Digital storytelling to help pregnant women manage gestational diabetes
Effect of Digital Storytelling Intervention on Diabetes Self-Management in Pregnant Women With Gestational Diabetes
NA · Izmir Katip Celebi University · NCT06148688
This study is testing whether using digital storytelling can help pregnant women with gestational diabetes better manage their condition and feel more confident in their self-care.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 42 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Izmir Katip Celebi University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Cigli, İzmir) |
| Trial ID | NCT06148688 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the impact of a digital storytelling intervention on diabetes self-management among pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes. It employs a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group, where participants in the intervention group receive additional video content alongside standard diabetes education. The study aims to assess changes in participants' perceptions of diabetes management and their self-efficacy levels over a four-week period. Data will be collected from both intervention and control groups to measure the effectiveness of the intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are pregnant women aged 18 or older, diagnosed with gestational diabetes, and between 24-32 weeks of pregnancy.
Not a fit: Patients with pregnancy complications other than gestational diabetes or those who cannot participate due to language barriers or lack of smartphone access may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could enhance diabetes self-management and improve health outcomes for pregnant women with gestational diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of using digital storytelling is novel, similar interventions have shown promise in improving self-management in chronic conditions.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being 18 years or older * Being diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes * 24-32. being between weeks of pregnancy * Having a treatment plan made after gestational diabetes diagnosis * Volunteering to participate in the study * Knowing how to read and write Turkish * Not having any pregnancy complications other than Gestational Diabetes * Having a smart phone Exclusion Criteria: -Pregnant women who do not meet the inclusion criteria will be excluded from the study. Moreover; Pregnant women whose blood sugar monitoring was terminated by the doctor during the follow-up, who did not continue hospital checks during the research period or could not be reached, and who experienced preterm labor before the end of the follow-up will be excluded from the study.
Where this trial is running
Cigli, İzmir
- Izmir Katip Celebi University — Cigli, İzmir, Turkey (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Gülşen Işık — Izmir Katip Celebi University
- Study coordinator: Gülşen Işık
- Email: glsen20@gmail.com
- Phone: +902323293535
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy, Diabetes Self Management