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Role of HbA1c in Predicting Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes

Role of HbA1c in Predicting Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Among Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Women: a Retrospective Study

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06676254
Enrollment
195
Registered
2024-11-06
Start date
2024-06-27
Completion date
2026-06-26
Last updated
2024-11-06

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Gestational Diabetes

Keywords

HbA1c, Gestational diabetes, large for gestational age, shoulder dystocia, caesarean section

Brief summary

This study aims to determine the reference value of HbA1c that can be used to predict adverse pregnancy outcomes. These adverse outcomes include LGA fetus, shoulder dystocia, caesarean section, pre-term birth, pre-eclampsia and fetal neonatal hypoglycaemia.

Detailed description

This study involves the data in our centre concerning women with gestational diabetes mellitus. The diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus is based on NICE guideline whereby the fasting glucose is 5.6 mol/l or more and 2 hours post glucose load 7.8 mol/l or more. The results of HbA1c and fructosamine taken during the antenatal care are documented. Outcomes of the pregnancy are documented such as antenatal complications, mode of delivery, gestational age at delivery, intrapartum and postpartum complications and neonatal complications. The results of this study is hoped to provide information on the optimum targeted levels of HbA1c and fructosamine for patients with gestational diabetes mellitus. This is the gap in knowledge in managing this cohort of patients.

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

National University of Malaysia
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Pregnant woman with singleton pregnancy * Confirmed diagnosis of GDM based on Malaysia CPG (≥5.1/7.8) * HbA1c level taken at least once at any time during the pregnancy * Delivery after 28 weeks gestation

Exclusion criteria

* Major fetal anomaly * Haemoglobin level of ≤9 g/dL (moderate or severe anaemia in pregnancy) * Women with autoimmune diseases * Overt diabetes or pre-existing diabetes

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
To determine the HbA1c reference value in predicting adverse pregnancy outcomesThroughout study up to 1 yearc) To determine the HbA1c value to be used at each trimester in predicting adverse pregnancy outcomes

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
To determine the prevalence of adverse pregnancy outcomes among women with GDMThroughout study up to 1 yearMeasurement of prevalent
To assess the HbA1c value during the diagnosis of GDM and its association with adverse pregnancy outcomesThroughout study up to 1 yearRelationship between HbA1c and adverse pregnancy outcomes

Countries

Malaysia

Contacts

Primary ContactRahana ARahman, MD
drrahana@ukm.edu.my+60391455964

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026