Glucose Empowerment Through Monitoring and Social Support in Pregnancy

Launched by TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER · Jun 3, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, titled "Glucose Empowerment Through Monitoring and Social Support in Pregnancy," is exploring whether using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can help pregnant individuals keep their blood sugar levels healthy. The CGM is a device that shows real-time blood sugar levels on a smartphone app. Participants will also join a group chat with others in the study, allowing them to share experiences and support each other. Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels during pregnancy is important because high levels can lead to complications for both the mother and the baby.

To participate in this trial, you should be pregnant and between 18 to 45 years old, with a body mass index (BMI) over 25, or a personal or family history of diabetes. You’ll need to be comfortable using a smartphone and the CGM app, and you must be receiving prenatal care at Tufts Medicine in Boston. Participants will learn how to manage their blood sugar through diet, exercise, and support from others in the group. It’s also essential to continue working with your healthcare provider throughout the pregnancy. This study is not yet recruiting, so you will need to wait for the trial to start if you are interested.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Pregnant (\<20w0d)
• • At least 18 years to 45 years old
• • BMI \>25, personal history of GDM, or first-degree family member with type II diabetes
• • Comfortable conversing in English
• • Own a smartphone and willing to use the CGM app and Signal
• • Receiving prenatal care and planning to deliver at Tufts Medicine (Boston)
• • Signed the consent form
• • Currently located in the United States
• 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
• • Known culture of positive chorioamnionitis?
• • An adult who is unable to consent (e.g., cognitively impaired adults)
• • Ward of the state
• • Unable to read or write English