RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07372872

Feasibility Testing of the "MyGlucoCare" Smartphone App for Women With Gestational Diabetes

Development and Feasibility Testing of the "MyGlucoCare" Smartphone-Based Self-Management for Personalised Support of Women With Gestational Diabetes

Sponsor

Hong Kong Metropolitan University

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

May 1, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)

Summary

The goal of this pilot study is to test the feasibility and preliminary impact of "MyGlucoCare," a smartphone-based program designed to support women with gestational diabetes (GDM). The main questions it aims to answer are: Is the "MyGlucoCare" program practical and acceptable for participants? Does it show preliminary signs of improving self-management, blood sugar control, and well-being in women with gestational diabetes (GDM)? Researchers will conduct a single-arm study to gather initial data on the program's use and effects, which will be used to plan a larger future clinical trial. Participants will: Use the "MyGlucoCare" app for 8-12 weeks during their pregnancy. Receive personalized education, support from a clinician, and access to a moderated peer group through the app. Complete questionnaires and log health data via the app at the start, near the end of pregnancy, and after giving birth. Some participants will also take part in an interview to share their feedback on the program.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

Pregnant women diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) via a 75g Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT), conducted between 24 and 28 weeks of gestation (Hong Kong College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2016).
Aged 18 years or older.
Own a smartphone with reliable internet access.
Able to read and understand Chinese.

Exclusion Criteria4

Pre-existing diagnosis of Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Known major fetal anomaly.
Concurrent enrollment in any other structured GDM self-management intervention.
Severe mental health conditions.

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Interventions

DEVICEMyGlucoCare

The "MyGlucoCare" intervention is a comprehensive, technology-facilitated program delivered over 8 to 12 weeks. It integrates three core components to provide holistic and personalised support for women with gestational diabetes (GDM).