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High Prevalence of Rickets and Subclinical Maternal and Childhood Vitamin D Deficiency in the Middle East: a Randomized Controlled Trial of Prenatal Vitamin D Supplementation to Prevent Vitamin D Deficiency in Mothers and Their Infants
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Prenatal Vitamin and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) for Vitamin D Deficiency. Completed, enrolled 192 participants across 2 sites in 2 countries.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this research study is to compare the effects of higher dose vitamin D with commonly recommended dose in pregnant women to see which is better in achieving and/or maintaining sufficient vitamin D blood levels during pregnancy and in newborn infants as well as improving growth in the infant.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Once daily, prenatal vitamin containing 400IU of Vitamin D, until delivery
Once daily, 1600IU dose of Vitamin D from 12 weeks gestation to delivery
Once daily, 3600IU dose of Vitamin D, from 12 weeks until delivery