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Type 2 DiabetesNCT04190199

Exploring Nutritype Signature of Type 2 Diabetes Risks in Women Post-Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

An observational study of Type 2 Diabetes and Gestational Diabetes, run by Universiti Putra Malaysia at 1 site in Malaysia.

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Trial summary

Women post-gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) have more than 7-fold increased risk of having future type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). While a healthful dietary pattern reduces the risk of diabetes in post-GDM, no data support a dietary pattern tailored to the Malaysian diet. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 50 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Type 2 Diabetes, Gestational Diabetes
What is being tested?
Observational
How many people
270 participants
Where
1 siteMalaysia
Study dates
May 2020to May 2021
Phase
Observational
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 50 years
  • Women only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Study population: Women with previous GDM will be screened for inclusion and exclusion criteria. Those eligible will be asked to come to the clinic for the further ascertainment of the current status of T2DM by undergoing oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) based on the criteria set by CPG DM (2015). Based on this diagnostic criteria, they will be divided into 3 groups: either T2DM, pre-diabetes (IFG/IGT), or non-T2DM.

Who may be able to join

  • Malaysian women at childbearing age of 18-50 years old
  • Have a history of GDM
  • Women with known case of impaired fasting glucose (IFG) or impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) with or without medications

Who cannot join

  • Pregnant women
  • Those with prior history of type 1 or type 2 diabetes
  • Recent hospitalization (within 6 weeks)
  • Presence of reported or previously diagnosed medical conditions
  • Receiving drugs (such as steroids and weight-reducing agents)
  • Have a significant weight loss of 10% from original body weight within 3 months.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Barakatun Nisak Mohd. Yusof, PhD contact

+603-97692606

bnisak@upm.edu.my

Farah Yasmin Hasbullah, MSc contact

+60123235874

farahyasmin90@gmail.com

Malaysia1 site
  • Universiti Putra Malaysia

    Serdang, Selangor, 43400

Other trials in Malaysia

About this study

Women post-gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) have more than 7-fold increased risk of having future type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). While a healthful dietary pattern reduces the risk of diabetes in post-GDM, no data support a dietary pattern tailored to the Malaysian diet. To address this issue, the investigators propose to determine the effects of dietary patterns and plasma metabolites in predicting the risk of T2DM known as the Nutritype model. The aim of this study is to identify Nutritype signatures of T2DM risk in women post-GDM using metabolomics approach.

Read the detailed description

Women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) or post-GDM are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2DM). This is important in the present context because T2DM has reached epidemic proportions. In Malaysia, the prevalence of T2DM has increased by almost 80% in just over a 10 year period. Current recommendation supports early screening at 6 weeks postpartum via oral glucose tolerance testing (OGTT) after GDM. However, the screening of women after GDM remains suboptimal, with a very low compliance rate up to almost 20%. Also, none of the recommendations highlights the need of having nutrition screening assessments despite the fact that nutritional stimuli are highly relevant to expedite disease progression in women post-GDM.

As such, the metabolomics technique can be used as a tool to measure the full profile of small-molecule metabolites in bio-fluids. This technique has been expanded beyond biological disciplines towards nutrition research leading to the emerging concept of Nutritype. Nutritype refers to the expression of overall dietary intake in metabolites; work that capable to classify individuals into a certain dietary pattern based on the metabolomics profiles. While the role of metabolomics is significance, no exploration of the Nutritype signatures has been established.

Potential significant determinants for the progression from GDM to T2DM include genetics, factors during the index pregnancy, exogenous modifiable risk factors and factors specific to intermediate biological mechanisms with no data on metabolites profile. Although the metabolomic signatures predicting GDM transition to T2DM in women post-GDM have been identified, its metabolites related to a protective dietary pattern is unknown.

This concept is timely needed as the objective assessment of dietary intake is a huge challenge that lacks biological validation. Although several biomarkers of foods exist, identification of metabolites signature that reflects overall dietary patterns is scarce. While a healthful dietary pattern such as the alternate Healthy Eating Index (aHEI) reduces the risk of T2DM among women post-GDM, none of the patterns tailored to Malaysian diet. Direct extrapolation of these findings to the overall Malaysian diet is unknown.

