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Protocol summary

Study aim
The aim of this study is to determine the effects of combined omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D supplementation on metabolic profiles and pregnancy outcomes in patients with gestational diabetes.
Design
Study design: Parallel double-blind (both patients and researchers) randomized controlled trial. Random assignment will be done by the use of computer-generated random numbers.
Settings and conduct
Population and sample size: 120 patients with gestational diabetes of eligible and referred to Alavi Clinic affiliated to Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran in the study will be selected.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with gestational diabetes and aged 18 to 40 years will be included in this study. Exclusion criteria: Taking omega-3 fatty acids supplements, insulin therapy, placenta abruption, pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, hypo and hyperthyroidism and Smokers
Intervention groups
Intervention: Patients will be assigned to receive either combined omega-3 fatty acids or vitamin D (n=30), omega-3 fatty acids (n=30), vitamin D supplements (n=30) and placebo (n=30). Combined omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D supplements and placebos capsules are similar in shape and size.
Main outcome variables
Outcomes: Inflammatory factors (primary outcomes), and oxidative stress factors and pregnancy outcomes will be quantified at study baseline and at the end of the trial.

General information

Reason for update
Unfortunately, due to carelessness, update request was done after publishing paper. In addition, the requested changes are in accordance with the approved proposal and with the coordination of Vice Chancellor of Research of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences
Acronym
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number: IRCT201701305623N106
Registration date: 2017-02-09, 1395/11/21
Registration timing: retrospective

Last update: 2019-11-10, 1398/08/19
Update count: 1
Registration date
2017-02-09, 1395/11/21
Registrant information
Name
Zatollah Asemi
Name of organization / entity
Kashan University of Medical Sciences
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 36 1534 3570
Email address
asemi_z@kaums.ac.ir
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Vice chancellor for research, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences
Expected recruitment start date
2016-09-08, 1395/06/18
Expected recruitment end date
2016-11-08, 1395/08/18
Actual recruitment start date
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Actual recruitment end date
empty
Trial completion date
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Scientific title
Clinical trial of the effect of combined omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D supplementation compared with the placebo on metabolic profiles and pregnancy outcomes in patients with gestational diabetes
Public title
Effect of supplementation in treatment of patients with gestational diabetes
Purpose
Treatment
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:
Patients with gestational diabetes Age range of 18 to 40 years
Exclusion criteria:
Taking omega-3 fatty acids supplements Insulin therapy Placenta abruption Pre-eclampsia Eclampsia Hypo and hyperthyroidism Smokers
Age
From 18 years old to 40 years old
Gender
Female
Phase
3
Groups that have been masked
  • Participant
  • Investigator
  • Outcome assessor
Sample size
Target sample size: 120
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
Randomized
Randomization description
Randomization will be done by the use of computer-generated random numbers.
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Double blinded
Blinding description
Randomization and allocation will be concealed from the researchers and participants until the final analyses are completed. Another person at the gynecology clinics, who is not involved in the trial and not aware of random sequences, will be assigned the participants to the numbered bottles of capsules.Participants, investigators or the assessors of the outcomes are unaware of the study groups.The appearance of the placebo capsule is indistinguishable in color, shape, size, and packaging, smell and taste from vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids capsules.
Placebo
Used
Assignment
Parallel
Other design features

Secondary Ids

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Ethics committees

1

Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
Ethics committee of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences
Street address
Ardabil University of Medical Sciences
City
Ardabil
Province
Ardabil
Postal code
5613974156
Approval date
2016-09-07, 1395/06/17
Ethics committee reference number
IR.ARUMS.REC.1395.35

Health conditions studied

1

Description of health condition studied
Gestational diabetes
ICD-10 code
E28.2
ICD-10 code description
Diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, unspecified

Primary outcomes

1

Description
Hs-CRP
Timepoint
At the beginning of the study and after 6 weeks of intervention
Method of measurement
Elisa kit

2

Description
Nitric oxide
Timepoint
At the beginning of the study and after 6 weeks of intervention
Method of measurement
Spectrophotometry

Secondary outcomes

1

Description
Total antioxidant
Timepoint
At the beginning of the study and after 6 weeks of intervention
Method of measurement
Spectrophotometry

