Poi for Mama: Improving Maternal Microbiome and GDM Risk
Poi for Mama: a Pilot to Improve Maternal Microbiome and Gestational Diabetes Risk
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
Pregnancy
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 50 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Hawaii · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for pregnant women between 10 and 24 weeks along who want to help reduce gestational diabetes risk. Participants will eat one pound of fermented poi each day for four weeks and receive nutrition education through text messages.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am at least 10 weeks pregnant
- I can read and write in English
- I am at least 18 years old
- I own a smartphone
- I live on the windward side of O'ahu
- I can complete study activities
You may not be able to join if
- I am less than 10 weeks pregnant or already in the third trimester
- I have pre-existing health conditions
- I cannot read and write in English
- I am under 18 years old
- I do not own a smartphone
- I do not live on the windward side of O'ahu
- I cannot complete study activities
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
This investigator-initiated, non-randomized pilot study evaluates the effect of daily consumption of fermented poi on the maternal microbiome and gestational diabetes risk during pregnancy. Fifty pregnant participants between approximately 12 and 24 weeks of gestation will receive one pound of poi daily for four weeks, accompanied by culturally tailored nutrition education delivered via secure tex…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Be at least 10 weeks into their pregnancy
* have no pre-existing health conditions
* Be able to read and write in English
* be at least18 years of age
* Own a smartphone
* Live on the windward side of O'ahu
* Be able to complete study activities
Exclusion Criteria:
* Less th…
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