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Insulin Resistance and Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified by University of Messina, January 2007

Sponsored by: University of Messina
Information provided by: University of Messina
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00412230
  Purpose

The purpose of this study is to determine whether insulin resistance might affect the pathogenesis of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy since midtrimester. Furthermore, markers of vascular and placental injuries, of oxidative stress and inflammation will be evaluated.


Condition
Hypertension Syndromes in Pregnancy
Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy

MedlinePlus related topics:   Diabetes    Diabetes and Pregnancy    High Blood Pressure   

ChemIDplus related topics:   Insulin   

U.S. FDA Resources

Study Type:   Observational
Study Design:   Natural History, Longitudinal, Case Control, Retrospective/Prospective Study
Official Title:   The Role of Insulin Resistance in Gestational Hypertension and in Preeclampsia.

Further study details as provided by University of Messina:

Study Start Date:   October 2006

  Eligibility
Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years to 45 Years
Genders Eligible for Study:   Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • PCOS, BMI>/=30,
  • previous pregnancy affected by hypertension or gestational diabetes,
  • thrombophilia,
  • Type I or II diabetes mellitus,
  • autoimmune diseases,
  • twin pregnancy,
  • renal diseases,
  • previous pre-eclampsia in relatives.
  Contacts and Locations

Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00412230

Contacts
Contact: Rosario D'Anna, Associate Professor     00390902213266     rosariodanna@tin.it    

Locations
Italy
University Hospital     Recruiting
      Messina, Italy, 98121
University Hospital     Recruiting
      Messina, Italy, 98121
      Principal Investigator: Antonio De Vivo, MD            

Sponsors and Collaborators
University of Messina

Investigators
Study Director:     Rosario D'Anna, Associate Professor     University of Messina    
  More Information

Study ID Numbers:   120254
First Received:   December 15, 2006
Last Updated:   January 25, 2007
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:   NCT00412230
Health Authority:   Italy: Ministry of Health

Keywords provided by University of Messina:
Pre-eclampsia  
Gestational diabetes  
Insulin resistance  
hypertension in pregnancy  

Study placed in the following topic categories:
Pregnancy Complications
Metabolic Diseases
Eclampsia
Diabetes Mellitus
Vascular Diseases
Pre-Eclampsia
Endocrine System Diseases
Diabetes, Gestational
Preeclampsia
Insulin
Hyperinsulinism
Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced
Pregnancy toxemia /hypertension
Endocrinopathy
Insulin Resistance
Metabolic disorder
Glucose Metabolism Disorders
Pregnancy in Diabetics
Hypertension

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Cardiovascular Diseases

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 05, 2008




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