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Poi for Mama: a Pilot to Improve Maternal Microbiome and Gestational Diabetes Risk
Led by University of Hawaii · Updated on 2026-04-23
50
Participants Needed
3
Research Sites
41 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This investigator-initiated, non-randomized pilot study evaluates the effect of daily consumption of fermented poi on the maternal microbiome and gestational diabetes risk during pregnancy. Fifty pregnant participants between approximately 12 and 24 weeks of gestation will receive one pound of poi daily for four weeks, accompanied by culturally tailored nutrition education delivered via secure text messaging. Changes in vaginal, oral, and rectal microbiome composition, diet quality, gestational diabetes diagnosis, and pregnancy-related outcomes will be assessed and compared with matched controls derived from an existing cohort. This study aims to inform the feasibility and design of a larger culturally grounded dietary intervention for gestational diabetes prevention.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Poi for Mama: a Pilot to Improve Maternal Microbiome and Gestational Diabetes Risk
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Be at least 10 weeks into their pregnancy
- Have no pre-existing health conditions
- Be able to read and write in English
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Own a smartphone
- Live on the windward side of O'ahu
- Be able to complete study activities
You will not qualify if you...
- Less than 10 weeks pregnant or already in third trimester
- Have pre-existing health conditions
- Not able to read and write in English
- Under 18 years of age
- Do not own a smartphone
- Do not live on the windward side of O'ahu
- Unable to complete study activities
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 3 locations
1
University of Hawai'i Cancer Center
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96813
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2
Hawaii Pacific Health
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96826
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3
Waimanalo Health Center
Waimanalo, Hawaii, United States, 96795
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Research Team
M
Marie Kainoa Fialkowski Revilla
CONTACT
T
Tomomi Otaki
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
1
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