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Official title Maternal Intake of Eggs and Infant Neurodevelopment
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07583186
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The fetal brain requires DHA, choline, lutein, and zeaxanthin (L/Z) for development, dependent on maternal intake during pregnancy. However, many pregnant women do not meet daily requirements through diet or prenatal vitamins.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older, women only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Pregnant females ≥18 years of age
- 12 to 20-weeks' gestation at enrollment
- No serious illnesses likely to confound study outcomes
- Consuming 3 eggs/week or less at enrollment and willing to increase consumption during the study
- Singleton gestation
You likely can't join if
- Less than 18 years at enrollment
- Gestational age at enrollment \ 20 weeks
- Any serious illness likely to confound study outcomes
- Consuming more than 3 eggs per week at enrollment
- Unable/unwilling to consume eggs until delivery or egg allergy
- Expecting multiple infants
See the full eligibility criteria
- Pregnant females ≥18 years of age
- 12 to 20-weeks' gestation at enrollment
- No serious illnesses likely to confound study outcomes
- Consuming 3 eggs/week or less at enrollment and willing to increase consumption during the study
- Singleton gestation
- Available by telephone and text
- Less than 18 years at enrollment
- Gestational age at enrollment \ 20 weeks
- Any serious illness likely to confound study outcomes
- Consuming more than 3 eggs per week at enrollment
- Unable/unwilling to consume eggs until delivery or egg allergy
- Expecting multiple infants
- No access to telephone or text
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Kansas City, Kansas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.