Food and samples study in underweight pregnancy and indigestion
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how food support and sample testing might affect gut and stomach health in women who are underweight or have “functional dyspepsia,” including during pregnancy. It may help researchers learn whether this approach improves digestive symptoms and related health markers for mothers and babies.
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Who can take part
- Be a Bangladeshi woman, age 18–35
- Have a body weight in a specific range: either underweight (BMI under 18.5) or normal (BMI 20–24.9) depending on the group
- If you are pregnant: you must be in early pregnancy (before 14 weeks)
- You must agree to frequent study visits and give samples for about 6 months
- Be willing (if required for your group) to have an endoscopy and small tissue samples (biopsy)
- Agree to follow the study food supplementation plan (for some groups, about 3 months)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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