Leucine needs during pregnancy study
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how much leucine (a building block of protein) pregnant women need in early versus late pregnancy. It could help improve nutrition advice for expecting mothers.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 40 years old and pregnant with one baby.
- You are in early pregnancy (11-20 weeks) or late pregnancy (31-40 weeks).
- You are generally healthy, with no chronic medical conditions or pregnancy complications.
- Your body mass index (BMI) before pregnancy was between 19 and 28.
- You don't use alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs during pregnancy.
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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