Study examining the effects of altering a diet's macronutrient composition on plasma ketone levels in women with gestational diabetes mellitus

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus; Reproductive Health and Childbirth - Antenatal care; Reproductive Health and Childbirth - Fetal medicine and complications of pregnancy; Metabolic and Endocrine - Diabetes

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616000018415
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Sydney

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-01-14
• Study Completion: 2018-05-31
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 45

Inclusion Criteria

1.Women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) at 24-30 weeks gestation
2.Singleton pregnancy
3.Age between 18-45 years

Exclusion Criteria

1.Women with special dietary requirements (e.g. vegan/vegetarian, gluten free)
2.Existence of co-morbidities other than obesity, hypertension or dyslipidemia
3.Pre-existing diabetes
4.Undesirable lifestyle habits such as smoking and alcohol consumption
5.Pregnancy achieved by assisted reproduction (IVF)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified