Risk Factors and Diagnostic Performance of Predictors as a Screening Technique for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a condition that can have negative impacts on both mother and baby. Detecting GDM early is crucial, and fasting plasma glucose (FPG) has been suggested as a possible screening method. This retrospective cross-sectional study aims to investigate potential risk factors and complications associated with GDM. Additionally, it aims to establish the diagnostic performance of predictive factors as a screening method for GDM.

Methods Data were collected from the medical records of 247 pregnant women who visited high-risk pregnancy outpatient clinics at King Abdul-Aziz Medical City in Jeddah between 2021 and 2022. The study investigated potential risk factors and complications associated with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), including impaired fasting glucose/impaired glucose tolerance (IFG/IGT), family history of diabetes mellitus (DM), and medical conditions. Moreover, the study evaluated the diagnostic performance of potential predictors as screening techniques for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

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Key information

Conditions

Gestational Diabetes Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes, Gestational Endocrine System Diseases Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Glucose Metabolism Disorders Metabolic Diseases Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Pregnancy Complications Urogenital Diseases

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Fatimah Khobrani

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

About this study

This study was a hospital-based retrospective cross-sectional study. The study was conducted at the clinic of King Abdul-Aziz Medical City, a tertiary care hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected from the target population through the use of medical records.

Study Population For this study, the investigators looked at all pregnant patients who visited high-risk pregnancy outpatient clinics at King Abdul-Aziz Medical City in Jeddah from 2021 to 2022. Our focus was on singleton pregnant women who received prenatal care services in Obstetrics clinics at King Abdul-Aziz Medical City. However, to ensure accurate and valid results, the investigators excluded pregnant women with diabetes mellitus or autoimmune diseases. By examining this specific population of pregnant women, the investigators aimed to investigate potential risk factors and complications associated with high-risk pregnancies.

Sampling technique and size:

The sampling technique for this study is non-probability consecutive sampling, which will include all pregnant patients who visited high-risk pregnancy outpatient clinics at King Abdul-Aziz Medical City in Jeddah from 2021 to 2022. The study aims to collect data from all members of the target population instead of sampling from a larger population.

Data Collection Technique and Tool The data collection tool was developed and face-validated by two consultants in the field. The tool was designed to collect data from the medical records of the participants, including their fasting blood glucose (FBG) levels and oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) results. The tool was also used to collect information about the participants' obstetric history, demographic characteristics, and medical conditions

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Singleton pregnant women who received prenatal care services in Obstetrics clinics at king Abdul-Aziz medical city.

Exclusion criteria

Pregnant known to have diabetes mellitus.
Participant with Autoimmune disease.

Treatment and study plan

75 g glucose tolerance test

Other

Pregnant patient who visited obstetric clinic , who did 75 g glucose tolerance test

Primary outcomes

Complications associated with gestational diabetes mellitus

Time frame: 1 year

The study investigated potential risk factors and complications associated with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), including impaired fasting glucose/impaired glucose tolerance (IFG/IGT), family history of diabetes mellitus (DM), and medical conditions.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

King Abdulaziz Medical City

Other Gov

Registry information

Official study title

Risk Factors and Diagnostic Performance of Predictors as a Screening Technique for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study.

Important dates

Study start: 2022
Primary completion: 2023
Study completion: 2023
First posted: Oct 31, 2023
Registry last updated: Oct 31, 2023

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