Can myo-inositol prevent gestational diabetes in pregnancy?
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether a supplement called myo-inositol (a natural sugar-like substance) can help prevent gestational diabetes in pregnant women with obesity. If you join, you will wear a continuous glucose monitor to track your blood sugar levels and might take the supplement or a placebo.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant with just one baby (not twins or more).
- You are between 18 and 44 years old.
- You are less than 16 weeks pregnant.
- Your BMI before pregnancy was 30 or higher (obese).
- You receive prenatal care at Tufts Medical Center and plan to give birth there.
- You are willing to wear a continuous glucose monitor (a small device that tracks blood sugar).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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