Poi for Mama: a study to reduce gestational diabetes risk
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 10 weeks pregnant and not yet in your third trimester.
- You should have no pre-existing health conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure.
- You need to be able to read and write in English.
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You need to own a smartphone.
- You must live on the windward side of O'ahu.
- You must be able to complete study activities, like eating poi and filling out surveys.
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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