Therapeutic Synergy of Probiotic Augmented Conventional Antidiabetic Pharmacotherapy in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
29 de julho de 2026 atualizado por: Riphah International University
- To compare the effects of metformin, insulin, and their combination with multistrain probiotics on glycemic control and insulin resistance in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), assessed by FPG, HbA1c, fasting insulin, and HOMA-IR.
- To compare the effects of metformin, insulin, and their combination with multistrain probiotics on inflammatory biomarkers in women with GDM.
- To determine the effect of multistrain probiotic supplementation alongside standard therapy on maternal and neonatal outcomes, including gestational age at delivery, mode of delivery, birth weight, Apgar score, and NICU admission.
Visão geral do estudo
Status
Recrutamento
Condições
Tipo de estudo
Intervencional
Inscrição (Estimado)
200
Estágio
- Não aplicável
Contactos e Locais
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Contato de estudo
- Nome: Jawaria Iftikhar, phd*
- Número de telefone: 03004219529
- E-mail: jawaria.iftikhar@riphah.edu.pk
Locais de estudo
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Punjab Province
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Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Paquistão, 46000
- Recrutamento
- Pakistan Railway Hospital
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Contato:
- Jawaria Iftikhar, PHD*
- Número de telefone: 923004219529
- E-mail: jawaria.iftikhar@riphah.edu.pk
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Critérios de participação
Os pesquisadores procuram pessoas que se encaixem em uma determinada descrição, chamada de critérios de elegibilidade. Alguns exemplos desses critérios são a condição geral de saúde de uma pessoa ou tratamentos anteriores.
Critérios de elegibilidade
Idades elegíveis para estudo
- Adulto
Aceita Voluntários Saudáveis
Não
Descrição
Inclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant women (18-45 years of age).
- Diagnosed with GDM between 18-26 weeks of gestation.
- Singleton pregnancy. (Multiple gestations carry inherently higher risks like preterm birth, growth restriction and neonatal morbidity, Inclusion may introduce confounding thus restricting singleton pregnancies ensures population homogeneity).
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pre-existing diabetes mellitus.
- Pregnancy induced hypertension.
- Chronic gastrointestinal, hepatic, or renal disease.
- Use of antibiotics or probiotics within the previous 4 weeks.
- Multiple pregnancy.
- Pregnancy with known fetal anomalies.
Plano de estudo
Esta seção fornece detalhes do plano de estudo, incluindo como o estudo é projetado e o que o estudo está medindo.
Como o estudo é projetado?
Detalhes do projeto
- Finalidade Principal: Tratamento
- Alocação: Randomizado
- Modelo Intervencional: Atribuição Paralela
- Mascaramento: Nenhum (rótulo aberto)
Armas e Intervenções
Grupo de Participantes / Braço |
Intervenção / Tratamento |
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Comparador Ativo: GRP 1 Tab metformin
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Tab metformin 500 mg TDS for 12 weeks
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Comparador Ativo: GRP 2 Inj insulin
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Inj insulin s/c BD for 12 weeks
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Experimental: GRP 3 Tab metformin + HI flora sachet
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Tab metformin 500 mg TDS + HI flora sachet OD for 12 weeks
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Experimental: GRP 4 Inj insulin + HI flora
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Inj insulin s/c BD + HI flora sachet OD for 12 weeks
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O que o estudo está medindo?
Medidas de resultados primários
Medida de resultado |
Descrição da medida |
Prazo |
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Fasting blood glucose levels
Prazo: 12 week
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A fasting blood sugar level measures the amount of glucose in blood after patient has not eaten for at least 8 hours.
It is primarily used to screen for or monitor prediabetes and diabetes.
Fasting glucose is categorized as follows: Normal: Less than 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L), Prediabetes: 100 to 125 mg/dL (5.6 to 6.9 mmol/L), Diabetes: 126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L) or higher on two separate tests.
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12 week
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Fasting Serum Insulin Levels
Prazo: 12 week
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A serum fasting insulin test measures the amount of insulin in patient's blood after an overnight fast.
It is used to evaluate pancreatic function, investigate hypoglycemia, and identify early-stage insulin resistance.Standard Lab Range: 2 to 25uIU/mL.
Interpretation: High Levels (Hyperinsulinemia): Usually indicate insulin resistance, where cells do not respond properly to insulin, forcing the pancreas to produce excess amounts.
It can precede prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes by years, even when blood sugar remains normal.
Other causes include obesity, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and Cushing's syndrome.Low Levels: Suggest impaired or destroyed insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells.
