A pregnancy intervention to reduce postprandial glucose excursions in the primary prevention of paediatric obesity

A pregnancy intervention to reduce postprandial glucose excursions in the primary prevention of paediatric obesity: a randomised controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN10344179

Enrollment

1650

Registered

2007-02-09

Start date

2008-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2017-10-16

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Conditions

Pregnancy, obesity Pregnancy and Childbirth Pregnancy

Interventions

A conventional healthy diet or a low glycaemic index diet from 12 to 16 weeks gestation for the remainder of pregnancy.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Healthy pregnant women at 12 to 16 weeks gestation who agree to be randomised

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Women with pre-gestational diabetes 2. Multiple birth 3. Assisted reproduction 4. Special diet or referred to a dietitian for other reasons

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Prevalence of large gestational age at birth (more than 90th centile) 2. Prevalence of childhood obesity as determined by BMI	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Prevalence of gestational diabetes 2. Ponderal index 3. Prevalence of 'small for gestational age'	—

Countries

Australia

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026