Injection Ports vs Single-Use Needles for Insulin in Pregnancy: Effects on Adherence and Satisfaction

NANot yet recruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

44

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

October 31, 2025

Primary Completion Date

October 31, 2026

Study Completion Date

October 31, 2026

Conditions
Gestatiaonl Diabetes MellitusPregnancyDiabetes in PregnancyInsulin Dependent Diabetes MellitusInsulin
Interventions
DEVICE

Injection Port for Insulin Administration

For two weeks, participants will use an injection port device for all prescribed insulin doses during pregnancy. The port is inserted and replaced approximately every 3 days. Insulin is delivered through the port using standard syringes or insulin pens, eliminating the need for multiple daily needle sticks.

DEVICE

Single-Use Insulin Needles

For two weeks, participants will use standard single-use disposable needles for all prescribed insulin doses during pregnancy. A new sterile needle will be used for each injection, consistent with routine clinical practice.

Trial Locations (1)

78705

University of Texas at Austin, Dell Medical School, Austin

All Listed Sponsors
lead

University of Texas at Austin

OTHER