Early Detection of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy: A Randomized Trial
University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Summary
The purpose of this study is to develop an implementation protocol and test the feasibility and acceptability of a first trimester screening protocol for the early detection of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
Description
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is an important contributor to both maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality in pregnancy. GDM has lifelong complications including an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease for women, and their offspring are at higher risk of being obese and also having diabetes in childhood and adolescence. Approximately 1 in 8 pregnancies is impacted by gestational diabetes mellitus worldwide. First trimester GDM screening is varied due to conflicting national guidelines, and the best strategy is unknown. The goal of the prop…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * 1\) age greater than or equal to 18 years old, * 2\) singleton gestation less than or equal to 12 weeks at initial obstetric visit, * 3\) receiving prenatal care at UMMHC and plans to deliver at UMMHC, * 4\) able and willing to provide informed consent, * 5\) English or Spanish speaking, and * 6\) are at high risk for developing GDM by ACOG clinical risk factor guidelines. Exclusion Criteria: * 1\) known diagnosis of pre-existing pregestational diabetes, * 2\) plan to receive prenatal care or deliver outside of UMMHC, * 3\) inability to complete oral glucose tolerance…
Interventions
- Diagnostic TestEnhanced First Trimester GDM Screening
Women who are randomly assigned to this condition will be required to have early glucose screening with a prediction model composed of additional clinical risk factors and serum biomarkers (triglycerides, PAPP-A, and lipocalin-2) with their initial prenatal laboratory assessment.
- Diagnostic TestRoutine Gestational Diabetes Screening
Women who will be randomized to the comparison condition of usual standard of care will undergo routine standard of care. The standard of care will consist of routine screening for diabetes in pregnancy between 24 to 28 weeks of gestation via the two-step screening method with possible early screening with either plasma fasting glucose, oral glucose tolerance test, or hemoglobin A1c at the providers discretion to represent true clinical practice.
Location
- University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical CenterWorcester, Massachusetts