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A Study of the Intervention of Time-restricted Eating in High-risk Populations of GDM
Led by Fudan University · Updated on 2025-11-21
240
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
136 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
F
Fudan University
Lead Sponsor
S
Shenzhen Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This is a randomized controlled trial, aiming to investigate whether a time-restricted eating (TRE) can reduce the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in high-risk pregnant women. Investigators intend to conduct a 3-month randomized controlled study to compare the effects of 10-hour TRE and habitual eating time on GDM .
CONDITIONS
Official Title
A Study of the Intervention of Time-restricted Eating in High-risk Populations of GDM
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 18-50 years
- At high risk for gestational diabetes mellitus, including overweight or obesity (BMI 24 kg/m2 before pregnancy), first-degree relative with diabetes, history of cardiovascular disease, hypertension (≥130/80 mmHg or on therapy), low HDL cholesterol (<1 mmol/L), high triglycerides (>2.8 mmol/L), previous GDM, previous macrosomia delivery, polycystic ovary syndrome, repeated positive fasting urine glucose in first trimester, or age over 45 years
- Less than 14 weeks of gestation
- Able to read and complete questionnaires in Chinese
- Singleton pregnancy
You will not qualify if you...
- Pregestational diabetes or diabetes diagnosed before conception
- Fasting blood glucose ≥7.0 mmol/L or HbA1c ≥6.5% in the first trimester
- Typical symptoms of hyperglycemia or hyperglycemic crisis with optional blood glucose ≥11.1 mmol/L
- Impaired glucose tolerance (fasting blood glucose ≥5.6 mmol/L or two fasting blood glucose ≥5.1 mmol/L in the first trimester)
- Current or recent use of drugs that affect glucose metabolism such as metformin, glucocorticoids, or Orlistat
- Severe comorbidities including cardiac, kidney, liver diseases, autoimmune diseases, uncontrolled thyroid disease, or cancer
- Fetal malformations or chromosomal abnormalities
- Cervical insufficiency or history of spontaneous preterm birth
- Exercise contraindications such as continuous vaginal bleeding, threatened premature labor, placenta previa, premature rupture of membranes, or severe anemia
- Drug abuse including narcotics, psychotropic substances, tobacco, or alcohol
- Severe and persistent nausea and vomiting causing dehydration, ketosis, or acidosis (hyperemesis gravidarum)
- On a special or prescribed diet for other reasons
- Eating window less than 10 hours
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China, 200011
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Research Team
Y
Ying Zhao, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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