Common causes include Type 1 diabetes, chronic pancreatitis, or advanced Type 2 diabetes where the pancreas is "burned out"
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12 week
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Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance
Prazo: 12 week
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It is a widely used medical tool that estimates how effectively your body regulates blood sugar.
It acts as an indirect, highly accessible indicator of insulin resistance, helping assess the risk of type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
Interpretation: Optimal / Sensitive: Under 1.0.
Your body is highly sensitive to insulin and manages glucose well.Early Insulin Resistance: 1.0 to 2.9 (or greater than 1.9, depending on the diagnostic criteria).
Your body is starting to require more insulin to keep blood sugar stable.Significant Insulin Resistance: Above 2.9 (or as low as 2.5 for some populations, particularly in Asian demographics)
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12 week
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Glycated Hemoglobin
Prazo: 12 week
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Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is a blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 2 to 3 months.
It checks how much sugar has bonded to your hemoglobin, and is primarily used to diagnose prediabetes and diabetes, Below 5.7%: Normal / Healthy 5.7% to 6.4%: Prediabetes 6.5% or higher: Diabetes (diagnosed on two separate tests)
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12 week
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Medidas de resultados secundários
Medida de resultado |
Descrição da medida |
Prazo |
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High-sensitivity C-reactive protein
Prazo: 12 week
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it is a specialized blood test that measures very low levels of C-Reactive Protein to detect chronic, low-grade inflammation in the body.
Results generally fall into one of three cardiovascular risk categories:Low Risk: Less than 1.0 mg/L Moderate Risk: 1.0 to 3.0 mg/L High Risk: Greater than 3.0 mg/
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12 week
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Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte ratio
Prazo: 12 week
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The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a simple, readily available biomarker calculated by dividing your absolute neutrophil count by your absolute lymphocyte count from a routine Complete Blood Count (CBC).
It serves as a strong indicator of systemic inflammation.Average Normal NLR: Between (0.78) and (3.53) (the population average typically sits around (1.65)).Elderly Adults (Over 75): Normal ranges can extend up to (8.80) due to natural immunosenescence (aging of the immune system).
Elevated NLR: Ratios above the normal range usually indicate physiological stress, systemic inflammation, infection, or tissue damage.
Markedly elevated scores (e.g.,(>9.0))
are often seen in severe acute conditions like sepsis
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12 week
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Adiponectin
Prazo: 12 week
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Adiponectin is a protein hormone and adipokine produced primarily by fat cells (adipose tissue) that regulates glucose levels, fatty acid breakdown, and inflammation.
It plays a crucial role in enhancing insulin sensitivity and protecting the body against metabolic diseases like Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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12 week
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fetal Abdominal Circumference
Prazo: 12 week
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Fetal Abdominal Circumference (AC) is a routine ultrasound measurement used to monitor fetal growth, estimate fetal weight, and check for growth abnormalities.
It is one of the most reliable indicators of a baby's weight and overall physical development during pregnancy.
Typical Normal Ranges for the AC during the second and third trimesters include:20 Weeks: ~14.5 cm to 16.5 cm 28 Weeks: ~22.5 cm to 25.5 cm 34 Weeks: ~28.0 cm to 31.0 cm 36 Weeks: ~31.0 cm to 34.0 cm
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12 week
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thickness of placenta
Prazo: 12 week
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Placental thickness generally increases linearly by about 1 mm per week of pregnancy, roughly correlating in millimeters to your gestational age in weeks (e.g., 30 mm thick at 30 weeks).
A normal placenta typically reaches a maximum thickness of about 4 cm (40 mm) at full term.Abnormal placental thickness, measured via ultrasound can provide critical clues about maternal and fetal health.
Thick Placenta (>4 cm): A placenta that is too thick can sometimes indicate underlying issues such as maternal diabetes, infection, fetal anemia, or issues with blood flow.Thin Placenta (<2.5 cm): A placenta that is unusually thin, especially in the third trimester, may be a sign of placental insufficiency (where the placenta doesn't provide enough blood and nutrients to the baby) or intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR).
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12 week
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Amniotic Fluid Index
Prazo: 12 week
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The Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI) is an ultrasound measurement used to estimate the amount of amniotic fluid surrounding a baby in the womb.
It serves as a vital indicator of fetal well-being and placental function.
Low AFI (<5 cm): May indicate dehydration, placental issues, or potential issues with fetal kidney development.
It often requires closer monitoring or additional testing.High AFI (>25 cm): May be linked to gestational diabetes, multiple gestations (e.g., twins), or fetal gastrointestinal/swallowing abnormalities.
