Metformin for the Treatment of Diabetes in Pregnancy

Overview[ - collapse ][ - ]

Purpose The purpose of this study is to determine whether metformin is effective and safe in the treatment of diabetes in pregnancy.
ConditionGestational Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
InterventionDrug: metformin
PhasePhase 3
SponsorSoroka University Medical Center
Responsible PartySoroka University Medical Center
ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT00414245
First ReceivedDecember 20, 2006
Last UpdatedDecember 20, 2006
Last verifiedDecember 2006

Tracking Information[ + expand ][ + ]

First Received DateDecember 20, 2006
Last Updated DateDecember 20, 2006
Start DateJanuary 2007
Estimated Primary Completion DateNot Provided
Current Primary Outcome Measures
  • glycemic control
  • pregnancy complications
Current Secondary Outcome MeasuresNot Provided

Descriptive Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Brief TitleMetformin for the Treatment of Diabetes in Pregnancy
Official TitleMetformin for the Treatment of Diabetes in Pregnancy
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether metformin is effective and safe in the
treatment of diabetes in pregnancy.
Detailed DescriptionNot Provided
Study TypeInterventional
Study PhasePhase 3
Study DesignAllocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
Condition
  • Gestational Diabetes
  • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
InterventionDrug: metformin
Study Arm (s)Not Provided

Recruitment Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Recruitment StatusNot yet recruiting
Estimated Enrollment200
Estimated Completion DateNot Provided
Estimated Primary Completion DateNot Provided
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- pregnant women

- GDM A2

- diabetes mellitus type 2

- singleton pregnancy

Exclusion Criteria:

- diabetic nephropathy or proliferative retinopathy

- cannot swallow tablets
GenderFemale
Ages18 Years
Accepts Healthy VolunteersNo
ContactsContact: Boaz Sheizaf, MD
972-54-2401191
bsheizaf@bgu.ac.il
Location CountriesIsrael

Administrative Information[ + expand ][ + ]

NCT Number NCT00414245
Other Study ID Numberssor434306ctil
Has Data Monitoring CommitteeNot Provided
Information Provided BySoroka University Medical Center
Study SponsorSoroka University Medical Center
CollaboratorsBen-Gurion University of the Negev
Investigators Principal Investigator: Boaz Sheizaf, MD division of obstetrics and gynecology, soroka university medical center
Verification DateDecember 2006

Locations[ + expand ][ + ]

Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Soroka University Medical Center
Beer-Sheva, Israel
Contact: Boaz Sheizaf, MD | 972-54-2401191 | bsheizaf@bgu.ac.il
Principal Investigator: Boaz Sheizaf, MD
Not yet recruiting