Glucose Empowerment Through Monitoring and Social Support in Pregnancy (NCT07009704)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of the research is to learn whether wearing a continuous glucose monitor that shows blood glucose levels in real time on a smart phone app and participating in a group chat with other research participants will help participants keep a healthy blood glucose level during pregnancy. High levels of blood glucose during pregnancy can lead to health problems during and after pregnancy. It may also increase the risk for health problems for the developing baby. The investigators think our program might be a new way to help some people maintain a healthy blood glucose level during pregnancy. When pregnant people know their blood glucose levels are high, they can do things like exercise or drink water to bring their blood glucose levels down. They can also learn what foods to eat to maintain healthy blood glucose levels, and what foods to avoid. The investigators think being in a group chat with other pregnant individuals will allow participants to support and learn from each other. Pregnant individuals should also work with their healthcare providers to manage their blood glucose levels.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (8 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (16 items).
Location: Tufts Medical Center — Boston, Massachusetts
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Current pregnancy a multiple gestation (e.g., twins)
- Smoked during this current pregnancy
- Active hepatitis or HIV infection
- Current pregnancy have any documented fetal congenital anomalies
- Current history of heroin, cocaine, crack, LSD, or methamphetamines
- Current history of alcohol abuse
- Previous gastric bypass
- Shift work that alters the sleep/wake periods
- Have known rheumatological or chronic inflammatory state (i.e., arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease)?
- Chronic illnesses, including diabetes and dialysis, that require regular medication use
- Uncontrolled hypothyroidism
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Tufts Medical Center — Boston, Massachusetts
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.