Clinical Trial: Insulin Resistance and Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Observational

Official Title: The Role of Insulin Resistance in Gestational Hypertension and in Preeclampsia.

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to determine whether insulin resistance might affect the pathogenesis of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy since midtrimester. Furthermore, markers of vascular and placental injuries, of oxidative stress and inflammation will be evaluated.

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Sponsor: University of Messina

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Information By: University of Messina

Dates:
Date Received: December 15, 2006
Date Started: October 2006
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Last Updated: February 17, 2009
Last Verified: February 2009