Therefore, the study aims to discover and identify the Nutritype signatures which combine information on dietary pattern biomarkers and metabolites profiles of T2DM risk in women post-GDM using metabolomics approach. The data will then be used to identify a predictive model of Nutritype signatures to develop protective dietary pattern works according to individuals' metabolite in preventing T2DM among women post-GDM. The findings aid in establishing an early measure of T2DM prevention in women post-GDM based on the metabolite profile that reflects the overall diet. This new exciting work leads to the goal of achieving precision diabetes-nutrition prevention using a multi-pronged strategy.

This is a cross-sectional comparative study involving women post-GDM. Women with a history of GDM will have their nutritional status, metabolite profile, dietary pattern and lifestyle practices assessed. They will undergo Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) to determine T2DM diagnosis, based on Clinical Practice Guidelines Malaysia. Based on their OGTT results, they will be divided into 3 groups: T2DM, prediabetes (impaired fasting glucose [IFG] or impaired glucose tolerance [IGT]), or non-T2DM.

Being tested
Observational
Keywords
Metabolomic, Nutritype, Dietary Pattern
Medical subject headings
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Diabetes, Gestational

What participants receive

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

  • ObservationalOther

    Cross-sectional only

Study groups in NCT04190199
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)Subjects in this group are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. They receive no intervention. Their nutritional status, metabolite profile, dietary pattern, and lifestyle practices will be assessed.
Receives: Other: Observational
Pre-diabetes (IFG or IGT)Subjects in this group are diagnosed with pre-diabetes (impaired fasting glucose [IFG] or impaired glucose tolerance [IGT]). They receive no intervention. Their nutritional status, metabolite profile, dietary pattern, and lifestyle practices will be assessed.
Receives: Other: Observational
Non-type 2 diabetes mellitus (healthy)Subjects in this group are not diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus or pre-diabetes (healthy). They receive no intervention. Their nutritional status, metabolite profile, dietary pattern, and lifestyle practices will be assessed.
Receives: Other: Observational

What is being measured

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

  1. Nutritype signature of T2DM risks in women post-GDM

    To identify the nutritype signatures of T2DM risks in women post-GDM using proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR) based metabolomics approach.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

Secondary outcomes (10)
  1. Prevalence of glucose intolerance

    To determine prevalence of glucose intolerance (T2DM and pre-diabetes) among women post-GDM

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  2. Socio-demographic background

    Difference in socio-demographic background between T2DM, pre-diabetes and non-T2DM groups.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  3. Obstetric history

    Difference in obstetric history between T2DM, pre-diabetes and non-T2DM groups.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  4. Nutritional status

    Difference in nutritional status between T2DM, pre-diabetes and non-T2DM groups.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  5. Metabolite profile

    Difference in metabolite profile between T2DM, pre-diabetes and non-T2DM groups.

    Metabolite profile will be analyzed based plasma blood and urine samples, using 1H NMR metabolomics approach.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  6. Dietary pattern

    Difference in dietary pattern between T2DM, pre-diabetes and non-T2DM groups. Dietary pattern will be assessed using Food Frequency Questionnaire.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  7. Sleeping pattern

    Difference in sleeping pattern between T2DM, pre-diabetes and non-T2DM groups. Sleeping pattern will be assessed using a questionnaire.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  8. Perceived Stress Scale score

    Difference in Perceived Stress Scale score between T2DM, pre-diabetes and non-T2DM groups.

    PSS scores are obtained by reversing responses (e.g., 0 = 4, 1 = 3, 2 = 2, 3 = 1 \& 4 = 0) to the four positively stated items (items 4, 5, 7, \& 8) and then summing across all scale items. Minimum score is 10, whereas maximum score is 40.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  9. Physical activity level

    Difference in physical activity level between T2DM, pre-diabetes and non-T2DM groups. Physical activity level will be assessed by International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ).

