Investigating the risk of diabetes in women with HIV after pregnancy
Time course and predictors of progression to postpartum prediabetes and type 2 diabetes in HIV: a prospective longitudinal study of low-income Indian women
This study is looking at how having HIV might increase the chances of low-income Indian women developing prediabetes or type 2 diabetes after they've had gestational diabetes, and it aims to help find ways to prevent diabetes in these women by tracking their health and lifestyle over time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11082212 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how HIV affects the risk of developing prediabetes and type 2 diabetes in low-income Indian women after they have experienced gestational diabetes. The study will follow these women over time to identify predictors of diabetes progression, utilizing advanced biostatistical methods to analyze the data collected. Participants will be monitored for changes in their health and lifestyle factors that may influence their risk of diabetes. The research aims to provide insights that could lead to better prevention strategies for this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-income women in India who have experienced gestational diabetes and are living with HIV.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a history of gestational diabetes or are not living with HIV may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved screening and prevention strategies for diabetes in women living with HIV, ultimately enhancing their health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that women with gestational diabetes are at a higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes, indicating that this study's focus on HIV's impact is a novel and important area of investigation.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chebrolu, Puja — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Chebrolu, Puja
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.