Melatonin for blood sugar control in gestational diabetes
Treatments studied
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking melatonin (a natural sleep hormone) can help control blood sugar levels in pregnant women with gestational diabetes. It may offer a new, simple option to manage your condition and protect your health and your baby's.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old
- You are pregnant with one baby (not twins or more)
- You have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy
- You have not taken melatonin (a sleep supplement) in the month before or during this pregnancy
- You do not work night shifts or have regular jet lag during this pregnancy
- You are willing to get your prenatal care and deliver at the study hospital
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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