Health Condition 1: O244- Gestational diabetes mellitus
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Iron and folic acid (IFA) tablet containing 30 mg elemental iron: IFA tablet containing 30 mg of elemental iron and 500 mcg folic acid to be taken orally once daily (morning) every day
Sponsors
Joe Varghese
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Primigravidae Singleton pregnancy, as a result of natural conception Gestational age: 12-16 weeks Hemoglobin level â?¥ 11 g/dL (non-anemic) Willing to come to CMC, Vellore, for regular antenatal check-up till OGTT is done (at 24-28 weeks gestation).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Previously diagnosed to have diabetes mellitus or found to have a fasting glucose â?¥ 92 mg/dL at first antenatal visit Any major medical illness requiring regular medication (e.g., thyroid disorders, autoimmune conditions etc.) High-risk pregnancy (as determined by the treating obstetrician)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Incidence of GDM in the 2 groups at the end of interventions, as determined by OGTT.Timepoint: At the end of intervention (12 weeks) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Incidence of anemia (Hb â?¤ 10.5 g/dL) in the 2 groupsTimepoint: At the end of the intervention (12 weeks);Changes in iron-related parameters (serum iron, ferritin, transferrin saturation, non-transferrin bound iron [NTBI], and sTFR)Timepoint: At the end of the intervention, compared to baseline. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactJoe Varghese
Christian Medical College
Outcome results
None listed