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metformin and Stillbirth

metformin has been researched along with Stillbirth in 5 studies

Metformin: A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)
metformin : A member of the class of guanidines that is biguanide the carrying two methyl substituents at position 1.

Stillbirth: The event that a FETUS is born dead or stillborn.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"We evaluated the risk of major birth defects and pregnancy losses in a cohort of pregnant women exposed to metformin during the first trimester for different indications relative to a matched unexposed reference group."7.88Pregnancy outcomes in women on metformin for diabetes or other indications among those seeking teratology information services. ( Amar, E; Baud, D; Beau-Salinas, F; Bernard, N; Buclin, T; Cassina, M; Csajka, C; Dautriche, A; De Santis, M; Duman, MK; Dunstan, H; Eleftheriou, G; Hernandez-Diaz, S; Kaplan, YC; Klinger, G; Maňáková, E; Panchaud, A; Passier, A; Pistelli, A; Rothuizen, LE; Rousson, V; Vial, T; Winterfeld, U, 2018)
"We evaluated the risk of major birth defects and pregnancy losses in a cohort of pregnant women exposed to metformin during the first trimester for different indications relative to a matched unexposed reference group."3.88Pregnancy outcomes in women on metformin for diabetes or other indications among those seeking teratology information services. ( Amar, E; Baud, D; Beau-Salinas, F; Bernard, N; Buclin, T; Cassina, M; Csajka, C; Dautriche, A; De Santis, M; Duman, MK; Dunstan, H; Eleftheriou, G; Hernandez-Diaz, S; Kaplan, YC; Klinger, G; Maňáková, E; Panchaud, A; Passier, A; Pistelli, A; Rothuizen, LE; Rousson, V; Vial, T; Winterfeld, U, 2018)
"In a south Indian population with gestational diabetes, metformin was associated with better neonatal outcomes than glibenclamide."2.80Comparison of neonatal outcomes in women with gestational diabetes with moderate hyperglycaemia on metformin or glibenclamide--a randomised controlled trial. ( Abraham, A; Antonisamy, B; Beck, M; Benjamin, SJ; George, A; Jana, AK; Mathews, JE; Sam, D; Thomas, N, 2015)
"Metformin has no significant effect on birthweight percentile in obese pregnant women."2.80Effect of metformin on maternal and fetal outcomes in obese pregnant women (EMPOWaR): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. ( Chiswick, C; Denison, F; Drake, AJ; Forbes, S; Lashen, H; Murray, G; Newby, DE; Norman, JE; Quenby, S; Reynolds, RM; Rodriguez, A; Walker, BR; Weeks, A; Whyte, S; Wray, S, 2015)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's3 (60.00)24.3611
2020's2 (40.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Zhao, X1
Jiang, Y1
Zhao, Y1
Xi, H1
Liu, C1
Qu, F1
Feng, X1
Panchaud, A1
Rousson, V1
Vial, T1
Bernard, N1
Baud, D1
Amar, E1
De Santis, M1
Pistelli, A1
Dautriche, A1
Beau-Salinas, F1
Cassina, M1
Dunstan, H1
Passier, A1
Kaplan, YC1
Duman, MK1
Maňáková, E1
Eleftheriou, G1
Klinger, G1
Winterfeld, U1
Rothuizen, LE1
Buclin, T1
Csajka, C1
Hernandez-Diaz, S1
Egan, AM1
Brassill, MJ1
Brosnan, E1
Carmody, L1
Clarke, H1
Coogan Kelly, C1
Culliney, L1
Durkan, M1
Fenlon, M1
Ferry, P1
Hanlon, G1
Higgins, T1
Hoashi, S1
Khamis, A1
Kinsley, B1
Kinsley, T1
Kirwan, B1
Liew, A1
McGurk, C1
McHugh, C1
Murphy, MS1
Murphy, P1
O'Halloran, D1
O'Mahony, L1
O'Sullivan, E1
Nolan, M1
Peter, M1
Roberts, G1
Smyth, A1
Todd, M1
Tuthill, A1
Wan Mahmood, WA1
Yousif, O1
P Dunne, F1
George, A1
Mathews, JE1
Sam, D1
Beck, M1
Benjamin, SJ1
Abraham, A1
Antonisamy, B1
Jana, AK1
Thomas, N1
Chiswick, C1
Reynolds, RM1
Denison, F1
Drake, AJ1
Forbes, S1
Newby, DE1
Walker, BR1
Quenby, S1
Wray, S1
Weeks, A1
Lashen, H1
Rodriguez, A1
Murray, G1
Whyte, S1
Norman, JE1

