This cross-sectional case-control study was conducted in Tuzla State Hospital Obstetrics Clinic in Turkey. The study evaluated 400 pregnant women during their first trimester of pregnancy. Many pregnant women (50-90%) experience nausea and vomiting during their first trimester; however, some patients have a disease called "hyperemesis gravidarum" (HG) characterized by very severe nausea and vomiting that may require hospitalization. resistin" is a peptide which is secreted primarily by human adipocytes and mononuclear cells. Evidence suggests that resistin increases plasma glucose concentration, reduces glucose intake by adipocytes, and promotes insulin resistance. Considering the HG effect on endocrinologic and metabolic complications, we hypothesized that resistin levels in maternal serum may change in the presence of HG; therefore, the aim of the present study was to evaluate these resistin levels during the first trimester and their correlation with HG severity.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
Those who applied in the first trimester and had a mid-trimester OGTT result
Exclusion Criteria:
1\) multifetal pregnancy, 2) fetal chromosomal or structural anomalies, 3) pregestational DM, 4) chronic hypertension or history of preeclampsia, 5) thyroid disease, 5) chronic kidney disease, 6) autoimmune disease, or 7) long-term use of aspirin or glucocorticoids 8) without OGTT results.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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PUQE
Timeframe: Immediately after admission in the first trimester
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06757374
SponsorDr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital