Clinical trials: Maternal Nutrition
Pregnancy, Child Development
Improving Maternal and Child Health Through Prenatal Fatty Acid Supplementation
The purpose of the study is to test whether nutritional supplementation during pregnancy is associated with 1) improved maternal health during pregnancy; 2) improved infant birth and neurodevelopmental outcomes, and 3) whether…
- Trial name
- NAPS (NCT02647723)
- Testing
- DHA, Sugar pill
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 168 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Adiposity, Breast Feeding
Mother and Infant Study Cohort (MISC)-
This study aims to explore breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices of mothers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and its relation to the early life determinants of obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
- Trial name
- NCT03578094
- Where
- United Arab Emirates
- Volunteers
- 257 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sharjah
Hypovitaminosis, Vitamin A Deficiency
Impact of Maternal Supplementation With Dual Megadose of Vitamin A
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of maternal supplementation with 400,000 IU of oral retinol palmitate in the post-partum, the nutritional situation of the binomial mother-child, on growth and morbidity of…
- Trial name
- NCT00742937
- Testing
- vitamin A
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 239 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto Materno Infantil Prof. Fernando Figueira
Obesity, Diet Therapy
Lifestyle Interventions for Expectant Mothers (LIFE-Moms Phoenix) - Phoenix
Background: LIFE-Moms (Lifestyle Interventions for Expectant Moms) is a national project that is studying pregnant women who are overweight or obese.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Diet Therapy, Diabetes Type 2
- Trial name
- NCT01812694
- Testing
- Enhanced standard care, Intensive lifestyle intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 123 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Food Insecurity, Nutrition
Pith Moromo 2: Cohort to Study Health Consequences of Food and Nutrition Insecurity During Pregnancy and Lactation
In this study, the investigators conducted research among HIV-infected and -uninfected pregnant and lactating women to understand the potential role and importance of food insecurity on participant physical and psychosocial…
- Conditions
- Food Insecurity, Nutrition, Maternal and Child Health, HIV
- Trial name
- PM2 (NCT02974972)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 371 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Metabolic Diseases, Neurological and Mental Health Conditions
Growing Up in Singapore Towards Healthy Outcomes
This study aims to examine the role of genetic and epigenetic factors, maternal nutrition, lifestyle, emotional health, and other environmental factors in pregnancy or postpartum period that can influence future maternal risk of…
- Conditions
- Metabolic Diseases, Neurological and Mental Health Conditions, Genetic Predisposition, Skin Condition
- Trial name
- GUSTO (NCT01174875)
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 1,247 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University Hospital, Singapore
Pregnancy Complications, Obesity
Metformin in Obese Non-diabetic Pregnant Women
Obesity is on the rise in all developed countries. Of particular concern is that more young people including children are being recognised as being overweight or obese.
- Trial name
- MOP (NCT01273584)
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- 3 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 450 people
- Sponsor
- Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Vitamin B 12 Deficiency
Cobalamin Supply and Metabolism in Healthy Children From Birth to the Age of 12 Months and in Their Mothers (Cbl_Neo)
Introduction: Infants with severe vitamin B12 (cobalamin, Cbl) deficiency can develop severe, sometimes irreparable neurological damage in the first months of life.
- Trial name
- Cbl_Neo (NCT05315843)
- Where
- 2 sites in Austria, Germany
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- University Children's Hospital, Zurich
Mobile Health, Healthy
A mHealth Based Education Intervention on Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition to Prevent Stunting in Kelantan
This research aimed to develop health module related to nutrition through mobile phone and to access it effectiveness among mother, infant and children (0-2 years old) to prevent stunting in Kelantan, Malaysia.
- Trial name
- stunting (NCT04606706)
- Testing
- Mobile health nutrition education intervention
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 516 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
Overweight, Obese
Post-delivery Maternal-offspring Obesity and Metabolic Risk After a Prepregnancy Weight-loss Intervention
The goal of PrepareD is to examine whether the prepregnancy weight-loss intervention administered during the Prepare trial [NCT02346162] has an influence in the postnatal period.
