Antenatal Myo-inositol Supplementation in Pre-existing Diabetes
Singapore182 participantsStarted 2025-12
Plain-language summary
This feasibility pilot study aims to gather data that can guide the design of a larger, more comprehensive trial to establish the effects of myo-inositol supplementation on supporting healthy outcomes in pregnancies complicated by Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). It seeks to assess myo-inositol's potential to support fetal and neonatal health, and optimise maternity outcomes as a complementary approach and adjuvant to existing diabetes mellitus therapies, as well as investigate the underlying biological mechanisms.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years – 45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria
* Pregnant women aged 21 years to 45 years old at the time of recruitment
* Ongoing, viable, singleton intrauterine pregnancy
* Between 12+0 days-16+6 days weeks' gestation at recruitment
* T2DM diagnosed by a documented 75g Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) showing a fasting glucose of \>7 mmol/L or 2h glucose \>11.1 mmol/L, or an HbA1C \>6.5%, either prior to pregnancy or during the first 16 weeks of the index pregnancy
* Intend to receive antenatal care and give birth at NUH
* Willing to provide written, informed consent
* Able to swallow capsules and comply with trial procedures
Exclusion Criteria
* Known or suspected fetal aneuploidy or genetic/structural anomaly
* Severe allergy to food items requiring carriage of an Epipen at all times
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.