges 18–50 - NCT07372872Recruiting
App for managing gestational diabetes
This study tests a smartphone app called MyGlucoCare to help women with gestational diabetes manage their condition. If you are pregnant and have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, you may be able to join.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06867861Recruiting
Can fiber supplements help manage gestational diabetes?
This study tests whether taking fiber supplements can help control blood sugar during pregnancy without needing medication. It is for women with gestational diabetes who currently do not require medication.
Norfolk, VirginiaAges 18–50 - NCT07314944Recruiting
Sleep, lifestyle, and health in gestational diabetes
This study looks at how sleep, lifestyle, and metabolic health affect pregnancy outcomes in women newly diagnosed with gestational diabetes. If you join, you may help researchers understand how daily habits and sleep patterns influence your health and your baby's health.
SplitAges 18 years+ - NCT07269405Enrolling by invitation
Study to prevent high blood sugar in women with past gestational diabetes
This trial tests a program to help women who had diabetes during pregnancy and now have extra risk factors. It aims to prevent blood sugar problems after childbirth. You would join in the first months after delivery to get support and see if your blood sugar stays healthy.
ShatinAges 18–50
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for gestational diabetes mellitus (gdm)?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 57 recruiting gestational diabetes mellitus (gdm) studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a gestational diabetes mellitus (gdm) trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a gestational diabetes mellitus (gdm) trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.