Mobile Instant Messaging-based Lifestyle Intervention for Gestational Diabetes Prevention

Last updated: September 12, 2024
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Diabetes Prevention

Diabetes (Pediatric)

Diabetes And Hypertension

Treatment

Usual care

Text messaging reminders

Mobile instant messaging-based lifestyle intervention

Clinical Study ID

NCT06061991
17101423
  • Ages > 18
  • Female

Study 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

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Ethnic Chinese singleton pregnant woman in <14 weeks of gestation

  2. Aged 18 years or above

  3. Own a mobile phone with an instant messaging app

  4. Not participating in similar trials on diabetes or lifestyle modifications

  5. 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

Exclusion Criteria:

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

Study Design

Total Participants: 944
Treatment Group(s): 4
Primary Treatment: Usual care
Phase:
Study Start date:
January 30, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
October 30, 2026

Study 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 for GDM that could be readily adopted in clinical practice. Recent studies have suggested that lifestyle intervention delivered via mobile phone could help pregnant women prevent GDM, but more evidence is needed. This study aims to test a mobile instant messaging-based lifestyle intervention for GDM prevention in pregnant women at risk of GDM.

Connect with a study center

  • Kwong Wah Hospital

    Hong Kong,
    Hong Kong

    Active - Recruiting

  • Princess Margaret Hospital

    Hong Kong,
    Hong Kong

    Active - Recruiting

  • Queen Mary Hospital/ Tsan Yuk Hospital

    Hong Kong,
    Hong Kong

    Active - Recruiting

  • United Christian Hospital/ Tseung Kwan O Hospital

    Hong Kong,
    Hong Kong

    Active - Recruiting

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