Clinical Trials (3)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Prevention of Pre-eclampsia Using Metformin: a Randomized Control Trial[NCT04855513]414 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2022-03-24Not yet recruiting
Effect of Metformin on Healthy Live Birth After In-vitro Fertilization in Women With Prediabetes Mellitus: a Multicenter Double-blind Placebo Controlled Randomized Trial[NCT06064669]988 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2023-10-01Not yet recruiting
Aspirin Versus Metformin in Pregnancies at High Risk of Preterm Preeclampsia: a 3-arm Randomized Controlled Trial[NCT05580523]3,000 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2023-07-03Recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

1 review available for metformin and Stillbirth

ArticleYear
Analysis of the susceptibility to COVID-19 in pregnancy and recommendations on potential drug screening.
    European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology, 2020, Volume: 39, Issue:7

    Topics: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Antimalarials; Antiviral Agents; Basal Me

2020

Trials

2 trials available for metformin and Stillbirth

ArticleYear
Comparison of neonatal outcomes in women with gestational diabetes with moderate hyperglycaemia on metformin or glibenclamide--a randomised controlled trial.
    The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology, 2015, Volume: 55, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Birth Injuries; Birth Weight; Diabetes, Gestational; Female; Fetal Macrosomia; Glyburide; Hum

2015
Effect of metformin on maternal and fetal outcomes in obese pregnant women (EMPOWaR): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    The lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology, 2015, Volume: 3, Issue:10

    Topics: Abortion, Spontaneous; Adult; Diabetes, Gestational; Double-Blind Method; Female; Fetal Macrosomia;

2015
Effect of metformin on maternal and fetal outcomes in obese pregnant women (EMPOWaR): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    The lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology, 2015, Volume: 3, Issue:10

    Topics: Abortion, Spontaneous; Adult; Diabetes, Gestational; Double-Blind Method; Female; Fetal Macrosomia;

2015
Effect of metformin on maternal and fetal outcomes in obese pregnant women (EMPOWaR): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    The lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology, 2015, Volume: 3, Issue:10

    Topics: Abortion, Spontaneous; Adult; Diabetes, Gestational; Double-Blind Method; Female; Fetal Macrosomia;

2015
Effect of metformin on maternal and fetal outcomes in obese pregnant women (EMPOWaR): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    The lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology, 2015, Volume: 3, Issue:10

    Topics: Abortion, Spontaneous; Adult; Diabetes, Gestational; Double-Blind Method; Female; Fetal Macrosomia;

2015
Effect of metformin on maternal and fetal outcomes in obese pregnant women (EMPOWaR): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    The lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology, 2015, Volume: 3, Issue:10

    Topics: Abortion, Spontaneous; Adult; Diabetes, Gestational; Double-Blind Method; Female; Fetal Macrosomia;

2015
Effect of metformin on maternal and fetal outcomes in obese pregnant women (EMPOWaR): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    The lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology, 2015, Volume: 3, Issue:10

    Topics: Abortion, Spontaneous; Adult; Diabetes, Gestational; Double-Blind Method; Female; Fetal Macrosomia;

2015
Effect of metformin on maternal and fetal outcomes in obese pregnant women (EMPOWaR): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    The lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology, 2015, Volume: 3, Issue:10

    Topics: Abortion, Spontaneous; Adult; Diabetes, Gestational; Double-Blind Method; Female; Fetal Macrosomia;

2015
Effect of metformin on maternal and fetal outcomes in obese pregnant women (EMPOWaR): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    The lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology, 2015, Volume: 3, Issue:10

    Topics: Abortion, Spontaneous; Adult; Diabetes, Gestational; Double-Blind Method; Female; Fetal Macrosomia;

2015
Effect of metformin on maternal and fetal outcomes in obese pregnant women (EMPOWaR): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    The lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology, 2015, Volume: 3, Issue:10

    Topics: Abortion, Spontaneous; Adult; Diabetes, Gestational; Double-Blind Method; Female; Fetal Macrosomia;

2015

Other Studies

2 other studies available for metformin and Stillbirth

ArticleYear
Pregnancy outcomes in women on metformin for diabetes or other indications among those seeking teratology information services.
    British journal of clinical pharmacology, 2018, Volume: 84, Issue:3

    Topics: Abortion, Spontaneous; Adult; Cohort Studies; Female; Humans; Hypoglycemic Agents; Metformin; Pregna

2018
An Irish National Diabetes in Pregnancy Audit: aiming for best outcomes for women with diabetes.
    Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association, 2020, Volume: 37, Issue:12

    Topics: Abortion, Spontaneous; Adult; Aspirin; Cesarean Section; Clinical Audit; Delivery of Health Care; De

2020