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Gestational Diabetes clinical trials

Every US clinical trial registered for Gestational Diabetes — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.

42 US clinical trials · 27 currently recruiting

The research picture

Gestational Diabetes has 42 registered US clinical trials, 27 of them open to new participants right now — about 64% of the total.

27
recruiting participants now
64%
of trials open to enrollment
4
in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
4
top sponsor: Anna Stanhewicz, PhD

Counts reflect the public ClinicalTrials.gov registry as last mirrored by PlainTrial. Status and phase are reported by each study's sponsor. This is reference information, not medical advice.

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING NA 1,440 participants

Delivering HOPE (Helping Women Optimize Prenatal Equity)

University of Arkansas

NCT06814509

RECRUITING NA 828 participants

Intensive Glycemic Targets in Overweight and Obese Women With Gestational Diabetes

Indiana University

NCT05124808

RECRUITING NA 722 participants

Strategies for Implementing a Postpartum Lifestyle Intervention in WIC Clinics

Tulane University

NCT06116149

RECRUITING NA 430 participants

Strict Versus Permissive Thresholds for Initiation of Pharmacotherapy in Gestational Diabetes (START 2)

Thomas Jefferson University

NCT06419803

RECRUITING NA 430 participants

Strict Versus Permissive Thresholds for Initiation of Pharmacotherapy in Gestational Diabetes

Thomas Jefferson University

NCT06419777

RECRUITING Phase 4 416 participants

Gestational Diabetes and Pharmacotherapy (GAP)

Medical College of Wisconsin

NCT03527537

RECRUITING Phase 2 336 participants

DETERMINE: Detemir vs NPH

University of California, Los Angeles

NCT05124457

RECRUITING 300 participants

Immediate Postpartum Glucose Tolerance Testing

MemorialCare Health System

NCT04199676

RECRUITING NA 250 participants

Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Food is Medicine Community Health Worker Program for Pregnant Women

Christiana Care Health Services

NCT06180811

RECRUITING NA 200 participants

iGlucose® Remote Patient Monitoring Device as an Adjunct to Routine Glucose Meter Devices for Glycemic Management and Control in Gestational Diabetes

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

NCT04206748

RECRUITING NA 176 participants

Single vs Multi-Dose Insulin for Glycemic Control (SUGAR)

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

NCT07171684

RECRUITING Phase 4 130 participants

GDM: Insulin with or Without Metformin?

University of Virginia

NCT06781775

RECRUITING NA 116 participants

Preventing T2DM After GDM With Immediate Postpartum Screening

University of Massachusetts, Worcester

NCT06457139

RECRUITING NA 104 participants

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Diabetes Screening Immediately Postpartum (DIP) and Follow Up PP CARE

Ohio State University

NCT05909046

RECRUITING NA 100 participants

Preventing Obstetric Complications With Dietary Intervention

Medical College of Wisconsin

NCT06320054

RECRUITING NA 80 participants

Evaluating the Efficacy of GPT-based Nutrition and Diabetic Counseling in Gestational Diabetes Management: A Randomized Controlled Trial (AIM-GDM)

Montefiore Medical Center

NCT06582719

RECRUITING NA 70 participants

Glucose Empowerment Through Monitoring and Social Support in Pregnancy

Tufts Medical Center

NCT07009704

RECRUITING 50 participants

Relationship Between Aspirin Metabolism and Markers of Metabolic Dysfunction Among Pregnant Persons at Risk of Pre-eclampsia

University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine

NCT06802861

RECRUITING NA 40 participants

Nutrition Optimization and Community Upliftment for Postpartum Recovery

Johns Hopkins University

NCT06445530

RECRUITING Early Phase 1 40 participants

Role of ET-1, Physical Activity, and Sedentary Behavior in Microvascular Dysfunction Following GDM

Anna Stanhewicz, PhD

NCT06547619

RECRUITING 40 participants

Pregnancy and Postpartum CGM in GDM

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

NCT07174245

RECRUITING Early Phase 1 40 participants

Role of NADPH Oxidase in Microvascular Dysfunction Following GDM

Anna Stanhewicz, PhD

NCT05946798

RECRUITING 30 participants

Growth Hormone Resistance of Beta-cells

University of Missouri-Columbia

NCT06571487

RECRUITING Early Phase 1 30 participants

Metformin for the Treatment of Microvascular Dysfunction After Gestational Diabetes

Anna Stanhewicz, PhD

NCT05917587

RECRUITING Early Phase 1 28 participants

Oxidative Stress in Microvascular Dysfunction Following Gestational Diabetes

Anna Stanhewicz, PhD

NCT05946785

RECRUITING 20 participants

Early Investigation of Glucose Monitoring After Gestational Diabetes Pilot

Ohio State University

NCT06184373

RECRUITING Phase 4 13 participants

Exenatide Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics in Gestational Diabetes

Maisa N. Feghali, MD

NCT05482789

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 2,179 participants

Glycemic Observation and Metabolic Outcomes in Mothers and Offspring

Northwestern University

NCT04860336

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 1,200 participants

Dilapan-S®: A Multicenter US E-registry

Medicem Technology s.r.o.

NCT04451109

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 117 participants

Group Versus Traditional Prenatal Care for Diabetes

Washington University School of Medicine

NCT03301792

COMPLETED NA 2,480 participants

Diabetes Prevention Strategies in Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)

Kaiser Permanente

NCT01344278

COMPLETED NA 200 participants

Fasting Versus Fed: Effect of Oral Intake Prior to the Glucose Tolerance Test in Pregnancy

Stanford University

NCT04547023

COMPLETED 118 participants

Oral Glucose Tolerance Testing After Gestational Diabetes

MetroHealth Medical Center

NCT02082301

COMPLETED NA 105 participants

A Study on the Use of Real -Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring (RT-CGM) in Gestational Diabetes

University of Washington

NCT04803357

COMPLETED NA 100 participants

Randomized Trial to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Nurse Case Management

Johns Hopkins University

NCT00295256

COMPLETED NA 84 participants

Diabetes Group Prenatal Care

Washington University School of Medicine

NCT02444325

COMPLETED Early Phase 1 40 participants

Soy Supplementation and Gestational Diabetes

University of Massachusetts, Boston

NCT02806739

COMPLETED NA 40 participants

SWEET: Postpartum Navigation After GDM

Northwestern University

NCT04583839

COMPLETED NA 28 participants

Magnesium Supplementation in the Second Trimester of Pregnancy to Overweight and Obese Individuals

University of California, Los Angeles

NCT01510665

COMPLETED Phase 3 27 participants

Safety and Efficacy of Insulin Aspart vs. Regular Human Insulin in Gestational Diabetes

Novo Nordisk A/S

NCT00065130

COMPLETED NA 20 participants

Maternal Health Diabetes Prevention Study

Tulane University

NCT05343494

COMPLETED NA 7 participants

Postpartum Weight Loss and Exercise (PRIDE)

Pennington Biomedical Research Center

NCT01296516

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Phase 1 5
Phase 2 1
Phase 3 1
Phase 4 3

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Gestational Diabetes Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 42 US studies indexed under Gestational Diabetes, and 27 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 64% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

The phase distribution for Gestational Diabetes shows 4 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 6 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

Top sponsor activity for Gestational Diabetes is led by Anna Stanhewicz, PhD with 4 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 42 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Gestational Diabetes?

PlainTrial tracks 42 US clinical trials for Gestational Diabetes, of which 27 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Gestational Diabetes?

Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.

Is this data current?

Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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