Comparing glucose monitoring methods in pregnant women with gestational diabetes after gastric bypass surgery
Official title: The Impact of Continous Glucose Monitoring on Pregnancy Outcome, in Women With Gestational Diabetes and a History of Gastric Bypass Surgery.
Run by Region Skane · NCT06291766 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether continuous glucose monitoring works better than traditional blood sugar checks for pregnant women with gestational diabetes who have had gastric bypass surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Region Skane Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lund) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 2028 |
| Study ends | December 2035 |
| Registry record updated | August 22, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06291766 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are women who have undergone gastric bypass surgery and have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have had other types of bariatric surgery will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) versus traditional capillary glucose measurements in women with gestational diabetes who have undergone gastric bypass surgery. Participants will be randomized to receive either CGM or standard glucose monitoring during the last trimester of their pregnancy. The study will analyze glucose levels, treatment approaches, and pregnancy outcomes to determine the impact of monitoring methods on managing gestational diabetes. The findings could help improve care for this specific patient population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better management of gestational diabetes in women with a history of gastric bypass surgery, potentially improving pregnancy outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research specifically on this population, studies on continuous glucose monitoring in gestational diabetes have shown promising results.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Understands written and spoken Swedish * Previous Gastric Bypass surgery * Diagnosed with gestational diabetes according to our local criteria * Planned follow up at the Specialized Maternity Ward at Skane University Hospital * Understands the use of CGM and is willing to use the system * Have signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Other kinds of bariatric surgery
Where it's running
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Region Skane
Lund, Sweden Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ulrika Moll, MD, PhD — Region Skane
- Study coordinator: Ulrika Moll, MD, PhD
- Email: ulrika.moll@skane.se
- Phone: +46733307170
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.