Status:

RECRUITING

Mobile Instant Messaging-based Lifestyle Intervention for Gestational Diabetes Prevention

Lead Sponsor:

The University of Hong Kong

Collaborating Sponsors:

Research Grants Council, Hong Kong

Conditions:

Gestational Diabetes

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this randomised controlled trial is to test the effectiveness of a mobile instant messaging-based lifestyle intervention in pregnant women at risk of gestational diabetes

Detailed Description

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common medical conditions during pregnancy, affecting about 1 in 7 live births worldwide. There remains a lack of proven preventive strategies fo...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Ethnic Chinese singleton pregnant woman in \<14 weeks of gestation
  • Aged 18 years or above
  • Own a mobile phone with an instant messaging app
  • Not participating in similar trials on diabetes or lifestyle modifications
  • Have at least one of the following risk factors for GDM:
  • Age ≥35 years at the expected date of delivery
  • Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 25 kg/m2 pre-pregnancy or in the first trimester
  • Family history of diabetes in first-degree relative
  • Previous GDM or delivered a baby with birthweight ≥4 kg

Exclusion

  • Pre-existing diabetes or other medical conditions that may affect metabolism (e.g., thyroid disorders) or psychiatric disorders

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 30 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

October 30 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

944 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06061991

Start Date

January 30 2024

End Date

October 30 2026

Last Update

September 19 2024

Active Locations (4)

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Kwong Wah Hospital

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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Princess Margaret Hospital

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

3

Queen Mary Hospital/ Tsan Yuk Hospital

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

4

United Christian Hospital/ Tseung Kwan O Hospital

Hong Kong, Hong Kong