Folic acid before pregnancy for preventing birth defects
Treatments studied
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares different doses of folic acid (a B vitamin important for preventing birth defects) for women who are planning to become pregnant. It aims to find the most effective dose to support a healthy pregnancy.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 19 to 42 who is not currently pregnant but is trying to conceive.
- You have been trying to get pregnant for less than 6 months.
- You do not have conditions like PCOS, endometriosis, or irregular periods, and you have not had more than 2 miscarriages in the past year.
- You are not using fertility treatments (like IVF or intrauterine insemination).
- You do not have medical conditions or take medications that affect folic acid, and you have no history of birth defects in your or your partner's family.
- You do not currently smoke, use recreational drugs, or drink more than 6 alcoholic drinks per week.
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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