Pancreas Changes During Pregnancy for Women with Diabetes
Maternal Abdominal Morphology Assessment
Recruiting
Observational Study
Pregnancy Related
Infant Development
Pancreas
Diabetes
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 54
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 87 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for pregnant women who are 14 weeks or less along. Participants will be followed throughout their pregnancy and for one year after giving birth to study how diabetes affects the pancreas in mothers and their babies.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am pregnant with one baby
- I am aged 18 to 54 years
- I am less than 14 weeks pregnant
- I am willing to be followed for one year after delivery
- I plan to stay near Austin for one year after delivery
You may not be able to join if
- I have any implants that are activated by magnets or machines
- I have claustrophobia
- I have other reasons that would prevent me from getting an MRI
- My BMI is 38.0 or higher
- My waist is less than 48 cm
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Previous studies have shown that pancreas size tends to be smaller in individuals with diabetes compared to those without diabetes. The investigators have recently found that pancreas size increases during pregnancy. The MAMA study aims to examine changes in the pancreas that occur during pregnancy, in both pregnant mothers and their babies, and find out how they are affected by maternal diabetes.…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant women, with a singleton gestation
* Age 18 - 54 years at screening
* Gestational age \< 14 weeks
* Willing to commit to 1 year postpartum follow up
* Planning to remain in geographical vicinity of Austin for 1 year after delivery
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of an…
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