Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational

Studying how a mother's glucose control during pregnancy affects her baby's glucose levels after birth

Official title: Glucose Control and Metabolic Adaptation in Offspring of Women With Gestational Diabetes Recruited to the DiGest Study

Run by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · NCT04192422 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how well a mother's blood sugar is controlled during pregnancy to see if it affects her baby's blood sugar levels after birth.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment60 (estimated)
SponsorCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Cambridge, Cambridge)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 1, 2020
Main results expectedNovember 30, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedApril 17, 2025
Trial IDNCT04192422 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are mothers who have participated in the DiGest Trial and their newborns.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have not been enrolled in the DiGest Trial will 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 aims to investigate the relationship between maternal glucose control during pregnancy and the subsequent glucose regulation in newborns. By enrolling mothers and their babies who participated in the DiGest Trial, the study will collect data on glucose levels without any interventions. The goal is to understand how maternal health impacts neonatal outcomes, particularly in the context of gestational diabetes and hypoglycemia.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights that improve management strategies for mothers with gestational diabetes and enhance the health of their newborns.

How similar studies have gone: While this study builds on existing knowledge, it focuses on a specific population and may provide new insights into maternal and neonatal health.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* mothers and their babies who have been enrolled in DiGest Trial and who have provided informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* none

Where it's running

  • Addenbrookes Hospital
    Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.