Plain-English translation of NCT06457139 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial studied a simple change in how doctors screen for diabetes in women who developed gestational diabetes (high blood sugar) during pregnancy. Instead of waiting 6 weeks after delivery to do the screening test, researchers tested whether doing the screening while participants were still in the hospital right after birth could be just as accurate and help more women get identified and treated early.
Up to 70% of women with gestational diabetes develop type 2 diabetes later in life, but nearly 40% of women miss their follow-up screening appointments weeks after delivery. This trial examined whether immediate in-hospital screening could catch more cases and make sure no one falls through the cracks—especially women with limited access to healthcare.
Participants were randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group completed a standard 2-hour glucose tolerance test (drinking a sugary liquid and having blood drawn) while still in the hospital after giving birth. The other group received the usual care and completed this same test at their 6-week postpartum follow-up visit. The trial measured whether early screening caught more cases of abnormal glucose metabolism and whether it improved follow-up rates.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 16, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Enrollment target
~116 participants
Started
June 2025
Primary completion
July 2026
Age range
18 Years and older
Sex
Female only
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in August 2026.