Clinical trials: Maternal Nutrition
Adherence, Pregnancy
Evaluation of an Intervention for Optimizing Pregnant Women's Adherence to Maternal Multiple Micronutrients Supplements
In collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria and Bauchi State, Nutrition International (NI) conducted a three-year implementation research study to assess whether adherence solutions - developed through a…
- Trial name
- NCT07644780
- Testing
- Implementation Approaches
- Where
- 3 sites in Nigeria
- Volunteers
- 2,601 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nutrition International
Maternal Obesity During Childbirth, Labor; Arrested Active Phase
Impact of Maternal BMI on Plasma Levels of Oxytocin During Labor Augmentation
The aim of this study is to examine the associations between maternal BMI and levels of oxytocin in maternal plasma during augmentation with oxytocin during first stage of labor in term pregnancy.
- Trial name
- NCT04093479
- Testing
- blood samples
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Linkoeping University
Diabetes
Food Intake and Appetite in the Children of Mothers With Diabetes
This protocol is for study of the effect of inhibition of parasympathetic outflow on insulin secretion and glucose metabolism. Insulin secretion will be measured during infusions of escalating doses of atropine.
- Trial name
- NCT00339313
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Maternal Obesity
Effect of the Maternal Obesity and/or the By-pass on the Growth and the Nutritional Balance of the Child
This study evaluates effect of the Maternal Obesity and/or the By-pass on the Growth and the Nutritional Balance of the Child.The data stemming from mothers presenting obesity or an overweight during their pregnancy and the data…
- Trial name
- SMOOTHIE (NCT03084120)
- Testing
- Collection of bloods samples for the mother, Retrieval of umbilical cord blood., Retrieval of placenta.
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Angers
Obesity, Hypertension
Postpartum Weight Retention
The Postpartum Weight Management Study is a true community-academic collaboration, bringing together Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) staff and the investigator, Dr.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Hypertension, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT02867631
- Testing
- 6 week challenge with 1 year of home visits: health texting, in home exercise supports, social support, healthy eating and feeding classes
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 175 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Obesity
Mothers and Others: Family-based Obesity Prevention for Infants and Toddlers
The purpose of this study is to conduct a randomized controlled trial among 468 Non-Hispanic black mothers and their families to test the efficacy of MOTHERS AND OTHERS, a multi-component home visitation program, compared to an…
- Trial name
- NCT01938118
- Testing
- Obesity Prevention Group, Injury Prevention Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 430 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Childhood Obesity Prevention, Parenting Behavior
Mothers and CareGivers Investing in Children Study 2.0
The study will use a longitudinal, randomized control trial design to determine intervention impact on parent and child behaviors, and infant health. The two intervention groups include: 1) MAGIC-FEED+; and 2) MAGIC-SAFE.
- Conditions
- Childhood Obesity Prevention, Parenting Behavior, Infant Growth
- Trial name
- MAGIC 2 (NCT06719102)
- Testing
- MAGIC-FEED, MAGIC-SAFE
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 266 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin
Obesity, Pregnancy
Maternal Obesity, Breast Milk Composition, and Infant Growth
Today the majority of pregnant women in the United States are either overweight or obese at conception with their offspring having greater adiposity at birth, a 2-fold greater risk of later obesity, and neonatal insulin…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Pregnancy, Breastmilk Collection, Infant Overnutrition
- Trial name
- (MILK) (NCT03301753)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,050 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Pregnancy Related, Financial Gift
Evaluation of Medicaid Food & Nutrition Support Program for Pregnant Women
With funding from the Episcopal Health Foundation, the researchers will conduct a secondary data analysis to evaluate the impact of Driscoll Health Plan's Nurture program for pregnant members using claims data.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Related, Financial Gift, Nutrition, Healthy
- Trial name
- NCT06368739
- Testing
- Nurture program, Regular benefits
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 224 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin
Fetal Origin of Adult Diseases
Maternal Transcriptomic Regulation of the Preimplantation Embryo
The aim of this study is to understand the epigenetic and transcriptomic mechanisms that regulate the fetal origin of adult diseases (FOAD), either for the presence of metabolic disorders in the future mothers, such as obesity or…
- Trial name
- NCT02813746
- Testing
- Fitness program, Stop smoking, Endometrial fluid collection
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Igenomix
Breast Milk, Composition, Microbiome
The Influence of Mother Nutrition on Breast Milk Microbiome
The research subject Health organizations around the world have determined that breastfeeding is the most critical source of nutrition for newborns in the first weeks and months of their lives.
