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Effect of Fiber Supplementation on the Need for Medication With Gestational Diabetes
Sponsor: Eastern Virginia Medical School
Summary
The hypotheses to be tested are 1) Fiber supplementation will decrease the need for medication in patients with gestational diabetes, and 2) Fiber supplementation will decrease adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes in these patients. In this study, the investigators will conduct a randomized controlled trial to limit bias in evaluating these hypotheses.
Official title: Effect of Fiber Supplementation on the Need for Medication With Gestational Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
110
Start Date
2025-02-24
Completion Date
2026-08-26
Last Updated
2025-03-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Fiber
Psyllium fiber supplement capsules, 2g soluble fiber per capsule. They will be instructed to take 4 capsules twice daily for a total of 16g supplemental soluble fiber per day. This will be continued throughout pregnancy.
Locations (1)
Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at ODU
Norfolk, Virginia, United States