Strawberry Candy Twists as an Alternative Screen for Gestational Diabetes: A Prospective Trial

Launched by BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE · Nov 18, 2015

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring whether eating 10 Twizzlers (a type of strawberry candy) could be a better way to screen for gestational diabetes than the standard drink used in testing, which is a sugary beverage called glucola. Gestational diabetes is a condition that can occur during pregnancy and can affect both the mother and the baby. The study is looking for pregnant women who are between 24 to 28 weeks along in their pregnancy, whether they are having one baby, twins, or triplets. Unfortunately, women who have diabetes, are on certain medications, or who have had a previous high glucose test result won't be able to participate.

If you are eligible and choose to join the study, you will be asked to eat the Twizzlers and then have your blood tested to see how your body handles the sugar. This could help researchers find a more enjoyable and effective way to screen for gestational diabetes. The trial is currently recruiting participants, so if you know someone who might be interested and meets the criteria, this could be a great opportunity to help improve prenatal care!

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Pregnant
• • 24 to 28 weeks gestation
• • Singleton or twin or triplet gestation
• • Willing to participate in the study
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Known Type II DM
• • Known Type I DM
• • On oral or injectable corticosteroids
• • 50 gram glucola beverage GCT of greater than or equal to 190 mg/dl