Investigation of children from mothers with and without gestational diabetes
Official title: PREG-Offspring: Untersuchung Von Kindern Von Teilnehmerinnen Der Deutschen Studie Gestationsdiabetes (PREG-Studie)
Run by University Hospital Tuebingen · NCT04722900 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how being exposed to high sugar levels in the womb affects the growth and health of children born to mothers with and without gestational diabetes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 6 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital Tuebingen Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tübingen) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 15, 2021 |
| Main results expected | January 15, 2036 |
| Study ends | September 15, 2036 |
| Registry record updated | September 2, 2021 |
| Trial ID | NCT04722900 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are children born to mothers who have documented gestational diabetes as well as those born to mothers without the condition.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe malformations or coagulation disorders that complicate examination may 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 observational study examines the long-term effects of gestational diabetes on the development of children born to mothers with and without the condition. It aims to understand how intrauterine exposure to elevated glucose levels influences various developmental aspects in offspring from infancy to adulthood. The study includes children whose mothers were diagnosed with gestational diabetes and those who were not, allowing for a comparative analysis of outcomes. Participants will be monitored for developmental milestones and health outcomes over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into the long-term health implications for children exposed to gestational diabetes, potentially guiding future prenatal care and interventions.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on gestational diabetes, this specific investigation into long-term offspring outcomes is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * signed informed consent provided by child and parent * documented oral glucose tolerance test of the mother during pregnancy * adequate management of gestational diabetes until birth Exclusion Criteria: * severe malformation that makes an examination impossible * existent of coagulation disorder with increased risk of bleeding after blood sampling
Where it's running
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University Hospital Tübingen
Tübingen, Germany Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Andreas Fritsche — University Hospital Tuebingen
- Study coordinator: Louise Fritsche, Dr. rer. nat.
- Email: louise.fritsche@med.uni-tuebingen.de
- Phone: 07071-2980687
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.