Effect of Fiber Supplementation on the Need for Medication With Gestational Diabetes

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-50
SponsorEastern Virginia Medical School

About this trial

The hypotheses to be tested are 1) Fiber supplementation will decrease the need for medication in patients with gestational diabetes, and 2) Fiber supplementation will decrease adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes in these patients. In this study, the investigators will conduct a randomized controlled trial to limit bias in evaluating these hypotheses.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Singleton gestation

Known or new diagnosis of gestational diabetes without reason for medication

Age >=18 to <=50

Disqualifiers

- Non-English as primary language.

Known or suspected fetal anomaly or aneuploidy.

Known lower bowel disorder

Known phenylketonuria

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Fiber

Treatment groups

110 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups