Impact of fiber on medication needs in gestational diabetes

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates whether fiber supplementation can reduce the need for medication in women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). It is a randomized controlled trial where participants with singleton pregnancies and diet-controlled GDM will be assigned to either receive fiber supplements or not. The aim is to evaluate the effects of fiber on both medication requirements and maternal and neonatal health outcomes. Randomization will be conducted using a computer-generated number system to ensure unbiased results.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Singleton gestation
* Known or new diagnosis of gestational diabetes without reason for medication
* Age \>=18 to \<=50

Exclusion Criteria:

* \- Non-English as primary language.
* Known or suspected fetal anomaly or aneuploidy.
* Known lower bowel disorder
* Known phenylketonuria
* Prisoners.
* Management of diabetes outside of Eastern Virginia Medical School Maternal Fetal Medicine.

Where it's running

• Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at ODU
  Norfolk, Virginia, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Jerri Waller, MD — Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.