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Gestational Diabetes and Depression in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period Among Women: A Longitudinal Study and Interventive Program
Led by National Taiwan University Hospital · Updated on 2026-03-23
600
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
N
National Taiwan University Hospital
Lead Sponsor
M
Mackay Memorial Hospital
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to explore the two-way relationship between gestational diabetes mellitus and perinatal depression, focusing on how prenatal depression may affect gestational diabetes and vice versa. The study also examines whether factors like social support, health behaviors, prenatal body index, weight gain during pregnancy, and perinatal complications influence this relationship. It addresses a gap in research, particularly in Asian countries, where such studies are limited. Participants diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group receives access to a website offering health education with short video clips covering maternity management, healthy lifestyles, and partner support, while the other group receives access to a similar website without these clips. Both participants and their partners will complete structured questionnaires at 22 and 35 weeks of pregnancy, and at 3 and 6 months after delivery. Throughout the study, participants and their partners will provide information through questionnaires covering demographics, medical history, lifestyle, and knowledge about gestational diabetes. Participants will also record blood sugar levels and meal photos. Researchers will measure changes in depression, social support, physical activity, diet habits, body weight, BMI, health beliefs, and perinatal complications from the 22nd week of pregnancy to six months postpartum. The study includes ongoing monitoring and assessment of both maternal and infant health outcomes.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Gestational Diabetes and Perinatal Depression: an Intervention Program
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus.
- No history of diseases such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, or hyperthyroidism before pregnancy, or if present, no medications taken.
- No recurrent pregnancy loss and stable condition in the first trimester.
- Use of a smartphone.
- Willingness to participate in the study.
You will not qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus before pregnancy.
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - From 22nd week to 35th week of pregnancy
Participants complete structured questionnaires at the 22nd week of pregnancy and receive a website of health education. The experimental group receives additional short educational clips on gestational diabetes and related health behaviors. Questionnaires and educational materials are also provided to their partners.
2 visits (in-person or remote) at 22nd and 35th weeks of pregnancy
Duration - From delivery to 6 months after delivery
Participants complete structured questionnaires and continue to access health education materials at 3 and 6 months after delivery to monitor depression, health behaviors, and perinatal outcomes.
2 visits (in-person or remote) at 3 and 6 months postpartum
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan, 100
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
H
HUNG-HUI CHEN
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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