Health Condition 1: O992- Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Diabetes MOM: Gestational Diabetes during pregnancy, presents risks to both mother and baby, requiring careful management. This research focuses on developing a mobile app to support di
Sponsors
Saveetha medical college and hospitals
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Pregnant women diagnosed with GDM. 2.Age 18-45years. 3.access to smartphones.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Women with pre-existing Type-1/ Type-2 diabetes prior to pregnancy. 2.Women with significant high risk obstetrics conditions like pre-eclampsia, twin pregnancy. 3.Women with major medical conditions (e.g., chronic kidney disease, uncontrolled hypertension ,heart disease) that could complicate gestational diabetes management. 4.Without access to smartphones
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improved Glycemic Control: Measured by average blood glucose levels, time in range (TIR), and HbA1c reduction during pregnancy. 2.Reduction in Pregnancy Complications: Assessed by the incidence of gestational diabetes-related complications such as preeclampsia, macrosomia, preterm birth, and neonatal hypoglycemia. 3.User Engagement and Adherence: Evaluated through app usage metrics, frequency of glucose monitoring, dietary tracking, and adherence to exercise recommendations.Timepoint: Glycemic Control at 4 Weeks after using the app.Measured by mean fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels and Percentage of patients achieving target glycemic levels | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Maternal and Fetal Health Indicators: Birth weight, Apgar scores, NICU admissions, and maternal weight gain during pregnancy. 2. Quality of Life and Psychological Well-being: Assessed through validated patient-reported outcome measures (e.g., stress, anxiety, and self-efficacy in diabetes management). 3. Healthcare Utilization: Frequency of emergency visits, unplanned hospital admissions, and need for insulin or medication adjustments. 4. Health Literacy and Knowledge Improvement: Measured by pre- and post-intervention surveys assessing understanding of gestational diabetes and self-management skills.Timepoint: For a period of 6months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
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Saveetha medical college and hospitals
Outcome results
None listed