- Conditions
- Overweight, Obese, Metabolic Disorders, Postpartum
- Trial name
- PrepareD (NCT06067126)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 154 people
- Sponsor
- Kaiser Permanente
Diabetes, Gestational
Relationship Between Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Inflammatory Adipocytokins in Obese Mothers and Their Newborn at Delivery
ADIPOGEST study aims at comparing circulating levels of inflammatory adipocytokins and C-reactive protein in obese women and their newborn at delivery whether exposed or not to Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
- Trial name
- ADIPOGEST (NCT02905487)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Réunion
Maternal Nutrition
Systems Strengthening Interventions to Improve Quality and Co-coverage of Nutrition Services in Gujarat, India
Progress on child growth outcomes such as stunting requires both direct and indirect actions across multiple sectors. Recognizing the importance of multisector approaches in reducing child undernutrition, Alive \& Thrive (A\&T)…
- Trial name
- NCT05443997
- Testing
- MIYCN capacity building
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- International Food Policy Research Institute
Preeclampsia, Hypertensive Disorder of Pregnancy
Eliminating Severe Maternal Morbidity With Heart Health Doulas Trial
This is a single site, single-blinded parallel randomized control trial that investigates a multi-level intervention to improve postpartum blood pressure in women with hypertensive disorder pregnancy.
- Conditions
- Preeclampsia, Hypertensive Disorder of Pregnancy, Toxemia, Pregnancy Complications
- Trial name
- HHD (NCT05655936)
- Testing
- Heart Health Doula Intervention Program, Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 454 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Hypocalcemia, Pregnancy Complications Affecting Fetus (Diagnosis)
Therapeutic Effects of Oat-based Cereal on Fetomaternal Outcomes Among Hypocalcemic Antenatal Women
This study evaluates the therapeutic effects of an oat-based porridge composite on fetomaternal outcomes and calcium/ vitamin D status among hypocalcemic antenatal women.
- Trial name
- NCT07751198
- Testing
- Oat-Based porridge, Calcium & Vitamin D3 supplementation
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 192 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore Hospital (ULH)
Overweight, Obesity
Healthy Babies Through Infant Centered Feeding
Poor feeding practices during infancy contribute to obesity risk because they interfere with infant feeding self-regulation and appropriate growth patterns as infants transition from human milk and/or formula-based diets to solid…
- Conditions
- Overweight, Obesity, Infant Overnutrition, Feeding Behavior
- Trial name
- HB (NCT01816516)
- Testing
- Healthy Babies, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 546 people
- Sponsor
- Michigan State University
Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes
Breast Milk and Infant Growth Among Lean, Overweight and Diabetic Mothers
Childhood obesity is a critical global public health concern. Breastfeeding is the ideal choice for infant nutrition. However, rapid and excess weight gain during infancy predicts later, even among breastfed infants.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, Gestational Diabetes
- Trial name
- MIG (NCT01693406)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Microbiota
Microbiota Awareness and Nutrition Education Given to Mothers With Motivational Interview
Complementary nutrition is considered a critical step not only for changes in nutritional requirements but also for the formation of life-long taste preferences, nutrition and eating habits that may affect health in the long run.
- Trial name
- NCT05681208
- Testing
- Motivational interview
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
Docosohexaenoic Acid Supplementation of Mothers to
DHA Supplementation for Lactating Mothers
The purpose of this research study is to find out whether preterm infants are receiving enough of the essential and long chain fatty acids important for brain development and immune function.
- Trial name
- DHA-1 (NCT01732874)
- Testing
- Expecta 200 mg, Expecta 1 gram
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Child Development, Child Nutrition and Early Child Development
A Community-based Video-facilitated Parenting Intervention For Child Development In India.
Aalana Palan designed, implemented and evaluated an integrated early child development \& nutrition intervention promoting nurturing care in the first 1000 days of life in Telangana, India.
- Trial name
- NCT07004608
- Testing
- Aalana Palana
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 1,824 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sangath
Vitamin A Deficiency, Maternal Mortality
Trial of the Impact of Vitamin A on Maternal Mortality
Main objectives: To evaluate the impact of weekly vitamin A supplementation (VAS) to women of reproductive age (15-45 years) on maternal mortality in rural Ghana, and to compare this with the impact on overall mortality.
- Conditions
- Vitamin A Deficiency, Maternal Mortality, Maternal Morbidity
- Trial name
- ObaapaVitA (NCT00211341)
- Testing
- Vitamin A
- Where
- Ghana
- Volunteers
- 100,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine