Using Twizzlers to screen for 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 prospective trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of consuming 10 Twizzlers as an alternative to the standard 50 gram glucola beverage for screening gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in pregnant women. Participants will be recruited from the Harris Health System Obstetrics Clinics and will have their blood glucose levels measured one hour after consuming the Twizzlers. The study will compare the sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values of the Twizzlers challenge against the glucola beverage, providing insights into a potentially cost-effective screening method for GDM. The trial will also assess the need for follow-up glucose tolerance tests based on the results of the screenings.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant
* 24 to 28 weeks gestation
* Singleton or twin or triplet gestation
* Willing to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* Known Type II DM
* Known Type I DM
* On oral or injectable corticosteroids
* 50 gram glucola beverage GCT of greater than or equal to 190 mg/dl

Where it's running

• Ben Taub General Hospital
  Houston, Texas, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Kjersti Aagaard, MD, PhD — Baylor College of Medicine
• Study coordinator: Kjersti Aagaard, MD, PhD
• Email: aagaardt@bcm.edu
• Phone: 713-798-8467

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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.