Health-education program for gestational diabetes and perinatal depression
Gestational Diabetes and Depression in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period Among Women: A Longitudinal Study and Interventive Program
This program will try short health-education clips and questionnaires to see if improving health behaviors reduces depressive symptoms in pregnant people with gestational diabetes.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Trial ID | NCT05800509 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project examines the two-way relationship between gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and perinatal depression and tests whether targeted health-education clips can change health behaviors and mood. Participants with GDM will complete structured questionnaires via smartphone at multiple time points and a subset will receive the clip-based intervention to promote self-care. The study will track weight gain, obstetric complications, social support, and health behaviors as potential moderators of the diabetes–depression link. Conducted across major hospitals in Taiwan, the protocol follows participants through pregnancy and into the postpartum period to capture sequential effects.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Pregnant individuals diagnosed with gestational diabetes who are in stable early pregnancy, have no preexisting chronic diseases requiring medication, own a smartphone, and consent to participate.
Not a fit: People with preexisting diabetes before pregnancy, those with significant chronic illnesses requiring ongoing medication, recurrent pregnancy loss, or those unable/unwilling to use a smartphone or the educational materials are unlikely to benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could improve self-care, lower depressive symptoms, and reduce pregnancy complications among people with gestational diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Some non-perinatal studies show bidirectional links between diabetes and depression and benefit from behavioral interventions, but perinatal-specific intervention data—especially from Asian populations—are limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 1\. The diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus. * 2\. No any history of disease\* before the pregnancy or do have history of disease\* without taking any medicines. (\*disease, eg. hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism...etc.) * 3\. No recurrent pregnancy loss and stable condition in the first trimester of pregnancy. * 4\. Using smart phone. * 5\. Being willing to participate in this study. Exclusion Criteria: \- 1. No diagnosis of diabetes mellitus before pregnancy.
Where this trial is running
Taipei
- National Taiwan University Hospital — Taipei, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Hung-Hui Chen — National Taiwan University Hostiptal
- Study coordinator: Hung-Hui Chen
- Email: hunghuichen@ntu.edu.tw
- Phone: 886-2-2394-7109
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.