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Predictive markers of gestational diabetes mellitus in first and early second trimester of pregnancy

Recruiting
Conditions
Gestational diabetes mellitus
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Registration Number
ISRCTN13134709
Lead Sponsor
niversity of Athens
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
150
Inclusion Criteria

1. Female
2. Age over 18 years
3. Singleton pregnancies

Exclusion Criteria

1. Age under 18 years
2. Multiple pregnancy
3. Pre-existing type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus
4. Chronic hypertension
5. Preeclampsia, eclampsia
6. Hypothyroidism
7. Pre-existing renal or hepatic impairment
8. Other chronic diseases (e.g. valvular heart disease)
9. Vaginal bleeding (e.g. placental abruption)
10. Special diets (e.g. lactose intolerance)
11. Inadequate monitoring during pregnancy

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
1. Serum adiponectin is measured using blood samples at 11-13 (plus six days) weeks of pregnancy<br>2. Serum leptin measured using blood samples at 11-13 (plus six days) weeks of pregnancy
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
1. Serum sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) are measured using blood samples at 11-13 (plus six days) weeks of pregnancy<br>2. Lipid profile (total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol) are measured usng blood samples at 11-13 (plus six days) weeks of pregnancy<br>3. Atherogenic markers (LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol and total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol) are measured using blood samples at 11-13 (plus six days) weeks of pregnancy
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