๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-05-05

Growth Hormone Resistance of Beta-cells A (NCT06571487)

Growth Hormone Resistance of Beta-cells in Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of the research study is to better understand how beta-cells (cells in the pancreas that make insulin and help regulate blood sugar) respond to growth hormone in people with a personal history of gestational diabetes (high blood sugar in pregnancy) at the University of Missouri. The aim of the study is to advance understanding of how growth hormone affects beta-cells and risk factors for developing gestational diabetes.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Missouri School of Medicine โ€” Columbia, Missouri

Age range: 18 Years to 45 Years

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of Missouri School of Medicine โ€” Columbia, Missouri

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (573) 884-6852

Email: ahmc4@health.missouri.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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