CompletedNot Applicable

Impact of Diabetes Subtypes on Urinary Incontinence During Pregnancy and Postpartum: A Study on BMI and Glycemic Control

Turkey (Türkiye)147 participantsStarted 2024-12-10

Plain-language summary

Objective: This study investigated the relationship between diabetes mellitus and urinary incontinence (UI) during pregnancy and postpartum, focusing on metabolic factors like body mass index (BMI) and glycemic control. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, including 147 pregnant women in their third trimester (≥30 weeks). Participants were categorized into type 1 diabetes mellitus (n = 16), type 2 diabetes mellitus (n = 32), gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) (n = 51), and a control group (n = 48). UI was assessed using the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF), and metabolic parameters were retrieved from hospital records. Subgroup comparisons and ROC curve analysis were performed to determine BMI and HbA1c cut-off values for predicting postpartum UI.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 40 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion criteria

. Aged between 18 and 40 years
. Had good physical and mental health.
. Had singleton pregnancy
. Had no history of known urological disorders
. At least 30 weeks gestational aged , pregnants

Exclusion criteria

. multiple pregnancies
. pregnants with chronic kidney disease, and prior urogynecological surgery.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Maternal serum HbA1c levels for pregnancy-related and postpartum UI

Timeframe: From the time of inclusion in the study until the first postpartum month.

BMI for pregnancy-related and postpartum UI

Timeframe: From the time of inclusion in the study until the first postpartum month.

insulin use for pregnancy-related and postpartum UI

Timeframe: From the time of inclusion in the study until the first postpartum month.

maternal age and history of urinary tract infection for pregnancy-related and postpartum UI

Timeframe: From the time of inclusion in the study until the first postpartum month.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06902155

SponsorBaşakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-03-10

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 40 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. Aged between 18 and 40 years
. Had good physical and mental health.
. Had singleton pregnancy
. Had no history of known urological disorders
. At least 30 weeks gestational aged , pregnants

Exclusion criteria

. multiple pregnancies
. pregnants with chronic kidney disease, and prior urogynecological surgery.

What they're measuring

Maternal serum HbA1c levels for pregnancy-related and postpartum UI

Timeframe: From the time of inclusion in the study until the first postpartum month.

BMI for pregnancy-related and postpartum UI

Timeframe: From the time of inclusion in the study until the first postpartum month.

insulin use for pregnancy-related and postpartum UI

Timeframe: From the time of inclusion in the study until the first postpartum month.

maternal age and history of urinary tract infection for pregnancy-related and postpartum UI

Timeframe: From the time of inclusion in the study until the first postpartum month.