Vitamin A supplement for mothers of preterm babies
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether taking a vitamin A supplement while you are breastfeeding can increase the amount of vitamin A in your breast milk. Vitamin A is important for your preterm baby's growth and development, and this trial aims to see if it helps.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- Your baby was born before 29 weeks of pregnancy.
- You plan to breastfeed (provide breast milk) for at least 4 months after giving birth.
- You are willing to take an oral supplement (a pill you swallow) and have blood and breast milk samples collected.
- You do not have liver disease or conditions that affect vitamin A processing.
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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