Understanding blood sugar levels during pregnancy and their effects on mothers and children
Comparing Glycemic Profiles in Pregnancy and Maternal and Child Health Outcomes
This study is looking at how blood sugar levels during pregnancy can impact the health of both moms and their babies, especially in relation to childhood obesity, and it's for pregnant women who are being tested for gestational diabetes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Women and Infants Hospital-Rhode Island NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10919226 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how blood sugar levels during pregnancy affect both maternal and child health outcomes. It focuses on women who undergo glucose tolerance tests to identify gestational diabetes and aims to understand the relationship between maternal glycemic profiles and the risk of childhood obesity in their offspring. By enrolling at least 400 pregnant women, the study will analyze the timing and types of blood sugar irregularities that may lead to complications. The goal is to break the cycle of gestational diabetes and obesity in future generations through improved understanding and treatment.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women undergoing glucose tolerance testing, particularly those at risk for gestational diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or those who do not undergo glucose tolerance testing may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better management of gestational diabetes, reducing the risk of obesity in children born to affected mothers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding maternal glycemic profiles can lead to improved health outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Women and Infants Hospital-Rhode Island — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Werner, Erika F — Women and Infants Hospital-Rhode Island
- Study coordinator: Werner, Erika F
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.