Chromium for gestational diabetes: metabolism and inflammation
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking chromium supplements helps control blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and improve overall health in pregnant women with gestational diabetes. It also looks at women without diabetes for comparison.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 28 weeks pregnant.
- You either have gestational diabetes (diagnosed using WHO guidelines) or you have a healthy pregnancy with no complications.
- You are not already taking chromium or other supplements (besides the standard iron and vitamin B9).
- You are willing to follow your doctor's prescribed treatment (insulin and diet if you have diabetes).
- You are able to take a daily chromium supplement for 6 weeks.
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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