Vitamin D supplements to prevent pregnancy complications
Treatments studied
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether vitamin D supplements can help prevent preeclampsia (a serious pregnancy condition with high blood pressure) in women with low vitamin D levels. You would take vitamin D pills during pregnancy and be monitored to see if this reduces your risk.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Pregnant with one baby (not twins or multiples)
- Between 8 and 18 weeks pregnant
- Low vitamin D blood level (less than 25 ng/mL)
- Not currently taking vitamin D supplements
- Planning to deliver at Al-Thawra Modern General Hospital
- No uncontrolled high blood pressure, kidney disease, diabetes, or thyroid problems
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This trial tests whether taking vitamin D supplements during pregnancy can help prevent high blood pressure and other pregnancy complications. It is for pregnant women receiving care at St. Mary's Hospital Lacor in Uganda.
This trial tests if taking progesterone early in pregnancy can help prevent preeclampsia, a condition of high blood pressure. You may qualify if you are over 18, speak English, and are less than 12 weeks pregnant.
This trial studies whether using specific blood-pressure medicines can help people with non-severe preeclampsia stay pregnant longer. It aims to improve outcomes by treating blood pressure early while monitoring you and the baby closely.
This study tests a new blood test to track how the body responds to treatment during pregnancy, especially for those at risk of high blood pressure conditions. It may help doctors monitor and improve care.
This trial tests whether adding aspirin and hydroxychloroquine can lower the risk of preeclampsia during pregnancy in people considered high-risk. If you qualify, you may be assigned to take the study medicines to help protect you and the baby.
This study tests whether taking a probiotic supplement during pregnancy can help prevent complications in women at risk for preeclampsia. You would take a daily probiotic or placebo pill from about 20 weeks until delivery.
Hear when a new Preeclampsia trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.