Inositol Stereoisomers to Treat Gestational Diabetes
- Conditions
- Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
- Interventions
- Dietary Supplement: Myo-inositolDietary Supplement: Folic acidDietary Supplement: D-Chiro-inositolDietary Supplement: Myo-inositol plus D-chiro inositol
- Registration Number
- NCT02097069
- Lead Sponsor
- Università degli Studi 'G. d'Annunzio' Chieti e Pescara
- Brief Summary
The investigators aim to compare the effect of different inositol stereoisomers supplementation in lowering insulin resistance levels after 8 weeks of treatment in pregnant women with GDM and in preventing adverse obstetric outcomes.
The study population includes 80 women with GDM, randomly allocated to subgroup A (folic acid 400 mcg/day), subgroup B (myo-inositol 2000 mg twice a day), subgroup C (D-chiro-inositol 250 mg twice a day), and subgroup D (Myo-inositol plus D-chiro-inositol 550mg/13,8 mg twice a day).
Folic acid or inositol stereoisomers will be administered starting at the enrolling time (24-28 week gestation, after GDM diagnosis) till the delivery.
The homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) and the sensitivity index (QUICKI) will be checked at the moment of the diagnostic oral glucose tolerance test (24-28 weeks) and after 8 weeks of treatment. Obstetric outcomes, the rate of women needed insulin therapy and insulin dosage will be registered.
- Detailed Description
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as carbohydrate intolerance that begins or is first recognized during pregnancy (1). It is characterized by an increase of physiological insulin resistance and it is associated with an increased risk of perinatal and maternal morbidity (2,3).
Inositol is a six-carbon polyol, normally present in a variety of foods, which has been classified as an insulin sensitizing agent. It exists as nine different isomers including myo-inositol (MI) and D-chiro-inositol (DCI) that are the most represented in human body. Myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol glycans administration has been reported to exert beneficial effects at metabolic, hormonal and ovarian levels (4-5).
Recently has been demonstrated that Myo-inositol supplementation improves insulin resistance in patients with GDM (6), whereas there aren't data about the use of D-chiro-inositol or Myo-inositol plus D-chiro-inositol in women affected by GDM.
In this proposed study, the investigators aim to compare the effect of different inositol stereoisomers supplementation (Myo-inositol, D-chiro-inositol or Myo-inositol plus D-chiro-inositol ) in lowering insulin resistance levels after 8 weeks of treatment in pregnant women with GDM and in preventing adverse obstetric outcomes. All the available inositol formulations also contain folic acid (200 mcg).
The study population includes 80 women with GDM, randomly allocated to subgroup A (folic acid 400 mcg/day), subgroup B (myo-inositol 2000 mg twice a day), subgroup C (D-chiro-inositol 250 mg twice a day), and subgroup D (Myo-inositol plus D-chiro-inositol 550mg/13,8 mg twice a day).
Dietary control, folic acid or inositol stereoisomers will be administered starting at the enrolling time (24-28 week gestation, after GDM diagnosis) till the delivery.
The homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) and the sensitivity index (QUICKI) will be checked at the moment of the diagnostic oral glucose tolerance test (24-28 weeks) and after 8 weeks of treatment. Obstetric outcomes, the rate of women needed insulin therapy and insulin dosage will be registered.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 80
- Gestational Diabetes diagnosed within 24-28 weeks gestation
- Caucasian pregnant women
- Pre-pregnancy diabetes
- Non-singleton pregnancy
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Subgroup B Myo-inositol myo-inositol 2000 mg twice a day Subgroup A Folic acid folic acid 400 mcg/day Subgroup C D-Chiro-inositol D-chiro-inositol 250 mg twice a day Subgroup D Myo-inositol plus D-chiro inositol Myo-inositol plus D-chiro inositol 550mg/13,8 mg twice a day
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Insulin resistance level evaluated by homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) 56 days- 8 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method cesarean section at delivery neonatal hypoglycemia at delivery hypertensive disorders 56 days- 8 weeks macrosomia at delivery jaundice requiring phototherapy within the first 2 weeks after delivery lipid profile 56 days- 8 weeks insulin therapy requirements 56 days- 8 weeks
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Hospital "SS Annunziata"
🇮🇹Chieti, Italy