Improving diabetes testing for women after gestational diabetes
Optimizing a scalable intervention to maximize guideline-recommended diabetes testing after GDM
This study is looking to help new moms who had gestational diabetes by making it easier for them to get tested for diabetes and join healthy lifestyle programs, using friendly online support and personalized information.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10896279 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the follow-up care for women who have experienced gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), which significantly increases their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The project aims to implement a multi-component outreach intervention that addresses motivational and logistical barriers to postpartum diabetes testing and lifestyle program enrollment. By using a randomized factorial trial, the study will evaluate various strategies, including personalized risk information and motivational interviewing, delivered online to make participation easier for new mothers. The goal is to improve the rates of recommended diabetes screening and preventive care in this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women who have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes and are within the postpartum period.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced gestational diabetes or those who are beyond the postpartum period may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to higher rates of diabetes testing and prevention for women who have had gestational diabetes, ultimately reducing their risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that targeted interventions can improve health outcomes in similar populations, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
Davis, United States
- University of California at Davis — Davis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brown, Susan Denise — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Brown, Susan Denise
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.