Oxidative Stress in Microvascular Dysfunction Following Gestational Diabetes

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseEarly Phase 1
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-50
SponsorAnna Stanhewicz, PhD

About this trial

The purpose of this investigation is to examine the role of oxidative stress in aberrant microvascular function in otherwise healthy women with a history of GDM.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

female sex

18 -50 years old

pregnancy history within 5 years of the study visit

had gestational diabetes diagnosed by their obstetrician and confirmed according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists criteria for gestational diabetes

Disqualifiers

skin diseases

current tobacco/e-cigarette use

diagnosed or suspected hepatic or metabolic disease including diabetes

statin or other cholesterol-lowering medication

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Acetylcholine
  • insulin aspart

Treatment groups

28 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Anna Stanhewicz, PhD

Lead sponsor

University of Iowa

Sponsor institution