Investigating how meal timing affects blood sugar during pregnancy

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 observational study aims to explore the relationship between chrono-nutrition factors and glycemic parameters in pregnant women, specifically focusing on those at risk for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). By establishing a cohort of women between 10 and 15 weeks of pregnancy, the study will assess how meal timing, frequency, and regularity influence maternal glycemic control and gestational weight gain. The research is motivated by the rising prevalence of GDM and its associated risks for both mothers and their offspring, emphasizing the importance of dietary patterns during pregnancy.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Women aged 20 years or older.
2. Pregnancy duration between 10 and 15 weeks.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, or gestational diabetes.
2. Currently taking medications that may affect glucose metabolism (e.g., metformin).
3. Irregular working schedule, such as shift work.
4. Presence of a multiple pregnancy.

Where it's running

• National Taiwan University Hospital
  Taipei, Zhongzheng District, Taiwan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ling-Wei Chen, Ph.D. — Institute of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, National Taiwan University
• Study coordinator: Yu-En Chen
• Email: d12849012@ntu.edu.tw
• Phone: +886-3366-9537

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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.