Smartphone application for women with gestational diabetes mellitus: a study protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial

Introduction The promotion of a healthy diet, physical activity and measurement of blood glucose levels are essential components in the care for women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Smartphones offer a new way to promote health behaviour. The main aim is to investigate if the use of the P...

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Main Authors: Borgen, Iren, Garnweidner-Holme, Lisa, Flem Jacobsen, Anne, Bjerkan, Kirsti, Fayyad, Seraj, Joranger, Pål, Lilleengen, Anne Marie, Mosdøl, Annhild, Noll, Josef, Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova, Terragni, Laura, Torheim, Liv Elin, Lukasse, Mirjam
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Summary:Introduction The promotion of a healthy diet, physical activity and measurement of blood glucose levels are essential components in the care for women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Smartphones offer a new way to promote health behaviour. The main aim is to investigate if the use of the Pregnant+ app, in addition to standard care, results in better blood glucose levels compared with current standard care only, for women with GDM. Methods and analysis This randomised controlled trial will include 230 pregnant women with GDM followed up at 5 outpatient departments (OPD) in the greater Oslo Region. Women with a 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) ≥9 mmol/L, who own a smartphone, understand Norwegian, Urdu or Somali and are