Daily multivitamin for pregnant women in Uganda
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study is testing whether giving a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement to pregnant women in Uganda helps improve their health and their baby's health. It is comparing this new approach to the current standard of care.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant and less than 24 weeks along (about 6 months).
- You are going to your first prenatal checkup at a government or private-not-for-profit clinic.
- You agree to take a daily multivitamin/mineral supplement for your pregnancy.
- You do not have a blood disorder like sickle cell disease, thalassemia, or hemochromatosis.
- You are not planning to move away from the study area during the trial.
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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