Insulin Resistance and Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

University of Messina100 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to determine whether insulin resistance might affect the pathogenesis of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy since midtrimester. Furthermore, markers of vascular and placental injuries, of oxidative stress and inflammation will be evaluated.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

100

Conditions

Hypertension in Pregnancy Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 45 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * PCOS, BMI\>/=30 * previous pregnancy affected by hypertension or gestational diabetes * thrombophilia * Type I or II diabetes mellitus * autoimmune diseases * twin pregnancy * renal diseases * previous pre-eclampsia in relatives

Locations (1)

University Hospital

Messina, Italy

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