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  10. Smoking habit and exposure

    Difference in smoking habit and exposure between T2DM, pre-diabetes and non-T2DM groups. Questions on smoking habit and exposure are based on the Global Adult Tobacco Survey.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

Timeline

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

  1. First posted9 Dec 2019
  2. Study startMay 2020 (estimated)
  3. Primary completionMay 2021 (estimated)
  4. Study completionMay 2021 (estimated)

Resources

More details

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

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Other
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
270 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04190199
Sponsor's protocol ID
5540099
Status last verified
Dec 2019
First submitted
1 Dec 2019
Last updated
9 Dec 2019
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Allalou A, Nalla A, Prentice KJ, Liu Y, Zhang M, Dai FF, Ning X, Osborne LR, Cox BJ, Gunderson EP, Wheeler MB. A Predictive Metabolic Signature for the Transition From Gestational Diabetes Mellitus to Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes. 2016 Sep;65(9):2529-39. doi: 10.2337/db15-1720. Epub 2016 Jun 23.

    PubMed 27338739
  • Bhupathiraju SN, Hu FB. One (small) step towards precision nutrition by use of metabolomics. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2017 Mar;5(3):154-155. doi: 10.1016/S2213-8587(17)30007-4. Epub 2017 Jan 13. No abstract available.

    PubMed 28089710
  • Institute for Public Health [IPH]. 2015. Vol. II: Non-communicable diseases, risk factors and other health problems. National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS 2015). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: IPH, Ministry of Health.

  • Malaysian Endocrine & Metabolic Society [MEMS] and Ministry of Health [MOH] Malaysia. 2015. Management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (5th Edition). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: MEMS & MOH.

  • Nielsen KK, Kapur A, Damm P, de Courten M, Bygbjerg IC. From screening to postpartum follow-up - the determinants and barriers for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) services, a systematic review. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2014 Jan 22;14:41. doi: 10.1186/1471-2393-14-41.

    PubMed 24450389
  • O'Gorman A, Brennan L. The role of metabolomics in determination of new dietary biomarkers. Proc Nutr Soc. 2017 Aug;76(3):295-302. doi: 10.1017/S0029665116002974. Epub 2017 Jan 16.

    PubMed 28091346
  • Tee ES, Yap RWK. Type 2 diabetes mellitus in Malaysia: current trends and risk factors. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2017 Jul;71(7):844-849. doi: 10.1038/ejcn.2017.44. Epub 2017 May 17.

    PubMed 28513624
  • Tobias DK, Hu FB, Chavarro J, Rosner B, Mozaffarian D, Zhang C. Healthful dietary patterns and type 2 diabetes mellitus risk among women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus. Arch Intern Med. 2012 Nov 12;172(20):1566-72. doi: 10.1001/archinternmed.2012.3747.

    PubMed 22987062
  • Zhang C, Hu FB, Olsen SF, Vaag A, Gore-Langton R, Chavarro JE, Bao W, Yeung E, Bowers K, Grunnet LG, Sherman S, Kiely M, Strom M, Hansen S, Liu A, Mills J, Fan R; DWH study team. Rationale, design, and method of the Diabetes & Women's Health study--a study of long-term health implications of glucose intolerance in pregnancy and their determinants. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2014 Nov;93(11):1123-30. doi: 10.1111/aogs.12425. Epub 2014 Jun 9.

    PubMed 24828694
  • Kim C, Newton KM, Knopp RH. Gestational diabetes and the incidence of type 2 diabetes: a systematic review. Diabetes Care. 2002 Oct;25(10):1862-8. doi: 10.2337/diacare.25.10.1862.

    PubMed 12351492

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Type 2 Diabetes and Gestational Diabetes, run by Universiti Putra Malaysia at 1 site in Malaysia.

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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Dec 2019. 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 Malaysia. 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. 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?

Results are not available in the source record.

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

Contact Barakatun Nisak Mohd. Yusof, PhD (+603-97692606, bnisak@upm.edu.my), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Nutritype signature of T2DM risks in women post-GDM (time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year). 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 NCT04190199, which also lists 10 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 9 Dec 2019.

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