Using continuous glucose monitoring for women with 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 clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in women diagnosed with gestational diabetes (GDM), including those diagnosed early in pregnancy. Participants will be randomly assigned to either use a CGM device (Freestyle Libre 3) throughout their pregnancy or continue with standard self-monitoring of blood glucose using a glucometer. The study aims to assess glucose levels and outcomes during and after pregnancy, with follow-up glucose tolerance tests conducted postpartum. The trial is conducted across multiple centers in Belgium, ensuring a diverse participant pool.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* At least 18 years of age at the time of signing the Informed Consent Form (ICF)
* Singleton pregnancy
* Diagnosed with gestational diabetes before 29.6 weeks of pregnancy
* Needs to be able to understand and speak Dutch, French or English.
* Have email access

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient has a history of type 2 or type 1 diabetes, or presence of auto-immune antibodies for type 1 diabetes
* A physical or psychological disease likely to interfere with the conduct of the study (based on the evaluation by the treating physician).
* Use of medication with significant impact on glycemia (such as high dose glucocorticoids and diabetes medication such as metformin)
* Participation in an interventional Trial with an investigational medicinal product or device
* Multiple pregnancy
* History of bariatric surgery
* Known allergy to the adhesives used with the continuous glucose monitoring

Where it's running

• Campbelltown Hospital
  Sydney, Campbelltown Nsw, Australia Recruiting
• Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
  Sydney, Camperdown NSW, Australia Recruiting
• OLV Aalst-Asse
  Aalst, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium Recruiting
• Uza
  Antwerp, Belgium Recruiting
• ZNA Antwerpen
  Antwerp, Belgium Recruiting
• Imelda Bonheiden
  Bonheiden, Belgium Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Katrien Benhalima, MD PhD
• Email: katrien.benhalima@uzleuven.be
• Phone: +3216340614

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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.