🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-07-28

Oxidative Stress in Microvascular Dysfunction Following Gestational Diabetes (NCT05946785)

Role of Oxidative Stress in Microvascular Dysfunction Following Gestational Diabetes

🟢 Recruiting Early Phase1 💊 Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Anna Stanhewicz, PhD

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this investigation is to examine the role of oxidative stress in aberrant microvascular function in otherwise healthy women with a history of GDM.

Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (5 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (10 items).

Location: University of Iowa — Iowa City, Iowa

Age range: 18 Years to 50 Years

🧪 Interventions in This Study

📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Check every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).

Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:

  • EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • skin diseases
  • current tobacco/e-cigarette use
  • diagnosed or suspected hepatic or metabolic disease including diabetes
  • statin or other cholesterol-lowering medication
  • current antihypertensive medication
  • history of preeclampsia or gestational hypertension
  • current pregnancy
  • body mass index \<18.5 kg/m2
  • allergy to materials used during the experiment.(e.g. latex), known allergies to study drugs.

🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of Iowa — Iowa City, Iowa

📞 Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (319) 467-1732

Email: anna-stanhewicz@uiowa.edu

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

💰 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 § 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.

💡 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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