- Trial name
- Breast Milk (NCT02332382)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sheba Medical Center
Obesity, Pregnancy
Gestational Obesity and Interventions With Probiotics or Fish Oil Trial
Obesity is one of the most concerning health issues in the modern world, especially due to its association with greater risk of developing a wide range of chronic diseases.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Pregnancy, Inflammation
- Trial name
- GOPROFIT (NCT03215784)
- Testing
- Fish Oil, Probiotic
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Obesity, Childhood, Lifestyle Intervention
Obesity-fertility Cohort Study: Protocol for the Assessment of Children Aged 6-12 Years and Their Mothers
Maternal preconception obesity and adverse gestational metabolic health increase the risk of childhood obesity in offspring. A group of investigators from Université de Sherbrooke therefore developed a lifestyle intervention…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Childhood, Lifestyle Intervention, Preconception Care
- Trial name
- NCT06402825
- Testing
- Fit-for-Fertility program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université de Sherbrooke
Blood Pressure, Pregnancy
Optimal Nutrition for Prevention of Hypertension in Pregnancy
The aim of this study is to investigate the role of the 677C→T polymorphism in the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene on blood pressure (BP) during pregnancy, and to examine the effect of intervention with…
- Trial name
- OptiPREG (NCT04723836)
- Testing
- Riboflavin (5mg), 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (400µg)
- Where
- 3 sites in Ireland, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 2,250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Ulster
Vitamin D Deficiency, Pre-Eclampsia
Effect of Vitamin D3 Supplementation in Pregnancy on Risk of Pre-eclampsia
Vitamin D deficient pregnant ladies were selected and randomized into 2 groups for routine daily dose of multivitamin (400IU vitamin D3) versus maximum safest treatment daily dose (4000IU vitamin D3).
- Trial name
- NCT03101150
- Testing
- 400 IU Vitamin D3, 4000 IU Vitamin D3
- Volunteers
- 179 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Fahad Medical City
Stunting, Wasting
Impact Evaluation of Benazir Nashonuma Program (BNP) on Stunting Among Under-five Children
The aim of the study is to evaluate the impact of Benazir Nashonuma Program (BNP) on prevalence of stunting among under-five children in low income setting of Pakistan.
- Conditions
- Stunting, Wasting, Anemia, Nutrient Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT06025786
- Testing
- Benazir Nashonuma Program (BNP)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 13,200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University
Pregnancy
Ghana MHL Project, Tamale
This study is designed to test a nutrition education program that focuses on local foods in northern Ghana. The goal is to help pregnant women eat a wider variety of foods, increase their intake of protein, energy, and iron-rich…
- Trial name
- NCT06898346
- Testing
- Nutrition Education
- Where
- Ghana
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Vitamin B-12 Deficiency
THE B-BABIES STUDY: An Observational Study of Group B Vitamins in Preterm Infants
Infancy may be associated with a risk of micronutrient depletion due to the high demands of rapid growth. This is particularly true when preterm birth occurs, as the period before term exhibits the highest rate of bodily growth…
- Trial name
- B-BABIES (NCT07163962)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Vitamin D Deficiency, Pre-Eclampsia
Vitamin D in Pregnancy
Danish pregnant women are recommended ad daily vitamin D supplement of 10 µg. Despite the fact that 9 out of 10 women take vitamin D supplements, more than 40% of pregnant women are vitamin D deficient, putting them at an…
- Conditions
- Vitamin D Deficiency, Pre-Eclampsia, Fetal Growth Retardation, Gestational Diabetes
- Trial name
- GRAVITD (NCT04291313)
- Testing
- Vitamin D3 (90µg), Vitamin D3 (10µg)
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Under Nutrition
Mobile -Solutions Aiding Knowledge for Health Improvement
Using a community-based, cluster randomized controlled trial design (cRCT) the investigators will examine the impact of an integrated "m-health package -(M- SAKHI) for mothers on appropriate infant feeding practices, starting in…
- Trial name
- M-SAKHI (NCT02457923)
- Testing
- Mobile phone counselling
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 2,728 people
- Sponsor
- Lata Medical Research Foundation, Nagpur