Frequency of Glucose Monitoring in Labor

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai100 enrolled

Overview

The aim of this study is to assess rates of neonatal hypoglycemia with differing intrapartum glucose protocols. Currently at this time there is no guidance from professional medical organizations about when and how frequent to assess maternal glucose levels intrapartum. Several institutions have no protocols in place. The study will be a randomized controlled trial placing patients with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) in "frequent" vs "infrequent" glucose monitoring intrapartum and assessing neonatal glucose levels at birth.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

100

Conditions

Neonatal Hypoglycemia

Interventions

FingerstickOTHER

Fingerstick to check glucose value during labor.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * All female patients of reproductive age who have the diagnosis GDM * Patient with singleton gestation presenting in labor or for induction Exclusion Criteria: * Patients below the age of 18 * Multiple gestation pregnancy * Patients undergoing scheduled c-section

Locations (1)

Mount Sinai West Hospital

New York, New York, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Neonatal Hypoglycemia

Glucose values of neonate measured in mg/dL

Time frame: end of study at 6 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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