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12 week
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Gestational age at delivery
Prazo: 39 weeks
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For pregnancies complicated by gestational diabetes, the optimal gestational age for delivery is typically between 38 and 39 weeks for diet-controlled cases, and between 37 and 39 weeks for cases requiring medication or those with maternal complications.
Blood Glucose Control: Women who require insulin or oral medications to regulate glucose generally require earlier delivery (37-38 weeks) compared to those managing through diet alone.
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39 weeks
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Mode of delivery
Prazo: 39 week
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Well-Controlled GDM: If blood sugar levels remain stable and there are no signs of fetal distress, you may be allowed to wait for natural labor to begin up to week 40.Poor Control or Complications: If blood sugar is difficult to manage or the baby is growing too large, your healthcare team may advise an earlier delivery (e.g., at 38 weeks)
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39 week
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Birth weight
Prazo: 39 week
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Babies born to mothers with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) most frequently have higher-than-average birth weights (often between 3.2 kg and 3.7 kg), but can range anywhere from being larger than normal to smaller than average, depending on blood sugar management and placental health.
1. Macrosomia (Large for Gestational Age - LGA)Definition: Birth weight greater than 4.0 kg or above the 90th percentile for gestational age.IRisk: High birth weight can cause delivery complications, including shoulder dystocia (where the baby's shoulder gets stuck in the birth canal), and often requires a Cesarean section.2.
Small for Gestational Age (SGA)Definition: Birth weight below the 10th percentile for gestational age.Incidence: .Risk: While less common than large size, impaired fetal growth can happen, particularly if the GDM causes complications with placental blood flow later in the pregnancy.
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39 week
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Apgar score
Prazo: 39 week
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The Apgar score is a rapid, standardized assessment used to evaluate a newborn's health immediately after birth.
It determines how well the baby tolerated the birthing process and how they are adjusting to life outside the womb.
How It Is ScoredMedical staff assess five criteria (summarized by the mnemonic APGAR).
Each criterion is assigned 0, 1, or 2 points.A - Appearance (Skin Color): 0 = Pale or blue; 1 = Pink body with blue extremities; 2 = Completely pink.P - Pulse (Heart Rate): 0 = Absent; 1 = Below 100 bpm; 2 = Above 100 bpm.G - Grimace (Reflex Irritability): 0 = No response; 1 = Grimace or weak cry to stimulation; 2 = Vigorous cry, sneeze, or cough.A - Activity (Muscle Tone): 0 = Limp or floppy; 1 = Some arm and leg flexion; 2 = Active, spontaneous movement.R - Respiration (Breathing): 0 = Absent; 1 = Slow, irregular, or weak cry; 2 = Strong, lusty cry.
Understanding the Results:7 to 10: Reassuring (normal).4 to 6: Moderately abnormal.0 to 3: Critically low
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39 week
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Rate of neonatal intensive care unit admission
Prazo: 39 week
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NICU admission rates and criteria vary based on location, gestational age, and specific birth circumstances.Conditions like gestational diabetes, pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH), or infections (e.g., sepsis) frequently trigger the need for immediate newborn intensive care
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39 week
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Investigadores
- Investigador principal: Jawaria Iftikhar, phd*, Riphah International University
- Diretor de estudo: Akbar Waheed, PHD, Riphah International University
Datas de registro do estudo
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Datas Principais do Estudo
Início do estudo (Real)
29 de julho de 2026
Conclusão Primária (Estimado)
1 de junho de 2027
Conclusão do estudo (Estimado)
1 de junho de 2027
Datas de inscrição no estudo
Enviado pela primeira vez
8 de junho de 2026
Enviado pela primeira vez que atendeu aos critérios de CQ
8 de junho de 2026
Primeira postagem (Real)
12 de junho de 2026
Atualizações de registro de estudo
Última Atualização Postada (Real)
30 de julho de 2026
Última atualização enviada que atendeu aos critérios de controle de qualidade
29 de julho de 2026
Última verificação
1 de julho de 2026
Mais Informações
Termos relacionados a este estudo
Termos MeSH relevantes adicionais
- Doenças urogenitais
- Doenças do Sistema Endócrino
- Doenças urogenitais femininas e complicações na gravidez
- Doenças Metabólicas
- Complicações na Gravidez
- Distúrbios do Metabolismo da Glicose
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Doenças Nutricionais e Metabólicas
- Diabetes Gestacional
- Produtos químicos orgânicos
- Biguanides
- Guanidinas
- Amidines
- Metformina
Outros números de identificação do estudo
- IIMC/IRB/26/1037 Jawaria
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NÃO
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