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Gestational DiabetesNCT01047982

Myo-inositol in Obese Pregnant Women

A study testing myo-inositol and folic acid 400 mcg in people with Gestational Diabetes, run by University of Messina at 1 site in Italy.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Myo-Inositol is classified as a member of the vitamin B complex. It is a constituent of living cells and is widespread in many food. It is involved in a number of biological processes, including insulin signal transduction, resulting in modulating insulin sensitivity. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 45 years, women only
Conditions the study is for
Gestational Diabetes
What is being tested?
myo-inositol and folic acid 400 mcg
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
220 participants
Where
1 siteItaly
Study dates
Mar 2010to Dec 2013
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 45 years
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Obese pregnant women: BMI > 30 Kg/cm2
  • first trimester fast glycaemia < 126 mg/dl
  • single pregnancy

Who cannot join

  • Pregnant women with BMI < 30 Kg/cm2
  • first trimester fast glycaemia > 126 mg/dl
  • previous gestational diabetes
  • twin pregnancy
  • pregestational diabetes
  • associated therapies with corticosteroids

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Italy1 site
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, University of Messina and Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit of Modena University

    Messina and Modena

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About this study

Official title: Myo-inositol May Prevent Gestational Diabetes in Obese Women

Myo-Inositol is classified as a member of the vitamin B complex. It is a constituent of living cells and is widespread in many food. It is involved in a number of biological processes, including insulin signal transduction, resulting in modulating insulin sensitivity. This is a prospective, randomized, double center, placebo-controlled study. Two hundred and twenty obese pregnant women will be included in the trial and, after an informed consent, will assume randomly 2 g of myo-inositol twice a day or placebo from 12-13th weeks gestation until delivery. Then,they will perform an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) at 24-28th weeks gestation. Records about delivery (gestational age, neonatal weight...) will be registered.

Being tested
myo-inositol, folic acid 400 mcg
Keywords
gestational diabetes, macrosomia, hypertension in pregnancy, HOMA-IR, obesity
Medical subject headings
Diabetes, Gestational, Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced, Obesity

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • myo-inositolDietary supplement

    myo-inositol 2 grams plus folic acid 400 mcg twice a day

  • folic acid 400 mcgOther

    2 pills a day

Study groups in NCT01047982
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
myo-inositolActive comparatorNot described
Receives: Dietary Supplement: myo-inositol
placeboPlacebo comparatoracid folic 400 mcg twice per day
Receives: Other: folic acid 400 mcg

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. number of gestational diabetes cases diagnosed with OGTT

    Measured: 24-28th weeks gestation

  2. difference in HOMA values

    Measured: from first trimester to OGTT

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. incidence of pregnancy complications: hypertension, preterm delivery. macrosomia, shoulder dystocia, etc.

    Measured: at delivery

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted13 Jan 2010 (estimated)
  2. Study startMar 2010
  3. Primary completionJul 2013
  4. Study completionDec 2013

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
220 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01047982
Sponsor's protocol ID
INOGDM-2010
Status last verified
Feb 2014
First submitted
12 Jan 2010
Last updated
28 Feb 2014
Results posted
No

Publications

  • Motuhifonua SK, Lin L, Alsweiler J, Crawford TJ, Crowther CA. Antenatal dietary supplementation with myo-inositol for preventing gestational diabetes. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2023 Feb 15;2(2):CD011507. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011507.pub3.

    PubMed 36790138
  • D'Anna R, Di Benedetto A, Scilipoti A, Santamaria A, Interdonato ML, Petrella E, Neri I, Pintaudi B, Corrado F, Facchinetti F. Myo-inositol Supplementation for Prevention of Gestational Diabetes in Obese Pregnant Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2015 Aug;126(2):310-315. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000000958.

    PubMed 26241420

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing myo-inositol and folic acid 400 mcg in people with Gestational Diabetes, run by University of Messina at 1 site in Italy.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Feb 2014. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Italy. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

number of gestational diabetes cases diagnosed with OGTT (time frame: 24-28th weeks gestation). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01047982, which also lists 2 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 28 Feb 2014.

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