2

Description
Glutathione
Timepoint
At the beginning of the study and after 6 weeks of intervention
Method of measurement
Spectrophotometry

3

Description
Malondialdehyde
Timepoint
At the beginning of the study and after 6 weeks of intervention
Method of measurement
Spectrophotometry

4

Description
Newborns' weight
Timepoint
The first 24 h after birth
Method of measurement
Scale

5

Description
Newborn length
Timepoint
The first 24 h after birth
Method of measurement
Girth measuring tape

6

Description
Polyhydramnios
Timepoint
After the intervention
Method of measurement
Sonography

7

Description
Apgar score
Timepoint
Delivery time
Method of measurement
Clinical observation

8

Description
Newborn's bilirubin
Timepoint
Delivery time
Method of measurement
Enzymatic kit

9

Description
Newborns' hospitalization
Timepoint
After delivery
Method of measurement
Medical record

10

Description
Maternal pre-eclampsia
Timepoint
After delivery
Method of measurement
Medical record

Intervention groups

1

Description
Intervention group: Combined 2000 mg omega-3 fatty acids daily (Zahravi, Tabriz, Iran) and 50000 IU vitamin D every 2 weeks (Zahravi, Tabriz, Iran), for 6 weeks orally.
Category
Treatment - Drugs

2

Description
Intervention group: 2000 mg omega-3 fatty acids daily (Zahravi, Tabriz, Iran), for 6 weeks orally.
Category
Treatment - Drugs

3

Description
Intervention group: 5000 IU vitamin D every 2 weeks (Zahravi, Tabriz, Iran), for 6 weeks orally.
Category
Treatment - Drugs

4

Description
Control group: Omega-3 placebo daily (Zahravi, Tabriz, Iran) and vitamin D placebo every 2 weeks (Zahravi, Tabriz, Iran), for 6 weeks orally.
Category
Treatment - Drugs

Recruitment centers

1

Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Alavi Clinic
Full name of responsible person
Maryamalsadat Razavi
Street address
Pasdaran Avenue, Ardabil
City
Ardabil
Province
Ardabil
Postal code
5613974156
Phone
+98 45 3324 8888
Email
alavi@arums.ac.ir

Sponsors / Funding sources

1

Sponsor
Name of organization / entity
Vice chancellor for research, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Sharam Habibzadeh
Street address
Ardabil University of Medical Sciences
City
Ardabil
Province
Ardabil
Postal code
56189-85991
Phone
+98 45 3353 4776
Email
research@arums.ac.ir
Grant name
Grant code / Reference number
Is the source of funding the same sponsor organization/entity?
Yes
Title of funding source
Vice chancellor for research, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences
Proportion provided by this source
100
Public or private sector
Public
Domestic or foreign origin
Domestic
Category of foreign source of funding
empty
Country of origin
Type of organization providing the funding
Academic

Person responsible for general inquiries

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Kashan University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Zatollah Asemi
Position
Ghotbe Ravandi Boulevard, Kashan
Latest degree
Ph.D.
Other areas of specialty/work
Nutrition
Street address
Ghotbe Ravandi Boulevard, Kashan
City
Kashan
Province
Isfehan
Postal code
81151-87159
Phone
+98 31 5546 3378
Email
asemi_z@kaums.ac.ir

Person responsible for scientific inquiries

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Kashan University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Zatollah Asemi
Position
PhD of Nutrition
Latest degree
Ph.D.
Other areas of specialty/work
Nutrition
Street address
Ghotbe Ravandi Boulevard, Kashan
City
Kashan
Province
Isfehan
Postal code
81151-87159
Phone
+98 31 5546 3378
Fax
Email
asemi_z@kaums.ac.ir
Web page address

Person responsible for updating data

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Kashan University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Zatollah Asemi
Position
PhD of Nutrition
Latest degree
Ph.D.
Other areas of specialty/work
Nutrition
Street address
Ghotbe Ravandi Boulevard, Kashan
City
Kashan
Province
Isfehan
Postal code
81151-87159
Phone
+98 31 5546 3378
Fax
Email
asemi_z@kaums.ac.ir
Web page address

Sharing plan

Deidentified Individual Participant Data Set (IPD)
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Study Protocol
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Statistical Analysis Plan
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Informed Consent Form
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Clinical Study Report
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Analytic Code
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Data Dictionary
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
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